I'm thrilled to be bringing in an expert on the dancing of the Ghawazee (althernate spelling Ghawazi) of Egypt. These traditional street performers of Egypt fascinated westerners for more than a century. Originally, ghawazee were street performers who danced all over Egypt. Edward Lane noted in his 1836 classic Manners and Customs of the Modern […]
Enjoy the Thanksgiving Season.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, and be sure to have that extra piece of pie!
Our December Hafla will feature Farah Abi, Na'la, Khuzama, and as headliner, our hostess, Latifa! As usual, this event will be set to live music by the Fez Tones, your hometown hafla band. The second part of the show will feature music for open dancing, so bring your hip scarf! The New Deal Cafe is […]
Come see me dance at my favorite event! Art of the Belly is a wonderful festival every March in Ocean City, MD. For more information about this fun event, visit http://www.artofthebelly.net/
My troupe, Banat al-Beled, is planning a great set! For more info on this fun event, visit http://www.artofthebelly.net/.
Come enjoy solo and group performances by Latifa's students in a beautiful venue with a real stage! This event will be held at Historic Baldwin Hall in Millersville. Extra parking at the church across the street. Adult tickets $15, Children's tickets $5. Available at the door. Cash only, exact change, please.
Back by popular demand! I am always delighted to sponsor my dear friend Habiba, and her workshops always sell out. This time she will be teaching a folkloric sampler which includes Nubian, Hagallah, and Andalusian styles. Please note that the times are an hour later than originally planned, because of a scheduling conflict. 12 PM […]
