CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Share Your Knowledge and Join the Al Raqs Conference 2025!

What is the contribution about?

Do you have unique insights, research, or experiences to share within the world of belly dance? The Al Raqs Conference is calling for contributions! Whether you’ve worked on a fascinating project, conducted research, or have expertise to offer, we want to hear from you. Submit your video (max 7 minutes) and join a global conversation.

This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with a wider audience, and be part of an exciting event. Don’t miss out—submit your contribution by 10th January 2025

What topic can you submit?

We accept any contribution that fits within one of the following categories:

  • History & research
  • Culture & Heritage
  • Growth & Resilience
  • Teaching & Training
  • Being professional

Your contribution should discuss a topic related to one of the categories; it can be your own experience, your own research, a project you have worked on and got interesting results, something you have studied, or something related to your expertise.

We do not accept contributions that are promoting/advertising your business. We take a right not to publish contributions that aim to attract new customers (such as advertisements for classes, workshops, or festivals).

Important! Only registered participants can submit their contribution.

Contributions from conference participants of 2025

The myth of Salome

Brief historical review through the construction of the myth of Salome and its evolution from its first appearance in the Bible to the 20th century, as well as its association with the “dance of the seven veils”.

About Chrystelle Ferrara

Chrystelle Ferrara Viforcos is a spanish oriental dancer and choreographer, specialized in the Golden Era years and a lover of the history of Raqs Sharqi. Thanks to her studies in Art History and her work in cinema, she has deepened her knowledge in the relationship of Orientalism with bellydance and also the history of dance in Egypt through its cinematography.

Unveiling the Magic: Emotional Connection and Timeless Expression in (Oriental) Dance Performances

Discover how dance bridges emotions and time, creating profound connections between performer and audience through energy, mirror neurons, and the art of emotional sustainability.

Daya Dance

Daya is an accomplished dancer, Mindful Movement Coach, teacher, and founder of the "Shimmy Fest" from Germany. Her Experimental Oriental Dance blends traditional and contemporary styles, creating an interplay of strength, surrender, love, and separation. With training from international masters and studies in Pedagogy, Theater Pedagogy, and Dance Therapy, she has captivated audiences since 2010. Daya’s passion lies in sharing the transformative power of dance, forging emotional connections, and inspiring creativity through her performances, classes, and coaching.

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