"Get Out of the The Rhythm Trap: Catch the beat – and lose yourself" 
with Eszter-Maura (HU/BE)

In this special online event, unique Raqs Sharki (bellydance) teachers from around the world come together to support women and families affected by the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.

While dancing together in the RAQSoul Spring Niche Series we honor the roots of this art form, supporting the work of the Women’s Humanitarian Organization (PWHO), helping displaced women and communities rebuild safety and hope.

The teachers’ team features a selection of wonderful and unique artists of the community, niche voices with fresh inspiration, strong roots, and so much to share.

Eszter-Maura is a dancer, teacher, and writer with over 25 years of experience in Raqs Sharqi, and extensive knowledge across diverse dance styles and music traditions.

Her passion lies in helping dancers build a deep connection to rhythm and music: through her innovative musicality training programme, she guides dancers of all levels to develop rock-solid musical foundations and unlock their full artistic potential.

The music is there for you to enjoy – not something difficult to survive or complicated to decode. In this class, you’ll be guided through a set of playful exercises that’ll let you break your usual movement patterns and stand out as a dancer – not because of complicated athletic technique, but because of your confident, nuanced musicality.

Instead of memorising names of rhythms and fixed patterns, you’ll acquire tools that’ll help you catch the different rhythmic layers both in improv and when creating choreography.

You’ll walk away with a clear sense of what’s happening in your music, and a toolbox to add interest to your dance with the technique you already have.

Free for members, 40 EUR for guests.

With our workshop series, we are supporting humanitarian relief efforts in Lebanon through PWHO by donating 10€ for every workshop participant, whether you join as a guest or through your RAQSoul membership.

If you’d like to extend your support even further, you can make an additional voluntary contribution on raqsoul.com/membership.