Seattle area dancers! Come take advantage of this amazing opportunity to work with Sara Al-Hadithi in person right here in Seattle.

Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 12 pm-2 pm at Studio Deep Roots

Working off of Sajda Obeid’s music, we’ll be covering both hecha rhythms, drum breaks and cues. Part music part dance, this workshop will help dancers put their set music together and improvise to live music.

This workshop is aimed towards dancers who have previously performed/studied Iraqi dance, however beginners are very welcome.

$60 registration ~ Email qabilaseattle@gmail.com to register!

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Sara Al-Hadithi is a multi-faceted artist who draws upon her training in music, dance and theatre to teach and inspire students from all backgrounds. A native of Iraq, Sara is the daughter of renowned ethnomusicologist and folklorist Dr. Sadi Al-Hadithi. From childhood, Sara was surrounded by many of Iraq’s luminaries in the fields of the arts, music and folklore, who also tutored her in several aspects of traditional Iraqi folkloric arts.

Sara has also had formal training in the Bedouin folkloric traditions that are part of her lineage, including Bedouin language and poetry traditions. Over the past several years, Sara has dedicated her focus to sharing her knowledge of Iraqi dance, music, and culture with others. Sara’s goal as both artist and educator is to share accurate information and promote responsible and respectful portrayals of Iraqi culture in the dance community and beyond.