CLASSES
SPRING TERM: May 19 - June 26
All classes take place at Studio Datura | 116 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212
Be sure to read out class policies at the bottom of this page.
Do you have the heritage and lived experience of a culture from Southwest Asia (AKA the Middle East) and/or North Africa?
CLICK HERE to learn about our Heritage Dancer Scholarship.
CURRENT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
5 Weeks | Mondays at 6:30 PM with Ella Moore
Raqs sharqi’s roots are in the social dances of the Middle East and North Africa. Learn the basic steps, shapes, and shimmies that make dancing fun and a source of connection across all ages and genders.
Spring series classes will be 90 minutes long, giving us the chance to dive a bit deeper into the moves and music.
Class dates: 5/19, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23
*No class on Memorial Day 5/26
4 Weeks | Thursdays at 6:30 PM with Ella Moore
Dive deep into specific raqs sharqi techniques with this beginning/intermediate series! Each class will focus specifically on one category of movements. Beginners will add some movements to their repertoire, and intermediate dancers will be challenged with refinement and modifications. At least one term of raqs sharqi classes is recommended before taking this course.
Class Dates: 5/22, 6/5, 6/12, 6/26
*No class on Juneteenth (6/19)
May 22 - Hips Up & Down
June 5 - Figure 8s
June 12 - Undulations
June 26 - Circles
Students may take the full series or drop in to one class.
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Thursdays at 6:30 PM with Ella Moore
Single Class $30 | Full Series $100
Dive deep into specific raqs sharqi techniques with this beginning/intermediate series! Each class will focus specifically on one category of movements. Beginners will add some movements to their repertoire, and intermediate dancers will be challenged with refinement and modifications. Drop in to one class to focus on a specific movement family! At least one term of raqs sharqi classes is recommended before taking this course.
Class Dates: 5/22, 6/5, 6/12, 6/26
*No class on Juneteenth (6/19)
May 22 - Hips Up & Down
June 5 - Figure 8s
June 12 - Undulations
June 26 - Circles
CLASS POLICIES
Conduct
Al Wadi is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes mutual respect, trust, curiosity, and joy. We do not tolerate harassment, especially that based on race, gender, country of origin, ethnicity, culture, disability, age, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learning is an exciting and vulnerable thing. We expect our students to contribute to a classroom culture that feels supportive, welcoming, and fun!
Registration
If you miss your class, you are welcome to join another class of a similar level before the session ends. For example, if you miss your regular Monday night Intro class, you are welcome to join a Thursday night Intro class as a make-up.
All sales are final. If you experience a personal emergency that does not allow you to take class, you may put your registration toward a future class series.