5:00 - 6:00 PM | Mondays with Heather
7:30 - 8:30 PM | Wednesdays with Ella
Monday class dates: 8/24, 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2
*No class on 9/7 (Labor Day)
Wednesday class dates: 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
6:15 - 7:15 PM | Mondays with Heather
5:00 - 6:00 PM | Tuesdays with Heather
Instructor: Heather Louise
Monday dates: 8/24, 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2
Tuesday dates: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/27, 11/2
*No class 9/7 (Labor Day) or 10/20
“Sawa” means “together” in Arabic, and we believe that dance and music are best experienced in community. These arts have always been intertwined, and we hope to continue to foster this tradition. This will be an intimate weekend, limited to 30 dancers at the beautiful Studio Datura.
Join Heather, Ella, and our musical friends for a weekend of dance and live music immersed under one roof. Jim Grippo & Faisal Zedan join us from the Bay Area to root us in the melody and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. Together we’ll guide you through exercises, exploration, and discussion to feel the music move more freely through you.
SCHEDULE:
FRI Sept. 25
7pm Meet & Greet
SAT Sept 26 - Music classes in the Tea Room
10am - 12pm: Arabic percussion with Faisal Zedan
1pm - 3pm: Ensemble with Jim Grippo
SAT Sept 26 - Showcase with Jim Grippo, Faisal Zedan, Pacific NW guest musicians with dance performances by Sawa participants
6pm - 9pm Show featuring featuring Jim Grippo, Faisal Zedan, Daniel Moltke, Jason Ramirez, and Pacific NW guest musicians. Dance performances by Sawa participants.
SUN Sept. 27 - Music classes in the Tea Room
10am - 12pm: Arabic percussion with Faisal Zedan
1pm - 3pm: Ensemble with Jim Grippo
3:30 - 4:30pm: Sawa Together
SUN Sept 27 - Show with Ritim Egzotik with dance performances by Sawa participants
6pm - 9pm
*please note that registration is not refundable but you are able to transfer/sell your spot independently. Thank you for your understanding.
Enjoy early bird pricing through August 1.
SAT August 8, 2026
7:00 PM
Studio Datura
116 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212
Join Al Wadi Dance Co. for an evening of raqs sharqi to benefit the Lebanese Red Cross & JSIR. This evening includes solos, duets, and small group performances by Heather Louise, Ella Moore, Omega, Amel Tafsout, and students of Al Wadi. Each ticket includes one entry into the raffle.
Please note that this historic venue is not ADA accessible due to its stairs.
“Sawa” means “together” in Arabic, and we believe that dance and music are best experienced in community. These arts have always been intertwined, and we hope to continue to foster this tradition. This will be an intimate weekend, limited to 30 dancers at the beautiful Studio Datura.
Join Heather, Ella, and our musical friends for a weekend of dance and live music immersed under one roof. Jim Grippo & Faisal Zedan join us from the Bay Area to root us in the melody and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. Together we’ll guide you through exercises, exploration, and discussion to feel the music move more freely through you.
SCHEDULE:
FRI Sept. 25
7pm Meet & Greet
SAT Sept. 26
10am - 12pm: Rhythms & Combos with Ella & Jason Ramirez
1pm - 3pm: Taqsim with Heather, Jim Grippo, & Daniel Moltke
6pm - 9pm Show featuring Sawa participants
SUN Sept. 27
10am - 12pm: Listening Lab with Heather, Jim Grippo, & Faisal Zedan
1pm - 3pm: Drum Solo with Ella & Faisal Zedan
6pm - 9pm Show featuring Sawa participants
There are 20 performance spots for full weekend participants. This will be determined on a first come, first served basis. If you are wanting to perform, please select that option in the drop-down of this product.
*please note that registration is not refundable but you are able to transfer/sell your spot independently. Thank you for your understanding.
Enjoy early bird pricing through August 1.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Nomadic Vintage Rugs | 516 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214
Join Khadijah and Al Wadi Dance Company for a jalsat-style hafla—a Khaleeji party! Informal performances will be followed by a dance party, where you can put your brand new Khaleeji social dance moves to the test. Relax and enjoy henna, light refreshments, and beautiful music.
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