Florencia – Sahara Dance https://saharadance.com an artful approach to belly dance Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:30:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://saharadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-sahara-ico-32x32.png Florencia – Sahara Dance https://saharadance.com 32 32 193434264 Beginner 1 https://saharadance.com/product/fall26sdc-beginner-1-saturdays-1230-125-pm/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:02:38 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=36691 Beginner 1 covers belly dance "A to Z" as a full 15 or 16 week semester. The full semester teaches the complete Beginner 1 curriculum, including both the Aziza and Zeina choreographies (thus belly dance "A to Z"). Beginner 1 class can also be taken as an 8-week, half-term class. The half semester includes only half of the curriculum (either the Aziza or Zeina choreography, depending on the session). Both options are designed to be an introduction to the joy of belly dance. Most students will only take Beginner 1 for 15 or 16 weeks, but all are welcome to repeat it as many times as they like! Beginner 2 and Beginner 3 are where you develop your foundational technique to set yourself up for future success. Most students will take these levels 2-6 times each. Perfect for anyone who wants to explore the world of belly dance and learn the basic techniques, movements, and rhythms. Belly dance is a beautiful dance form that helps you connect with your body, improve your posture, and build strength and flexibility. In this class, you will learn a variety of moves such as hip circles, shimmies, figure eights, hip lifts and how to walk like a belly dancer. Start with a warm-up to get your body ready for the dance and practice alignment, and then move on to the basic techniques. We will break down each movement step-by-step, so you can master them one by one. Learn how to use your core muscles and control your breath, essential body awareness for belly dance. You will learn to move with grace and fluidity and express yourself through the dance and artistry. Come join us and discover the joy of belly dance! Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, and bring a water bottle and a positive attitude. We can't wait to dance with you!]]>
  • 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.
]]> 36691 Beginner 1 – Performance https://saharadance.com/product/fall26sdc-beginner-performance-saturdays-1130-1225-am/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:37:34 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=36651 Performing is an amazing way to make new friends and experience the joy of showing off your new belly dance skills to friends and family at a Sahara Dance Theater show. No dance experience required! Designed for students who are currently taking (or have completed) Sahara Dance Beginner 1 or Beginner 2 technique and wish to practice an ensemble dance for stage performance. Master a beginner choreography, which draws upon the Sahara Dance Beginner 1 & 2 curriculum...

Requirements: 1) Previous completion of Sahara Dance’s Beginner 1 technique class or above; and, 2) Simultaneous enrollment in any Sahara Dance Beginner 1 or 2 technique class.

Please anticipate additional costuming costs, though we will do our best to keep costing costs minimal and select style to flatter all dancers.]]>
  • 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 Fall Caravan: December 19th, location, and time: TBD
  • 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.
]]> 36651 Beginner 2 https://saharadance.com/product/fall26sdc-beginner-2-saturdays-1030-1125-am/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:56:48 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=36646 Prerequisites: Previous completion of Beginner I Technique classes (or equivalent).

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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.
]]> 36646 Advanced 3 Performance – Raqs Caravan East https://saharadance.com/product/fall26sdc-raqs-caravan-east-tuesdays-800-855-pm/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:08:12 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=36604 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 Fall Caravan: December 19th, location, and time: TBD
  • 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.
]]> 36604 Advanced 3 – Musicality https://saharadance.com/product/fall26sdc-advanced-3-musicality-tuesdays-700-755-pm/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:01:22 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=36594 Prerequisite: Mastery of Sahara Dance Intermediate (zills, cane and veil) and Advanced 1 and 2 material, as well as permission of instructor. Dancers within the studio should complete Advanced 2 and ask the teacher for permission before enrolling in Advanced 3.

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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.
]]> 36594 Beginner 2 https://saharadance.com/product/fall26sdc-beginner-2-tuesdays-600-655-pm/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:50:15 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=36589 Prerequisites: Previous completion of Beginner I Technique classes (or equivalent).

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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.
]]> 36589 Sahara Dance Curriculum Choreography Workshop (Intermediate 3, Habibi Ya Eyni) Workshop with Florencia, May 24, 1:30-3:30 pm https://saharadance.com/product/intermediate-3-workshop-may-24-130-330-pm/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:17:30 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?post_type=product&p=29132 Sahara Dance Intermediate 3 Curriculum Choreography Join us for an exciting belly dance workshop offering a detailed breakdown of our curriculum choreography (Habibi Ya Eyni), perfect for intermediate and advanced dancers! This workshop will help you improve your technique for complex movements, layering and traveling fundamentals, and prepare you to participate in an optional Technique Assessment Video Evaluation. A Technique Assessment Video Evaluation provides dancers detailed, individualized feedback on how to make progress mastering the dance curriculum technique based on their current demonstration of the choreography. The workshop is designed as a two-fold tool to help dancers progress through the Sahara Dance curriculum: Provides a framework for dancers to gauge their comfort and ease with curriculum movement and choreography at respective level Prepares dancers to participate in an optional Technique Assessment Video Evaluation. What the Workshop will Cover: Learn (or refresh) the intricacies of the new curriculum choreography (level Intermediate 3 Habibi Ya Eyni) to help identify specific techniques to improve and / or refresh your belly dance fundamentals. Florencia will break down the choreography in detail and answer curriculum questions. Don’t miss this ideal introduction to new technique assessment tools to strengthen your dance training! Curriculum Highlights: Intermediate Level: Take your skills to the next level! Focus on learning more complex movements, refining your technique, and adding props to your repertoire. Ideal for dancers with a solid foundation looking to deepen their practice. ]]>

In-Person: Your In-Person workshop registration secures your physical spot in the studio, as well as access to the class online. Workshops are held at our Sahara Dance studio in Tenley: 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC. You may attend the workshop live, in-person, or live-streaming, online. Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for 30 days following the workshop.

Online Only Access: Your Online workshop registration allows you to attend the workshop live-streaming, online. Registered students have access to video recordings of each class for 30 days following the workshop.

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