2026 NoCo Raqs Fest
About this Event
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM
Rhythm for Dancers
Host: Raquy Danziger
Info: All great dancers have a strong sense of rhythm. This workshop is for dancers to get a better understanding of the Middle Eastern rhythms. No drum is required.
The workshop will include:
- How to count and recognize the main Middle Eastern rhythms
- Rhythm exercises
-Accompany standard songs with zils or clapping
- How to follow a drum solo
🕑: 12:00 PM
Veil Transitions
Host: Hannah Mahoney
🕑: 01:00 PM
Tuvan Throat Singing
Host: Liron Peled
Info: Liron Peled's throat singing workshops are all-levels (unless otherwise posted) for people with any or no singing experience. The main point is to relax, breath deeply and produce the sound of your voice effortlessly and from that point, become aware of your vocal muscles so you can learn overtone singing (khoomei / sygyt), undertone singing (kargyraa / dij-like vocal sound) or simply zone out to the sound of your own voice, with a nice group of people who are doing the same thing.
🕑: 02:00 PM
Fan Veil Combinations
Host: Emily Alligood
Info: Learn some combinations to add flair to your fan veil flow routine. All dance styles and experience styles are welcome to this class. We have extra fan veils to borrow if you don't have a pair of your own.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Intermediate Darbuka
Host: Raquy Danziger
Info: This class is for darbuka players who already have some knowledge of darbuka. We will learn the following:
-Finger Techniques
-Different Rolls
-Odd Rhythms
-Solo Phrases
You are welcome to bring any drum but the Alexandria style darbuka with the rounded rim is recommended.
🕑: 04:30 PM
Community Showcase
🕑: 06:00 PM
Gala Show
Host: Rock Hafla
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 44.52
