Fall Caravan 2025 | Trailer
Watch Fall Caravan 2025 | Trailer
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About: Enjoy this trailer for the Sahara Dance Fall Caravan Show in December, 2025.
Performance: Trailer
Duration: 0:58
Fall Caravan 2025 | 3pm
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About: Performances in this show include:
Act 1
- Raqqesat Indigo | “No Surprises” by Ara Malikian | Dancers: Andrea, Erin, Gina, Isabel, Jean, Jeannette, June, Laura, Mathilde, Ni’tany, Rebecca, Steffi, Virginia, Yulia | Flying poi veils add drama to this fusion belly dance choreography. | Choreography: Ami
- Raqqesat Badia | “Tres Cuatro” by Artem Uzunov | Dancers: Anastasia, Ama, Evelyn, Nailah, Ria | A dynamic drum solo filled with rhythmic variety and expressive movement. | Choreography: Jennifer Anya
- Beginner Performance | “Raks Masri” by Samy Farag | Dancers: Arata, Eleni, Laura, Olivia Zar, Oxana, Vickie, Sofía | Our beginner group brings the timeless energy of Raks Masri to the stage. With enthusiasm and dedication, these emerging dancers share the joy and elegance of classic raqs sharqi. | Choreography: Florencia
- Florencia | “Shaghaf” by Kareem Gad music production | Florencia performs a heartfelt solo to Shaghaf by Egyptian artist Kareem Gad, expressing themes of love, longing, and passion. Through elegant movement, she reimagines this classic song, blending emotional depth with timeless grace.
- Raqqesat Latin | “Salsa” by Mohamed Fouad | Dancers: Erin, Illa, Maria, Mihoko, Morgan, Ni’tany | The song featured in this piece is a unique interpretation by the renowed Egyptian singer and actor Mohamed Fouad, inspired by Celia Cruz’s iconic track ‘La Vida es un Carnaval.’ Blending elements of Salsa and Raks Sharqi, the performance delivers an upbeat and spirited fusion with a bold, sassy flair. | Choreography: Julie Athie
- Fusion (DC Dance Junkies) | “Hiphip Chinchin” by Club des Belugas | Dancers: Ashley, Crystal, Jeannette, Kelly, Nicole, Paula | A vibrant belly dance fusion piece combining Latin flair and jazzy grooves in a celebration of movement and rhythm. | Choreography: Crystal Silmi
- Raqqesat Samia | “Goddesses” by Paul Dinletir | Dancers: Amanda, Carol, Ghazal, Grace, Jewels, Stephanie | A remarkable song and choreography welcoming dancers to explore the many elements of this art form. | Choreography by Ziyaki. Reimagined and restaged by Nicolette
- Mohamed Ali | “Sufi Dance” by Folk orchestra | Egyptian whirling Tanoura Dance
- Raqs Caravan East | “La mount El Garumimi” by Ahmed Abdel Fattah | Dancers: An, Christine, Gail, Jennifer, Jeanette, Karen, Katy, Malina, Maria, Veronica | Our advanced group, Raqs Caravan East, performs an enchanting Oriental Rhumba, highlighting the elegance, grace, and timeless beauty of this exquisite dance style. | Choreography: Florencia
Act 2
- Raqqesat Soheir | “Al-Houriyah” by Ihsan Al-Mounzer | Dancers: Angela, April, Chrystal, Illa, Jessie, Shabnam, Steffi, Virginia | Al-Houriyah evokes the image of heavenly beauty, celebrating grace, mystique, and timeless allure of the feminine spirit. | Choreography: Ziyaki
- Raqqesat Arabi | “Helween” by Amria | Dancers: Aida, Erin, Farida, Leilah Moon, Miranda, Tamara, Yasmeen | The melaya leff was a large shawl used as a modesty garment by urban baladi women in Egypt in the 20th century. Although no longer in use, today it has a lasting legacy as a costume piece and prop in Egyptian folkloric dance. | Choreography: Leilah Moon
- Raqqesat Tahia | “Kamanana” by Zara | Dancers: Anne, June, Kelly, Maria, Rebecca | This piece in the baladi style allows dancers to play with the assaya (cane), a popular prop in Egyptian dance. | Choreography: Gretchen
- Raqqesat Tsifteteli | “Firouze Arabesk” by Orkestra Bandida | Dancers: Brittany, Heather, Helena, Iris, Odiney, Sophianna, Terpischore Keel, Zenia | An upbeat and playful performance blending elements of Tsiftetelia and Romani Dance. A celebration of every dancers uniqueness and the community that ties us all together. | Choreography: Sophianna
- Leilah Moon & Sahara Tabla | “Port Said Drum Solo” by Randy & Leilah | Dancer: Leilah Moon Sahara Tabla (drummers): Randa, Randy, Patty, Steffi | This live drum solo with spoons is inspired by the bambouti or simsimiyya dance and music of the Suez Canal. The workers building the canal would relax at night by making music, adding spoons they already had to embellish the rhythm and beats in the music.
