VISION & MISSION
Raks Dunya, is an online festival organised by Leena Vie (India) and Sureya Hussein (UK/Turkey). It is the first event of this kind to celebrate both Turkish dances and Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, whilst linking the history between them.
Our mission - to celebrate, represent and spread knowledge and understanding about Turkish dances alongside Egyptian Raqs Sharqi.
15 World renowned teachers will delve into the shared history, lineage and influences of both styles, whilst highlighting their uniqueness
Alongside our fun and challenging workshops as well as lectures, we will prepare a film screening and panel discussion for you to enjoy. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit any questions to our teachers and all workshops will be recorded.
We warmly invite you to come and dance, study, enjoy and broaden your knowledge with us!
Raks Dunya Team,
Leena & Sureya
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
WORKSHOPS
All times are in BST (UK time zone) To calculate into your time zone click here
Friday
19th July 2024
2.15 PM - 3.15 PM
Body Prep for Floorwork
Tara Lee Oakley
3.30 PM - 5.00 PM
Flawless Floorwork
Technique and Combination
Leena
5.15 PM - 6.45 PM
Exploring the Golden Era Period in Egypt
Workshop and Lecture
Julia Farid
7.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Turkish vs Egyptian Raqs Sharqi
Lecture
Charlotte and Sureya
8:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Film Screening
Sureya & Leena
Saturday
20th July 2024
10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
Roman Havasi / Turkish Romany
Serkan Tutar
11.45 AM - 1.15 PM
Get that Shaabi vibe!
Workshop
Kay Taylor
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Evolution of the Egyptian Dance Scene
Lecture
Zara
3.00 PM - 4.30 PM
Azerbaijani Folk Dance
Laman Hendricks
5.00 PM - 6.30 PM
Level Up ! Professional Technique in Diva Style
Diva Darina
6.45 PM - 7:45 PM
Treasures Unveiled: A Historical Exploration of Turkish Dance
Lecture
Badriyah & Anne-Sofie
Sunday
21st July 2024
10.00 AM -11.30 AM
Mastering the Belly
Shahrzad
11.45 AM - 12.45 PM
Oriental Dance in the East and North Coasts of the Mediterranean
Lecture
Walladah
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Turkish Oryantal
Sureya
3.00 PM - 4.30 PM
Turkish Folk Dance - Halay
Eray
5.30 PM - 6.30 PM
Panel Discussion
Serkan, Laman, Eray, Kay, Charlotte, Badriyah, Walladah
Raks Dunya Video Competition
Compete to be crowned Raks Dunya Champion
How to enter:
1. Send us an email to raksdunyafestival@gmail.com with the link to your video.
Mention
a. Your full name
b. Instagram handle
c. The category you want to compete for – Student/Semi-Pro or Professional
d. The level you want to compete for Classical Egyptian, Oriental, Pop Song, Drum Solo, Turkish Oryantal or Arabesk
2. If you not a Raks Dunya participant we shall email you a Paypal link to pay $10 to register for the competition.
Look forward to your entries!
REGISTER
WE THANK OUR COLLABORATORS
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