PROMOTING THE DIVERSITY OF MIDDLE EASTERN AND RELATED FORMS OF DANce and music



MEDAH



Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii





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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.



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MEDAH members receive discount admission to MEDAH-hosted events and workshops, performance opportunities and free promotion as a MEDAH instructor, so why not join today?


IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT MEDAH MEMBERSHIP


All 2022 Memberships have expired as of December 31, 2022. Please make sure to renew to stay on top of all the exciting upcoming events in 2023!



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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'S JUNE JOURNEY RECITAL SHOWCASE (All over)



June 3, 1 PM
Ala Moana Centerstage



Come explore the stylings and skills of MEDAH instructors! Throughout the month of June, MEDAH instructors will be offering discounted class sessions for MEDAH members. Select remote classes will also be offered so that members from across the islands and on the mainland can join us on the journey!

Kicking off the month will be an instructor and student recital showcase at Ala Moana Centerstage on June 3rd at 1 pm. Mark your calendars! A recording of the showcase will be made available on MEDAH's YouTube page so that members can view our instructors and their students’ talents. Video will be available starting June 10th.



June bellydance series with lynette day (MAUI/all over)



June 1 - 29, Thursdays
IN-PERSON OR ONLINE



Fundamentals 4-5:15 PM: Focus on postural control for bellydance , 3/4 shimmies and basic directions of movement to coordinate the upper and lower body to create shapes for isolation patterns. Explore arm and leg pathways to create basic fusion bellydance combinations.

Combos & Layers 5:20-6:35 PM: Students should be comfortable with layering isolations with arms and leg pathways and can execute 3/4 shimmies. Layer upper and lower isolations with arm and traveling floor pathways.

5 week series $115 or $25 drop in.

MEDAH Members $10 discount as part of the June Journey! Contact info@medah.org for code.


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belly dance basics class with Sammie (Oahu)



June 4-July 9, Sundays 2-3 PM at Aloha Dancesport Center - Studio 2



Join Sammie for a 6-week session focused on detailed breakdown for movements in the American Cabaret style of belly dance!


Bring a buddy (or buddies) with you for a discount on registration! 10 registrations needed by May 31, so don't wait!


MEDAH members receive $10 off registration as part of the June Journey!


Contact Sammie at sammieinhawaii@gmail.com or DM on IG or Facebook for registration info!


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FUSION DANCE ON THE FARM WITH KALAE (OAHU)



June 18 - 5:30-6:30 PM in Waimanalo



An all-levels fusion belly dance class with warm up, drills, combo, and cooldown! $12 to drop in, $5 for Kalae's Patreon members! DM @ka.lae on IG or email kalae@shakti808.com for location, and to register!



KETI SHARIF AND SAM NASCIMENTO IN HONOLULU! (OAHU)



July 15 and 16 - Aloha Dancesport Center



Join Keti Sharif and Sam Nascimento for fun-filled, somatic and culturally inspired workshops in Honolulu, as part of Keti’s A-Z Bellydance BIG 25 Year Anniversary! Enjoy the new Nawara, Reda Drills, Lotus Series & Neo Raqs Workshops!


Click the link below, or contact sammieinhawaii@gmail.com for details - MEDAH members receive 10% off!


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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!


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WORKSHOPS WITH DAVID ABRAHAM (OAHU)



October 19-23 - 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!

Registration is now open! Visit the page linked below for details!


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