

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Los Angeles Iraqi Dance Intensive 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: The Qabila Project is honored and thrilled to announce our second ever Los Angeles Iraqi Dance Intensive 2026 featuring the one and only Mohanned Hawaz!!! Join us for this amazing weekend July 25-26, 2026 in Los Angeles!

Register before March 31st for our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!! https://www.qabilafoundation.org/store/la-iraqi-dance-intensive-2025-early-bird

Saturday, July 25th 
10am-12pm Basrawi (Southern Iraqi Khaliji style): bring thobes (Pieter)
12:30-2:30pm Khashaba (Urban Street dance exclusive to El Basra) (Pieter)
7:30-10pm Evening of Performances &amp; Special Screening of the Ministry of Culture sponsored Documentary of Iraqi Dance (The Cat's Crawl)

Sunday, July 26th
10am-12pm Hecha with daggers (Folkloric foundational dance) (Pieter)
12:30-2:30pm Kawilya (Popular Iraqi Dance of the Domari) (Pieter)
2:30-4:00pm Social: snacks, tea, music, and hang (Pieter)

Mohanned Hawaz is an Iraqi–Swedish dance artist and choreographer bridging contemporary  movement with traditional Iraqi forms. Trained by renowned folklorist Hanaa Abdullah, he is the founder of the Enkidu Folklore Arts Group, which has performed in over 30 countries worldwide. Commissioned by the Iraqi Ministry of Culture, he has represented Iraq at UNESCO  headquarters in Paris and led nationwide field research documenting traditional dances across all Iraqi provinces. In 2025, he received  official artistic recognition from the Ministry, affirming his role as a  key cultural ambassador safeguarding and reimagining Iraq’s intangible  dance heritage on a global stage. 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for entire weekend $335 including all 8 hours of workshops, the documentary screening, performance, and social. Payment plans available. ENDS March 31, 2026. 
REGISTER TODAY!!! https://www.qabilafoundation.org/store/la-iraqi-dance-intensive-2025-early-bird

Full weekend $400 (after March 31st)
Ala carte options for workshops will only be made available after March 31st space permitting

LOCATIONS:
All workshops are held at Pieter Performance Space (2701 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031) a beautiful history building in Lincoln Heights with high vaulted ceilings, large windows with natural light pouring in, and stunning hardwood floors for your dancing enjoyment. The area has several cafes and restaurants as well as local shops. 

The Performance &amp; Documentary Screening will be at The Cat’s Crawl Theater (660 Helitrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90004). With raked plush seating, there is not a bad seat in the house. Plus a full bar for an extravagant evening of dance, culture, and community! 

If you have any questions, please email us anytime at qabilafoundation@gmail.com 

See you in JULY!!!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-gate/los-angeles-iraqi-dance-intensive-2026/200029460396406
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 70

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.qabilafoundation.org/store/la-iraqi-dance-intensive-2025-early-bird?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=south+gate-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: South Gate
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pieter Performance Space
- **lat**: 33.943359946579
- **long**: -118.23486328125
- **full address**: Pieter Performance Space, 2701 N Broadway,Los Angeles,CA,United States, South Gate

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Aubre Hill (https://allevents.in/org/aubre-hill/713412)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Pieter Performance Space, 2701 N Broadway,Los Angeles,CA,United States, South Gate
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Aubre Hill
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Los Angeles Iraqi Dance Intensive 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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