Workshops
ATTENTION: Purchase Audience Tickets for our showcase on March 21st 2026 at Ticket Spice. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5.00 for kids. Thank you. (There will be appetizers. B.Y.O.B)
Address of the Showcase Bobcat Trail Community Building 1352 Bobcat Trail Boulevard, North Port, Florida.
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Riskallah Riyad Workhop and Show Registration Information
Prices and Details
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Pricing:
Saturday Workshop and Show $95.00 (Includes participation in the show, Appetizers and desserts B.Y.O.B)
Full Weekend Workshop and Show $145.00 (Includes participation in the show, Appetizers and desserts B.Y.O.B)
Sunday Class only $50 (Does not include show participation)
Address's of Studio and Show Location
Address of the Dance Studio Florida Dance Workshop 24901 Sandhill BlvdPunta Gorda, FL 33983
Address of the Showcase Bobcat Trail Community Building 1352 Bobcat Trail Boulevard, North Port, Florida.
SCHEDULE
Middle Eastern dancer and choreographer Riskallah Riyad has performed and taught nationally for over fifty years.
Known for her graceful yet crisp style, impeccable technique, and energetic teaching, she has inspired a dedicated professional and student following.
Riskallah has been featured in Spotlight, Arabesque and Zaghareet! magazines, gracing the cover of Spotlight in 1981 and Zaghareet! More About Riskallah
Date : March 21-22 2026
Saturday March 21
Class: 10 am - noon
Lunch: 1 hour (Mudslide Coffee and Beef O Brady's are at the same location)
Class: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Show
Doors open for dancers at 6:00 pm. The Community Building 1352 Bobcat Trail Boulevard, North Port, Florida.
Doors open for audience members @ 6:30 Tickets are $15 for adults, kids are $5 (This includes appetizers and desserts) BYOB Water will be available.
Show starts @7:00 pm
Sunday March 22
10:00 am - noon
@Florida Dance Workshop
24901 Sandhill Blvd #1-3 Punta Gorda Florida
Past Workshops
Oriana Bellydancer / Saidi Choreograpy Level 1
Foundations & Feminine Flair
January 25, 2026
Oriana is a professional international bellydancer and instructor based in Tampa Florida. She is the creator of Fanoos Magazine, a member of CID-UNESCO, a board member of Jawaahir Dance Company and member of the award-winning national touring troupe Disco Iskandar.
Drum Solo Dance Course with Lorelie and Derek
Enjoy the Clips from Day 2 of our Drum Solo Dance Workshop
Our first Drum Dance Workshop was a super success. At the end of the video you'll see everyone doing their solos and recieving their certificates of completion.
Past Events with Riskallah Riyad
Master Teacher and Choreographer Riskallah Riyad - learn more about Riskallah Riyad
Workshop and Show - March 1 & 2, 2025
The workshops and show at the Historic Heard Opera House were HISTORIC. Thank you Riskallah Riyad our beloved teacher from CT. We all learned so much and will be incorporating what we learned in our studies in future classroom time and performances.
The Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia Florida provided a beautiful backdrop for our showcase this year. Thank you Krissy and Danny for a wonderful experience. This was a dream come true and you helped to make it possible for us.
2024 Workshop and Show February 10 & 11 2024
Our first show was held at a community center in Punta Gorda compilments of one of my students. The residents and our guests absolutely loved every minute of it.
Other Past Workshops
Skirt and Veil with Lorelie and Steph
Two hours of dance techniques on two beautiful subjects An Introduction to Divine Chaos Skirt Format with Steph. then a short and simple yet beautiful veil piece choreographed specifically for restaurant dancing, parties and bridal party fun with Lorelie.
Enjoy the Video
Fusion and Cane with Lorelie and Jacquie
Enjoy two very different styles of Bellydance back to back. This is guarenteed to be a fun time. Come and join us at The Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia Florida. Grab your coin belts and canes and lets DANCE!!!
Enjoy the Video
Make a Beautiful Baladi Pom Pom Headpiece
Next workshop for the headpieces to be determined or contact me to request one for your group.
Place 26089 Paysandu Drive
Punta Gorda Florida 33983
203-512-2895
Students $20, Non students $30 for this two hour class on how to make a Baladi Headpiece for your next performance.
This one is worn like a headband and looks beautiful on everyone. Can be used for Egyptian Baladi Performance Costume.
You can pay through Venmo or Pay Pal below the photo. Zelle bellydancewithlorelie@gmail.com or 203 512 2895
Other Upcoming Courses & Workshops
Several workshops are in the making for 2026 including
- NEW Introduction to Muwashahat and Neo Andalusia Style - Spring 2026
- NEW Learn to Dance a Traditional Bellydance Show to Live Music with Lorelie and the Belly Brothers 2026
- NEW Learn a Beautiful Skirt and Fan Dance (Riskallah Riyad Choreography) No date yet
- NEW Learn a Sassy Vintage Drum Solo Choreography (Riskallah Riyad Choreography) with Live Drum by Derek
Stay Tuned for Dates and Times