It's happening!
A WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION RELISHING
THE BEACHES OF GOA
3
5
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.
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.
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.