Harlem Hafla
June 29, 2024
Returning to New York for its seventh appearance, Harlem Hafla is an exciting day of belly dance workshops and performances---with soul! Harlem Hafla brings daytime dance workshops and an evening stage performance with an accomplished lineup of dancers, Uptown!
Our headliner this year is Master Performer and Instructor, Naimah! She is an award-winning belly dancer from Baltimore, MD and director of the award-winning troupe, Amandari. With a background in ballet, modern, hip hop and African dance, her style is best described as eclectic and eccentric. She teaches online classes on a multitude of topics pertaining to dance including history, culture and props. She is also a proud brand ambassador for D Webb Designs. Naimah has produced many shows in Maryland and is currently the co-producer of Maryland's largest belly dance festival, "Art of the Belly" in Ocean City, MD.
The workshops, led by our headliner, take place at Riverbank State Park (679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031). Later that evening, an array of accomplished belly dance performers take the stage, with a special performance by our headlining instructor, Baltimore's own Naimah Lauren!
Our workshops are priced at $35 for Early Birds, and will go up to $40 after April 1. Early Bird discounts will show at checkout.
Please see our Past Events Page for a look at former Harlem Haflas.
Schedule
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Elegant, Eye-Catching Egyptian Stylizations with Naimah.
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch break and Shop with Vendors.
- 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Ready to Rumble - Sassy Drum Solo with Naimah.
- 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Sound Check and Photos for Dancers Only.
- 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Showtime!
To order tickets, pick the quantities for each type, then click on the 'Buy Tickets!' button at the bottom of the page.
ELEGANT, EYE-CATCHING EGYPTIAN STYLIZATIONS
(Second Floor Dance Studio)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This workshop will focus on graceful technique that will include an array of elegant Egyptian style movement, and varied facial expressions for effective stage presence, and an impactful performance overall.
Workshop Price: $40.00.
Qty:READY TO RUMBLE - SASSY DRUM SOLO
(Second Floor Dance Studio)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The drum solo is the closing statement of an act. Let's put some bold emphasis on that statement. In this class, we will focus on making a drum solo sassy, fun, lively, and engaging to leave your audience wanting more. Expect to bring high energy and charisma.
Workshop Price: $40.00.
Qty:Harlem Hafla Performance: Premium Seating
Join our workshop teacher and an array of wonderful dancers from around the country in our celebratory performance!
These seats are in the first five rows.
Doors open at 7:00pm and show starts at 7:15pm.
$30 per seat
Qty:Harlem Hafla Performance: General Seating
Join our workshop teacher and an array of wonderful dancers from around the country in our celebratory performance!
These seats are in the sixth row and beyond.
Doors open at 7:00pm and show starts at 7:15pm.
$25 per seat
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If you are coming in from out of town, we recommend staying at The Edge. The address is 514 West 168th Street, New York, N.Y. 10032 and the phone number is 212.543.0005.
