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The San Francisco Chapter of MECDA (Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association presents its annual festival & Fundraiser. Fabulous Fall Colors Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA Saturday, November 3, 2012 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Plenty of Free Parking! Admission Adults...

SF/BA MECDA and Sausan Academy of Egyptian Dance present  Spring Dancers’ Night Sunday, April 1st No Foolin’!! Al Masri Restaurant 4031 Balboa Street, San Francisco Reservations advised: 415-876-2300 Doors open at 6:00 pm Fabulous Dancer Performances begin at 7:00 pm Buffet Dinner ~ $25 per...

Dancing Inside the Music - How to Dance Like an Egyptian or Any Other Arab Session #2, Sunday, April 22, 1:30 to 3:30 pm (registration at 1:00 pm) - SAVE THE DATE! “On the spot dancing” ~ what to do, how to do it, the music that inspires it, hip snaps, tummy pops, squishy squiggles...

***POSTPONED 'TIL 2013*** :( The registration deadline has passed and the minimum number of travelers has not been met. Because of continuing protests and ongoing negotiations for governmental change in Egypt and the reluctance of tourists to go there, I have decided to postpone this tour until...

Dancers' Leap Night - 2/29 - SF/BA MECDA & Adriana Raks Sharki Arts & Entertnmt SF/BA MECDA & Adriana’s Raks Sharki Arts & Entertainment present Dancers’ Leap Night Celebrate Leap Day 2012! Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Morocco’s Restaurant 873 Castro St., Mountain View, CA Reservations...

Swap, Shop & Shimmy NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! SF/BA MECDA, Nov. 5, Los Altos, CA SF/BA MECDA Presents: Swap, Shop & Shimmy Hillview Community Center 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA Saturday, November 5, 2011 12:00 noon - 7:30 pm Fundraiser ~ A portion of the proceeds, including those from the Snack...

Posted two new videos of me dancing raqs sharqi Added two new videos of me to my YouTube channel, dancing Inta Omri in a show with the Georges Lammam ensemble and dancing Saidi style with Safaa Farid band at Ahlan Wa Sahlan 2011. leylalanty's Channel - YouTube

Only a few days left (as of today, Sep. 14) to get your dance spot at this dancers' night! SF/BA MECDA and Adriana’s Raks Sharki Arts and Entertainment Present A Dancers’ Night at Morocco’s Restaurant Mountain View 873 Castro St. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Happy Hour begins at 5:00 Free...

SF/BA MECDA Presents Summer Dancers’ Night Live Music by Al ‘Azifoon at El Morocco Restaurant in Pleasant Hill Sunday, June 5, 2011 6:30 pm Gotta Dance? Dancer sign-up opens May 14th. Spaces are first-come, first- served. Requests sent before May 14th will not be honored. Send email to...

In the Shadow of the Sphinx, Egypt, Ahlan Wa Sahlan 2012 Leyla Lanty and Roza will lead a group tour in Egypt featuring the Ahlan Wa Sahlan Festival & more in June 2012. They know it's early but "Plan Ahead" has always been their motto. Because of continuing protests and ongoing...

Do you wonder what Arabic singers are singing about? Do you wonder how to interpret Arabic songs to your audience? Do you want to know how to put real meaning into your dancing? If you do, then this fun and informative workshop is for you. Join us as we learn words and phrases found in Arabic...

Volunteers Needed ~ SF/BA MECDA Gala Show & Festival, Nov 13, Los Altos CA, 11am-9pm Volunteers Needed! Volunteer for at least a 2-hour shift on the day of the event and earn free admission, a goodie bag and a food voucher for Nancy's Catering at the event! Write to info (at) sfbamecda (dot)...

SF/BA MECDA - Fall Festival and Flea Market Saturday, October 2, 2010 11:00am – 5:00pm Studiolo De Davina 468 Pettis Ave. – Rear Unit Mountain View, Ca 94041 Admission is FREE! Outdoor Swap Meet – Two free dance classes – Informal Social Dancing Want to Sell? Space is limited and sign-ups for...

Astryd Farah, will be teaching Sunday, August 29th - 12:30 to 5:00 PM At Dance Mission, 3316 24th Street at Mission St. SF First workshop from 12:30 - 2:30 pm is Sharki, Shaabi & Balady: Combos & Drills From the stages and streets of Cairo, then and now … Astryd teaches her favorite moves...

Studio Photo Shoot Sunday, June 13, 2010 ~ Noon to 6 pm Lunatic Fringe 182 South Murphy St., Suite A, Sunnyvale, CA There are still a few photo secessions available with photographer Oscar C. He will be setting up a studio complete with backdrop and lights on June 13, 2010. This is a great...

Swap, Shop & Shimmy Swap-meet style shopping extravaganza hosted by SF/BA MECDA, SFBA MECDA Home A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to our favorite charity, Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence. Visit their website www.nextdoor.org for more information about their...

It's official - a blast from the past class and shmooze session like the ones we used to have in Saratoga, CA, before Aida left the Bay Area. It's $20 per person to cover studio rent and a stipend for Aida. Y'all come - Here's what Aida posted today on Facebook: "Hi dancers, Here I am with my...

Volunteers are needed for the SF/BA MECDA Gala Show & Fundraiser in Palo Alto, CA, November 14th 11am-9:30pm Your compensation is free all day admission to the event. You will have a badge to wear so that you may come and go conveniently. We're looking forward to afun and, with your help, a...

SF/BA MECDA Presents Gala Show & Fundraiser Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:00am - 9:00pm Cubberley Community Center Auditorium 4000 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94304 - ample free parking Admission $12 General Public $10 MECDA Members $8 - With Coupon - Ask your Instructor or Join our mailing...

SF/BA MECDA presents an evening of dancing at Kan Zeman restaurant in Palo Alto. There are a few open dance slots still available. Write to info@sfbamecda.org if you are interested in performing a 7-minute solo. Spring Dancer Night Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:00pm - 9:00pm Kan Zeman Restaurant...