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

BENEFIT HAFLA (OAHU)

Join us as we celebrate International Bellydance Day

Proceeds will go to support Ho'ola Na Pua

May 4, 7:30 PM @ The Brad Powell Theater

$5 off Early Bird until April 20th

MEDAH Members $20     Non-Members $25

Performers get in FREE and get 1/2 off a guest ticket

JUNE JOURNEY (OAHU)

Throughout the month of June we will be highlighting our member instructors!

Look out for more details of special offerings from our member instructors.

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GLEAM Choreo Dance Series with Naia (OAHU)

Our 6-week dance class series promises an exhilarating journey of technique, choreography, and community bonding. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just dipping your toes into the rhythm, this series welcomes all. Bonus option to perform the choreography at the Mid-Summer Night's Gleam!

Saturdays, June 8 to July 13, 1-2 PM 

Paradise Tango - Parlor Studio

MEDAH Members: $60

Non-Members: $75


MID-SUMMER NIGHT'S GLEAM (OAHU)

Saturday July 20th

4-9 PM 

at Foster Botanical Gardens

 (MEDAH performance tentatively @ 5 PM)

SUNSET SHIMMIES with JILINA (OAHU)

Saturday August 31st

7-9 PM 

at Nextdoor

MEMBER HOSTED EVENTS

Belly Dance Raqs Spring Showcase (OAHU)

April 27, 2024

3 pm

Ala Moana Center - center stage

Join Belly Dance Raqs and featured guests as they celebrate a semester of shimmies! 

Maui Bellydance Retreat with Zoe Jakes (Maui)

August 14 -18 , 2024

Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center

Join the incredible Zoe Jakes for 19 hours of dance immersion in a secluded retreat in paradise

 

Raqs Tiki 2025 (KAUI)

March 27-30, 2025

An Opening Ceremony during the Meet and Greet

9 Intensive Workshops

Raqs Tiki Glittering Gala, Pau Hana Hafla

Location Photo Shoot, Luau

 Chill Time, Fun Time, beach time, hammock time!