Summer26 – Sahara Dance https://saharadance.com an artful approach to belly dance Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:02:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://saharadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-sahara-ico-32x32.png Summer26 – Sahara Dance https://saharadance.com 32 32 193434264 Romani Performance – Raqqesat Romani https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-raqqesat-romani-sundays-400-455-pm/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:57:01 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35291
  • May 31 class is rescheduled to July 12 from 3:00-3:55 pm
  • July 5 class is rescheduled to August 9 from 3:00-3:55 pm

    • Prerequisites: 1) Intermediate 1 or at least two years of belly dance 2) Any Sahara dance technique or specialty class, with a strong recommendation to take the Romani & Tsiftiteli technique class adjacent to the performance class

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    • Limited Availability for In-Person (In-Person) Classes: In-person class spots are first come, first serve, with limited space available.
    • Dancers will perform at the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan: featuring Marta Korzun on Sunday, Aug 23rd, 3pm and 6pm at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD (plan for a full day of technical rehearsal starting in the morning).
    • Your In-Person performance class registration secures your physical spot in the studio for all classes within the semester. You may attend the class live, in person, or virtually, live-streaming.
    • Miss a class? Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for the duration of the semester.
    • 75% live attendance (in-person) is required to perform; extended absences need approval from the teacher to be included in the performance. Please communicate absences to the teacher in advance, when possible.
    • Curious about the curriculum? All registered students receive a password to access to the Sahara Dance curriculum for each level, including class choreography sheets.
    • Classes are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC.
    • Performance Classes will culminate in a performance that is open to the public, at a local venue to be announced at the beginning of each class series. (Venue locations change throughout the year). Save the entire day for tech rehearsal and performance(s). It is possible there will be two shows.
    • The DC-MD-VA local region has many festivals and there will likely be additional performance opportunities for company members, including the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in the summer and Tenleytown Art All Night in the fall.
    • Concurrent enrollment in a technique or specialty class is required for all performance students.
    • In-person attendance will be required in select classes to set blocking. Required in-person class attendance dates will be set by the teacher during the first two weeks of class, after polling enrolled students to accommodate schedules as best as possible.
    • Costumes for performance classes are selected by the teacher, in consultation with company members. Costumes are individually purchased and owned. Performance companies almost always reuse costumes for multiple semesters. Sometimes costumes may be borrowed, or purchase used, from previous dancers. Efforts are made in coordination with the company members to keep costume costs reasonable and styles flattering for all bodies.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. The class Zoom link will remain the same each week. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35291     Tabla I Brush Up https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-tabla-1-sundays-1200-1255-am/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:52:46 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35286 Introduction/Beginner Tabla (Drum) & Rhythms Learn the basics for playing the tabla, including the primary sounds (doum and tek) and fundamental Middle Eastern rhythms. Individual feedback and adjustments will be given to each student on striking technique, timing, hand placement and how to hold the drum. Each class is divided between practicing technique and playing rhythms. Special attention will be given to cultural and musical contexts surrounding rhythms and drumming, all while making music! Each session is tailored to the students so that each session includes opportunities to learn new rhythms, drum solos and or songs.

    Prerequisite: No prior experience required.

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    • Miss a class? No problem! Registered students have access to video recordings of each class, so you can dance on your own schedule.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35286     Tabla 3 Brush Up https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-tabla-3-sundays-1000-1055-am/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:48:29 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35281
  • Successful participation in Tabla 2 and/or instructor approval.
  • Students must demonstrate mastery of intermediate techniques, fluency in switching between rhythms, and ability to construct short solo phrases.
  • Note: This level requires multiple sessions of Tabla 2 before advancing.
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    • Miss a class? No problem! Registered students have access to video recordings of each class, so you can dance on your own schedule.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35281     Tabla 2 Brush Up https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-tabla-2-sundays-1100-1155-am/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:46:23 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35276 Adv Beginner/Intermediate Tabla Now that you have a solid foundation it is time to move beyond the basics. Expand your drumming vocabulary and learn how to put all of your knowledge together in a musical context. In this class you will continue to expand upon both your techniques (pops, half teks, rolls and other combinations and sound variations) as well as your knowledge of rhythms, drum solos and songs. Prerequisite:
    • Successful participation in Tabla 1 and/or permission from the instructor.
    • Students must demonstrate consistent tone quality, clean execution of basic techniques, and confident performance of foundational rhythms.
    • Note: This level require multiple sessions of Tabla 1 before advancing.
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    • Miss a class? No problem! Registered students have access to video recordings of each class, so you can dance on your own schedule.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35276     South Asian Belly Dance Fusion Performance https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-south-asian-belly-dance-fusion-performance-thursdays-630-725-pm/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:34:06 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35272 1) Previous completion of Intermediate 1 and above 2) Permission of teacher

