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Past Haflas

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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

Live at the Hafla

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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