Raqs&Relax 2025

Raqs&Relax is back!
An international oriental dance boot camp like no other!

A place where master instructors from around the world come together to teach, inspire, and celebrate the art of oriental dance.

This exciting event offers an unforgettable experience for all belly dance lovers—combining world-class dance training with a luxurious lifestyle, exquisite food, relaxing spa time, mesmerizing oriental shows featuring professional dancers, and much more.

At Hotel Tamiš 4*, we have everything we’ve ever dreamed of. Here, in addition to dancing, we take the time to relax, recharge, and enjoy unforgettable moments together.

If you’re a dancer – this is your chance to learn, grow, indulge in a hedonistic escape, and showcase your talent.
If you’re not a dancer – you are warmly invited to experience the magic of our Oriental Dance Show on Saturday, September 27th, at Hotel Tamiš, Pančevo, Serbia.

New & Exclusive in 2025 – Show&Learn!

This year, we’re introducing something fresh and innovative! Instead of competition, we believe in growth, learning, and support. That’s why we created Show&Learn – a special segment of Raqs&Relax where dancers perform and receive valuable feedback from master instructors.

No winners, no losers – only growth!
Everyone gets personalized feedback, constructive critique, and professional advice—and everyone wins a prize!

So, whether you’re a passionate dancer, a spa enthusiast, or simply looking for an amazing weekend with dance friends, Raqs&Relax is the perfect event for you. With its stunning location, incredible cuisine, and thrilling activities, this will be a weekend to remember.

Don’t miss out – book your spot today and get ready for Raqs&Relax!

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Jelena Leila
Oriental dancer
Professional oriental dancer coming from Belgrade!
Esmeralda Colabone
Oriental Dancer
Professional oriental dancer from Brazil!
Aleksandra Tešanović
Oriental Dancer
Professional oriental dancer from Serbia/BIH.

Inspired by timeless tabla phrases, passed down through generations, this workshop explores raqs sharqi technique and body language through ten unique compositions by renowned Brazilian darbuka player - Pedro Françolin, created specially for this class!

At this workshop we have 10 different tabla quotes to explore different tabla (darbuka) phrases - not rhythms.

In this workshop we will get creative together, turning movement into magic!! You will get the chance to learn how to create the choreography, from Aleksandra Kala - master of choreography - directly on the spot!

Please bring a USB stick with an oriental dance song that you like best, because we will choose a song from a random participant.

Introducing a new segment of our dance festival – Show & Learn!

This unique dance evening is designed to give dancers the opportunity to perform on stage, express themselves through dance and gain valuable feedback directly from instructors - on spot.

Instead of a traditional competition, we’re creating a space for growth, learning and support – with no categories, no scores, with just one rule: dance Arabic dance to Arabic music!

Sign up if you want to come to organized dinner with everyone!

Dancing Farid El Attrache. One of the most famous singers, actors and musicians of the Egyptian Golden Era scenario and beyond!

In this class, discover his legendary legacy as you dance along to one of his unique compositions, refining your music and dance techniques through carefully crafted choreography.

In this workshop, Leila will give you various pieces of a beautiful puzzle, that you will be able to design according to your personal taste. In the example of one song, that will be divided into several parts, Leila will give you several combinations for each part. This will allow you to connect different pieces of the puzzle and be able to create multiple variations for the same music.

A beautiful puzzle waiting to be designed by you!

Sign up if you want to go to dinner with everyone!

Esmeralda gather together all he experience in Arabic countries plus her "Body Language" studies to bring to you all simple yet efficient principles that are gonna help you solve the expression in your dance!

The topic is divided into 3 groups and we're gonna practice a total of 4 small/different combinations in order to put into action all the theories that will be delivered.

Get ready to laugh, cry and get into a storm of technique!

Several combinations, hundreds of songs and improvisations.

In her signature style, loved throughout the globe, Leila will guide you through some techniques and combinations, that will expand your dance vocabulary. You will see how you can use the same combinations in different songs and gain some solid ground for your future improvisations.

Expand your dance vocabulary with Leila’s signature style!

In this WS, we're gonna talk about the evolution of the Lebanese music industry, the names that changed it and the importance of culture and society togetherness in times of Political crises.

For our practice: sharp movements, proud posture and a very sassy attitude!

Participants of this WS are going to have a chance to performe it - with Esmeralda, at Closing party!

Sign up if you want to eat together!

Sign up for party! You can dance & one drink included!

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