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    • Limited Availability for In-Person (In-Person) Classes: In-person class spots are first come, first serve, with limited space available.
    • Dancers will perform at the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan: featuring Marta Korzun on Sunday, Aug 23rd, 3pm and 6pm at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD (plan for a full day of technical rehearsal starting in the morning).
    • Your In-Person performance class registration secures your physical spot in the studio for all classes within the semester. You may attend the class live, in person, or virtually, live-streaming.
    • Miss a class? Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for the duration of the semester.
    • 75% live attendance (in-person) is required to perform; extended absences need approval from the teacher to be included in the performance. Please communicate absences to the teacher in advance, when possible.
    • Curious about the curriculum? All registered students receive a password to access to the Sahara Dance curriculum for each level, including class choreography sheets.
    • Classes are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC.
    • Performance Classes will culminate in a performance that is open to the public, at a local venue to be announced at the beginning of each class series. (Venue locations change throughout the year). Save the entire day for tech rehearsal and performance(s). It is possible there will be two shows.
    • The DC-MD-VA local region has many festivals and there will likely be additional performance opportunities for company members, including the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in the summer and Tenleytown Art All Night in the fall.
    • Concurrent enrollment in a technique or specialty class is required for all performance students.
    • In-person attendance will be required in select classes to set blocking. Required in-person class attendance dates will be set by the teacher during the first two weeks of class, after polling enrolled students to accommodate schedules as best as possible.
    • Costumes for performance classes are selected by the teacher, in consultation with company members. Costumes are individually purchased and owned. Performance companies almost always reuse costumes for multiple semesters. Sometimes costumes may be borrowed, or purchase used, from previous dancers. Efforts are made in coordination with the company members to keep costume costs reasonable and styles flattering for all bodies.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. The class Zoom link will remain the same each week. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35272     Romani & Tsifteteli Technique Brush Up https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-romani-tsifteteli-technique-sundays-500-555-pm/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:27:20 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35267
  • May 31 class is rescheduled to June 28 from 6:00-6:55 pm
  • July 5 class is rescheduled to July 19 from 6:00-6:55 pm
    • This class is recommended for Intermediate and above as it will incorporate a variety of fundamental technical skills

    Prerequisite: Sahara Dance Intermediate 1 Technique.

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    • Limited Availability for In-Person Classes: In-person class spots are few and capped to allow for social distancing if necessary.
    • Your In-Person class registration secures your physical spot in the studio for all classes within the semester. In-Person registrants may attend the class live, in person, or virtually, live-streaming.
    • Online registrants may attend the class virtually, live-streaming.
    • Miss a class? No problem! Registered students have access to video recordings of each class, so you can dance on your own schedule.
    • Curious about the curriculum? All registered students receive a password to access to the Sahara Dance curriculum for each level, including class choreography sheets.
    • In-Person classes are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC.
    • PLEASE NOTE: Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. The Zoom link remains the same each week. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35267     Advanced 3 Performance – Raqs Caravan East https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-raqs-caravan-east-tuesdays-800-855-pm/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:25:04 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35266 Prerequisites: 1) Previous completion of Advanced 3 technique class (or equivalent as assessed by directors) 2) Simultaneous enrollment in preceding Sahara Dance Advanced 3 Technique class with minimum 80% live attendance required 3) Invitation Only by Company Directors with minimum 80% live attendance required.

