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More about the next Hafla
The Delaware Drum and Dance hafla continues into 2023. 3rd Sunday at 3:30pm
Check the list below for which months.
We are currently 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
The Newark Arts Alliance is no longer open on most Sundays. Keep checking their website for updated hours and activities.
Dates for 2023: any live music dates or other area events will be announces ASAP
Check the list below for which months.
We are currently 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
The Newark Arts Alliance is no longer open on most Sundays. Keep checking their website for updated hours and activities.
Dates for 2023: any live music dates or other area events will be announces ASAP
- 3rd Sunday in Jan: 1/15 Hafla Anniversary Theme: Party or "Classic" music
- 3rd Sunday in Apr: 4/16 (Theme TBD, but likely Spring/Faeries/Flowers)
- 3rd Sunday in Jul: 7/16 Theme: Hafla-con (Scifi/comic book)
- 1st Sunday in Oct: 11/5 Theme: Blacklight hafla
- Some years we also hold Improv Roulette in Summer, Special fall night for Blacklight, or Bellyanna in Dec. More details TBD
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Guest Performers:Updates for Nov 5 ,2023 in progress
Nov 2023 Hafla will also be Hybrid. TBD on other events Nov is Hafla Con. Performances will be lit by blacklight. We have room for some audience at the Newark Arts Alliance. AND we will be streaming over Zoom from there (contact Lorelei if you need more info) https://www.zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 867 6898 8196 Passcode: 264846 Each month performers may be live at the Newark Arts Alliance, live over Zoom, or pre-recorded. We have a projector at the Newark Arts Alliance for those who are there. (Note, we will often start with recorded performances and then move to live performers at the Arts Alliance. ) |
Performing dancers and musicians
members of the Salimpour collective from DC, dancing solo, not at a group, including Lorelei (DE) and Donna (VA/DC)donnaeileen.com
Tapestry Dance Project (DE/PA) tapestrytribal.com
The dancers of Tapestry Dance Project love to move together!
They perform improvisational transcultural belly dance. Our dance style is a non-verbal language inspired by core focused dance forms from around the world, including Middle Eastern, Indian, North African, Spanish, and Modern dances. Improvisational Transcultural Belly Dance is an elegant and earthy " in the moment " style, which celebrates connection and community.
Khuzama (DE) www.facebook.com/khuzamadancecompany www.youtube.com/@khuzamalavender2260/featured
Khuzama is Delaware based, award winning professional belly dancer and instructor. She draws her influences from modern and classical Egyptian style, fusion with a hint of Lebanese Oriental. She has performed all over the country and taught at multiple festivals. Khuzama is known for performing to all types of music, while staying true to the roots of Middle Eastern North African dance.
Doukissa and Dendara Nar (DE) doukissa.com
Doukissa has studied the ancient art of belly dancing and continues to update her skills in workshops and seminars. Belly dance or middle eastern dance is performed in the middle east at nightclubs, for visitors, and more commonly, done at home by women for women. Belly dance is known for its isolated but fluid and feminine movements. Doukissa prefers dancing Egyptian style letting the music influence the movements. She enjoys using cane, candles, and veils to lend an air of mystery to the performance.
Hayatidance(NY) www.hayatidance.com www.facebook.com/hayatidance
Hayatidance is a dance instructor, choreographer and event producer in Buffalo, NY. She is trained in both traditional and fusion style. She is the founder and creative director of The Kind Killers as well as co-founder of HipSis. She is thrilled to join this incredible show!
members of the Salimpour collective from DC, dancing solo, not at a group, including Lorelei (DE) and Donna (VA/DC)donnaeileen.com
Tapestry Dance Project (DE/PA) tapestrytribal.com
The dancers of Tapestry Dance Project love to move together!
They perform improvisational transcultural belly dance. Our dance style is a non-verbal language inspired by core focused dance forms from around the world, including Middle Eastern, Indian, North African, Spanish, and Modern dances. Improvisational Transcultural Belly Dance is an elegant and earthy " in the moment " style, which celebrates connection and community.
Khuzama (DE) www.facebook.com/khuzamadancecompany www.youtube.com/@khuzamalavender2260/featured
Khuzama is Delaware based, award winning professional belly dancer and instructor. She draws her influences from modern and classical Egyptian style, fusion with a hint of Lebanese Oriental. She has performed all over the country and taught at multiple festivals. Khuzama is known for performing to all types of music, while staying true to the roots of Middle Eastern North African dance.
Doukissa and Dendara Nar (DE) doukissa.com
Doukissa has studied the ancient art of belly dancing and continues to update her skills in workshops and seminars. Belly dance or middle eastern dance is performed in the middle east at nightclubs, for visitors, and more commonly, done at home by women for women. Belly dance is known for its isolated but fluid and feminine movements. Doukissa prefers dancing Egyptian style letting the music influence the movements. She enjoys using cane, candles, and veils to lend an air of mystery to the performance.
Hayatidance(NY) www.hayatidance.com www.facebook.com/hayatidance
Hayatidance is a dance instructor, choreographer and event producer in Buffalo, NY. She is trained in both traditional and fusion style. She is the founder and creative director of The Kind Killers as well as co-founder of HipSis. She is thrilled to join this incredible show!
