- Esmeralda Colabone - Tabla Quotes Workshop
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.
Speakers:26. September 2025. 10:00 - Aleksandra Kala - Choreo Lab Workshop
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.
Speakers:26. September 2025. 13:00 - Show&Learn
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!
26. September 2025. 17:00 - Dinner time
Sign up if you want to come to organized dinner with everyone!
26. September 2025. 21:00
- Esmeralda Colabone - Oriental Classics Workshop
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.
Speakers:27. September 2025. 10:00 - Jelena Leila - Oriental Puzzle Workshop
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!
Speakers:27. September 2025. 12:30 - Oriental Show
Oriental gala show!
30. August 2025. 20:00 - Dinner
Sign up if you want to go to dinner with everyone!
28. September 2025. 22:30
- Workshop - Esmeralda - Expression in Arabic dance
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!
Speakers:28. September 2025. 10:00 - Workshop - Jelena Leila - Oriental 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!
Speakers:28. September 2025. 12:30 - Workshop - Esmeralda - Lebanese pop
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!
Speakers:28. September 2025. 15:00 - Lunch/Dinner
Sign up if you want to eat together!
28. September 2025. 18:00 - Closing party
Sign up for party! You can dance & one drink included!
28. September 2025. 20:00