    Please note: for dancers interested in preparing to be part of Raqs Caravan East a minimum of 80% live attendance in the preceding Sahara Dance Advanced 3 Technique class for 1 or more semesters is required before being considered for invitation. The best ways for dancers to receive placement recommendations are consulting with current dance technique teacher(s) and receiving personalized feedback through Technique Assessment(s). Permission of the Company Director is required to enroll. Please email the Company Director at east@saharadance.com for confirmation prior to registration.]]>
    • Limited Availability for In-Person (In-Person) Classes: In-person class spots are first come, first serve, with limited space available.
    • Dancers will perform at the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan: featuring Marta Korzun on Sunday, Aug 23rd, 3pm and 6pm at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD (plan for a full day of technical rehearsal starting in the morning).
    • Your In-Person performance class registration secures your physical spot in the studio for all classes within the semester. You may attend the class live, in person, or virtually, live-streaming.
    • Miss a class? Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for the duration of the semester.
    • 75% live attendance (in-person) is required to perform; extended absences need approval from the teacher to be included in the performance. Please communicate absences to the teacher in advance, when possible.
    • Curious about the curriculum? All registered students receive a password to access to the Sahara Dance curriculum for each level, including class choreography sheets.
    • Classes are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC.
    • Performance Classes will culminate in a performance that is open to the public, at a local venue to be announced at the beginning of each class series. (Venue locations change throughout the year). Save the entire day for tech rehearsal and performance(s). It is possible there will be two shows.
    • The DC-MD-VA local region has many festivals and there will likely be additional performance opportunities for company members, including the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in the summer and Tenleytown Art All Night in the fall.
    • Concurrent enrollment in a technique or specialty class is required for all performance students.
    • In-person attendance will be required in select classes to set blocking. Required in-person class attendance dates will be set by the teacher during the first two weeks of class, after polling enrolled students to accommodate schedules as best as possible.
    • Costumes for performance classes are selected by the teacher, in consultation with company members. Costumes are individually purchased and owned. Performance companies almost always reuse costumes for multiple semesters. Sometimes costumes may be borrowed, or purchase used, from previous dancers. Efforts are made in coordination with the company members to keep costume costs reasonable and styles flattering for all bodies.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. The class Zoom link will remain the same each week. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35266     Intermediate 2 Performance – Raqqesat Tahia https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-raqqesat-tahia-thursdays-630-725-pm/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:22:32 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35265 Prerequisites: 1) Previous completion of Intermediate 2 technique class (or equivalent); and 2) Simultaneous enrollment in any Sahara Dance Intermediate 2 Technique class or above for the duration of the performance class, with a strong recommendation to enroll in the Intermediate 2 props class preceding the company class.

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    • Limited Availability for In-Person (In-Person) Classes: In-person class spots are first come, first serve, with limited space available.
    • Dancers will perform at the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan: featuring Marta Korzun on Sunday, Aug 23rd, 3pm and 6pm at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD (plan for a full day of technical rehearsal starting in the morning).
    • Your In-Person performance class registration secures your physical spot in the studio for all classes within the semester. You may attend the class live, in person, or virtually, live-streaming.
    • Miss a class? Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for the duration of the semester.
    • 75% live attendance (in-person) is required to perform; extended absences need approval from the teacher to be included in the performance. Please communicate absences to the teacher in advance, when possible.
    • Curious about the curriculum? All registered students receive a password to access to the Sahara Dance curriculum for each level, including class choreography sheets.
    • Classes are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC.
    • Performance Classes will culminate in a performance that is open to the public, at a local venue to be announced at the beginning of each class series. (Venue locations change throughout the year). Save the entire day for tech rehearsal and performance(s). It is possible there will be two shows.
    • The DC-MD-VA local region has many festivals and there will likely be additional performance opportunities for company members, including the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in the summer and Tenleytown Art All Night in the fall.
    • Concurrent enrollment in a technique or specialty class is required for all performance students.
    • In-person attendance will be required in select classes to set blocking. Required in-person class attendance dates will be set by the teacher during the first two weeks of class, after polling enrolled students to accommodate schedules as best as possible.
    • Costumes for performance classes are selected by the teacher, in consultation with company members. Costumes are individually purchased and owned. Performance companies almost always reuse costumes for multiple semesters. Sometimes costumes may be borrowed, or purchase used, from previous dancers. Efforts are made in coordination with the company members to keep costume costs reasonable and styles flattering for all bodies.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. The class Zoom link will remain the same each week. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35265     Advanced 2 Performance – Raqqesat Soheir https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-raqqesat-soheir-wednesdays-830-925-pm/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:20:03 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35264 Prerequisites: 1) Previous completion of Advanced 2 technique class (or equivalent as assessed by directors) 2) Simultaneous enrollment in Sahara Dance Advanced 2 or Advanced 3 3) Invitation Only by Company Directors with minimum 80% live attendance required.

