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!
Saturday, July 25th 10am-12pm Basrawi (Southern Iraqi Khaliji style): bring thobes 12:30-2:30pm Khashaba (Urban Street dance exclusive to El Basra) 7:30-10pm Evening of Performances & Special Screening of the Ministry of Culture sponsored Documentary of Iraqi Dance
Sunday, July 26th 10am-12pm Hecha with daggers (Folkloric foundational dance) 12:30-2:30pm Kawilya (Popular Iraqi Dance of the Domari) 2:30-4:00pm Social: snacks, tea, music, and hang
Mohanned Hawaz isan 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!!!
