An extra special event this year as Liverpool is the European City of Culture (even though the place looks like a construction site!)
Another event you might be interested in is Cheb Khaled at the Philharmonic Hall on July 12th!
A long-weekend of Arab dance for the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival
Curated by Caroline Afifi for the Bluecoat.
Sahlalla
Thursday 17 & Saturday 19 July 2008, 8pm (same programme both nights), £14/12
An evening of traditional dances featuring Adara company, Khaled Mahmoud, Shafeek Ibrahim, Houda Amrani, Fereshteh Hossieni plus a very special international guest headliner.
Shifting Sands
Friday 18 July 2008, 8pm, £10/£12
An evening of Middle Eastern inspired contemporary dance featuring Venus Saleh, Wendy Buonaventura and Raksan.
Bellies on the Brain?
Saturday 19 July 2008, 11am – 5pm, £30/25
An intelligent and provocative look at the global explosion of 'belly dance' and the diverse and complex issues surrounding this ancient art form. Speakers include Caroline Afifi, Venus Saleh, Wendy Buonaventura, Khaled Mahmoud and Shafeek Ibrahim.
Workshops
Sunday 20 July 2008
11am-12noon, Free
Nubian Grooves with Shafeek Ibrahim
11am – 1pm, £20 (spaces limited)
Master-classes:
Raksan: contemporary approaches
Guest international artist: advanced technique
2pm – 2.30pm, £15
Workshop 1 with Khaled Mahmoud £15
3.30pm – 5pm, £15
Workshop 2 with Fereshteh Hosseini £15
Weekend Ticket (Friday – Sunday): £80
Tickets available online www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Box office: 0151 702 5324
Another event you might be interested in is Cheb Khaled at the Philharmonic Hall on July 12th!
A long-weekend of Arab dance for the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival
Curated by Caroline Afifi for the Bluecoat.
Sahlalla
Thursday 17 & Saturday 19 July 2008, 8pm (same programme both nights), £14/12
An evening of traditional dances featuring Adara company, Khaled Mahmoud, Shafeek Ibrahim, Houda Amrani, Fereshteh Hossieni plus a very special international guest headliner.
Shifting Sands
Friday 18 July 2008, 8pm, £10/£12
An evening of Middle Eastern inspired contemporary dance featuring Venus Saleh, Wendy Buonaventura and Raksan.
Bellies on the Brain?
Saturday 19 July 2008, 11am – 5pm, £30/25
An intelligent and provocative look at the global explosion of 'belly dance' and the diverse and complex issues surrounding this ancient art form. Speakers include Caroline Afifi, Venus Saleh, Wendy Buonaventura, Khaled Mahmoud and Shafeek Ibrahim.
Workshops
Sunday 20 July 2008
11am-12noon, Free
Nubian Grooves with Shafeek Ibrahim
11am – 1pm, £20 (spaces limited)
Master-classes:
Raksan: contemporary approaches
Guest international artist: advanced technique
2pm – 2.30pm, £15
Workshop 1 with Khaled Mahmoud £15
3.30pm – 5pm, £15
Workshop 2 with Fereshteh Hosseini £15
Weekend Ticket (Friday – Sunday): £80
Tickets available online www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Box office: 0151 702 5324
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