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ALMARIYYA FEST

Sultanette Almariyya Fest is an established International Oriental Dance & Arabic

Flamenco Festival based in Almeria, Andalusia autonomous region, southern Spain.

The name Andalusia is derived from the Arabic word (الأندلس), which reads as Al-Andalus, the Muslim government of Iberia .

The Umayyad Caliphate led by the Moroccan Berbers, occurred between approximately 711 A.C. and the 720s, ultimately lasting for eight consecutive centuries.

 


No better way for your dance career to grow, as well as enjoying life, through dance-related multi-disciplinary education: this Oriental dance, Dance Fusion and authentic Arabic Flamenco dance Festival in the heart of Andalusia, is absolutely all you have been looking for, through specially curated:

  • Workshops

  • Prize raffles / Competitions

  • Lectures

  • Showcases / Live and pre-recorded performances

  • Personalized online and in-person coaching

  • Professional promotional dance tools


The Almariyya Fest begins with a warm welcome speech for the artists, held in a spectacular location in Almería opposite the Alcazaba, in the halls of Almedina Baraka. This reception marks the beginning of a week full of creativity and artistic collaboration.


The highlight of the festival is the grand gala, which will take place on Saturday 13 July at 8pm at the Municipal School of Music and Arts of Almería (EMMA). The gala not only showcases each year the skills of the participating dancers, but also includes the presentation of awards, recognising the talent and dedication of the selected artists by a very senior and expert dance jury committee.


Almariyya Fest is not just a dance festival; it is an event celebrating with mastery and beauty the rich cultural diversity and passion for dance the world has to offer.

Each edition reflects the commitment of its organizers and participants to artistic excellence and the promotion of dance as a means of connecting cultures and people.

Despite being a relatively young festival, Almariyya Fest has proven its worth and continues to grow in popularity and influence.

The festival's creator, Rociodanza, and her team, have managed to create an unmissable event for dance lovers, which continues to attract new talent and spectators from around the world.


For more information about Almariyya Fest and how to participate in upcoming editions, visit the festival's official website and all related links listed below.

Shimmy on everyone, till the next Almariyya edition online or in-person next summer in Almeria with Rociodance -the Founder’s name is Rocio-and her magic & welcoming dance team.


Please find out more below:

  1. Online and in-person international dance festival Award Categories:


  1. About Rocio, Almariyya Fest’s Founder, Professional dancer,

international mentor, choreographer, certified dance coach and

 multi-style dance educator.



  1. About the author of this article , UK-based MENAHT dance ethnologist Sultanette.





Festival Pictures of its V edition during 2024


Almariyya Fest hosts – Rocio the Founder on the right side and Esmeralda, the Co-Founder on the left side.



Almariyya Fest’s dance theory live lectures


Almariyya 2024 pictures selection below:



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