LA Raqs

Your community resource for Middle Eastern Dance in Los Angeles and Southern California

Your Community Resource for Middle Eastern Dance in Los Angeles and Southern California

Your community resource for
Middle Eastern Dance
in los angeles and Southern California

 

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Our next phase is here which includes expanding our online magazine with reviews, articles, and interviews specifically about and for our Southern California dance community. And we are looking for more writers to join our team! Do you have a desire to share your writing with the community? Do you have an article idea or something you have written already? Email for more details~ info@laraqs.com.

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March 11th with @shamiramdance Posted @withregram • @shamiramdance 🌸 Join us for a special Women’s Day edition of Belly Dance with Olga! 🌸 πŸ—“οΈ MONDAY, MARCH 11 ⏰ 8:00 PM πŸ“ Aesthetic Studios: 14801 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Ca 91
March 11th with @shamiramdance Posted @withregram • @shamiramdance 🌸 Join us for a special Women’s Day edition of Belly Dance with Olga! 🌸 πŸ—“οΈ MONDAY, MARCH 11 ⏰ 8:00 PM πŸ“ Aesthetic Studios: 14801 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Ca 91403 @aestheticstudiosshermanoaks 🎫 RSVP REQUIRED: Text or call πŸ“ž 747-724-2242
March is action packed! @discoiskandar March 16th!!! Posted @withregram • @discoiskandar MARCH 16TH! Show 8pm πŸͺ✨ Join us on a groovy carpet ride from the Nile River in Egypt to the Tigris in Turkey. March’s BELLY DANCE IN CINEMA will feat
March is action packed! @discoiskandar March 16th!!! Posted @withregram • @discoiskandar MARCH 16TH! Show 8pm πŸͺ✨ Join us on a groovy carpet ride from the Nile River in Egypt to the Tigris in Turkey. March’s BELLY DANCE IN CINEMA will feature a special guest: @tracyrhaj! Alamo Drafthouse DTLA @drafthousela Deets: discoiskandar.com/videovortex #alamodrafthouse #thingstodoinla #lanightlife #bellydance #bellydancela
Nowruz celebrations next month! Posted @withregram • @discostan Nowruz pirouz! As we’ve done for over a decade, we bring in the new year with a night of music and art from the diverse cultures that observe Nowruz — from the people of Iran and Kurdistan to communities n Afghanistan, Armenia and beyond. On March 16 we bring together friends new and old to mark the new year. Aziz Amor brings her culturally-fluid mashup of Tehrangeles by way of D.F. We are excited to welcome back the Lernazang (ΤΌΥ₯ΥΌΥΆΥ‘Υ¦Υ‘ΥΆΥ£) Ensemble — who channel Armenian rhythmic traditions on duduk for the dancefloor. Likewise, we can’t wait for another set of blistering homeland classics from past and future from DJ and experimental producer Lara Sarkissian. Plus, Nar — producer and Club Meknar resident — marks his return to Discostan with a speical Nowruz set. Maryam Faridani @fafafaridani and Bird of Paradigm @bird_of_paradigm light up the night with their visual symphonies. Finally, Hushidar Mortezaie hushi5 continues a tradition crafting a haft sin special for the night. 

