Free Workshop: "Dancing Rebellion": Algerian Raï Dance
Venue: Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Event Types: Arts & Theatre, Class
Cost: Free

Description:
The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech presents the free workshop "Dancing Rebellion": Algerian Raï Dance on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 on the stage of the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre.

Explore the art of Raï dance with prominent Algerian American performer and educator Esraa Warda and the musicians of Kaièn.

Raï, Algeria's “rebel blues,” is a defining musical genre and counterculture of North Africa. Originating in Western Algeria, it explores themes of subversion, exile, love, and loss, reflecting the region's social struggles. Join Algerian Brooklynite dance artist Esraa Warda in an immersive Raï dance workshop, delving into its origins, rhythms, and movements to embody Algerian cultural knowledge and experience Raï's signature cathartic groove.

Admission is free however registration is required.

To register, visit: https://tickets.artscenter.vt.edu/online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=4684C3EC-6B2F-46FD-873A-4BD13662298C.

Wear comfortable loose clothes and light indoor dance shoes or go barefoot. If possible, bring a scarf that you can tie around your waist.

The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech is located at 330 Turner Street NW in Blacksburg, VA.

For more information, visit: https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/esraa-warda-dance-workshop-april-2026.html or https://www.facebook.com/artscenteratvt or https://www.instagram.com/artscenteratvt/ or call 540-231-5300.

Disclaimer: NextThreeDays relies on restaurants and venues to keep us up-to-date as their pricing and weekly specials change. If this special/event is incorrect, please email info@NextThreeDays.com with "Incorrect Special/Event" in the subject line and a description of the issue. Thanks for your help!

Want to hear the latest on what's happening with local events in the New River Valley?
Click here to Sign-up for our Email Newsletter.

Have an event you want to Submit on NextThreeDays? Click here for our Submit Event Form.

And join NextThreeDays on Facebook and Twitter.