We are excited to announce Lebanese Simon SAKO is coming to RAQStar Dance Studio in Iowa to teach a workshop on April 23rd, 2027!

 

Lebanese Simon was born and raised in northern Lebanon. With a natural passion for cultural arts, he found himself drawn closer to dance. Simon has traveled internationally to teach and perform and peruse his passion for Middle Eastern Social and Folkloric Arts. 

 

His style of Lebanese Folk Dabke is described as strong, captivating, and deeply heartfelt. Through oriental dance, Simon reveals his personal creative approach, drilling combinations with a focus on technique and rhythms. Most importantly, he focuses on executing the moves yet staying emotionally connected to the melody and the story line. His versatility in dance has brought him very close to the heart of a wide range of audience and followers around the world.

 

We are so excited for Simon to bring his knowledge to the Quad Cities!

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Learn a fun, energetic choreography filled with signature combinations by Lebanese Simon. Simon’s Pop choreographies are lyrically connected and filled with sassy accents moments. Simon drills the combinations first, explains the meaning and the mood of the song before he dives into the intro and remaining of the choreography parts. Be prepared to be inspired and challenged to combine soul and technique to a pop song. 

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The classes are held at RAQStar Dance Studio in Northpark Mall

320 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806

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*HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM WITH SIMON!

For those taking the workshop, you will have the opportunity to perform on stage at So You Think You Can Belly Dance with Simon! The choreography he is teaching will appear on stage the next day April 24th and YOU can be a part of it!

If you are wanting to join in on the performance, please email raqstardance@gmail.com after your workshop registration. 

 

Must sign up and RSVP your spot online. Limited spots due to capacity. 

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*Workshops are non-refundable 

*Payment plans available. Email raqstardance@gmail.com for more information.