Join Ranya in Ontario, Canada, for a one-day Reda Technique Intensive sponsored by Joharah and BellyUp. ABCs of Reda Technique 10:00am-1:00pm Intro to Reda technique and basic combinations Mastering Reda Technique 2:00-5:00pm Building on the ABCs workshop, more challenging technique and footwork is applied through a variety of combinations and rhythmic patterns. Registration Info Early bird special:  $75 per workshop, $120 full day if paid by January 15. To register, please e-mail info@bellyup.ca or call (905) 465-3100

Join Ranya in Nashville for a weekend of workshops at the Green Hills School of Dance.  Contact Johnna Smith at johnna.smith@comcast.net or Linda Riyad for more info.  Check out the Facebook event here. Saturday, March 3 9-10: Registration and Shopping 10-1: “Golden Age” Retro Love with Ranya Renee 1-2: Lunch and Shopping 2-4: “Married to the Music”: Oriental Dance Technique with ‘Dandan’ 7-9: Gala Show (If you are a professional or advanced dancer and would like to perform, please contact johnna.smith@comcast.net.) Sunday, March 4 9-10: Registration and Shopping 10-1: “Modern... Read More

Au Set presents three workshops with Ranya in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Note:  Wednesday afternoon workshop recently added by popular demand! Ranya will also be available for private lessons.  Click here for more details. Tuesday, March 6 6-9 pm:  Body-Centered Performance Skills and Acting for Dancers Wednesday, March 7 1:30-4:30pm:  Body-Centered Performance Skills and Acting for Dancers 6-9pm:  Finding your Baladi Self Registration Each workshop is $85 and limited to 12 students.  Call 204-775-0397 with credit card or drop in to register. Location Au Set Bellydance Emporium Unit N, 1045 St. James... Read More

Ranya is thankful to Lisa Jordan for inviting her back to beautiful Vancouver for the weekend. She’ll be offering fresh material completely different from her workshops last November. Instruction will take place at Ammara Dance Studio in New Westminster. Registration is limited to 20 people! Topics include*: - Music knowledge and Instruction - Ethics and “helping” people (working with physical issues, body types, giving feedback) - Achieving Egyptian Aesthetic in dance - Spontaneous creation - Improvisation training (working with “critical self,” embracing “mistakes”) - Structuring an Egyptian Dance Show (*Due... Read More

Sponsored by Pamela, Ranya will teach a drum solo workshop and shimmy clinic in Victoria, BC, Monday, March 12, 6:30-9:45pm (doors open at 6:15). Fearless Drum Solo Learn foolproof on-the-spot choreography strategies during an improvised drum solo, using Ranya’s “Riff Framing” whole-body technique to look polished and confident even when you don’t know what is coming. Shimmy Clinic Ranya the Shimmy Doctor welcomes you to her Clinic, to help diagnose whatever might be getting in the way of your free and powerful shimmy, and lead you through exercises and drills across the... Read More

Ranya will be teaching and performing at the Rakkasah West festival in the Bay Area on March 16-18.  Her schedule is as follows: Friday, March 16 11:15-12:45: Workshop – Embrace your mistakes! Cover errors with confidence – transform your onstage mistakes into positive opportunities – learn tech to relax yourself in the dance, natural charisma & personality shine through – all styles welcome! Saturday, March 17 8:48: Main Stage performance Sunday, March 18 10-11:30: Workshop – Finding your Baladi self – grounded tech. focus on abdominal muscles, pelvic floor & connecting... Read More

Sitamun presents a weekend of workshops with Ranya April 27-29 in Frederick, Maryland – plus a stage show Saturday evening. Friday, April 27 6-9pm:  Performance Clinic Saturday, April 28 10am-12pm:  Technique-a-rama 1-3pm:  Shimmy Clinic 7:30 pm: “Rakin’ the Classics” – The Golden Age of Belly Dance Show Sunday, April 29 1-4 pm:  ”Golden Age” Retro Love Location Workshops and show will take place at Dance Unlimited, 244 South Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Registration For registration and more information, click here.

READING, UK Wed. January 25 Ranya performs at Planet Egypt.  She will also be available for lessons in London — contact her for details. LONDON, UK Thurs. January 26 Ranya performs at world-famous showcase Planet Egypt, organized by Anne White. Ranya will also be available for private and semi-private/small group lessons in London Tuesday through Friday – contact her at ranya@ranya.net for details.  Click here for details. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN January 27-29 Ranya and Anasma teach a Theatrical Intensive workshop weekend, joined by Lena Helt and sponsored by Sheherazade (Contact: Katja Lehto).  Click here for details. PARIS, FRANCE February 4 Theatrical Intensive Day... Read More