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
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 (OAHU)
Saturday, August 31st
7-9 PM
at Nextdoor
WORKSHOPS with JILINA (OAHU)
Sunday, September 1st
Tentatively 9-11 am and 12-2 pm
Location TBD
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 (KAUAI)
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!