SWANA Interest

Performance: Arabic Belly Dance with Nicole Maria

Saturday, 3/21/2026
2:00 - 3:00
Bayview Meeting Room
Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton

5075 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
United States

415-355-5757

Experience the color, rhythm, and storytelling of Arabic dance with multi-award-winning belly dancer Nicole Maria. This vibrant, interactive program highlights the art of Raqs Sharqi, a stage style rooted in the folk traditions of the SWANA region (Southwest Asia/North Africa) and shaped by the celebrated cabarets of 1920s Egypt. Nicole captivates audiences of all ages with a dynamic performance filled with cultural insight, dazzling movement, and live engagement. The program concludes with a fun, beginner-friendly mini-lesson, inviting everyone to get up, try the steps, and experience the joy of the dance themselves.

SWANA Interest

This program honors the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African heritage.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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