Raqs Sahara
The award-winning Raqs Sahara is the featured dance company at all Sahara Dance productions. Raqs Sahara performs regularly throughout the DC metro area at private parties, weddings and festivals.
Sahara Dance Entertainment
Sahara Dance Entertainment provides professional belly dance entertainment for corporate parties, weddings and private events. We specialize in creating captivating and memorable performances, including solo dance performances and spectacular troupe performances with exciting choreographies and props. Our award-winning dancers have performed throughout the DC/MD/VA area at numerous restaurants, embassies and private events.
Sahara Tabla
Directed by Randy Pinder, Sahara Tabla is the featured percussion ensemble for all Sahara Dance productions and community events.
Raqs Caravan East
Raqs Caravan East is a Sahara Dance student company specializing in raqs sharqi for stage. Students learn ensemble choreographies for performances at student shows, community events and in other educational environments.
Raqqesat Companies
The Raqqesat companies are Sahara Dance student companies specializing in preparing students for the stage. There are two types of Raqqesat companies: Egyptian-inspired belly dance companies and specialty companies. The Egyptian-inspired companies are named after famous Golden Age belly dancers, and are designed for students of raqs sharqi. We chose to honor these influential dancers to help students connect with the dance and gain a deeper understanding of the history and evolution of belly dance. The specialty Raqqesat companies are named for style-specific dances. Members train in a specialized branch of belly dance, such as fusion, Lebanese, and folkloric.
Al Fanaanat Project
Al Fanaanat Project aims to help dancers develop professional level artistry in raqs sharqi, while enjoying the camaraderie of performing together. Al Fanaanat translates as “The Artists” in Arabic.
Interested in joining a performance class? See additional performance class requirements here and check the Classes schedule for what’s available.