There’s a whole world of dance out there, and it’s all coming to Egypt for a single weekend. Whether you’re a lover of salsa, tango, contemporary, or belly dancing, or even if you still have a fiery passion for disco within, the El Gouna Dance Festival gives us all the chance to celebrate every dance style along the shores of the Red Sea.
So get ready to shake your groove at the El Gouna Dance Festival, a three-day extravaganza organized by Brass Monkeys Studios and Eatducate! This inclusive event welcomes dancers of all levels and styles to celebrate the joy of movement.
Collaboration and Celebration
In collaboration with local health platform Eatducate by Nour el Ganzoury and Brass Monkey Studios by Yasmin el Rashidy, Menna Hesham, and Amr Taher, the El Gouna Dance Festival is set to emulate the international success of events like the Croatian Salsa Summer Festival in Rovinj, bringing the global spirit of dance to Egypt’s shores.
A Successful Journey
After the resounding success of El Gouna Dance Festival Volumes 1 and 2, the third edition is being held this weekend, and it promises to be even bigger and stronger. They will be taking over El Gouna with an unparalleled lineup of dance workshops, social nights, and performances. It’s an all-you-can-dance festival that caters to everyone from professionals to first-timers, beginners, and advanced dancers alike.
Mark Your Calendars
This full-on dance festival is the first of its kind in the region, bringing together dancers and dance schools from around the world to celebrate the art of dance in all its styles. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a curious observer, there’s something for everyone. They are back this year with more dancing, more fun, and more diversity. Get your dancing shoes ready from the 6th to the 9th of June.
The Perfect Venue
El Gouna, with its diverse community and plethora of activities, offers the perfect backdrop for the festival. From its breathtaking beaches to its vibrant nightlife, El Gouna’s award-winning architecture blends traditional and modern elements, making it a year-round hotspot and the ideal location for a festival of this magnitude.
Dance Extravaganza
Dancers will get to participate in four intense days of dance workshops, the first major Salsa competition in Egypt, social nights, beach parties, pool parties, and a Red Sea island-hopping adventure. Also, this year, they are thrilled to have special guests Sharmoofers and the Bongoz Drum Circle joining, adding an extra layer of excitement and rhythm to the festival.
Festival Passes
Day Pass: $65 (instead of $75) - Access to all activities for one day
Party Pass: $120 - Access to performances, beach parties, social nights, after-parties, live performances by Sharmoofers and Bongoz Drum Circle
Sensual Pass: $110 (instead of $120) - Access to Bachata and Kizomba workshops, live performances by Sharmoofers and Bongoz Drum circle, beach parties, social nights, and after-parties
Festival Pass: $140 - Access to Salsa & Bachata workshops, Kizomba workshops, live performances by Sharmoofers and Bongoz Drum circle, groove workshops, beach parties, shows, social nights, after-parties
