Dans Askina

Upcoming Events

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Masters in Minneapolis Redux

Saturday April 6, 2024 
Hopkins Center for the Arts Dance Studio, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN
4:00-7:00 pm.
Mini-workshops in Turkish Dance taught by Laman Hendricks and Serkan Tutar followed by an informal hafla.  This cultural exchange event is free of charge, however we are accepting donations to cover the studio rental fee.  Limited to 25 participants, contact us by April 2, 2024 to register.

Guild of Middle Eastern Dance Spring Spectacular Workshops & Gala Show

Dance Workshops Saturday April 20, 2024 

You must be a Guild member to register for the workshops; the Sunday gala show at Elision Playhouse in Crystal, MN is open to the public.

Saturday workshops are at Arena Fitness Health Club: 2327 Wycliff Street, Suite 320, St. Paul; third floor studio.

  1. Our Artistic Director Amina West 10:30 – 11:45 am, Rockin’ Romani 9/8 Time Signatures
  2. Renee Szudy 12:00 – 1:15 pm, Big Veil Energy
  3.  Miss Thea  2:15 – 3:30 pm, Improv Made Easy
  4. Emalee  3:45 – 5:00 pm, Arm Patterns

Workshops Sunday April 21, 2024

Sunday workshops are Elision Playhouse Theater, Crystal, MN

  1. Cassandra Shore   10:30 – 11:45 am, Fabulous Finger Cymbals
  2. Louise Indritz   12:00 – 1:15 pm, Hand Sewing

To register for workshops and purchase show tickets, visit https://theguildofmiddleeasterndance.org/shop/  Tuition for each workshop is $35. 

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday April 27, 2024

A one-of-a-kind dance experience with live music traveling along the Mississippi River to bless the beginning of the growing season, honor the water, pray for peace, and spread joy.

Join Wisdom Dances, Amina West, Greg Herriges, and Eye of the Heart Center for Creative Contemplation for a roving dance and music celebration drawing from springtime dance traditions in the Balkans.  You can join us at any stop, or for the entire route!
9:15 am – Opening celebration begins at East River Flats where we will honor the water that gives us life. 360 E. River Parkway
10:15 am – Dowling Community Garden. We will share some dances dedicated to planting, honoring bees, and evoking rain. 3207 South 37th Avenue
3rd stop: Wabun Picnic Area (in Minnehaha Regional Park). On this bluff we will dance for peace for all peoples. 4655 46th Avenue South
Final stop: Hidden Falls. We will return the water to the river in gratitude. Time for some celebration dances! 1313 Hidden Falls Drive

Anda Flamenco Fund Raiser

Saturday April 27, 2024 
Anda Flamenco Studio located in the Ivy Arts Building 2637 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 
4:30-6:30 pm.
Pay-as-Able fundraiser at the studio to help Anda Flamenco cover their increased studio rental fees – we rehearsed in their beautiful space for almost 10 years and are happy to help fundraise for our sister dancers!
Performances by Anda Flamenco Dance Company, Anda Flamenco Student Dancers, Dans Askina Turkish Dance Ensemble, Khazanah Middle Eastern Dance, and More!

Unable to attend but wish to donate?  Visit Anda Flamenco’s GiveMN site to donate.