CLASSES START THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21ST

RAQS GÜLISTAN BELLY DANCE TROUPE

Raqs Gülistan means dancers of the rose garden. It is the name of our student performance group. The name is composed of the Arabic word Raqs (pronounced Raks) which means dance, and the Turkish word Gülistan (pronounced goolistan)  which means rose garden or land of Roses. This name was chosen to represent the cultural roots of the dances we perform, coming from both the Arabic speaking nations of North Africa and The Levant, as well as both the European and Anatolian regions of Turkey. Each dancer in the group is celebrated as an individual rose in a beautiful garden.

Our group performs for various community events around the Prescott area. 

Come and see us on October 17 at the N. Arizona Roller Derby. Pioneer Park In-Line Hockey Rink.

Event starts at 3pm. We perform at 5:30 p.m.

We will be performing for Acker Night 2026, December 11. Location to be announced!

Here are a few snapshots from our rehearsals for  Acker Night performance. Dec 12, 2025.