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THE ART OF RAKS BALADI AND RAKS SHARKI – Vol. 2

Middle Eastern Dance Workshop with Live Music in Marino, Castelli Romani – Rome, Italy

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026

📍 Centro Taus – Marino (Castelli Romani, Rome)

Take Your Belly Dance to the Next Level!

Let yourself be swept away by the magic of live music. Savor every note, feel every vibration, and transform your dance into pure emotion!

The Art of Raks Baladi and Raks Sharki – Vol. 2 is a unique artistic and educational experience dedicated to the fascinating world of Middle Eastern dance, where movement, rhythm, and melody come together to create an authentic dialogue between dancers and musicians.

An intensive workshop designed to refine your technique, deepen your musical sensitivity, and explore new possibilities of artistic expression through the study of Raks Baladi and Raks Sharki, accompanied by the captivating sounds of live Arabic music.

This workshop marks the first stage of an ambitious artistic project that will continue in 2027, when participating dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a dedicated artistic stage production, accompanied by live musicians.

A Special Encounter Between Dance and Music

The workshop is led by Master Teacher Maryem Bent Anis, accompanied by Lebanese musicians Samah Boulmona and Ali Hout from the SHARKYAT Arab Band.

The presence of live musicians offers a valuable opportunity to experience a more spontaneous, dynamic, and emotional dimension of dance, where every musical phrase becomes an inspiration for movement.

A chance to develop your listening skills, musical interpretation, and the art of improvisation, while rediscovering the profound connection between music and Middle Eastern dance.

An Exclusive Live Accordion Dance Format in Italy

🪗 AN EXCLUSIVE ACCORDION-LED DANCE FORMAT IN ITALY

One of the distinctive features of this experience is the central role of the accordion in Arabic music, with its intense sounds, melodic nuances, and expressive possibilities that make the dialogue between music and dance particularly captivating.

An opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Baladi and Raks Sharki, exploring musicality, artistic sensitivity, and improvisation through live musical accompaniment.

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

3:00 PM | Welcome and Registration

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | THE ART OF RAKS BALADI

1. Theory Session – El Raks Baladi: Musical Structure

Discover the musical structure of Baladi, from the nostalgic melodies of the Arabic accordion to the passionate rhythms of the darbuka.

2. Old Gold Baladi – Baladi in the Golden Era

A journey into Baladi during the Golden Age of Egyptian dance, exploring its fundamental movements and their evolution into modern interpretations.

3. 1980s Shaabi & Baladi – Adawyat

Explore the Shaabi/Baladi style of the 1980s, its distinctive musical characteristics, and its expressive dance vocabulary.

4. Baladi Training for Belly Dancers

Practical exercises to develop technique, fluidity, coordination, musicality, and interpretative skills.

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Break

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | THE ART OF RAKS SHARKI

1. Theory Session – The Raks Sharki Routine Structure

Explore the musical and choreographic structure of a Raks Sharki routine, focusing on its different musical sections, rhythmic transitions, and interpretative dynamics.

2. Choreography to a Sharki Song

Learn an Oriental dance choreography, exploring technique, elegance, expressiveness, and musical interpretation.

3. Raks Sharki Training for Belly Dancers

Specialized training focused on refining technique, movement quality, and stage presence.

THE ARTISTS

Maryem Bent Anis – Oriental Dance

An Oriental dance master teacher and performer, Maryem Bent Anis leads the workshop through an artistic and educational journey dedicated to technique, musicality, and expression, with a particular focus on the dialogue between dance and live music.

Samah Boulmona and Ali Hout – SHARKYAT Arab Band

Professional Lebanese musicians from the SHARKYAT Arab Band, Samah Boulmona and Ali Hout provide live musical accompaniment throughout the workshop, creating an immersive experience rich in rhythmic and melodic nuances.

WORKSHOP VENUE – HOW TO GET THERE

📍 Centro Taus – Marino, Castelli Romani (Rome, Italy)

The workshop will take place at Centro Taus, located in Marino, in the heart of the Castelli Romani area, near the Municipal Stadium (Stadio Comunale) and the DEM supermarket.