Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawai'i
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The Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii (MEDAH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the diversity of Middle Eastern and related forms of dance, music, art and culture through education, instruction and community. Your membership supports the hard-working efforts of our volunteers and insures that our community of Middle Eastern dance and music artists and enthusiasts thrives
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEDAH HOSTED EVENTS
MEDAH HOSTED EVENTS
SPRING RHYTHMS HAFLA
SPRING RHYTHMS HAFLA
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026, 6-8:30pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026, 6-8:30pm
Paradise Tango, 2600 S. King St.
PERFORMERS: Sign up at the door and bring your music on your phone.
FOOD: Potluck, heavy pupus. Please bring something to share. BYOB.
ENTREE FEE*
MEDAH members $5
Non-members $10
Under 12 is free
*EVERYONE PAYS, even if you are performing or bringing a guest. NO EXCEPTIONS.
SHIMMY SALE: Contact Shirlita at senoj0214@gmail.com by Friday, April 3rd, 8pm if you want to participate. MEDAH is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items.
MEMBER HOSTED EVENTS
MEMBER HOSTED EVENTS
If you're a MEDAH member, we appreciate you! Keep us updated with your classes, events, and shows so we can promote you in our newsletter and on Facebook and Twitter! Contact info@medah.org
BELLY DANCE TECHNIQUE WITH SAMMIE IN HAWAII
BELLY DANCE TECHNIQUE WITH SAMMIE IN HAWAII
SUNDAYS AT 3-4 PM
Aloha Dancesport Center
This Spring, there will be 3 Belly Dance Technique classes each month - Feb, March, and April.
DATES:
April 5, 12, 19
Classes are mixed-level and open to beginners. Students may pay by drop in, by month, or packaged with Choreography classes sessions.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1182502543994265/1182502550660931/
BELLY DANCE RAQS SPRING SHOWCASE 2026
BELLY DANCE RAQS SPRING SHOWCASE 2026
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 at 3 PM
Ala Moana Center Stage
Join the Belly Dance Raqs ohana and special guests as they celebrate a whole new semester of shimmies! https://www.facebook.com/events/1740995767304754
FUSION BELLY DANCE WITH SURREYYA HADA
FUSION BELLY DANCE WITH SURREYYA HADA
WHEN: APRIL 28, 2026 at 7pm
WHERE: KAILUA, HI (Studio to be announced)
REGISTRATION: $15 Venmo @DANGEROUS_BEAUTIES
Director of the acclaimed Dangerous Beauties dance troupe and Co-director of Troupe Scimitar, Surreyya is an award-winning, international performer and instructor. She sings in English and Turkish, and dances regularly solo as well as with several world fusion and rock bands.
"TOXIC" - A Choreography Mini-Series with Sammie in Hawaii
"TOXIC" - A Choreography Mini-Series with Sammie in Hawaii
WHEN: Sundays, May 3, 10, and 17 at 2-4 PM
WHERE: Aloha Dancesport, 338 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814
REGISTRATION:
In-Person Students: $100
Package with May Belly Dance Technique (4-5 PM): $130
Early Bird Package: $120 if purchased by April 11
Online Students (Recordings Only): $85
***College students receive a discount - please inquire***
In this short series, you will learn a full choreography to Jonathan Benelli's Arabic cover of "Toxic" (original by Britney Spears)! Possible performance opportunities will be available later this summer, if interested.
Drop ins for this series will not be permitted since choreography will build week to week. All classes will come with a recording.
MORE INFORMATION: "TOXIC" Workshop with Sammie
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