HERITAGE DANCER SCHOLARSHIP
Our passion, artistic practices, and life’s work are based on the cultural fruits of the people from Southwest Asia (AKA the Middle East) and North Africa. We are deeply grateful for the legacy of their traditions and their continued innovation. If you have the heritage and lived experience of a culture from the SWANA region, we invite you to make use of our Heritage Dancer Scholarship. Thank you for trusting us with your learning journey!
Use the code “HERITAGE” at check out to redeem your scholarship.
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.
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