Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawai'i
Welcome
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
ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
CHECK OUT ALL OF THE EXCITING EVENTS HAPPENING IN OUR MEDAH COMMUNITY! IF YOU'RE A MEDAH MEMBER WITH AN EVENT TO PROMOTE, CONTACT US! PROMOTION IS ONE OF THE MANY AMAZING BENEFITS INCLUDED WITH YOUR LOW COST MEDAH MEMBERSHIP!
MEDAH HOSTED EVENTS
CELEBRATION OF CULTURES (OAHU)
Saturday, November 4 - 1 - 4 pm at Kapiolani Park Bandstand
Save the Date for MEDAH's annual Culture Day performance on the afternoon of November 4 at the Kapiolani Bandstand! We will have a vibrant celebration of cultures from around the world!
MEDAH'S HOLIDAY HAFLA AT CASABLANCA (OAHU)
Saturday, December 9 - 6-8:30 PM
Save the Date!
MEDAH will be hosting a holiday hafla to bring our community together and close out 2023 with food, friends, and fantastic dancing!
Pre Fixe dinner for $55, and BYOB!
WORKSHOPS & SHOWCASE WITH BELLYDANCE SUPERSTAR SONIA OCHOA
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Aloha Dance Sport Center - starting at 9 am
Showcase location and time TBD
MEMBER HOSTED EVENTS
RAQS TIKI BELLY DANCE INTENSIVE (KAUAI)
September 28 - October 1
Stay tuned at website linked below for upcoming details!
The intensive weekend, hosted by Talia Soleil, involves workshops with 7 amazing instructors, gala show, luau, and hafla on the beautiful island of Kauai!
WORKSHOPS & SHOWCASE WITH DAVID ABRAHAM (OAHU)
Workshops October 22 at Still and Moving Center
Showcase October 21 at Manoa Valley Theater
Hosted by Natashia
David Abraham is a Dancer, Choreographer and Master Teacher. He graduated from the Arabian Dance School (ADS) Master Amir Thaleb in 2011, and is the winner of more than 20 gold medals in competitions. David has an exceptional charisma and overwhelming personality. He is the creator of a unique, innovative, bold and edgy style, and knows how to captivate and dazzle the audience with his impeccable traditional technique. His oriental art is sublime and masterful, his Derbake technique has the power to fascinate and enchant everyone!
SAHARA SPIRIT'S BELLY DANCE SPOOKTACULAR (OAHU)
Save the Date - October 28, 3 PM at Ala Moana Centerstage! Come for a spooky good time!
BELLY DANCE RAQS FALL SHOWCASE (OAHU)
Celebrate the hard work of the Belly Dance Raqs ohana as they take Ala Moana Centerstage November 18th at 3 PM!
MEMBER INSTRUCTOR CLASS SERIES & WORKSHOPS
SHARQUI CLASSES WITH ARIYANA (OAHU)
Tuesdays 9/5-10/3 at Paradise Tango, 10 AM***
Join Ariyana for an exciting and energetic bellydance workout session!
Get ready to shimmy, shake, and have a blast while toning your body and learning new dance moves. This in-person event is perfect for all fitness levels, whether you're a beginner or an experienced fitness buff looking for something new. Come and experience the joy of bellydancing in a fun and supportive environment that celebrates YOU as you are right now!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unleash your inner dancer and get fit at the same time. Book your spot now!
BELLY DANCE SERIES WITH LYNETTE DAY (MAUI)
Thursdays, September 7-October 12 at Infinity Fusion Dance Studio
Fundamentals: 4-5:15 PM
Combos and Layers 5:20-6:35 PM
Recordings and online class options are available!
FAN VEIL SERIES WITH SAMMIE (OAHU)
8-Week Series Sept 10-Nov 12 (no class Oct 1/22), Sundays, 2-3:30 PM at Aloha Dancesport Center - Studio 2
In this 8-week series, we will be working on techniques and choreography with a focus on standard fan veil prop work (please note - NOT my signature large stave flutter fans).
Participants will have an opportunity to perform the piece for the November 18 Belly Dance Raqs Showcase at Ala Moana Centerstage (optional). Virtual participants are welcome (recordings only).
Each session will also include a half hour of belly dance technique. Please contact Sammieinhawaii@gmail.com to register and for more info!