NADIA ONLINE's year-end event, TOKYO HAFLA will be back again this year.
Please mark your date on Sunday December 21st, 12:00 noon (Japan Time), venue will be Silk Road Cafe, a mecca for belly dancers in Tokyo, Japan.
In addition, for those who can't make it to come to Japan during this busy Christmas period, we will be streaming the show on live so you can watch it from home. We'll be delivering some amazing footage, so please look forward to it!
You can watch past TOKYO HAFLA videos (digests) here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zk7IGpfOKc&t=3s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVhjdpinOaI&t=126s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUREfGGfp3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOsm5y9aEso
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmviH5Tj6oL/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVhjdpinOaI&t=126s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUREfGGfp3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOsm5y9aEso
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmviH5Tj6oL/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
The venue will have approximately 30-40 seats. Ticket prices (expected to be around $40-50 per seat) and purchasing methods will be announced at a later date once the performers are decided, with announcements scheduled to begin on October 15th.
If you're already interested, you can make an advance reservation by sending us a message. Send a message to suenadia@gmail.com.
If you're already interested, you can make an advance reservation by sending us a message. Send a message to suenadia@gmail.com.
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We are now accepting performer entries for TOKYO HAFLA 2025.
Applicants must be NADIA ONLINE members as of August 2025 and have completed at least 3 terms by December 2025 (included Video Lessons).
Nadia will prepare an incredibly wonderful stage for those who will dance with all their heart and soul in the pieces they have been practicing so diligently every day.
Details are below.
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TOKYO HAFLA 2025
■ Rehearsal Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Report at 10:00 AM)
■ Showtime: 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM
■ Venue: Silk Road Cafe (Kinshicho, Tokyo)
■ Performers: NADIA ONLINE members
■ Participation Fee: $100 (per person, per song) - Up to three songs may be entered.
■ Participation Fee Includes:
- Performance Fee: Covers venue/stage lighting/sound personnel costs
- Rehearsal: Supervised by Nadia (including instructions on standing positions)
- Photos/Video (Professional photographer will be arranged, and video footage will be provided to all participants)
- Poster Design: We will create a promotional poster featuring photos of the performers. Please promote your activities on social media.
■ About the Program:
Each person may submit up to three pieces learned through NADIA ONLINE, past NADIA SCHOOL programs, workshops, video courses, etc. Works can be solo, duo, or group dance, in any style you like.
However, if multiple people wish to perform the same piece, we will propose a group dance performance. We will produce a group dance supervised by NADIA, or we can arrange for NADIA to join in the group dance and perform together.
Please note that we will make adjustments once all participants have agreed.
In addition, we also accept entries for pieces that you have choreographed yourself and supervised by NADIA. Supervision by NADIA requires at least 5 hours of private lessons. When we say supervision by NADIA, we want you to create a piece that is close to your ideal and then present it. No compromises! :)
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[About Private Lessons and Video Tutorials]
First of all, let me start by saying that there's no rule that says you must take private lessons when applying for TOKYO HAFLA.
The entry requirements are as stated above, and anyone who attends regular lessons (beginner, advanced, professional, amateur, etc.) is welcome to apply.
However, if you've applied but are struggling to fully absorb what you learned in regular lessons and are in a state of "Help!", then Nadia is always available to help. We'll observe your dance one-on-one, point out areas for improvement, and guide you to a perfect dance.
Sometimes, something you couldn't figure out after two hours of staring at each other might be resolved in just five minutes during a private session.
Please feel free to use it if you need it! :)
I've summarized some key points about private lessons for your reference.
① Private Lessons at Regular Price
If you'd like to create your own choreography under NADIA's supervision, a minimum of 5 hours of private lessons is required. Why? Because I want to work closely with you until you reach a level where you can proudly present your work. We'll review, refine, think, propose, practice, revise, refine, practice, and complete... This is the process. If you're interested in learning how to create and choreograph, please feel free to contact me.
Since I'll take the time to support you in creating new choreography from scratch, private lessons will be charged at the regular price. ($100/hour)
Also, if you'd like to learn past pieces in a private lesson, a minimum of five hours of private lessons is required and will be charged at the regular price.