To celebrate the start of 1403, join  us at Zebulon at March 16, 10 p.m. onwards. Early arrival is suggested, tickets in bio (get them while they last, early bird sold out before our official announcement). See you on the dancefloor! Flier by @bird_of_paradigm ❀️‍πŸ”₯ Track ID - Kharabi by @narrokh
Start planning for Nowruz! Posted @withregram • @sahlaladancers We are excited to announce this FREE family festival at the Museum of Ventura County. Celebrate Nowruz and immerse yourself in the joyous festivities: Where: 100 E. Main St. Ventur
Start planning for Nowruz! Posted @withregram • @sahlaladancers We are excited to announce this FREE family festival at the Museum of Ventura County. Celebrate Nowruz and immerse yourself in the joyous festivities: Where: 100 E. Main St. Ventura, CA When: Saturday March 23rd Time: 11am - 2pm (we perform at 12noon) Food delights available for purchase from Safir Catering, live music by Illunis, Farsi calligraphy, cultural art displays, and fire jumping ritual! #free #freeevent #nowruz #nowruzcelebration #thingstodoinventura #ventura #persian #persiandance #persiandancers #sahlaladancers #festival
This Sunday! Posted @withregram • @aynurbellydance Mark your calendars ! Sun.Feb25th 6to9pm at The Tango Room Dance Center !!! Tickets available now !
This Sunday! Posted @withregram • @aynurbellydance Mark your calendars ! Sun.Feb25th 6to9pm at The Tango Room Dance Center !!! Tickets available now !
Awesome Greek folk dancing in Palm Desert! Posted @withregram • @greekmediterraneandancer Great time at the Palm Desert Greek festival!!! Great food...lots of great music with Synthesi and lots of folk dancing!! #greekdancing #greekfestivals #festivals #chifitelli #Katarina #hassapiko #Synthesi
Coming March 16-17!!! Posted @withregram • @aubrehill Less than a month away from the LA Iraqi Intensive!!! And there are only 12 spots left. If you have been waiting to sign up, now is the time!!! Dm me with any questions. Don’t miss this
Coming March 16-17!!! Posted @withregram • @aubrehill Less than a month away from the LA Iraqi Intensive!!! And there are only 12 spots left. If you have been waiting to sign up, now is the time!!! Dm me with any questions. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to study with three native teachers in Iraqi dance & music right here in LA! #qabilaproject #lairaqiintensive #ladance #iraqidance #danceintensive #culturalarts
Posted @withregram • @natashalee_bellydancer Ready for a powerful and enthusiastic dance? βœ…Save the date: Feb., 25th Sunday βœ…5 PM βœ…Saffrono You will meet great artists πŸ’ƒ #natashaleebellydancer #danceevent #sandiegoevent #danceperformance
Tuesdays in San Diego with @viliabouilly Posted @withregram • @viliabouilly TOMORROW NIGHT! Learn a flirty new cane choreography - To be performed at the upcoming “Emotions In Motion” City Heights Annex showcase on 4/28/24. πŸ’ƒπŸ½ S
Tuesdays in San Diego with @viliabouilly Posted @withregram • @viliabouilly TOMORROW NIGHT! Learn a flirty new cane choreography - To be performed at the upcoming “Emotions In Motion” City Heights Annex showcase on 4/28/24. πŸ’ƒπŸ½ Salimpour Licensed Belly Dance Conditioning, Technique, Drills and a fun Choreography!! Join us tomorrow night at 6:30PM for all of the above. πŸ’ƒπŸ½ $20/Drop-In $100/6-Class Card Salimpour School San Diego Salimpour School of Belly Dance #bellydanceclass #bellydancetraining #bellydancetechnique #salimpourformat #sandiegodance #sandiegofitness #sandiegodanceclass #pointlomasandiego #libertystation #dancefitness #bellydancers #viliadancer
Performance opportunity & monthly workshop! Posted @withregram • @jazmind.luna 🌟 Join us for Bellyfusion LAB! 🌟 Dance with Inanna & Jazmin De Luna in this MONTHLY OPEN LEVEL FUSION DANCE WORKSHOP! πŸ‘‰ Includes a performance video! πŸŽ₯
