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

LA Raqs presents "Childhood" July Hafla

September 07, 2016  /  LA Raqs

On Friday, July 22nd, we celebrated the theme of "Childhood" with performances of all styles of bellydance that shared childhood memories, inspirations and reminisces.  

We also had some special out of town guest performers, Gene Banner and Frank Farinaro, who joined us as part of their weekend in Los Angeles for Rakkas, the annual all male bellydance show produced by local dancer Mark Bissell.

Our July performers included Aubre Hill, Dusty Paik, Cera Byer, Malantha, Jeanie, Katya Malaya, Jamilla Soul, Mark Bissell, Stefanie Mari, Gene Banner and Frank Farinaro.

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LA Raqs Presents...Monthly Haflas!

January 04, 2016  /  LA Raqs

The Fourth Friday of every month gathers bellydance artists from around LA, as well as special guests, for an evening of diverse bellydance styles all exploring a theme for creative inspiration. This is where artists can push, get feedback, try out new ideas, see what works as well as what may not~ all in a supportive environment meant to foster creativity and expression. 

Doors at 8pm/ Show starts at 8:30pm
Open dancing & drumming afterwards
ONLY $10 at the door
Movement Art Space - 3326 Verdugo Rd., LA 90065

Lineup changes regularly. If you are interested in performing, please contact Aubre at info@laraqs.com with a synopsis of your piece and what date you are interested in. Performance spots are first come, first serve and a waiting list will be created once full with those waiting given a chance to perform at the next hafla space permitting. Please limit sign ups to only one hafla at a time.
 

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