② Video Lessons
Since the launch of NADIA ONLINE in 2020, you can now take video lessons at your own pace, even if not all of the pieces are available in real time. For example, if you missed the BALADI NOSTALGIA term due to a busy schedule but regret not having taken it, you can receive the eight weeks' worth of instructional videos from that term and learn the choreography.
As shown in the list below, all NADIA ONLINE works from 2020 onward are available via video lessons. On the day of the lesson, you can learn one choreography for $250. Eight permanent instructional videos are included. Considering that private lessons require five hours of private lessons, we believe that videos are a convenient, cost-effective option that allows you to learn at your own pace. If you're interested in a particular work, please contact us.
③ NADIA ONLINE PROMOTION : 50% off price of Online Private Lessons
NADIA ONLINE members can take private lessons at half price to brush up on a work they're currently learning or a past work, learn the basics, stage ideas for competitions or shows, or learn duo or group formations. Refining a work learned through the video lessons (see above) is also available at half price.
▶︎ Reservations and Time Zones
NADIA ONLINE discounts are available Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Singapore time). Private sessions held in the evenings, early mornings, and Sunday evenings are not eligible for discount.
If you absolutely need a private session in the evenings, early mornings, or Sunday evenings, we will reserve a separate studio for the lesson. In that case, we will consider accepting the session at the regular price. Thank you for your understanding.
[Private Lesson Fees]
If you absolutely need a private session in the evenings, early mornings, or Sunday evenings, we will reserve a separate studio for the lesson. In that case, we will consider accepting the session at the regular price. Thank you for your understanding.
[Private Lesson Fees]
■ Regular Price - Online/Offline
1 Hour: $100
■ NADIA ONLINE Member Discount - Online
1 Hour: $50
■ Video Tutorial - Online
1 Choreography : $250
■ Studio Private Lesson Fee - Offline
1 Hour: $100
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TOKYO HAFLA 2025
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■ Name:
■ Number of Songs: (Up to 3 songs allowed)
■ Song Title:
Please be sure to list up to a third choice for each.
■ Performance Style: (Solo, Duo, Group Dance)
■ Preferred Rehearsal Class/Private Performance Date: (Only if necessary)
■ Attach a photo for poster (2 photos per person)
■ Participation in the After-Party (12/21 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM):
Yes / No
■ Other:
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■ List of NADIA choreographed works
(2011-2025)
1 Zeina
2 Fakkerni
3 Hilwa Laabadi
4 Helm El Raqs
5 Verdadera Passion- Drum solo
6 Laama Rah El Sobri min
7 Harem
8 Azzize
9 Baladi Sangaran
10 Batwannes Beek
11 Biysalouni
12 Wassan Pharaoun - Drum solo
13 Luxor Baladna
14 Raina de la Noche
15 Entel Hob
16 Lama Bada Yatathanna
17 Bahiya
18 Ana Bastanak
19 Khaleegy - El Shaki
20 Escape from Cairo
21 Pharonic Odyssey
22 Matsuri (Japanese Fusion)
23 Habibi Ya Eini
24 Diamond in the Rough
25 I wanna Dance (Jazz Fusion)
26 Quixote
27 Shik Shak Shok
28 Enti Ya Amar
29 Layali Ons
30 Enta Omri
31 Gawaher
32 Saharni
33 El Baston
34 Mystic Caravan
35 Gafuu - Japonesque (Japanese Fusion)
36 Akdeb Alek
37 Habibi Albi
38 Salama Ya Salama
39 Mazagat
40 Wahshani Baladi
41 Habibi De Mis Amores
42 Balady Nahuand
43 Balady Laha
44 Ya Tab Tab
45 Tamil
46 El Hikaya
47 Nebteedy Drum
48 Soraya
49 Marilyn Monroe Shaabi
50 SAKURA SAKURA
51 Eshta Ya Amar
52 Reflection
53 Melody of Heart (Drum Solo)
54 Tahtil Shibbak
55 Mashaal
56 El Fan
57 Thatik Shibbak
58 Drastic Effect
59 Raqasna Saidi
NADIA ONLINE LESSON ↓
(Video lessons available)
