Name: STREET DABKE for Dancers with Samer Karaja of El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe
Start: 2025-11-24T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-24T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Hōkūle'a - Academy of Polynesian Arts, LLC.

STREET DABKE for Dancers with Samer Karaja of El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe

IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants Must bring a separate, clean pair of supportive shoes with them. No shoes worn on the street will be allowed on the dance floor.
Dancers, don't miss your chance to study with the REAL DEAL!
Learn authentic Palestinian #dabke from one of the most experienced professional practitioners in the industry.
Samer Karaja is a Palestinian farmer, dancer, and choreographer from Safa village, near Ramallah. He is a member and choreographer with El-Funoun Palestinian Dance Troupe, founder of Street Dabkeh, and part of the international production Badke.
Samer has led Dabkeh workshops across the U.S. and Europe, connecting movement, community, and cultural memory through rhythm and collective expression.
What: STREET DABKE for Dancers*
When: Monday, Nov. 24, 7 to 8:30 PM
Where: Bellydance by Phaedra at Hokulea Academy
5180 N Elston, Chicago
Investment: $30
Registration and Details at BellydanceByPhaedra.com
*This workshop is geared toward regular dance practitioners of ANY style and those with experience in dabke.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants Must bring a separate, clean pair of supportive shoes with them. No shoes worn on the street will be allowed on the dance floor.