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Arab American Cultural Center Of Silicon Valley

The Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley fosters community through cultural programs, arts, and education. We celebrate Arab heritage, promote understanding, and create a welcoming space for all to learn and connect.

Explore Egyptian Dance in a welcoming setting that honors Arab heritage and contemporary expression. Learn foundational steps, musicality, and cultural context from instructors who care about accuracy and respect. Egyptian Dance is an earthy, grounded social dance style reflecting deep emotional expression spans thousands of years from ancient sacred rituals to vibrant modern folk and social traditions. Whether you are new to dance or returning to it, this class offers clear instruction, practice, and community. By registering, you support the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley&rsquo;s work to share culture, build understanding, and connect people through the arts. About the Instructor:Rasha was born in Baghdad, Iraq and grew up watching golden era of Egyptian dance.&nbsp; With a passion for dance from an early age then ignited in 2012 after moving to the Bay Area, Rasha dedicated years of training in this art under the guidance of renowned instructors in the Bay Area, CA.

Egyptian Dance

Your gift to the Threads of Heritage Gala supports year‑round Arab American Cultural Center programing, including arts &amp; crafts, language classes, self improvement and financial health workshops, fitness classes like Belly Dancing and Yoga, Cultural programs such as Dabke classes, Speakers and Film Screenings, community gatherings, children&#39;s story time, and cultural programs in Silicon Valley. Together, we keep stories, music, and traditions accessible to families, students, and neighbors of all backgrounds. Every contribution matters. Your donation helps us host community gatherings, cultural workshops, and youth-focused events that build understanding and connection across our region, and also support key operational aspects of running the center.

Your gift to the Threads of Heritage Gala supports year‑round Arab American Cultural Center programing, including arts & crafts, language classes, self improvement and financial health workshops, fitness classes like Belly Dancing and Yoga, Cultural programs such as Dabke classes, Speakers and Film Screenings, community gatherings, children's story time, and cultural programs in Silicon Valley. Together, we keep stories, music, and traditions accessible to families, students, and neighbors of all backgrounds.Every contribution matters. Your donation helps us host community gatherings, cultural workshops, and youth-focused events that build understanding and connection across our region, and also support key operational aspects of running the center.

Threads of Heritage Gala

Explore Egyptian Dance in a welcoming setting that honors Arab heritage and contemporary expression. Learn foundational steps, musicality, and cultural context from instructors who care about accuracy and respect. Egyptian Dance is an earthy, grounded social dance style reflecting deep emotional expression spans thousands of years from ancient sacred rituals to vibrant modern folk and social traditions. Whether you are new to dance or returning to it, this class offers clear instruction, practice, and community. By registering, you support the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley&rsquo;s work to share culture, build understanding, and connect people through the arts. About the Instructors:Rasha was born in Baghdad, Iraq and grew up watching golden era of Egyptian dance. &nbsp;With a passion for dance from an early age then ignited in 2012 after moving to the Bay Area, Rasha dedicated years of training in this art under the guidance of renowned instructors in the Bay Area, CA. Stephanie is a singer and Middle Eastern dance artist from Central California. She sings in Arabic in the Bay Area with the Aswat Ensemble and the Stanford Middle East Ensemble, and she has been a student of different forms of &ldquo;bellydance,&rdquo; Raqs Sharqi, and Arabic folk dances since 1998. She cares deeply about social justice issues, children&rsquo;s rights, and about building community through cultural sharing and connection. This is her first collaboration with the AACC, and it is her great honor and privilege to contribute and serve this community.

Join our Taste of Home Arab Cooking Class to explore everyday Arab dishes that bring families and friends to the table. Our instructor will guide you step by step, with time for questions and hands-on practice. 🥘 Menu for Tuesday, November 17th: Two types of Harrisa (Basbousa, Nammoura).Harrisa is a semolina based dessert cake common in the Levant countries (Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan) and is made from semolina, baked in a sheet pan, soaked in sweet sugar syrup and then cut into squares.&nbsp; This class supports the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley&rsquo;s work to share culture, stories, and food with the wider community. All skill levels are welcome. 🍽️

Taste of Home Cooking Class

Join us for a screening of &ldquo;American Doctor,&rdquo; followed by a live Q&amp;A with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa. American Doctor is a documentary film following three American physicians - Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian - united by a single oath to save lives. After volunteering in besieged hospitals in Gaza, they return home determined to fight for the patients and colleagues they left behind, taking their battle from the frontlines of war to the halls of Congress. This event supports the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley&rsquo;s mission to share authentic stories, build understanding, and create space for honest conversation. After the film, stay for a community discussion with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, one of the doctors featured in the film. Dr. Sidhwa is a &nbsp;genneral, trauma, and critical care surgeon in California. He is also a humanitarian surgeon, having worked most extensively in Palestine, but also in Ukraine, Haiti, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. He most recently volunteered at the European Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza from March 25-April 8, 2024 with the World Health Organization, and again from March 3-April 1, 2025 with American NGO MedGlobal. Feroze has written and spoken extensively about surgical humanitarian work, the United States&rsquo; role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the political consequences of medical relief work. He approaches the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a secular American and as a humanitarian physician.

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