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RAKKASAHTM 2006!

Dear RAKKASAH Attendees,
For the first time in 26 years we feel the need to 
express our apologies for the 
inappropriate performance by Groove Du Monde 
and our former teachers Sadie & Kaya.
Shukriya and the entire RAKKASAH staff.
 

SomethingNewStarted in our 26th Year

INTRODUCING THE OFFICIAL RAKKASAH
FESTIVAL PHOTO PAGE AT
 http://www.saqra.net/rakkasah/index.html

SEE GREAT PHOTOS FROM THE 
RAKKASAH WEST or RAKKASAH EAST SHOW HERE 
AT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR
RAKKASAH PHOTOS

YOU CAN ADD YOUR FANTASTIC PHOTOS TO THE 
HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS LISTED 
PLUS -
NAME THE DANCER IN THE
UNKNOWN SECTION - CLICK ON AND ENJOY!

For more photos try
 Julena Dancers of the Harem

Spring CARAVAN 
2007 in New jersey


  CLICK HERE FOR RAKKASAH EAST INFORMATION!

Rakkasah West is the largest Middle Eastern
Folk Festival and Fantasy Bazaar in the 
world. The Festival takes place once a 
year at the Richmond Auditorium
in Richmond, California. 
The festivities are 
kicked
off with a
week-long workshop
featuring internationally 
known Belly Dancing, Folk Dancing,
and Music Teachers. 
The Festival 
itself
is open to 
the general public
and is suitable for people 
of all ages. So, if you would
like to learn about Middle Eastern
Dance or you simply love to see
the performing arts this is 
the show for you! 
At the Festival 
you will find 
exotic 
costuming, 
musical instruments, 
jewelry, decor for your home, 
henna painting, dancers, dancers, 
dancers and more dancers. So 
dress yourself in your Arabic 
finery and experience
the 
Extraordinary!!
 
 
 
     PROGRAM AD INFORMATION -- CLICK HERE

RAKKASAHTMFESTIVAL PRESENTS:
"DANCES FOR THE WINTER MOON"
RAKKASAH �WEST�2006
RAKKASAH 'EAST' 2006
'SPRING CARAVAN' 2007

"DANCES FOR THE WINTER MOON"
Saturday, February 4, 2006
Temple Beth Hillel
801 Park Central
Richmond, California
Spend the day with 6 Fantastic Teachers - enjoy a Super Lunch and Evening show - featuring YOU!
Click on the Winter Moon Button for more information!

RAKKASAH �WEST� 
26th Year of Festivals
March 24, 25 & 26, 2006
 The �Cabaret� Stage
*Friday evening 7:30 to 10:30 PM*
 12-Noon to 10 PM -- Saturday 
12-Noon to 7 PM --  Sunday 

The Main Stage
Friday Evening 7 to 11 PM 
Saturday   11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday      11 AM to   8 PM

Click the Dance Schedule button
for the complete list of Dancers & Musicians.

RAKKASAH FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD AT:
RICHMOND MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
27TH & NEVIN
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
 

THE RAKKASAH PRE- AND WEEKLONG WORKSHOP 
CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT:
Temple Beth Hillel
801 Park Central
Richmond, California
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 TO FRIDAY, MARCH 24

CLASSES SAT. & SUN., MARCH 25 & 26 WILL BE HELD AT:
RICHMOND MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
27TH & NEVIN
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA

RAKKASAH 'West'
Call in date 
for 2006
Outside the U.S.
Saturday, January 7 at 9 AM
(California Time)

United States Dancers
Sunday, January 8 at 9 AM 
(California Time)
'Our' Live Bands   
Tape Music          
 
 

RAKKASAH'S  'SPRING CARAVAN' 2007
UKRAINIAN CULTURAL CENTER
SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY
Classes Wed., May 2 to Sun., May 6, 2007
Featuring Suhaila Salimpour
with More Teachers to be Announced!
FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES:
Friday, May 4  7 to 10 PM
    Saturday, May 5  12-Noon to 10 PM
   Sunday, May 6 12-Noon to 8 PM

DATES FOR RAKKASAH
'EAST' 2006
Performances
Friday, October 13 
Saturday, October 14
Sunday, October 15, 2006.
 The Festival will be held at the 
Ukrainian Cultural Center
135 Davidson Avenue
Somerset, New Jersey

'EAST' Weeklong Workshops 
Monday, October 9 to 
Sunday morning October 15

Weeklong Workshop Package ($475) includes all classes, in dance or music and festival tickets.
REGISTER FOR THE WEEKLONG WORKSHOP PACKAGE BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2006
AND GET ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR YOUR FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE TIME!!

RAKKASAH 'EAST'
Call in date 
for 2006
Sunday, August 6 at 9 AM 
(California Time)
'Our' Live Bands   
Tape Music          

DOUBLE CLICK ON 'NOW IN THE EAST' 
ABOVE -CHECK THE DANCE SCHEDULE
FOR ALL PERFORMANCES
FOR 2006

The RAKKASAH 'EAST' is a wonderful event and 
we will Celebrate OUR 7TH YEAR.


RAKKASAH 'WEST' 2006 FESTIVAL DATES:

FRIDAY, MARCH 24
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
SUNDAY, MARCH 26


LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES FEATURING:

Efendi, Scott Wilson, New York, NY
Performance Saturday, March 25  2 PM
RAKKASAH 'WEST'  2006

Dance Classes with Shukriya & Aleka
Mon. Evenings 7 to 9:30 PM
Inter-Adv. Dancers
New classes begin Jan. 9
Thurs. evenings 7 to 9 PM
Beg. & inter. Dancers
New classes begin Jan 5
Dance with Cymbals, veil, sword & cane
All Class fees $50 - 8 weeks
Call & let us know you'll be there!

 
 

SOON - From Toledo Spain 
A NEW Design for RAKKASAH
THE 'OTTOMAN' Turkish Saber 

"PERFECT BALANCE ALWAYS"

Made by some of the finest blacksmiths in Toledo, Spain, each Saber is made by hand. 
The blade is made of STAINLESS STEEL,
acid-engraved with the RAKKASAHTM logo and design and fitted with a 
BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BRASS HANDLE..
 This 36-inch Saber is the finest saber or sword on the market for Dance 

This beautiful and very dramatic Saber is SOON ready for delivery.

Please Note: There is a limited number of the 'OTTOMAN' TURKISH SABER, when these are gone, they will not be produced again. 

(Please be sure to look for the RAKKASAHTM LOGO. Our first RAKKASAHTM Sword has many imitations that do not meet our quality standards.)

TO ORDER: Write to RAKKASAHTM - SHUKRIYA

1564 'A' Fitzgerald Drive, PMB 124, Pinole, CA 94564

  or by phone..

Questions? Call Shukriya at 1- or Fax 1-  
 

WATCH FOR THE NEW RAKKASAH "OTTOMAN' TURKISH SABER
AVAILABLE SOON!
 
 

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