Raqs Sharqi Society for Egyptian Dance

The Raqs Sharqi Society celebrates the rural and urban dances of Egypt.

We:

  • teach
  • perform
  • raise awareness of the dance’s music and culture
  • promote it as a living and developing tradition
  • provide training and performance opportunities at community and professional level

We are a not for profit organisation.

'traditional roots...modern expression'


RSS EVENT 2009

We’re pleased to announce our annual DANCE INTENSIVE WEEKEND will be on 24th and 25th October 2009 in purpose-built Central London dance studios.

With workshops for everyone, from general to advanced dancers and performers, accompanied daily by live music from world-class musicians, a studio performance, options to come for either day or both on a residential or non-residential basis, this is a key event for your diaries.

Programme and booking details will be posted on the website soon.



Details of classes, workshops, courses and events last updated April 2009.


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