Performance opportunity & monthly workshop! Posted @withregram • @jazmind.luna 🌟 Join us for Bellyfusion LAB! 🌟 Dance with Inanna & Jazmin De Luna in this MONTHLY OPEN LEVEL FUSION DANCE WORKSHOP! πŸ‘‰ Includes a performance video! πŸŽ₯ Workshop Highlights: ✨ Join Inanna as she blends lyrical, contemporary, and Bellydance techniques, crafting a unique and edgy combo with contemporary music. ✨ Afterwards, experience Jazmin’s exclusive Datura Style in a fluid, gooey combo full of presence and precise technique. ✨Also, we will be spending the last 15 mins of each workshop shooting a short form video of the combos. Take home with you material for your reels and showcase your unique skills! We’ll shoot on black background with lights and a fog machine! ✨ Bellyfusion Lab also aims to create a safe space for networking and dance community-building. Stay and chat after class, refreshments will be provided! πŸ“… WHEN: Every LAST Sunday of the month - First session on 02/25, 11 am - 2 pm πŸ•°οΈ SCHEDULE: Bellyfusion Lyrical: 11 am - 11:45 pm 15 min break Bellyfusion Datura: Style 12.00 pm - 12.45 pm 15 min break Filming time: 12.45pm-1.15pm Networking time: 1.15 - 2 pm πŸ“ WHERE: Acrotopia Creative Space (East Pasadena - address shared upon booking) πŸ’š HOW MUCH: $40 per session (includes both classes, videos, and networking time) Have questions? Reach out to @inannaforearth (hi@inannaforearth.com) or @jazmind.luna (jazmindelunadance@gmail.com). See you on the dance floor! πŸ’ƒβœ¨ #BellyfusionLAB #DanceWorkshop #CommunityLove” #fusionbellydance
March 11th with @shamiramdance Posted @withregram • @shamiramdance 🌸 Join us for a special Women’s Day edition of Belly Dance with Olga! 🌸 πŸ—“οΈ MONDAY, MARCH 11 ⏰ 8:00 PM πŸ“ Aesthetic Studios: 14801 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Ca 91 March is action packed! @discoiskandar March 16th!!! Posted @withregram • @discoiskandar MARCH 16TH! Show 8pm πŸͺ✨ Join us on a groovy carpet ride from the Nile River in Egypt to the Tigris in Turkey. March’s BELLY DANCE IN CINEMA will feat
Nowruz celebrations next month! Posted @withregram • @discostan Nowruz pirouz! As we’ve done for over a decade, we bring in the new year with a night of music and art from the diverse cultures that observe Nowruz — from the people of
Start planning for Nowruz! Posted @withregram • @sahlaladancers We are excited to announce this FREE family festival at the Museum of Ventura County. Celebrate Nowruz and immerse yourself in the joyous festivities: Where: 100 E. Main St. Ventur This Sunday! Posted @withregram • @aynurbellydance Mark your calendars ! Sun.Feb25th 6to9pm at The Tango Room Dance Center !!! Tickets available now !
Awesome Greek folk dancing in Palm Desert! Posted @withregram • @greekmediterraneandancer Great time at the Palm Desert Greek festival!!! Great food...lots of great music with Synthesi and lots of folk dancing!! #greekdancing #greekfestivals #fe
Coming March 16-17!!! Posted @withregram • @aubrehill Less than a month away from the LA Iraqi Intensive!!! And there are only 12 spots left. If you have been waiting to sign up, now is the time!!! Dm me with any questions. Don’t miss this
Posted @withregram • @natashalee_bellydancer Ready for a powerful and enthusiastic dance? βœ…Save the date: Feb., 25th Sunday βœ…5 PM βœ…Saffrono You will meet great artists πŸ’ƒ #natashaleebellydancer #danceevent #sandiegoevent #danceperformance
Tuesdays in San Diego with @viliabouilly Posted @withregram • @viliabouilly TOMORROW NIGHT! Learn a flirty new cane choreography - To be performed at the upcoming “Emotions In Motion” City Heights Annex showcase on 4/28/24. πŸ’ƒπŸ½ S Performance opportunity & monthly workshop! Posted @withregram • @jazmind.luna 🌟 Join us for Bellyfusion LAB! 🌟 Dance with Inanna & Jazmin De Luna in this MONTHLY OPEN LEVEL FUSION DANCE WORKSHOP! πŸ‘‰ Includes a performance video! πŸŽ₯

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"History Through Bellydance", March 2018 At Movement Art Space in Glassell Park More info at www.laraqs.com