Calendar of Events
2011
February 5 – Raksanna Productions™ 2nd Annual Awards Banquet and Masquerade Ball – A full dinner and show followed by open dancing, this evening is designed to recognize the contributions of dancers and their families who have been a part of the community’s success. Tickets on sale now. Cash bar, discounted hotel accommodations.
February 25 – Saqra Raks Chicago – Raksanna and her production company perform in the exciting show on Friday night at the prestigious Juliana’s Night Club in Chicago! For information, visit www.chellcyraks.com
March
March 4-6– Raksanna™ in Los Angeles – Raksanna performs in the fabulous show by Little Egypt! With Randa Kamel, Dr. Mo Gedawwi and Lubna Eman, this is one show not to miss! For details, visit www.littleegypt.com
March 12 - Raksanna™ Returns to Atlanta – Sponsored by Amani Jabril, this show and workshop weekend features another original Raksanna choreography! Enjoy technique, choreography and fun! To register, visit www.amanijabril.com
March 25-27 - Raksanna™ Performs in Toledo with at Amira’s Birthday Bash with Ava Fleming and Lisa Zahiya – Come celebrate Amira’s birthday with this fabulous workshop weekend and show weekend! Visit www.amirastar.com for details!
April
April 2 – Intensive with Raksanna™ – Jump in for a delicious intensive workshop filled with technique, advanced choreography, history, culture and more with internationally known, award-winning Raksanna! She’s bringing the hottest trends direct from Egypt (she’s returning from one of her twice annual dancing training trips to Cairo) – just for you! Fun-filled show follows! Location: VFW, 908 West Jackson, Naperville IL 60540, 630.420.9820. $80 for the workshop. Tickets – $25 each, includes snacks and cash bar (Workshop: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm; Show begins at 7:00 pm). Buy 4, get 1 free! $100 Dancer Tickets – $10, plus a dish to share! COVERS SHOW AND OPEN DANCING WITH AWARD-WINNING DJ MATT MORAN
April 30 – Raksanna™ and Raksanna’s Production Company featured at The Future of Orient IV, St. Louis! – Spend an enchanting evening filled with belly dance of all styles and LIVE MUSIC by Final Veil! Join us in the Fox Hole at Atomic Coybow, 4140 Manchester, St. Louis, MO.
May
May 6-7 – Raksanna™ in Toronto with Randa Kamel – Little Egypt presents Randa Kamel in Toronto! Raksanna performs in the show and participates in the workshop. Visit www.littleegypt.com for details.
June
June 23-July 8 – Experience the Magic of Egypt with Raksanna™ - Dream of going to Egypt? Join Raksanna as she teaches at the world renowned belly dance festival, Áhlan Wa Salan. Combine your passion for dance with the trip of a life time as you visit the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Alexandria and more! Only two spots left. Contact Raksanna directly for details (Raksanna@Raksanna.com)
July
July 21-24– Raksanna performs in Ahlan Cairo Nights in Dallas, TX – Sponsored by Little Egypt, this workshop weekend and international competition is a first-class experience. Come see Raksanna perform, take a workshop with some of the world’s top belly dance talent and enjoy! www.littleegypt.com
August
August 26-28 – Mamhoud Reda, sponsored by Morwenna, San Deigo – Raksanna continues her training with the world famous, beloved Mahmoud Reda. Held in San Diego, this two day long workshop is filled with tons of great choreography, fantastic training from the grand master himself. Join Raksanna and other magnificent performers for a special show in Mr. Reda’s honor. Dinner and the show starts at 7:00 pm at Habibi Med Cuisine at 201 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025. For more information, please email Morwenna at arabidanseacademie@sbcglobal.net
October
October 8-10 – ChicagoRaks ™ 2011 – International icon and master of Middle Eastern dance, Momo Kadous returns to ChicagoRaks (TM) as the featured guest artist! This year, ChicagoRaks (TM) is an intensive workshop with Momo himself, complete with a gala show. Sponsored by Raksanna, Momo Kadous teaches brand new choreographies, a special drum solo section, emphasis on rhythms and technique and much, much more!! This exclusive event ALWAYS sells out. Payments and payment plans available.
December
December 1-18- Raksanna returns to Cairo, Egypt for her annual training – Dedicated to excellence, Raksanna continues her life-long learning by returning to Cairo, Egypt for training with the world’s best dancers, choreographers and teachers.