Samantha Diaz

LATEST NEWS & FESTIVAL UPDATES New York Belly Dance Festival March 12-14, 2027 | Manhattan, New York City New York is calling! Join us for the 3rd Annual New York Belly Dance Festival, bringing dancers, teachers and artists together for three unforgettable days in the heart of Manhattan. This year, NYBDF is growing with 14 hours of workshops, 3 gala shows, our NEW competition, international Master Instructors, performances, shopping and community all weekend long. EARLY BIRD DEAL AVAILABLE...

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, RAQS in the City Sessions is joining forces with JBelly School of RAQ for a full day of belly dance, culture, shopping, education, and performance at Secret Room NYC. Meet Khadijah from KSA Khadijah from KSA is an international performer, educator, choreographer, and ethnologist specializing in Khaleeji and Afro-Arabian dance traditions. Of Kenyan descen t and born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, her work goes beyond movement to explore the music, folklore,...

The New York Belly Dance Festival 2026 was truly something special. What we experienced together over those days in New York City was more than a festival, it was a gathering of people, passion, and shared love for this art form. From the moment the doors opened, you could feel the energy. The connection. The excitement of dancers coming together from different places, backgrounds, and stories, all united through movement. To every participant who stepped into the space with courage and...