Mosaic Dance Theater Company and the Westminster Art Center presents
Dances of Time and Tradition
Choreographed by Samara

Premier performance at
May 2 and 3 at 7:30pm
May 4 at 2:00pm 
For more information, click here.

The Ailey Extension Presents
Samara 2008
 A Master Workshop in Middle Eastern Dance
June 13 - 17, 2008


 For more information, click here.
For registration form, click here.

«»     Previously Held Workshops and Special Events     «»

Samara presents a special one day Workshop
Sunday March 30, 2008
The Baird Center, South Orange, NJ


 For more information, click here.

In conjunction with the Ailey Extension
Samara presents a special one day WorkshopSunday March 2, 2008

Part 1: Technique for Danse Orientale
Part 2: Technique for Saedi

Live Drum Accompaniment
 For more information, click here.

Mosaic Dance Theater Company's
Mediterranean Holiday
Gala Cabaret Benefit
7:00 pm January 14, 2007
at The Goat Cafe in West Orange, New Jersey.

Featuring Samara

along with members of Mosaic Dance Theater Company,
and special guest performers.
 For more information, click here.

Samara will be teaching a 3 day workshop in Chicago, Illinois
on October 12, 13 and 14, 2007.

In conjunction with Erika's Pineapple Dance Studio, Samara will conduct a three day workshop Friday through Sunday, October 12, through 14. More information about registration, classes, and details are available on-line by clicking here. You can also sign up for special private classes with Samara on Monday October 15. Register by contacting Erika at (708) 299-2608 or by e-mail at mail@erikadance.com  As part of the weekend's events, Samara will be appearing as a special guest artist at Baladina Egyptian Dance Theatre Saturday October 13. 

Samara will be teaching a special workshop
on Nov 4, 2007 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

In conjunction with Alexia and Alexia Productions, Samara will teach a one day dance workshop with modern Egyptian choreography.

That evening Alexia presents a Belly Dance Show featuring Samara and  Alexia and the Alexandria Dancers. The performance will be held at the World Grotto in downtown Knoxville. To register please contact Alexia at alexia@alexia-dance.com  or call 865-977-6761.

In conjunction with the Ailey Extension
Samara presents a special Master Workshop

June 22 - 26, 2007

Special Guest Instructors
Complete Oriental Choreography
Live Drum Accompaniment
Grand Gala Performance, and more!
 For more information, click here.

Special one-on-one mini workshops
with Samara.
 
July 7, 2007

At "Beads and Be-Dazzling"
A day of mini workshops and shopping.
For more information about Samara's workshops, click here.
For more information about the event, click here.

In conjunction with the Ailey Extension
Samara presents a special workshop

Sunday March 11, 2007.
12noon to 5:00pm

Dances & Rhythms of the Middle East

 For more information, click here.

Mosaic Dance Theater Company's
Third Annual Fall Gala Cabaret Benefit
7:00 pm January 14, 2007
at The Goat Cafe in West Orange, New Jersey.

Starring Samara

along with members of
Mosaic Dance Theater Company,
and special guest performers.
 For more information, click here.

The Fisherman and the Djinni
and
The King of the Ebony Isles
Choreographed by Samara

World Premier performance at
12 Miles West Center for the Arts in Bloomfield, NJ
September 15 & 16, 2006 

Samara will be hosting her annual week long
Master Workshop in New York City, June 18 - 23, 2006.

Special Guest Instructors
Complete Choreography
Live Drum Accompaniment
Grand Gala Performance Wed June 21

For more information and a registration form, click here. 

Samara will be presenting a very special weekend workshop and performance with Momo Kadous.
April 1 & 2, 2006

 

For more information on the workshop, click here. 
For more details about the performance, click here.
 

Samara recently spent time in Louisiana with the
Humane Society of the US helping with their animal
relief and rescue efforts. You can read her article
describing it at The Hip Circle by clicking here.

Samara will be performing in Mosaic Dance Theater's "Visions of the Near East" as part of The University of Rhode Island's Great Performances series.
Sunday January 29, 2006 at 3:00 pm.

Samara will be teaching a special master class the day before the performance Saturday Jan 28. Click here for more information.

Samara will be teaching a 2 day workshop in Wichita, Kansas
on January 15 and 16, 2006.

In conjunction with Safira's Center for World Dance, Samara will conduct a master class on Sunday and Monday, January 15 and 16. More information about registration, classes, and details are available on-line by clicking here. You can register by contacting Safira at (316) 821-9042 or by e-mail at safira@cox.net 
Samara will be appearing as a special guest artist at An Evening at the World Cabaret Saturday, January 14, 2006

Mosaic Dance Theater Company
will be performing on Sunday December 11, 2005
Show at 5:00PM at The Lafayette Grill
54 Franklin Street, New York, NY.

Choreography by Samara
 For more information, click here.

