Egyptian Dance Class

Join the AACC for Egyptian Dance Class!

Explore Egyptian Dance in a welcoming setting (women only) that honors Arab heritage and contemporary expression. Learn foundational steps, musicality, and cultural context from instructors who care about accuracy and respect.

Egyptian Dance is an earthy, grounded social dance style reflecting deep emotional expression spans thousands of years from ancient sacred rituals to vibrant modern folk and social traditions.

Whether you are new to dance or returning to it, this class offers clear instruction, practice, and community. By registering, you support the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley’s work to share culture, build understanding, and connect people through the arts.

About the Instructors:

Rasha was born in Baghdad, Iraq and grew up watching golden era of Egyptian dance. With a passion for dance from an early age then ignited in 2012 after moving to the Bay Area, Rasha dedicated years of training in this art under the guidance of renowned instructors in the Bay Area, CA.

Stephanie is a singer and Middle Eastern dance artist from Central California. She sings in Arabic in the Bay Area with the Aswat Ensemble and the Stanford Middle East Ensemble, and she has been a student of different forms of “bellydance,” Raqs Sharqi, and Arabic folk dances since 1998. She cares deeply about social justice issues, children’s rights, and about building community through cultural sharing and connection. This is her first collaboration with the AACC, and it is her great honor and privilege to contribute and serve this community.