Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6-8 PM

On the stage of the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre in the Street and Davis Performance Hall

Open to all experience levels and genders

Free; registration required

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Explore the art of Raï dance with prominent Algerian American performer and educator Esraa Warda.

Raï, Algeria's “rebel blues,” is a defining musical genre and counterculture of North Africa. Originating in Western Algeria, it explores themes of subversion, exile, love, and loss, reflecting the region's social struggles. Join Algerian Brooklynite dance artist Esraa Warda in an immersive Raï dance workshop, delving into its origins, rhythms, and movements to embody Algerian cultural knowledge and experience Raï's signature cathartic groove.

What to Wear: Wear comfortable loose clothes and light indoor dance shoes or go barefoot. If possible, bring a scarf that you can tie around your waist.