- Raqqesat Kitty | “Mystic Veil” by Mosavo | Dancers: Aida, Andrea, Azadi, Cassandra, Heather, Mari | “The most dangerous woman of all is the one who refuses to rely on your sword to save her because she carries her own.” | Choreography: Leilah Moon
- Raqqesat Naima | “Hawel Teftekerny” by Khairy Ghnaim | Dancers: Angela, Erin, Illa, Kelly, Madeline, Maria, Melissa, Michelle, Mihoko, Morgan, Nicole, Randa, Shabnam, Suzana, Virginia | Classic Egyptian song composed by Baligh Hamdi and originally sung by Abdel Halim Hafez. | Choreography: Randa
- Raqs Caravan East | “Tik Tok” by Mohammed Shahin | Dancers: An, Christine, Gail, Jeanette, Jennifer, Karen, Katy, Malina, Maria, Veronica | Our advanced group brings playful energy and vibrant spirit to the stage with their shaabi performance to “Tik Tok.”
Performance: 3pm Show
Fall Caravan 2025 | 6pm
Details
About: Performances in this show include:
Act 1
- Raqqesat Indigo | “No Surprises” by Ara Malikian | Dancers: Andrea, Erin, Gina, Isabel, Jean, Jeannette, June, Laura, Mathilde, Ni’tany, Rebecca, Steffi, Virginia, Yulia | Flying poi veils add drama to this fusion belly dance choreography. | Choreography: Ami
- Raqqesat Badia | “Tres Cuatro” by Artem Uzunov | Dancers: Anastasia, Ama, Evelyn, Nailah, Ria | A dynamic drum solo filled with rhythmic variety and expressive movement. | Choreography: Jennifer Anya
- Beginner Performance | “Raks Masri” by Samy Farag | Dancers: Arata, Eleni, Laura, Olivia Zar, Oxana, Vickie, Sofía | Our beginner group brings the timeless energy of Raks Masri to the stage. With enthusiasm and dedication, these emerging dancers share the joy and elegance of classic raqs sharqi. | Choreography: Florencia
- Florencia | “Shaghaf” by Kareem Gad music production | Florencia performs a heartfelt solo to Shaghaf by Egyptian artist Kareem Gad, expressing themes of love, longing, and passion. Through elegant movement, she reimagines this classic song, blending emotional depth with timeless grace.
