Crete Bellydance Intensive 2026

A one-day training experience by Hara Nawaar Dance Company, bringing together choreography, rhythm & live music through three workshops led by Hara Nawaar and percussionist Chronis Taxidis.

📍 Heraklion — Saturday, 5 September 2026

📍 Chania — Sunday, 6 September 2026

What You'll Experience

Choose the workshop that excites you most or spend the full day exploring three different
sides of your dancing: live improvisation, choreography & rhythm interpretation.

Lyrical Veil Choreography

Learn a brand-new choreography to Nero sti Varka by Ioulia Karapataki while refining your veil technique, movement quality and musical interpretation.

Tabla Solo Secrets & Live Improvisation

Train with internationally renowned Chronis Taxidis, who has performed alongside leading bellydance artists including Sadie, Alex Delora and Jasirah. Discover how rhythm, accents & musical cues shape movement through live percussion.

Rhythm Meets Movement

Bring everything together in a workshop where choreography, rhythm and live tabla create a unique training experience.

Workshops

Tabla Solo Secretes & Live Improvisation · 1.5h

Learn how live Arabic percussion shapes bellydance improvisation.

Chronis will introduce the most important Middle Eastern rhythms, explain how they are structured, and show you how dancers can recognise accents, musical phrases and dynamic changes.

The workshop finishes with live improvisation, giving you the chance to apply everything you’ve learned while dancing with a live musician.

Lyrical Veil - A Contemporary Fusion Choreography · 1.5h

Learn a brand-new bellydance fusion veil choreography to Nero sti Varka by Ioulia Karapataki.

We’ll build the choreography step by step while working on veil bellydance technique, transitions and musical interpretation, creating a piece you can confidently perform and continue developing after the intensive.

Rhythm Meets Movement Hara Nawaar & Chronis Taxidis · 2h

Discover how Middle Eastern rhythms shape bellydance movement and musical interpretation.

Chronis will introduce the most common Middle Eastern rhythms as they appear in music, while Hara demonstrates different interpretations, combinations and movement ideas for each one.

You’ll learn how to recognise rhythms within a song and respond to them with confidence, making your bellydancing more musical, expressive and connected to the music.

Teachers

Drawing on their extensive experience and shared passion for Bellydance,
Hara Nawaar and Chronis Taxidis have joined forces to create a truly unique learning experience.

Hara Nawaar

Founder & Artistic Director
Hara Nawaar Dance Company

Hara Nawaar is a Greek bellydancer, choreographer and founder of Hara Nawaar Dance Company.

Based in Finland, she has spent the past 20 years teaching, performing and creating dance productions across Greece and Europe.

Her teaching combines clear technique, musical interpretation and creative choreography, with personal attention to every dancer.

Crete Intensive marks her return to teaching in Crete after five years abroad.

Chronis Taxidis

Percussionist & Rhythm Instructor

Chronis Taxidis is a professional percussionist specialising in Middle Eastern rhythms and live accompaniment for dancers.

His workshops help dancers understand how rhythms are structured, recognise musical cues and respond naturally to live tabla.

At Crete Intensive, he leads Tabla Solo Secrets and joins Hara for Rhythm Meets Movement.

Coming to Heraklion & Chania

The complete Crete Intensive programme will be offered in both Heraklion and Chania.
Choose the city that works best for you when you're ready to book your place.

Heraklion

Saturday, 5 September 2026
11.00 to 16.15

📍 Irene Kangoo Club, Levinou 75 Heraklion Crete

11.00 – 12.30 · Tabla Solo Secrets & Live Improvisation (Chronis)
12.30 – 14.00 · Fusion Veil Choreography (Hara)
14.15 – 16.15 · Rhythm Meets Movement (Hara & Chronis)

Chania

Sunday, 6 September 2026,
17.00 to 22.15

📍 Flash Dance, Megistis Lavras 10, Mournies 733 00

17.00 – 18.30 · Tabla Solo Secrets & Live Improvisation (Chronis)
18.30 – 20.00 · Fusion Veil Choreography (Hara)
20.15 – 22.15 · Rhythm Meets Movement (Hara & Chronis)

Choose your Pass

Join one workshop or choose the Full Intensive Pass and experience the complete five-hour programme.

Single Workshop

Perfect if you’d like to focus on one topic.

90 minutes WS €45
120 minutes WS with Hara & Chronis €55
Choose the workshop that interests you most.

Full Intensive Pass

The complete Crete Intensive experience.

All three workshops
5 hours of training
Choreography, rhythm and live music
Best value

Full Pass €120

💖 The five first spots only for €100 💖

Booking Information

✔ Early Bird available until 20 August

✔ Places are limited in both cities

✔ Your place is confirmed upon registration

✔ Bookings are non-refundable

✔ You may transfer your booking to another dancer if you can’t attend

Common Questions

Can I join just one workshop?
Yes. You can book a single workshop or choose the Full Intensive Pass and attend all three workshops.
Is the programme the same in Heraklion and Chania?
Yes. The full Crete Intensive programme will be offered in both cities.
What level of bellydance experience do I need?
The workshops are designed for dancers with at least one year of bellydance experience.
If you’re unsure whether it’s the right level for you, feel free to get in touch.
What should I bring for the bellydance workshops?
Please bring comfortable dancewear and a veil for the Fusion Veil Choreography workshop.
What language will the workshops be taught in?
Workshops will be taught in Greek & English if required
What happens after I register?
Once your booking is completed, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the event details,
including the venue, schedule and anything you need to know before the intensive.
Still have a question?
Contact us at thequeen@haranawaar.com

Book Your Spot

Choose your city and join us for a full day of choreography, rhythm and live music.