“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.
“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.
