DECEMBER RAQS INTENSIVE 2026

3 Days • 3 World-Class Instructors • 22 Hours of Dance! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of bellydance, Egyptian rhythms, exciting choreography, technique, and artistic inspiration! Join us for December Raqs Intensive 2026, featuring three exceptional instructors: Rachid, Sadie, and Pablo! Whether you're refining your technique, exploring Egyptian dance styles, or expanding your artistic expression, this intensive offers something special for every dancer! VIP ALL-ACCESS PACKAGE — $385 Experience the ultimate dance weekend! Your VIP package includes: • All 22 hours of workshops with Rachid, Sadie, and Pablo • One ticket to the Saturday Raqs & Radiance show • Exclusive VIP gift bag • Light snacks • Guaranteed performance opportunity in Saturday's show (optional) INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS Create your own dance experience! Friday, December 11 • 5:30–7:30 PM — Sadie: Technique Tune-Up — $55 • 7:45–9:45 PM — Pablo: Classic — $55 Saturday, December 12 • 9:30 AM–12:30 PM — Rachid: Egyptian Rhythms — $65 • 1:00–4:00 PM — Pablo: Egyptian Baladi — $65 • 4:15–6:15 PM — Sadie: Rohi Ya Nesma (Veil) — $55 Sunday, December 13 • 9:30 AM–12:30 PM — Rachid: Classic Raqs Sharqi (Veil) — $65 • 1:00–4:00 PM — Pablo: Mejance — $65 • 4:15–6:15 PM — Sadie: Drum Solo Dynamo — $55 • 6:30–8:30 PM — Rachid: Shaabi Pop — $55 RAQS & RADIANCE — SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW Saturday, December 12, 2026 Doors Open: 7:15 PM Show Begins: 7:30 PM General Admission: $25 Celebrate an enchanting evening of spectacular performances featuring our incredible instructors and an exciting lineup of guest performers! LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS Glendale Express Ballroom 450 W Pioneer Dr Glendale, CA 91203 Enjoy the convenience of workshops and hotel accommodations at the same location! RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Workshop space is limited. Secure your favorite classes or choose the VIP package for the complete December Raqs Intensive experience! Presented by Diamond Pyramid / Cairo ShimmyQuake diamondpyramid.com