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    • Limited Availability for In-Person (In-Person) Classes: In-person class spots are first come, first serve, with limited space available.
    • Dancers will perform at the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan: featuring Marta Korzun on Sunday, Aug 23rd, 3pm and 6pm at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD (plan for a full day of technical rehearsal starting in the morning).
    • Your In-Person performance class registration secures your physical spot in the studio for all classes within the semester. You may attend the class live, in person, or virtually, live-streaming.
    • Miss a class? Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for the duration of the semester.
    • 75% live attendance (in-person) is required to perform; extended absences need approval from the teacher to be included in the performance. Please communicate absences to the teacher in advance, when possible.
    • Curious about the curriculum? All registered students receive a password to access to the Sahara Dance curriculum for each level, including class choreography sheets.
    • Classes are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC.
    • Performance Classes will culminate in a performance that is open to the public, at a local venue to be announced at the beginning of each class series. (Venue locations change throughout the year). Save the entire day for tech rehearsal and performance(s). It is possible there will be two shows.
    • The DC-MD-VA local region has many festivals and there will likely be additional performance opportunities for company members, including the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in the summer and Tenleytown Art All Night in the fall.
    • Concurrent enrollment in a technique or specialty class is required for all performance students.
    • In-person attendance will be required in select classes to set blocking. Required in-person class attendance dates will be set by the teacher during the first two weeks of class, after polling enrolled students to accommodate schedules as best as possible.
    • Costumes for performance classes are selected by the teacher, in consultation with company members. Costumes are individually purchased and owned. Performance companies almost always reuse costumes for multiple semesters. Sometimes costumes may be borrowed, or purchase used, from previous dancers. Efforts are made in coordination with the company members to keep costume costs reasonable and styles flattering for all bodies.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. The class Zoom link will remain the same each week. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    ]]>     35264     Intermediate 1 Performance – Raqqesat Samia https://saharadance.com/product/summer26sdc-raqqesat-samia-sundays-1200-1255-pm/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:16:37 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=35263 Performance class is cancelled May 3, and will be rescheduled with the company members when the teacher returns. All technique classes will be held as scheduled with substitute teachers.

    Prerequisite: Completion Requirement(s): Intermediate 1 Technique class and Concurrent Requirement(s): Sahara Dance Intermediate 1 technique class or above as well as permission of company director.

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    • Limited Availability for In-Person (In-Person) Classes: In-person class spots are first come, first serve, with limited space available.
    • Dancers will perform at the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan: featuring Marta Korzun on Sunday, Aug 23rd, 3pm and 6pm at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, MD (plan for a full day of technical rehearsal starting in the morning).
    • Your In-Person performance class registration secures your physical spot in the studio for all classes within the semester. You may attend the class live, in person, or virtually, live-streaming.
    • Miss a class? Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for the duration of the semester.
    • 75% live attendance (in-person) is required to perform; extended absences need approval from the teacher to be included in the performance. Please communicate absences to the teacher in advance, when possible.
    • Curious about the curriculum? All registered students receive a password to access to the Sahara Dance curriculum for each level, including class choreography sheets.
    • Classes are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC.
    • Performance Classes will culminate in a performance that is open to the public, at a local venue to be announced at the beginning of each class series. (Venue locations change throughout the year). Save the entire day for tech rehearsal and performance(s). It is possible there will be two shows.
    • The DC-MD-VA local region has many festivals and there will likely be additional performance opportunities for company members, including the Fiesta Asia Street Fair in the summer and Tenleytown Art All Night in the fall.
    • Concurrent enrollment in a technique or specialty class is required for all performance students.
    • In-person attendance will be required in select classes to set blocking. Required in-person class attendance dates will be set by the teacher during the first two weeks of class, after polling enrolled students to accommodate schedules as best as possible.
    • Costumes for performance classes are selected by the teacher, in consultation with company members. Costumes are individually purchased and owned. Performance companies almost always reuse costumes for multiple semesters. Sometimes costumes may be borrowed, or purchase used, from previous dancers. Efforts are made in coordination with the company members to keep costume costs reasonable and styles flattering for all bodies.
    • Registration confirmation and Zoom link will be sent approximately one hour prior to class. The class Zoom link will remain the same each week. Registration will remain open up until 30 minutes prior to the class start time, or as spaces remain available.  The live-streaming access to classes are offered through Zoom and are Eastern Standard Time zone.
    • Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
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