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Perth, Australia: Ranya at WAMED Festival

Event Date | June 1 - 4, 2012

Ranya will be making her Australia debut at the WAMED Festival 2012: Alchemy in Perth June 1-4, 2012. Her teaching schedule is as follows: Friday, June 1 10am-12:30pm: Shimmy Clinic 1:30-4:30pm: Alchemy Magic (modern Oriental choreography with veil and optional finger cymbals) Saturday, June 2 9:30-10:45am:... Read More

Newsletter: April 2012

Posted on | April 19, 2012

Greetings! Spring is starting to spring in New York, and I’ve been enjoying some home time. I’m also very excited about a new New York Arabic performance series starting this weekend, and getting ready for my upcoming April stops in Miami, Nashville, and Maryland, as... Read More

NYC: Dancing to Live Music – Workshops with Musicians!

Event Date | May 13 - 24, 2012

Learn more about performing with live music and working with musicians at two day-long workshops with Ranya and some fabulous Arab musicians. These will be limited-size workshops to give everyone performance practice time, so register today to grab your spot! Updated as of 5/11: Musicians... Read More

Ohio: Island of Isis Retreat

Event Date | May 18 - 20, 2012

Ranya will be teaching at the 15-year-old Island of Isis Retreat, sponsored by Conchi and Nataj, in Loveland, Ohio May 18-20, 2012. Click here for more information. Friday, May 18 7:30 – 9:30: Step into Saiidi Saturday, May 19 10:00 – 12:00: Shimmy Clinic 1:30:... Read More

Miami: Egyptian Style Workshops

Event Date | April 14 - 15, 2012

Back by popular demand! Ranya Renee at Art of Bellydance Studio in Miami, Florida. Click here for details and registration. Saturday, April 14th 11:00 am-1:00pm: Finding your Baladi Self 2:00pm-4:00pm: Embrace your Mistakes! 8pm: show Sunday, April 15th 11:00am-1:00pm: Oriental Egyptian Choreography 2:00 pm-4:00pm: Character... Read More

Newsletter: March 2012

Posted on | March 21, 2012

Greetings! Ranya sends her regards from San Francisco, her thanks to the sponsors and participants who made her workshops in Winnipeg and Vancouver so enjoyable, and an invitation to join her in the Bay Area at Rakkasah West this week. Space is still available in... Read More

Long-Distance Baladi Coaching Session

Event Date | April 2, 2012

Have you been working with Ranya’s baladi DVDs and want some personalized feedback on your progress?  Do you live outside of easy traveling distance for master dance instruction?  Be sure to sign up for online baladi coaching!  Ranya will offer a one-time session Monday, April... Read More

NYC – Reda intensive is back!

Event Date | March 31, 2012

If you missed the February intensive or just can’t get enough of Reda then come to the Mahmoud Reda Style Lyrical Combos workshop on Saturday, March 31, 3:30-6:30pm.  Register by noon, Wednesday March 28 for the early rate of $45, or pay $50 at the... Read More

Frederick, MD: Egyptian Style Workshops

Event Date | April 27 - 29, 2012

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... Read More

Newsletter: February 2012

Posted on | February 11, 2012

Greetings! Ranya is in the midst of her whirlwind teaching tour of Europe – after London, Stockholm, and Montpellier, she is back in Paris for a show and weekend workshops (follow her adventures on Facebook!) – but will return to NYC in time for Presidents... Read More