- Raqqesat Latin | “Salsa” by Mohamed Fouad | Dancers: Erin, Illa, Maria, Mihoko, Morgan, Ni’tany | The song featured in this piece is a unique interpretation by the renowed Egyptian singer and actor Mohamed Fouad, inspired by Celia Cruz’s iconic track ‘La Vida es un Carnaval.’ Blending elements of Salsa and Raks Sharqi, the performance delivers an upbeat and spirited fusion with a bold, sassy flair. | Choreography: Julie Athie
- Fusion (DC Dance Junkies) | “Hiphip Chinchin” by Club des Belugas | Dancers: Ashley, Crystal, Jeannette, Kelly, Nicole, Paula | A vibrant belly dance fusion piece combining Latin flair and jazzy grooves in a celebration of movement and rhythm. | Choreography: Crystal Silmi
- Raqqesat Samia | “Goddesses” by Paul Dinletir | Dancers: Amanda, Carol, Ghazal, Grace, Jewels, Stephanie | A remarkable song and choreography welcoming dancers to explore the many elements of this art form. | Choreography by Ziyaki. Reimagined and restaged by Nicolette
- Mohamed Ali | “Sufi Dance” by Folk orchestra | Egyptian whirling Tanoura Dance
- Raqs Caravan East | “La mount El Garumimi” by Ahmed Abdel Fattah | Dancers: An, Christine, Gail, Jennifer, Jeanette, Karen, Katy, Malina, Maria, Veronica | Our advanced group, Raqs Caravan East, performs an enchanting Oriental Rhumba, highlighting the elegance, grace, and timeless beauty of this exquisite dance style. | Choreography: Florencia
Act 2
- Raqqesat Soheir | “Al-Houriyah” by Ihsan Al-Mounzer | Dancers: Angela, April, Chrystal, Illa, Jessie, Shabnam, Steffi, Virginia | Al-Houriyah evokes the image of heavenly beauty, celebrating grace, mystique, and timeless allure of the feminine spirit. | Choreography: Ziyaki
- Raqqesat Arabi | “Helween” by Amria | Dancers: Aida, Erin, Farida, Leilah Moon, Miranda, Tamara, Yasmeen | The melaya leff was a large shawl used as a modesty garment by urban baladi women in Egypt in the 20th century. Although no longer in use, today it has a lasting legacy as a costume piece and prop in Egyptian folkloric dance. | Choreography: Leilah Moon
- Raqqesat Tahia | “Kamanana” by Zara | Dancers: Anne, June, Kelly, Maria, Rebecca | This piece in the baladi style allows dancers to play with the assaya (cane), a popular prop in Egyptian dance. | Choreography: Gretchen
- Raqqesat Tsifteteli | “Firouze Arabesk” by Orkestra Bandida | Dancers: Brittany, Heather, Helena, Iris, Odiney, Sophianna, Terpischore Keel, Zenia | An upbeat and playful performance blending elements of Tsiftetelia and Romani Dance. A celebration of every dancers uniqueness and the community that ties us all together. | Choreography: Sophianna
- Leilah Moon & Sahara Tabla | “Port Said Drum Solo” by Randy & Leilah | Dancer: Leilah Moon Sahara Tabla (drummers): Randa, Randy, Patty, Steffi | This live drum solo with spoons is inspired by the bambouti or simsimiyya dance and music of the Suez Canal. The workers building the canal would relax at night by making music, adding spoons they already had to embellish the rhythm and beats in the music.
- Raqqesat Kitty | “Mystic Veil” by Mosavo | Dancers: Aida, Andrea, Azadi, Cassandra, Heather, Mari | “The most dangerous woman of all is the one who refuses to rely on your sword to save her because she carries her own.” | Choreography: Leilah Moon
- Raqqesat Naima | “Hawel Teftekerny” by Khairy Ghnaim | Dancers: Angela, Erin, Illa, Kelly, Madeline, Maria, Melissa, Michelle, Mihoko, Morgan, Nicole, Randa, Shabnam, Suzana, Virginia | Classic Egyptian song composed by Baligh Hamdi and originally sung by Abdel Halim Hafez. | Choreography: Randa
- Raqs Caravan East | “Tik Tok” by Mohammed Shahin | Dancers: An, Christine, Gail, Jeanette, Jennifer, Karen, Katy, Malina, Maria, Veronica | Our advanced group brings playful energy and vibrant spirit to the stage with their shaabi performance to “Tik Tok.”
Performance: 6pm