Shows & Events

To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.
~ Hopi Indian Saying ~

20th Anniversary Under a Desert Moon Gala Show

Saturday, April 26th
Two shows: 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Join Sahara Dance for a special 20th anniversary of the renowned “Under a Desert Moon” gala! Our theme will be “Honoring Our Inspirations” for this commemorative show. Featuring over 100 belly dancers, our biggest show of the year highlighting students, faculty and drummers!

Enjoy an enchanting evening of captivating performances that celebrate cultural traditions and dance artistry. Experience soulful solos (soloists to be announced soon!) and surprise guest artists! Our student companies will highlight traditional and fusion belly dance styles, from Egyptian Ghawazi style folklore performed by Raqqesat Arabi to a classic oriental choreography performed by Raqs Sahara. Let us take you on a journey through the rhythms and expressions of Middle Eastern dance with Sahara Dance’s “Under a Desert Moon: Honoring Our Inspirations”

Tickets: Adult $35 : Child (Under 12) $20
Organize a group now and save 20% on Adult tickets.
Buy 10 or more Adult tickets at the same time for $28 each–a 20% discount–using coupon code SDUDM2025. NOTE: Coupon code must be used when paying for tickets to receive this discount..

Bonuses: A free pass to our Introduction to Belly Dance Workshop is included with your show program! Feel free to use it, or pass it along to a friend who might like to try belly dance. The Introduction to Belly Dance Workshop will be held on May 3rd at 1:30 pm at the Sahara Dance studio at 4433 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington DC, 20814. For more information, click the link: Sahara Dance Intro to Belly Dance Workshop
And, all show attendees get a free raffle ticket to have the chance of winning prizes at intermission!

Greenberg Theatre, 4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Tickets: April 26th, 3:00 pm

https://auartstix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1940

Tickets: April 26th, 6:00 pm

https://auartstix.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1941

WATCH SAHARA DANCE ON THE NATIONAL MALL

Sahara Dance had the huge honor of representing Middle Eastern Dance at the World Culture Festival on September 29th, 2023. Watch our 8-minute performance with 100 performers, choreographed by Jillina! The World Culture Festival brought together thousands of performers from diverse cultures on one stage, showcasing our shared humanity and rich cultural diversity, and sending a message of peace and harmony to the world.

Past Performances

Relive the memories and share our artistry with family and friends!

Until such time as we are able to grace the stage again, you can relive our past shows here. Please help to support belly dance and our studio during these difficult times by purchasing videos of Sahara Dance faculty, student companies and special guests performing at one of our popular shows!

Watch the trailers below!
The $20 purchase price is for the full 2+ hour show videos.