Shows & Events

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

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.

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC – JOIN US AT OUR NEXT SHOW!

19th Annual Under a Desert Moon

🌟 Join Sahara Dance for an enchanting evening at our renowned “Under a Desert Moon” showcase! Featuring over 100 dancers, including Sahara Dance students, faculty and drummers, prepare to be immersed in a diverse array of captivating performances that celebrate cultural artistry. Experience soulful solos (soloists to be announced soon!) complemented by a compelling and fun drum solo choreographed by world-touring guest artist Shahrzad and performed by selected participants in our annual Al Fanaanat Project. Explore a variety of performances by our student companies of varying levels, each designed to embrace traditional and fusion dance styles, from upbeat Saidi performed by Raqqesat Arabi to a soulful Baladi, to the vibrant energy of Raqs Caravan East. Let us take you on a journey through the rhythms and expressions of Sahara Dance’s “Under a Desert Moon” ✨🌙

>>>> TICKETS COMING SOON <<<<<<<

Location:
Sahara Dance Under a Desert Moon
Saturday, April 27th
Greenberg Theatre, American University
4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW, WashingtonDC 20016
 
Bonuses:
  • A free pass to our Introduction to Belly Dance Workshop is included with your show program! Feel free to use it, or pass along to a friend who might like to try belly dance.
  • And, all show attendees get a free raffle ticket to have the chance of winning prizes at intermission!

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.

Sahara Dance Winter Caravan 2023 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.


Sahara Dance Summer Caravan 2023 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s Winter Caravan 2022 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.


Sahara Dance’s Fall Caravan 2022 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.


Sahara Dance’s Summer Soiree & Sunset Picnic 2022 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.


Sahara Dance’s Spring Hafla 2022 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s Winter Caravan 2019 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s 17th Annual “Under a Desert Moon” Gala (2019) from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s Summer Carnival 2019 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s Winter Caravan 2018 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s 16th Annual “Under a Desert Moon” Gala (2018) from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s Summer Caravan 2018 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s Winter Caravan 2018 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s 15th Annual “Under a Desert Moon” Gala (2017) from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance’s Summer Carnival 2017 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.

Sahara Dance Winter Caravan 2017 from Sahara Dance Productions on Vimeo.