Mosaic Dance Theater Company
will be performing on November 13, 2005
Show at 7:00PM -- Doors open at 7:00PM

at The Goat Cafe in West Orange, New Jersey.

Choreography by Samara
 For more information, click here.

Samara will be hosting a Benefit Concert for the Animal Relief and Rescue Efforts in the Gulf Region.

Featuring Samara and a wide array of
performing artists from around the world,

Tuesday November 10 from 8:00 - 10:00 PM
160 Central Park West, New York
For more information please click here.

Samara will be teaching a two day workshop in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 5 & 6, 2005.

In conjunction with Alexia and her Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble,  Samara will teach a two day belly dance workshop. The class will include oriental technique and choreography to a Gypsy fan dance, plus technique and choreography for a modern oriental routine.

To register print out and mail the attached registration page. Additional questions can be directed to Alexia at alexia@alexia-dance.com  or call 865-977-6761.

 Nov. 5, 2005 Alexia presents "Oriental Fantasy" A Belly Dance Show featuring an International Star, Samara of New York, Alexia and her Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble, and other acclaimed dancers. This performance will be held at Fairbanks 315 Mohican Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. For tickets and more info email alexia@alexia-dance.com

Samara will be teaching a workshop in Costa Mesa, California on July 12, 2005.

In conjunction with Angelika Nemeth, Samara will conduct a master class in La Danse Orientale on Tuesday July 15. More information about registration, classes, and details are available from Angelika at (949) 786-3111 or by e-mail at angelikanemeth@cox.net

                                             Samara will be hosting a week long Master Workshop in New York City, June 19 - 24, 2005.

Special Guest Instructors
2 Complete Choreographies
Live Drum Accompaniment
Grand Gala Performance Wednesday June 22

For more information and a registration form, click here. 

Celebration 2005:
Visions of the Near East

Choreographed by Samara

Premiering at 12 Miles West Theatre in Montclair, NJ
April 29, 30, May 1, 2005 

For information and directions, click here.

Samara will be dancing in Manhattan
on March 8, 2005

A special evening at the Lafayette Grill
with live music
7:30 pm until 10:30 pm
54 Franklin Street
 

For more information, click here. 

Samara will be teaching a special workshop in Albany, NY December 4 - 5, 2004

The workshop will focus on technique and
include a full choreography. 

Holiday Gala Dance Show Sunday December 5

For information on the Dec 4 & 5 workshop, click here. 
For information on the Dec 5 Gala Show & Dinner, click here. 

Samara will be teaching a special workshop in Washington D.C. October 23 - 24, 2004

The workshop will focus on technique and include a full choreography. A live drummer will be present both days.

 Samara will be the featured performer at a gala dance and dinner Sunday. All proceeds from this will benefit The Fund for Animals, a national non-profit animal protection organization.

For information on the Oct 23 & 24 workshop, click here. 
For information on the Oct 24 Gala Show & Dinner, click here. 

Mosaic Dance Theater Company

will be performing on August 22, 2004
Show at 7:15PM -- Doors open at 7:00PM

at The Dancing Goat Cafe & Lounge
in West Orange, New Jersey.

Choreography by Samara
 

For more information, click here. 

Samara will be hosting a week long Master Workshop in New York City, June 20 - 28, 2004.

Special Guest Instructors
2 Complete Choreographies
Live Drum Accompaniment
Grand Gala Performance

For more information and a registration form, click here. 

Samara will be teaching a special workshop in New York on Sunday March 14, 2004.

Rhythms and improvisational techniques. A two part workshop with special emphasis on working with a live drummer.

For more information and a registration form click here.

Mosaic
A Celebration of Middle Eastern
and Mediterranean Dance
Choreographed by Samara

Premiering at 12 Miles West Theatre in Montclair, NJ
November 7, 8, 9, 2003 
Click Here for more information!

In cooperation with Desert Rose Dance & Imports
Samara will be teaching two special Master Classes at a workshop 
held in Memphis Tennessee the weekend of November 1 & 2, 2003. 
Saturday November 1: Drum Solo Choreography
Sunday November 2: Oriental Dance Techniques 
Weekend event includes Hafla, Gala Performance, live drum 
accompaniment at workshop, vendors, and more. 
Information and registration forms at  www.DesertRoseDance.com  

Samara will be appearing in a special evening of dancing on Tuesday October 28, at Satalla, 37 West 26th Street (between Sixth Ave. & Broadway), New York City
Special guests include Shoshana.
Live music, full bar and menu available.
For reservations and more information call 212-741-2848

Samara will be appearing in a special evening of dancing and dining on Friday, September 26 at the Caravan Restaurant in Brooklyn. 
Three complete shows with Live Music. 
For reservations call 718-488-7111.

Samara will be appearing in two dance / story-theater productions at the 
New York International Fringe Festival, August 8 - 24, 2003. 
Caravan to Cairo and Gypsy Tales