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What does Qalb Al-Folklore mean? This translates to “the heart of folklore”. With so many events featuring artists who teach raqs sharqi, I felt it was time to bring a one-day, focused event to Orlando to bring us back to the roots of it all, folklore and regional dances that made us fall in love with the people and the dance in the first place.So why not highlight an artist who has dedicated her life to a specific regional style / the folkloric dances that raqs sharqi is based on?
In 2026, we are kicking things off with Khadijah from Denver, who is an international educator, performer, and Ethnologist of Afro-Arabian dance, music, and more.
She is of Kenyan descent, born in KSA, and known for having unique didactics of Afro-Arabian Folklore, music, and its cultural aspects.
I had the pleasure of meeting her a few years ago and have crossed paths a couple of times now, and she is not only super smart, warm, and giving, but also deep and passionate about the Art and giving credit where credit is due. You are going to love her!
This one-day event features five hours of workshops and a hafla to celebrate folkloric and regional dances from across the Middle East. Come dressed in your favorite beledi dress, galabeya, thobe or regional attire. Let's welcome the amaing Khadijah to Orlando!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
N'styl Performance, 4241 LB McLeod Rd,Orlando, Florida, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
