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More about the next Hafla


The Delaware Drum and Dance hafla continues into 2024  and 2025. 

BUT WE MOVED 
now 1st Sunday at 3:30/4pm ("doors open" at 3:30, performances and presentations by 4 pm) 
And, the Newark Arts Alliance is also moved to the Shoppes at Louviers in Newark, DE in 2024

We are currently mostly HYBRID: online via Zoom, with some performers in person at the Newark Arts Alliance. 
contact Lorelei if you need the Zoom link for any Hafla.  Some month all presenters will be in person, with Zoom for remote audience.  Other months will include remote and pre-recorded performances/presentations.  Some months will be more lectures and some will be more about  costume and technology used for dance.  Stay tuned as each month is announced. 

Dates for 2025:  any live music dates or other area events will be announced ASAP
if you would like to present a performance/presentation/demo/costume please fill out the form here
  • Jan 5th: Hybrid (winter may go virtual if snow)
  • Feb 2nd:  Prop-tastic Hybrid (winter may go virtual if snow)
  • Mar 2nd:  Special topic: Draw or Photograph a Dancer
  • Apr 6th: Hybrid
  • May 4th: Hybrid
  • Jun 1st: Special topic: Costuming (share a favorite costume, especially those you made or altered, with costume swap)
  • Jul 6th:  Red, White, Blue  Hybrid
  • Aug 3 : Special topic: Haflacon (sci fi and comic book characters)
  • Sep 7:  Hybrid (with possible Pirates)
  • Oct 5: topic tbd
  • Nov 2: Blacklight Performances 
  • Dec  1: Online over Zoom: Then and Now, Now and then
Dates for 2026 To be announced soon

Guest Performers:

Updates for May 2025
For May, we are hybrid.  With performances from the Newark arts alliance.  Will include vintage oriental and fusion performances.

https://us02web.zoom.us/
Meeting ID: 825 8313 2981
Passcode: 177774

Performers:
Jo (NJ) www.brickhousebellydance.com
Jo is a professional bellydancer of over a decade. An award winning performer who has performed all over the United States she brings a wealth of experience to every show. A dedicated Salimpur student with a keen focus on technique, artistry, and cultural appreciation, Jo is dedicated to providing top tier entertainment for your parties and gatherings.

Jo is also a licensed Salimpur Instructor for the Salimpour School.  A lifelong student she has put in hours of work to be an educated and passionate teacher. She strives to create a supportive and inspiring environment for students in class.
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Lorelei (DE)
Lorelei will be dancing Improvisational fusion with veil