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Past Haflas

Every first Sunday leaves something behind. This is where we keep it.

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Sunday, September 6, 2026

September Hafla

Our fourth first-Sunday gathering at Marrakesh DC — our biggest lineup yet, with fifteen dancers sharing the floor and headliner Kalayla closing the night.

The Lineup

Hosted by

Performers

Headliner

September Hafla highlights View on Instagram

More from the September Hafla View on Instagram

Two dancers in pink and magenta costumes smiling arm in arm in front of the carved wooden screen at the September Hafla

Dancer in a pink costume with a sheer pink veil posing on the rug before the blue arch at the September Hafla

The full September lineup posing together under the arches, one dancer kneeling in front with an orange veil spread across the floor

Fifteen dancers in blue, pink, and gold costumes lined up together in the dining room at the September Hafla

Group selfie of the September Hafla dancers crowded together and laughing beneath the carved arches

Sunday, August 2, 2026

August Hafla

Our third first-Sunday gathering at Marrakesh DC, crowned by headliner Elizabeth Khard.

The Lineup

Hosted by

Headliner

Elizabeth Khard

Dancers and guests of the August Hafla posing in costume in front of the mural at Marrakesh DC

Group selfie of dancers in sparkling costumes by the teal archway backdrop at the August Hafla

Three friends smiling for a selfie in front of the ornate teal and red wall at the August Hafla

Selfie of three guests beneath the decorated ceiling at the August Hafla

Dancers striking a playful pose together in the studio while rehearsing for the August Hafla

Sunday, July 5, 2026

July Hafla

Our second gathering — another lantern-lit evening of raqs sharqi, live rhythms, and open-floor dancing at Marrakesh DC.

The Lineup

Hosted by

Performers

Headliner

Dancer performing a raqs assaya cane dance at the July Hafla

Two dancers in costume in front of the mural at the July Hafla

Dancers gathered in front of the mural at the July Hafla

Group of dancers and guests posing together at the July Hafla

Dancer performing with a flowing blue silk veil at the July Hafla

Dancer in a gold costume with white veil sleeves mid-performance at the July Hafla

Dancer balancing a vase on her head at the July Hafla

Dancer in red and orange performing on the floor at the July Hafla

Guests and dancers filling the floor together at the July Hafla

Sunday, June 7, 2026

The Inaugural Hafla

The very first Capital City Hafla — the night it all began. A full lineup of dancers and a dance floor that stayed open late.

The Lineup

Hosted by

Mathilde

Performers

Lulu
Hanoomah
Kelly
Via
Cairistiona
Arata
Patricia
Brittany

Headliner

On the floor View on Instagram

Live at the Hafla View on Instagram

Dancers and guests of the inaugural Capital City Hafla gathered in costume in front of the mural at Marrakesh DC

Dancer mid-performance in front of the arched alcove at the inaugural Hafla

Dancer in purple and gold posing before the arch at the inaugural Hafla

Dancer in red with flowing pink veils at the inaugural Hafla

Dancer in purple and green mid-spin at the inaugural Hafla

Dancer in teal and purple performing by the arch at the inaugural Hafla

Dancer balancing a candelabra while performing at the inaugural Hafla

Dancer in a red feathered costume performing at the inaugural Hafla

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