Faten Salama, Saffron Dance and Belly Dance for Life productions are very proud to present Egyptian Master Choreographer & Teacher, Founder, Producer and Director of the acclaimed "Ahlan wa Sahlan" Dance Festival in Cairo, Raqia Hassan in a 3-day gala and workshop May 16-18 2008

Dance for Life Showcase in honor of Madame Raqia Hassan Friday April 16, 2008
Enjoy a night filled with dazzling Belly Dancing by the finest performers in DC area!
Lotus Niraja, Saphira, Nadirah Nasreen, Samira Shuruk, Atef, along with
Amartia, Ruta ,Thalia, MiaNaja, Jennah and the NDC

Where: Casablanca Restaurant
When: May 16, 2008
Time: Doors open at 9:30 PM
Admission: $20.00 ($20.80 by PayPal)
$25.00 at the door
Cover charge includes open buffet dinner!
Reservations are highly recommended... Please call (703) 549-6464 to reserve your table.
For more details, please click here...bellydanceforlife.com/casaeventsl.html

Raqia Hassan Workshop Schedule May 17-18, 2008

Saturday May 17, 2008
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM : Registration
12.30 PM - 2:30 PM : Oriental choreography with Mme Raqia Hassan
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM : lunch break (Light lunch provided)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Oriental choreography with Mme Raqia Hassan

Sunday May 18, 2008
12:00 PM - 12.30 PM : Registration
12.30 PM - 2:30 PM : Saidi technique and combination with Mme Raqia Hassan
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM : lunch break (bring your own lunch)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Saidi choreography with Mme Raqia Hassan

Cost of Workshop:
240.00 for both days (Saturday and Sunday)
$135.00 for Saturday only (lunch provided)
$125.00 for Sunday only (bring your own lunch)

-To register for the workshop by paypal, please click here... www.fatensalama.info/2008/ev...ter_here
-To register by mail, please click here... bellydanceforlife.com/page21.html
-No refunds. Non-transferable. No videotaping!
-Mme Raqia will be available for private class, please contact us for more details.
-Lexington Hotel is pleased to offer a special rate of $120.00 plus tax, just mention
"Belly Dance for Life" when you make your hotel reservation.
-Lexington Hotel-Washington D.C.
6400 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
Phone: 301-749-9400
Fax: 301-839-4221
www.lexingtonhoteldc.com
-For more details please contact:
Fatensalama@hotmail.com, yucy@bellydanceforlife.com or saphira@saffrondance.com

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to learn from one of the greatest Masters of Middle Eastern Dance as she shares her very unique techniques of Egyptian Dance.