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It's happening!

Read on to know how you can be a part ofMaya- A Destination Dance Gala

March- 2024

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A WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION RELISHING
THE BEACHES OF GOA

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40+

Days of empowering
the self with learning
and celebration.

Master teachers with vast
experience sharing their
knowledge about Raqs Sharki

& Music and the Rhythms within. 

20+ HOURS OF CLASSES

INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL FACULTY
EGYPTIAN BAND

hours of various activities
including Dance lessons,
Music lessons, Yoga and Poi,
Dance Movement Therapy
Q & A sessions, Performance batches, Competitions, Hafla & more!

Embarking on a journey beyond the virtual realm of online innovation that defined global festivals during the pandemic, we are thrilled to unveil

"Maya - A Destination Dance Festival."
This celebration of womanhood, gracefully hosted by the Junkeri Oriental Dance School, will take place from March 8th to 10th, 2024. Prepare to be captivated by over 20 hours of unparalleled training sessions led by distinguished international luminaries from Hungary and Egypt, setting a new standard for artistic enrichment.

As the sun sets on each day, the festival will come alive with the mesmerizing melodies of three accomplished Egyptian Musicians, who will not only perform but also share their wisdom through insightful lectures.

Envisioned as a convergence of over 100 passionate individuals, ‘Maya’ promises to be an immersion into the vibrant tapestry of art and culture. Beyond the enriching training, anticipate a line of events including riveting performances, exhilarating competitions, an opulent Grand Gala Night, immersive bazaars, and much more.
 

WHAT TO EXPECT?

TRAINING

MUSIC

SESSIONS

PERFORMANCES

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COMPETITIONS

FLOW ARTS

HAFLA &

GRAND

GALA NIGHT

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Know Your Mentors:

Mercedes

Internationally renowned, world-famous oriental dancer, instructor, choreographer. Founder and principal organizer of the CAIRO! Fest Budapest since 2007, founder and head of the Nymph Oriental Dance Company since 2005, Master Teacher of the Nile Group Festival (Cairo, Egypt) since 2010. One of Europe’s most sought after belly dancers, she has taught and performed in more than 40 countries around the world in recent years.

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Shahrzad

Shahrzad is a professional dance instructor and performer specializing in Raqs Sharqi and traditional and social dance styles from around North Africa and the Middle East. To supplement her 20+ years of dance training Shahrzad also holds several fitness certifications including becoming a PMA certified Pilates instructor in 2013.

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Live performances and workshops by world-class Egyptian musicians.

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MAYA ITINERARY

Day 1 - 8th March 2024

DMT Women's Day Opening Circle by The MoveVent Project
Drum Solo basics with Hany
Drum Solo Practical with Hany & Shahrzad
Creative Inspirations for Choreographies with Mercedes
Poi at Beach with Luna

9:30- 11 am
11- 12:30 pm
2- 3:30 pm
3:30- 5 pm
6- 7:15 pm

Day 2 - 9th March 2024

Yin Practice and Chakra Balancing with Damini
Mejance with Shahrzad
Shaabi lecture and choreography with Shahrzad
Tarab with Mercedes
Maqam Theory with Amr, Hejry & Shahrzad
Bellywood Mini Choreography with Damini

7- 8:15 am
10-11:30 pm
11:30-1 pm
2- 5 pm
5:15- 6:45 pm
6:45- 8 pm

Day 3 - 10th March 2024

Sound Bath session with Preeta
Raqs Soul with Mercedes (Enhance your Oriental Stylisation)
Golden Era for Modern Times with Shahrzad
Essential Conversations for Bellydancers
Closing DMT Circle + Ritual with The MoveVent Project

7- 9 am
10- 11:30 am
11:30- 2:00 pm
3:15- 4:45 pm
5- 5:45 pm

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Book Your Spot Now!

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