Experience an unforgettable weekend of oriental dance, with world-class workshops, an exciting competition, open stage and a dazzling gala show.
Workshops, competition entry and open stage are now SOLD OUT for this edition, use the form at the bottom to join the full pass waiting list in case of cancellations.
Please do join us at the Gala Show on Saturday 7th November to see our star teachers and guests in action!
You can also purchase tickets to watch our competition and open stage on Friday 6th November and find out who will be crowned the Absolute Winner - the 2026 London Raks Intensive Queen!
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Schedule
8 exciting workshops (12 hours) including technique, combinations and choreography from our four expert teachers.
Competitors: please note the Competition now starts at 16:00.
You can access the theatre from 15:15.
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.
You can buy your tickets to watch using the link below.
We will share approximate start/end times for each category with audience members, but please note entry/exit from the audience is only possible during category breaks to avoid disrupting performers and videography.
Advance ticket purchase only - there are no tickets available on the door.
PFull information about the competition categories, levels and rules is available using the link above.
Please note that performing in the competition and open stage is fully SOLD OUT for this edition. Only audience tickets are available.
Registration
Workshops are now SOLD OUT for this edition - thank you for your support!
The first price tier and many competition categories sold out within a few hours after launch, and we did not release day passes as we hit capacity with full passes. We thank you for your trust and can't wait to welcome you to our festival for an unforgettable weekend.
You can email us to join the waiting list in case of any cancellations.
Please remember workshops are non-refundable (regardless of circumstance) but are transferrable. Please read our terms and conditions