60 Rakkas
61 Habibi
62 Soft Baladi
63 El Fan
64 Mukhtar
65 Ranka
66 Meshtaga Leek
67 Amir ooh Bess
68 Ya Msafer Wahdak
69 El Touba
70 Zeina Zeina
71 Polyushko Pole
72 Baladi Nostalgia
73 Mashaal
74 Shik Shak Shok
75 Baed Annak
78 Aziza
79 Talisman
80 Darigh Sharyn
81 Kurd Aza
82 Raks Mimi
83 Oriental Set (Helm el Raks & drum solo) 2023 WS ver.
84 Gaston Chaade (The Sword)
85 Artem Uznov (That's Freedom - drum solo)
85 Ana fi intizarak
86 Arabian Pops (Etaallem)
87 Storm
88 Yasmina Baladi
89 Ya Bintel Sultan
90 Rakasni Ya Habibi
If there are overlaps in entries for popular pieces, we may arrange them for a group dance arrangement. For example, this year's predicted overlaps include Storm and Yasmina Baladi... ??
If you're confirmed to be in the group dance, we'll schedule rehearsals. Rehearsals will be scheduled for weekend afternoons or weekday evenings from September onwards.
If you'd like to participate in the group dance, please write "I'd like to participate in the group dance!" in the desired song section of the application form above, and enter your preferred dates for rehearsal classes between September and November. (Example: Saturdays are available, weekday evenings are flexible, etc.)
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■ Name: NADIA (Nadia)
■ Number of Desired Songs: 3
■ Desired Song Titles: Ana fi intizarak, Meshtaga Leek, Gaston Chaade
■ Performance Style: Ana fi intizarak (solo preferred), Meshtaga Leek (duo with XX-chan preferred, group dance is OK if that's difficult), Gaston Chaade (group dance participation)
If there are overlaps, my second choice is Talisman (solo), and my third choice is Baladi Nostalgia (I haven't learned it yet, but I'll take a recording and perform it solo).
■ Rehearsal Class: Available every Saturday, weekday Tuesday and Thursday evenings are fine.
■ Attach photos for poster: 2 photos attached
■ Participation in After-Party:
Yes
■ Other: I'm available to help (help at the front desk, try hosting, cosplay as Santarina, do reindeer lol, be the banquet manager for the after-party, be Nadia's PA lol, etc...)
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■ TOKYO HAFLA Entry Deadline: September 10th
■ How to Entry: Reply to this email
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
We look forward to having wonderful TOKYO HAFLA event this year again with you all!
Thank you :)
If there are overlaps in entries for popular pieces, we may arrange them for a group dance arrangement. For example, this year's predicted overlaps include Storm and Yasmina Baladi... ??
If you're confirmed to be in the group dance, we'll schedule rehearsals. Rehearsals will be scheduled for weekend afternoons or weekday evenings from September onwards.
If you'd like to participate in the group dance, please write "I'd like to participate in the group dance!" in the desired song section of the application form above, and enter your preferred dates for rehearsal classes between September and November. (Example: Saturdays are available, weekday evenings are flexible, etc.)
◆ ◆ Fill-in Example ◆ ◆
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■ Name: NADIA (Nadia)
■ Number of Desired Songs: 3
■ Desired Song Titles: Ana fi intizarak, Meshtaga Leek, Gaston Chaade
■ Performance Style: Ana fi intizarak (solo preferred), Meshtaga Leek (duo with XX-chan preferred, group dance is OK if that's difficult), Gaston Chaade (group dance participation)
If there are overlaps, my second choice is Talisman (solo), and my third choice is Baladi Nostalgia (I haven't learned it yet, but I'll take a recording and perform it solo).
■ Rehearsal Class: Available every Saturday, weekday Tuesday and Thursday evenings are fine.
■ Attach photos for poster: 2 photos attached
■ Participation in After-Party:
Yes
■ Other: I'm available to help (help at the front desk, try hosting, cosplay as Santarina, do reindeer lol, be the banquet manager for the after-party, be Nadia's PA lol, etc...)
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■ TOKYO HAFLA Entry Deadline: September 10th
■ How to Entry: Reply to this email
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
We look forward to having wonderful TOKYO HAFLA event this year again with you all!
Thank you :)
Nadia
