The Qabila Project is honored and thrilled to announce our second ever Los Angeles Iraqi Dance Intensive 2026 featuring the one and only Mohanned Hawaz!!! Join us for this amazing weekend July 25-26, 2026 in Los Angeles!
Register before March 31st for our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!!
Saturday, July 25th
10am-12pm Basrawi (Southern Iraqi Khaliji style): bring thobes (Pieter)
12:30-2:30pm Khashaba (Urban Street dance exclusive to El Basra) (Pieter)
7:30-10pm Evening of Performances & Special Screening of the Ministry of Culture sponsored Documentary of Iraqi Dance (The Cat’s Crawl Theater)
Sunday, July 26th
10am-12pm Hecha with daggers (Folkloric foundational dance) (Pieter)
12:30-2:30pm Kawilya (Popular Iraqi Dance of the Domari) (Pieter)
2:30-4:00pm Social: snacks, tea, music, and hang (Pieter)
LOCATIONS:
All workshops are held at Pieter Performance Space (2701 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031) a beautiful history building in Lincoln Heights with high vaulted ceilings, large windows with natural light pouring in, and stunning hardwood floors for your dancing enjoyment. The area has several cafes and restaurants as well as local shops.
The Performance & Documentary Screening will be at The Cat’s Crawl Theater (660 Helitrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90004). With raked plush seating, there is not a bad seat in the house. Plus a full bar.
ABOUT MOHANNED HAWAZ:
Mohanned Hawaz is an Iraqi–Swedish dance artist and choreographer bridging contemporary movement with traditional Iraqi forms. Trained by renowned folklorist Hanaa Abdullah, he is the founder of the Enkidu Folklore Arts Group, which has performed in over 30 countries worldwide. Commissioned by the Iraqi Ministry of Culture, he has represented Iraq at UNESCO headquarters in Paris and led nationwide field research documenting traditional dances across all Iraqi provinces. In 2025, he received official artistic recognition from the Ministry, affirming his role as a key cultural ambassador safeguarding and reimagining Iraq’s intangible dance heritage on a global stage.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for entire weekend $335 including all 8 hours of workshops, the documentary screening, performance, and social. Payment plans available. ENDS March 31, 2026.
REGISTER TODAY!!!
Full weekend $400 (after March 31st)
Ala carte options for workshops will only be made available after March 31st space permitting
If you have any questions, please email us anytime at qabilafoundation@gmail.com
See you in JULY!!!