London Raks Intensive:
Phoenix Edition
6-8 November 2026
Experience an unforgettable weekend of oriental dance, with world-class workshops, an exciting competition, open stage and a dazzling gala show.
1-2 November 2025
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Schedule
8 exciting workshops (12 hours) including technique, combinations and choreography from our four expert teachers.
Props required:
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Saturday: none
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Sunday: Cane (ideally with curved end, but a straight assaya is ok).
For Hacha'a, we will provide disposable wooden/plastic knives, please do not bring in knives or anything sharp (unless they are specifically made for hacha'a).
For all classes, wear something comfortable and bring a bottle of water.
Two of our workshops (Drum Solo Magic with Marija Z and Modern Shaabi with Diana) have an optional performance project, where you can perform the choreography from the workshop in the gala show on Saturday alongside the teacher!
At the end of these workshops, Diana and Marija will ask who would like to perform.
In the case of a large number of dancers wishing to perform, the teacher will select the dancers who are most confident with the choreography.
We will provide details on what to wear in due course.
Note: you can only participate in one performance project, and be mindful to ensure you have enough time to change if you are performing with any other groups in the gala show.
Performance Projects
Workshops:
Somers Town Community Centre, 134 Chalton St, London NW1 1RX - Closest station Euston/Kings cross
The studio has changing rooms and is mirrored.
Competition, Open Stage and Gala Show:
St Marylebone School Theatre, 64 Marylebone High St, London W1U 5BA - Closest station Marylebone/Regents Park
Both venues are 10 minutes apart via taxi or 20 minutes by public transport.
We recommend staying around Euston area for convenient access to both venues, there are many hotels and apartments nearby to suit different budgets. Options include:
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Premier Inn - St Pancras (~£77pn per person twin based on 2 sharing)
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Premier inn - Hub Kings cross (~£55pn per person double based on 2 sharing)
Venues & Hotels
Competition
This year our competition is bigger than ever with 10 categories!
Our competition is held on Friday 6th November 2026 in the St Marylebone School theatre.
Full information about the competition categories, levels and rules is available using the link above.
Registration for the competition is only open to workshop participants. Full pass participants get early access to join the competition straight away as day passes will be released in July.
Full package holders also get a £10 discount per category.Audience tickets will be available to purchase closer to the time.
Registration
Full pass pricing will be shared shortly.
Full pass, competition and open stage registration will go live on 30th April 2026!
Spaces are limited so we recommend to register promptly to avoid disappointment.
Sign up to our mailing list to receive the link to book once it goes live.
Day pass booking is expected to open in July, and is subject to availability.
