San Diego Middle Eastern Dance Association (SAMEDA)

10/14/2026

Monday at World Beat Center, 7 pm ... Rachel George & Frank Lazzaro "Belly Dance Drum" Class!

10/13/2026

Save de Date!
● Sunday, Dec. 6,
● 5:00-9:00 pm.
● Entrance Ticket: $40 pre-pay, $45 at door

Join us in Celebrating the Holidays at Sufi Mediterranean Cuisine. An evening filled with fun, glamour & glitz!
A delicious dinner, coffee or tea included, a beautiful Gala Show, and music for open dance for everyone! Special surprise Artists, and Glitzy costumes brought direct from Egypt by Magdi Sheko for sale!

All guests welcome to attend!
$40 pre-pay, $45 at door
PayPal: [email protected]

● To perform in Gala Show: Must be a SAMEDA member & Entrance Ticket Must be purchased.

Contact Ana for sign-ups and questions: 619.962.9392

09/28/2026

Diamond Pyramid presents:
December Raqs Intensive
December 11-13 2026
Sadie Marquardt , Pablo Acosta, Rachid --Don't miss out!

09/16/2026

A message from our esteemed SAMEDA Vice President Lucia Herlinda --

Join Lucia for an exquisite journey through the Golden Era Egyptian Style Dance with Master International Artist Sahra C Kent Sahra Saeeda in San Diego! Perfect for dancers of all levels who want to embody grace, musicality, and timeless style. 💫 Come dance, shine, and celebrate the beauty of the Golden Era! Bring your phone for videotaping. Tickets at www.LuciaDanceSD.com or through Venmo, Paypal, Zelle. Sahra's website is www.journeythroughegypt.com

09/06/2026

SAMEDA wishes you a restful Labor Day weekend.

09/04/2026

08/26/2026

Join Lucy Lucia Herlinda for an exquisite journey through the Golden Era Egyptian Style Dance with Master International Artist Sahra C Kent Sahra Saeeda in San Diego! Perfect for dancers of all levels who want to embody grace, musicality, and timeless style. 💫 Come dance, shine, and celebrate the beauty of the Golden Era! Bring your phone for videotaping. Tickets at www.LuciaDanceSD.com or through Venmo, Paypal, Zelle. Sahra's website is www.journeythroughegypt.com

08/20/2026

"Golden Queen" in Tijuana, MEXICO! ... Aug. 21, 22, 23 ... a weekend filled with Workshops: Rania Bossonis , Ana Goebel , Marie Nohina, Ricardo Campos Al Rachid and many more! Organizer Yenori Bellydance Tijuana invites you to come! This event will benefit "Una Esperanza Más de Vida" doggie/kitty shelter.

08/14/2026

SAMEDA Faire 2026 was a Marvelous event--YOU made it happen!
SAMEDA would like to thank this year's Workshop Instructors: Sahra C Kent, Saraph Phim, and Neddy Beltran.
Also thank you Bellydancer of the Universe Competition Regionals, Atlantis, our check-in help Leslie Lee and Rosa Maria, Awesome vendors: Diamond Pyramid, Ali Turquoise International, Jane Lewty Saris, Linda Medea Marshall, Joanie ... and many more, our videographer Elijah "Diamond Productions", our delicious Egyptian food by Hani, our awesome SoundMan Richard Steiger, the talented dancers on stage (some traveled over 10 hours to be here ♡). So many wonderful friends ...We are grateful you came!
Sincerely, Susan Teal CEO, Ana Goebel President , Lucia Herlinda Vice President ❤️

PS: Please send any SAMEDA Faire photos you would like to share thru Messenger. We will share a 2nd set of photos from Faire!
❤️ SAMEDA

08/12/2026

Sun. Aug. 16 - One of the most Exciting and Prestigious Dance Competitions: Bellydancer of the Universe Competition takes place in Hollywood! Get your Tickets NOW!!!