2011 was full of great shows, and wonderful opportunities of growth for Raksanna’s Production Company and our students. We enjoyed learning new dances and meeting internationally renowned masters while pursuing excellence in our shared passion for the art of Egyptian belly dance.
We welcome our friends and family to join us as we review the years accomplishments on February 11th, 2012 at our annual “Got Hips” show and banquet followed by a grand masquerade ball.
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Cocktail Reception (cash bar)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner and Show
9:00 pm – 1:00 am Roaring Twenties Themed Ball
Tickets are $99.00 per person and can be purchased either here or from Raksanna directly. A block of hotel rooms are available. More details will be available soon.
Shimmy in the holiday season with Raksanna! You’ll enjoy performances from Raksanna’s current students – from beginners through advanced/professionals – and some of your favorite Chicago-land performers!
And directly following the show, be sure to get out your dance shoes because DJ MATT MORAN joins us again for an evening of fun, excitement and a great time!
Location: VFW, Judd Kendall Post, 908 Jackson, Naperville, IL 60555, 630.420.9820, located just past a residential area. Continue through the residential area until you come almost to the end of the street. On the left hand side of the road, you’ll see a flag pole and the Hall is set back from the road. Parking is in the back.
Dancer Check In: 6:00 pm
Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Show Starts: 7:00 pm
Tickets include the show, open dancing and snacks. Prices are as follows:
Dancers – $10 each, plus a food dish to share, please also bring a toy for the drive
Guests – $20 each with a toy; $25 without a toy
On or after November 4th, or at the door – $25
SPECIAL: Buy 5 tickets, get 1 free! Buy 10 tickets, get 2 free! (Coupon codes shown when purchasing guest tickets)
Please note – there’s a really great cash bar with wonderful prices!!! (** Please note: If the Paypal button below does not work, please send money via Paypal to Raksanna Productions; raksanna@raksanna.com)
My professional troupe and I, Raksanna and the Desert Flames, competed in two fantastic events last year.
The piece below is an original Raksanna choreography to the magnificant Dr. Samy Farag and his musical number, Habipti. When I choreographed this piece, I wanted to tell the story of our team – the overall friendship and commraderie of our team as a whole and the celebration of the friendships and relationships that are between each of us.
International icon and master of Middle Eastern dance, Momo Kadous returns to ChicagoRaks™ as the featured guest artist! This year, ChicagoRaks ™ is a two day intensive with Momo.
ONLY 30 SPOTS!!!! This exclusive event ALWAYS sells out.
Agenda, Saturday, Oct 8 – Order and topic subject to change
- 9:30-10:00 am – Registration
- 10:00-12:00 noon – Oriental Choreography, Part I
- 12:00-12:30 pm – Break
- 12:30-2:30 pm – Oriental Choreography, Part II
Agenda, Sunday, Oct 9 - Order and topic subject to change
- 9:30-10:00 am – Registration
- 10:00-12:00 noon – Baladi, Part I
- 12:00-12:30 pm – Break
- 12:30-2:30 pm – Baladi, Part II
- 7:00 pm – informal potluck dinner at Raksanna’s home (bring a dish to share)
Workshop Location
Fry Family YMCA
2120 W 95th Street (corner of Book & 95th)
Naperville IL 60564
630.904.9595
** for driving directions, please visit http://www.randmcnally.com
Tuition
- One day – $150
- Both days – $250 (save $50!!!!)
- Payment plans available!
Coming from Chicago and taking the train?
Transportation to and from Rt 59 (Burlington Northern line of the Metro) can be arranged. Pitch in $10 to cover the price of gas and time for the driver (much cheaper than a taxi!) Email raksanna@raksanna.com for info.
Need Lodging?
Recommended hotel (5 minutes from workshop location, free breakfast, free Wi Fi, reasonably priced) – Super 8, 4228 Longmeadow Drive, Aurora IL 60504, 630.898.5419
On a budget? Limited number of rooms available at fellow dancers homes. Email for details.
