Rhaqsira Belly Dance Fest 2026
Los Angeles Belly Dance Festival
July 18th and 19th, 2026
Produced by Tracy Rhaj, Rhaqsira Belly Dance Fest brings together world-renowned belly dance instructors for an unforgettable event in Los Angeles, California.
Study with our internationally acclaimed belly dance instructors
Zoe
Jakes
Zoe Jakes is a world-renowned fusion belly dancer, performer, and instructor known for her distinctive style and dynamic teaching. A pioneer of Fusion, she has performed with The Indigo and the Belly Dance Superstars, and currently tours with her band Beats Antique, blending global rhythms with electronic music. Zoe also founded DanceCraft, a leading fusion certification program, and House of Tarot, an international dance production.
Sonia
Ochoa
Sonia Ochoa is a Southern California–based dancer and choreographer with nearly 25 years of experience.
A former principal dancer with the Bellydance Superstars, she blends influences from Odissi, Egyptian folk, flamenco, and Spanish classical dance, enriching the global dance scene with her unique and expressive style.
Izabela
Salimpour
Izabela Salimpour is a third-generation belly dancer from the legendary Salimpour family, known for her fiery energy and captivating stage presence.
Trained in the Salimpour Format, she has performed worldwide in productions like Bal Anat and Enta Omri, continuing her family’s influential legacy in Middle Eastern dance.
Workshops
Study with Belly Dance Superstars Sonia Ochoa, pioneer Zoe Jakes, and gorgeous Izabela from the Salimpour lineage.
You're in for a treat in 2026!
Sign up for our Belly Dance Workshops in Los Angeles.
Saturday, July 18th, and
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Belly Dance Show
Get ready for an unforgettable VIP Belly Dance Gala in West LA.
Only 120 seats available!
Date: Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Address: The Cat's Crawl Theatre at
660 Heliotrope Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Bazaar
Belly dance costumes, hip scarves, Jewelry, and more!
Contact us for vendor opportunities at Rhaqsira Belly Dance Fest: info@tracyrhaj.com
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Contact
email:
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Founder:
www.TracyRhaj.com
Online Belly Dance Classes:
www.TracyRhajDanceAcademy.com