Dance Like An Egyptian Intensive Week 2026 schedule is packed with amazing activities, and lots of amazing new experiences are awaiting.
This week will be as rich as you can possibly imagine!
8 days / 7 nights in a 5-star hotel
DLAE Intensive week will cover most topics relating to Oriental Dance; Technique, Choreography, Musicality, Expressions, Theory, lectures, and more. Some of the workshops will have live musicians joining us.
In this Intensive week, we will learn, dance, perform, compete, party, make new friends, and have lots of fun together all under one roof in Cairo in the shadows of the Pyramids.
Please send us your flight information in order for our tourist agency to pick you up from the Cairo International Airport and transfer you to our hotel.
Early arrival or late stay is Optional, with an additional charge available.
Below you will find all our existing workshops schedule and topics of our instructors.
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WORKSHOP 10:30am – 1:30pm |
LUNCH BREAK 1:30pm – 2:30pm |
WORKSHOP 2:30pm – 5:30pm |
EVENING ACTIVITY 8:00pm – 12:00am |
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SUNDAY Nov 29 |
Arrival pickup and transfer to hotel. Hotel check-in & registration at 10am at the Om Kalthoum Ballroom front desk. |
Opening Gala Show Dinner (BIG NIGHT) |
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MONDAY Nov 30 |
MOHAMED SHAHIN Oriental Mejanse - With LIVE Orchestra! Level up your technique with Shahin's powerful and playful Oriental Mejanse. Learn the technique, structure, and key elements of a true Mejanse entrance — all with our amazing DLAE Live Orchestra! |
LUNCH BREAK |
2:30pm – 3:30pm
MOHAMED SHAHIN
Part 2: Continuation of workshop
3:30pm – 6:00pm
AHMED TITO
SAIDI FEVER - LIVE Drums & Mizmars!
Grab your Assaya! Ahmed takes you straight to Upper Egypt with powerful, earthy Saidi rooted in tradition. Real technique, real Saidi feeling, and the unstoppable energy of LIVE musicians.
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Rising Star Queen Category Competition Queen Rising Star Finalists Announcement |
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TUESDAY Dec 1 |
KHALED MAHMOUD Oriental Tableau: Sensual & Flowing: Expand your vocabulary with Khaled's signature authentic style. He will explain rhythm variations, style, musical interpretation, technique, and flowing choreography. |
LUNCH BREAK |
NOUR THE SECRET OF SUCCESS for Oriental Dance Artists with a Live Band How to build your own program, your own style, and own the stage with a live orchestra. The secrets of working with musicians and winning over any audience, in Egypt and abroad. Secrets from a star who lives it on stage every night. |
Participants Gala Show with DLAE Live Orchestra Rising Stars Categories Live Music Finals Rising Star Categories Winners Announcement |
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WEDNESDAY Dec 2 |
DAY OUT Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), desert trip with pyramids view, folklore show, Bedouin style lunch, dancing, horseback riding and more. | EVENING OFF | ||
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THURSDAY Dec 3 |
MOHAMED SHAHIN Technique Drills & Short Combinations: Expand your vocabulary with Shahin's signature hip technique and pure Oriental moves. Focusing on the Oriental rhythms most frequently used in Oriental music — explaining, breaking down, counting them, and understanding how to interpret each rhythm. |
LUNCH BREAK |
3:00pm – 5:00pm
DOAA SALAM
From Muwashahat to Oriental Elegance
Explore the beauty of Muwashahat with Doaa! She will break down its delicate technique, incorporate it into a choreography, and show you how to transfer Muwashahat steps into your Oriental style elegantly.
5:30pm – 7:30pm
DISCUSSION SALON
DLAE Discussion Salon - For The First Time at DLAE!
We invite you to our very first DLAE Discussion Salon — an open, intimate gathering with all our master teachers, musicians, our drummer, and special guest Eman Zaki (renowned costume designer and ex-dancer).
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EVENING OFF |
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FRIDAY Dec 4 |
HODA IBRAHIM Ghawazi with Sagat: Learn from the source — Hoda will focus on the Ghawazi style, with a detailed explanation of the differences between Ghawazi, Saidi, and Delta styles. She will end her workshop with theory to deepen your understanding of the topic. |
LUNCH BREAK |
SAHAR SAMARA The Legend: Oum Kalthoum: A passionate yet ultra-feminine classic. Sahar will guide you deep into the lyrics, melody, and emotional interpretation — with detailed technique, feeling, expressive arm work, and iconic hand gestures. |
Cabaret Night Out Optional – additional cost |
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SATURDAY Dec 5 |
MOHAMED SHAHIN BALADI Tableau: Playful & Earthy Dive into true Baladi — its feeling, progression, and rhythms. Shahin will guide you to master your hip technique and style through authentic gestures and expressive body movement. |
LUNCH BREAK |
KHALED MAHMOUD Sassy Shaabi Get sassy! Master hip movements and the playful spirit of Shaabi with Khaled. Master hip movements and embrace the true Shaabi vibes. Includes an explanation of both classic and modern Shaabi styles. |
Queen Categories Finalists Performances Queen Categories Winners Announcement Closing Gala Show Dinner (BIG NIGHT) |
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SUNDAY Dec 6 |
Hotel check-out and transfer to the airport | |||
We invite you to our very first DLAE Discussion Salon — an open, intimate gathering with all our Master Teachers, Musicians, our Drummer, and Special Guest Eman Zaki (renowned costume designer and ex-dancer).
This is your space to ask any questions related to our dance, share, and connect.
No choreography, just a casual conversation. Bring your questions, curiosities, and thoughts — let’s talk about what truly matters to you as a dancer.
What will we talk about?
Dance style, Oriental, folklore, music, cultures, rhythms, or costumes. Anything you want! For example:
About Egyptian Dance:
About Music & Musicians:
About Culture & History:
About Career & Life as a Dancer:
