Capital City Raqs Festival!

📅 March 21-22, 2026 📍 Sacramento, California

Capital City Raqs is a community-focused festival featuring live and recorded music, performances in a variety of dance styles, a professional dance showcase, and workshops by Master Instructors. Our festival will be held on March 20-22, 2026 in the large ballrooms of the Carmichael Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608. The festival space features a full raised stage, a large dance floor that will be used for workshops and festival seating, plenty of space on three sides for vendors, and plenty of parking. We will have a full service bar and in-house food available, as well as many restaurants within walking distance. We can't wait to see you!  

Egypt Tour!

📅 April 4-13, 2026 📍Cairo, Egypt

Experience Egypt Like an Insider! An All-Inclusive and Intimately Curated Cultural Experience

This isn’t just a trip — it’s the Egypt experience I wish I had the first time I visited! Thoughtfully designed to immerse you in the heart of Egyptian culture, this exclusive tour blends dance, music, language, local experiences, and must-see sites for a well-rounded, unforgettable adventure.

After over a decade of visiting Egypt—year after year—and with Shahrzad having called it home for the past 10 years, we’re pouring all of our insight, experience, and deep love for this incredible place into crafting a journey like no other.

From the vibrant energy of Cairo to the quiet magic of an authentic Egyptian oasis, you’ll explore Egypt through the eyes of artists and locals—not just from a hotel room or a ballroom workshop.

Mujeres 6ta Edición: Resplandecer!

📅 Abril 18, 2026 📍Barcelona, España

Ésta 6ª edición va a ser muy especial, Mujeres RESPLANDECER. Cada actuación se basa en una musa como inspiración para crear su pieza, dando vida a una obra llena de significado y homenaje.

Mahragan: The Circle Of Expression Edition

📅 October 15-18, 2026 📍 Bielsko-Biała, Poland

Discover MAHRAGAN Project – where the art of oriental dance merges with personal growth and cultural storytelling, inspiring dancers to explore and express their true selves.

Learn from internationally recognized dancers and teachers who bring their unique voices, styles, and artistic perspectives to the MAHRAGAN stage. The Circle of Expression Edition focuses on individual expression, interpretation, and conscious movement.
Each masterclass is designed to help you deepen your technique while encouraging you to move in a way that feels authentic, personal, and powerful.

DaNce JoY - UK Belly Dance Festival

📅 October 2-4, 2026 📍 Yorkshire, United Kingdom

An amazing festival filled with workshops in a variety of styles with some of the best belly dance professionals around the UK and the globe, dance shows from festival attendees and our weekend’s teachers! All located in a stunning venue at the beautiful historic Victoria Hall in Saltaire.