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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!





THE RADIANT TAROT DANCE RETREAT WITH MYRA KRIEN (HOSTED BY STEPHANIE "STAR" BOLTON - BIG ISLAND)



March 13-18, Orchid Isle Manor



Retreat participants will spend seven days learning original choreographies by Myra Krien at the stunningly beautiful Orchid Isle Manor, and have the opportunity to perform in the Hawaii rendition of this special touring production on the final day of the retreat. Check out the details at the link below!


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SAHARA SPIRIT'S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SHOW (OAHU)



March 18, 3pm | Ala Moana Shopping Center, Center Stage



Mark your calendars! Sahara Spirit is hosting a showcase in celebration of International Women's Day!



6-WEEK VIRTUAL VIOLETS CYCLE WITH SAMMIE (ZOOM)



March 19-April 23 - Sundays 11 AM-12 PM HST



Optional add on - belly dance technique "target practice" from 10:30-11 AM!


Six-week session will include a full Arabic pop choreography with a performance opportunity in Sammie's virtual hafla May 6!


Email sammieinhawaii@gmail.com to register or for more info! Facebook event linked below!


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FUSION DANCE ON THE FARM WITH KALAE (OAHU)



March 19 - 5-6 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!





MEDAH Explores Shangri-La Part 1! (OAHU)



April 8, 3-5 PM
Dinner to follow at Bar Koko and Persian Restaurant!



MEDAH members are invited to sign up for a tour of Shangri-La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture, and Design! Slots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours soon using the link below (10 for the tour, 20 for dinner).


Additional date: May 6th!


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Workshops with Kalae kaina and jillina carlano (maui)



April 29 and 30 - Movement Resolutions Studio in Wailuku, and Seaside Studio in Kapalua



April 29 - 10-1 PM: Sleek Lines, Velvety Shapes, and Heavy Hits by Kalae


April 30 - 10-1 PM: Modern Arabic Bellydance with Jillina


Social hang outs to follow the workshops! Visit the eventbrite linked below for additional details and registration, or contact host Lynette Day at movementresolutions@yahoo.com.


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Belly Dance Raqs Spring Showcase (Oahu)



April 29 - 3 PM Ala Moana Centerstage



Join the Belly Dance Raqs ohana and featured guests as they celebrate a spring semester filled with shimmies!



MEDAH EXPLORES SHANGRI-LA PART 2! (Oahu)



May 6, 9-11 AM
Lunch to follow at Istanbul Restaurant!



MEDAH members are invited to sign up for a tour of Shangri-La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture, and Design! Slots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours soon using the link below (10 for the tour, 20 for dinner).


Additional date: April 8th!


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Belly Dance Raqs Virtual Hafla (Zoom)



May 6, 2-3 PM



Join the Belly Dance Raqs Ohana, as well as featured guests from across the US and Japan! We are so excited to bring together so many talented dancers through the power of technology!


Stay tuned to the FB event page linked below for upcoming details and access link!


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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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MEDAH SHIRTS ARE HERE!




Our new MEDAH T-shirts are available in two cuts and a variety of sizes! Shirts are $20 and will be available for sale at MEDAH events!

Off-Island and can't make it to our events? Contact medah808@gmail.com for more information!

Current instructors in the MEDAH ohana





Visit our Instructors Page to find a belly dance class near you!



Aimee (OAHU)



Dayl (OAHU)



Jahara (OAHU)



Jillina (MAUI)



Kalae (OAHU)



Lynette (MAUI)



Melinda (MAUI)



Murat (OAHU)



Najla (HAWAII ISLAND)



Nelleke (KAUAI)



SaLydia (OAHU)



Sammie (OAHU)



Stephanie/Star (HAWAII ISLAND)



Suzanne Hamdi (OAHU)



Talia (KAUAI, CALIFORNIA)



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