WEDNESDAYS
All classes are continuous registration which means you start at any time.
Classes run until mid June 2020.
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WEDNESDAYS
Technique & Choreo for Performance
For more details see Classes & Workshops…
*click above link and scroll down to see class info*
*This is the Amar Egyptian Dance working class.*
WHEN: 7:30-8:30 Technique hour
-review & refinement of Golden Age classical, baladi, drum solo techniques, finger cymbals, veil entrance, assaya
8:30-9:30 Choreography –classical raqs sharqi, baladi, saïdi assaya
*CHOREO HOUR CLOSES TO NEWCOMERS AFTER MARCH 1*
WHERE: Shirley’s Dance Studio
255 Taché at Eugenie
lower level, back studio
RUNS UNTIL: June 10
no class April 1
FEE:
17. per class, late/partial (technique only)
20. drop-in (prior experience only, technique hour only)
Registration is direct through Nicola. Download the form here: 2019-2020 RegistrationForm
Payment by etransfer or PayPal to: nicolaraks@mts.net
TO BE SCHEDULED:
Essentials of Egyptian Bellydance
Continuing/Intermediate
(see below)
Fun! Frolic! Freedom! Feel f – i – n – e !
An immersion in the yummy and playful dance of Egypt known here as “bellydance” (really, raqs sharqi).
The essential (most common & important) movements, their common variations, and basic embellishments.
Introduction to veil prop work, basic finger cymbal technique, and basic intro to Arabic music.
Accessible for all body types, genders, sizes, ages. Most supplies included–see SUPPLIES in expanded Classes & Workshops listings. (It’s your choice to invest in a veil and hip scarf–not mandatory at this level. )
* Essential techniques should be mastered before enrolling in Continuing.*
Continuing Egyptian–a.k.a. Variations
A comprehensive and thorough grounding in the technical skills and knowledge for intermediate dancers.
Includes:
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applying Essential movements in combinations and sequences, to the common drum rhythms and musical structures/patterns
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common finger cymbal (zills or sagat) patterns/rhythms
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veil technique for entrances with malfuf
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introduction to folkloric dances (saïdi assaya — cane)
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posture, travel steps, turns, transitions
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instruments, melodic structures, & interpretations of Arabic music
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“texturing”, embellishments, & variations
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beginning improv (with baladi and taksim)
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sequences & choreography for shaabi, saïdi, & sharqi
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drills, exercises, in-class challenges, partner work, combinations, & general mischief!
Choreography will be prepared for the season-end (2 dances). Recital is in June. TBA.
Recommended that you have minimum 4-5 continuous or recent sessions of Essentials or “beginner” before registering for these classes, and/or intermediate to advanced dance experience in another genre.
Please see SUPPLIES in Classes & Workshops under the class’ details– students must have their own veil, cane, and finger cymbals.
