Did you catch our latest announcement? The Sahara Dance Summer Caravan show will be our biggest yet, and will be combined with world-renowned choreographer Jillina’s Bellydance Evolution ‘Jungle Book’ production.

We have an exciting summer in store, filled with opportunities to take your dance to the next level.

Whether you choose to take a technique class, a dance cardio class like Belly Dance Cardio or Samba Fit, or a performance class—or all of the above—you’ll have fun and develop your dance skills! 

This summer, let Sahara Dance be your destination for learning, self-expression, and joy through the art of Middle Eastern dance. Join us and let’s dance together!

Perform at our most exciting Summer Caravan yet

Perform in our grandest Summer Caravan show yet on August 24, in the first act before we welcome Bellydance Evolution ‘The Jungle Book’ on stage. Many Raqqesat companies are returning for the summer and we will also have several new or specialty performance classes, including: 

• Belly Dance Party Performance Class with Nicolette: Join Nicolette for an all-levels “Belly Dance Party” performance class. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned dancer, this class offers a fun opportunity to perform on stage without the full company commitment!

New Dance Development Opportunities this summer

In addition to developing your dance through technique and performance classes, we have two upcoming opportunities to take your dancing to the next level:

• Developing Choreography: Back by popular demand! Develop your unique solo under the guidance of Rachel and Sahara Dance instructors, with a performance opportunity at our summer performance lab and open house in early August. Details and dates to be announced soon.
• Al Fanaanat Project with Sahra Saeeda: Learn a classic Mahmoud Reda choreography staged by Sahra Saeeda (workshop to be announced) and get personalized video feedback from Sahra on your dancing of the choreography. You can also use this opportunity to audition to perform the choreography at our Summer Caravan show, as part of our Al Fanaanat Project. Stay tuned for details!

All classes at a glance

We have classes for every level of belly dance—from those taking the first steps on their belly dance journey to specialty classes that explore folkloric to modern belly dance. Check out the full class schedule by day of the week: 

Sunday

• Tabla II/III (Advanced Drumming) with Randy 

• • • Time: 10:00-10:55 am
    • Class type: Music

• Tabla I (Beginner Drumming) with Randy

• • • Time: 11:00-11:55 am
    • Class type: Music

• Intermediate Technique Drills & Props Brush-Up with Omoladun – VIRTUAL only

• • Time: 12:00-12:55 pm
  • Virtual only
  • Class Type: Technique

Monday

• Folkloric Performance with Leilah Moon (Raqqesat Arabi Company)

• • • Time: 6:30-7:25 pm
    • Class Type: Performance

• Folkloric Technique with Leilah Moon

• • • Time: 7:30-8:25 pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Intermediate/Advanced Technique with Jennifer

• • • Time: 7:30-8:25pm
    • Class type: Technique

• Intermediate/Advanced Performance with Jennifer (Raqqesat Nadia Company)

• • • Time: 8:30-9:25 pm
    • Class type: Performance

• Beginner II with Nicolette

• • Time: 8:30-9:25pm
  • Class type: Technique

Tuesday

• Beginner I Technique (8 Weeks) with Malina

• • • Time: 6:00-6:55 pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Belly Dance Cardio with Leilah Moon

• • • Time: 6:30-7:25pm
    • Class Type: Dance Cardio 

• Advanced Technique with Chiaki and Jennifer

• • • Time: 7:00-7:55pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Intermediate Technique with Leilah Moon

• • • Time: 7:30-8:25pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Intermediate Performance with Leilah Moon (Raqqesat Kitty Company)

• • • Time: 8:30-9:25 pm
    • Class Type: Performance

• Raqs Caravan East with Julie and Randa 

• • Time: 8:00-8:55 pm
  • Class Type: Performance

Wednesday

• Flamenco Fusion Technique with Megan

• • • Time: 6:30-7:25 pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Low Intermediate Technique – Balancing Props with Ami

• • • Time: 6:30-7:25pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Balancing Props Fusion Performance with Ami (Raqqesat Indigo Company)

• • • Time: 7:30-8:25 pm
    • Class Type: Performance

• Belly Dance Party Performance Class with Nicolette (All Levels)

• • • Time: 7:30-8:25 pm
    • Class Type: Performance

• Beginner I/II with Nicolette

• • • Time: 8:30-9:25pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Samba Fit with Sonia

• • Time: 8:30-9:25pm
  • Class Type: Dance cardio

Thursday

• Beginner I Technique with Florenica (8-weeks)

• • • Time: 6:30-7:25pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Low Intermediate: Intro to Assaya (Cane) and Veil with Gretchen

• • • Time: 6:30-7:25 pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Beginner II / Low Intermediate Performance with Gretchen (Raqqesat Samia Company)

• • • Time: 7:30-8:25 pm
    • Class Type: Performance

• Intermediate/Advanced Technique with Florencia

• • • Time: 7:30-8:25pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Intermediate/Advanced Performance with Florencia (Raqqesat Naima Company)

• • • Time: 8:30-9:25 pm
    • Class Type: Performance

• Low Intermediate Technique with Gretchen

• • Time: 8:30-9:25
  • Class Type: Technique

Saturday

• Advanced Technique with Chiaki

• • • Time: 9:30-10:25 am
    • Class Type: Technique

• Intro to Finger Cymbals with Crystal (8 weeks)

• • • Time: 9:30-10:25 am
    • Class Type: Technique

• Intermediate Finger Cymbals with Crystal (8 weeks)

• • • Time: 10:30-11:25 am
    • Class Type: Technique

• Beginner I Technique with Florencia (8 weeks)

• • • Time: 10:30-11:25am
    • Class Type: Technique

• Beginner I Performance with Florenica

• • • Time: 11:30 am-12:25 pm
    • Class Type: Performance

• Beginner I/II Performance with Jennifer (Raqqest Badia)

• • • Time: 11:30-12:25pm
    • Class Type: Performance

• Beginner I/II Technique with Florencia

• • • Time: 12:30-1:25pm
    • Class Type: Technique

• Beginner II Technique with Jennifer

• • Time: 12:30-1:25pm
  • Class Type: Technique