# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sawa: Live Music Immersion Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: “Sawa” means “together” in Arabic, and we believe that dance and music is best experienced in community. These arts have always been intertwined and we hope to continue to foster this tradition. This will be an intimate weekend, limited to 30 dancers at the beautiful Studio Datura.

Join Heather, Ella, and our musical friends for a weekend of dance and live music immersed under one roof. Jim Grippo & Faisal Zedan join us from the Bay Area to root us in the melody and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. Together we’ll guide you through exercises, exploration, and discussion to feel the music move more freely through you.

SCHEDULE:
FRI Sept. 25 
7pm Meet & Greet

SAT Sept. 26
10am - 12pm: Rhythms & Combos with Ella & Jason Ramirez
1pm - 3pm: Taqsim with Heather, Jim Grippo, & Daniel Moltke
6pm - 9pm Show featuring Sawa participants

SUN Sept. 27
10am - 12pm: Listening Lab with Heather, Jim Grippo, & Faisal Zedan
1pm - 3pm: Drum Solo with Ella & Faisal Zedan
6pm - 9pm Show featuring Sawa participants

There are 20 performance spots for full weekend participants. This will be determined on a first come, first served basis. If you are wanting to perform, please select that option in the drop-down of this product.

*please note that registration is not refundable but you are able to transfer/sell your spot independently. Thank you for your understanding.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/sawa-live-music-immersion-weekend/200030174743036
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, meetups, meet-and-greet, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 54

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Datura
- **lat**: 45.54071
- **long**: -122.66374
- **full address**: Datura, 116 NE Russell St,Portland, OR, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sawa: Live Music Immersion Weekend being held?
  - **A:** Sawa: Live Music Immersion Weekend takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Datura, 116 NE Russell St,Portland, OR, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sawa: Live Music Immersion Weekend?
  - **A:** Sawa: Live Music Immersion Weekend is organized by Al Wadi Dance Company.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sawa: Live Music Immersion Weekend is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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