Willow will be sponsoring Ranya for a 3+ hour workshop in Woodstock, NY, on Sunday, June 30. This workshop will feature footwork and combinations, many inspired by Mahmoud Reda, that draw from folkloric and modern Egyptian dance. These steps and combinations can be applied to many different styles of bellydance. This workshop is appropriate for intermediate beginner through advanced, as Ranya will give modifications for different levels of dancers. You will DEFINITELY learn a substantial amount of material to enhance your dance, no matter what your level! Time Noon –... Read More

Early registration for the August intensive with Ranya Renée, Nany, and several Arabic musicians is now open! We are really looking forward to this event, which will include 20 hours of workshops from Thursday, August 1, through Sunday, August 4, plus two shows (on Sunday as well as Wednesday, July 31) and additional optional performance coaching on Monday, August 5. Workshops will focus on the music of Oum Koulsoum. At the workshops, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of several songs, focus on both strong technique and emotional expression, and have the... Read More

Ranya is honored to be a headliner at the 2013 Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive & Festival, which will take place September 5-8. Teaching Schedule Saturday, September 7 10:30am-noon: Bad Girls Have More Fun: A Retrospective of Egyptian Dancers 1:30-3pm: Dancing Musicality: Phrasing/Transitions 3:30-5pm: Improvisation: Choreography on the Spot Registration & More Information Visit the Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive & Festival web site.

Ranya will be teaching and performing in Seattle, Washington, during the weekend of October 5-6, 2013, sponsored by Nazaneen.  Workshops will be focusing on Ranya’s signature breath work technique, baladi stylings, modern and vintage orientale, as well as stagecraft. Exact workshop descriptions, times and location TBA. RSVP to the Facebook event for updates on the events.  :-)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON October 5-6 Ranya will be teaching and performing in Seattle, sponsored by Nazaneen. Click here for details. LAS VEGAS BELLYDANCE INTENSIVE September 5-8 2013 Ranya is honored to be a headliner at the 2013 Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive. NEW YORK CITY August 1-5 Intensive weekend focused on dancing to the music of Oum Koulsoum, with Ranya, Nany, and musicians! Click here for details. THEATRICAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE June 6-10, 2013 For more information on the Theatrical Bellydance Project, co-directed by Ranya and Anasma, visit the website. To get more details about... Read More