Belladonna

Belladonna is a modern fusion belly dance instructor, performer and show producer from Washington DC. She is also a certified yoga instructor, fire dancers, troupe director and artist. She is inspired by the power and healing dance can evoke. She believes that self-expression is essential for one's wellbeing, and hopes her performances inspire others to find a passion they want to pursue.

Shield Maidens

Sunday, September 13 | ⏰ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Held Boho Blade sword-dancing technique and combinations, great for solo work and equipped with cues to plug into cued lead/follow systems. Emphasis on our premise of blade precision and Powerful Purposeful Presentation. Leaving dancers feeling badass and in control of their blade!

Finding Balance

Sunday, September 13 | ⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Boho Blade head and body balancing technique and combinations for developing skill, new ideas for how to use your arms and some fun balanced combinations, complete for cues to plug right into lead/follow systems, with a belly dance sword.

Website: bohemianbellydance.com

Kami Liddle 

Kami is an award-winning dancer who has over 20 years of experience teaching movement based classes. She is a world- renowned contemporary belly dance artist whose workshops & performances have been hosted in over 30 countries. She is the director of The Gold Star Dance Company, a San Francisco based fusion belly dance company, and creator of the Krysalis Dance program.

Geometric Drills: Form, Flow & Fire

Saturday, September 12 | ⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM

This workshop blends the artistry of shape-making with the physical intensity of nonstop drilling. We’ll move to a high-energy playlist, working hard and feeling energized as we drill isolations to build strength, precision, and endurance. From there, we’ll push those drills further by transforming them into dynamic phrases that explore symmetry, asymmetry, timing, and flow. Expect to sweat, move continuously, and challenge both your body and creativity. The class will culminate in a short choreography that integrates the drills and concepts explored, followed by a juicy stretch to restore balance after the work.

Veiled Currents

Sunday, September 13 | ⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Step into a world of swirling fabric, fluid transitions, and expressive storytelling through veil work. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to use the veil as both an extension of the body and a dynamic partner in motion. Through guided technique, we’ll refine pathways, entrances, directional changes, and sustained momentum that allow the veil to feel weightless and alive. You’ll learn how to generate power without tension, glide through turns, and create seamless wraps, releases, and dramatic reveals.

As we move, we’ll experiment with musical interpretation, texture, and the emotional tone the veil can bring to your dance. The workshop will culminate in a short phrase that integrates the techniques and concepts explored, offering dancers practical tools for dancing with grace, confidence, and expressive depth.

Website: kamiliddle.com

DeVilla

DeVilla is a prolific and multi-award winning Middle Eastern dancer based in Los Angeles, known for her polished and dramatic stage presentations. DeVilla’s performances have been said to be dynamic, mixing contemporary raqs sharqi innovation with classical Egyptian inspiration. 

Bring the Hollywood Show Girl to your Raqs Sharqi

Saturday, September 12 | ⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Step into the spotlight and let the magic of Hollywood set your Raqs Sharqi ablaze! 

This electrifying workshop blends classic showgirl glamour with belly dance elegance—think grace, mystery, power, and unforgettable pizzazz.

You’ll learn how to craft a commanding stage piece from entrance to final pose. We’ll dive into staging secrets, points of power on stage, dynamic prop work, and the subtle details that make an audience unable to look away. This is about presence, confidence, and telling your story with every step.

Enter like a queen—and they will never forget you.

From Heart to Hips

Sunday, September 7 | ⏰ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

This expressive workshop focuses on fluid, continuous belly dance technique, teaching students how to bridge emotions (heart) with precise, expressive pelvic and hip movements (hips) to understand musicality and feeling in Middle Eastern Dance

Website: devillaraks.com