Sat. Sept 26, 2009 - The Art of Taqsim

12:30-2:30
$35

We will focus on:
Learning the sounds and names of different instruments
What kinds of movements go to different instruments
Speed and size changes
Different efforts
Weight and directional changes
Improvisational techniques


Sat. Oct. 24, 2009 - Egyptian Staged Folk Dance Choreography to "Ah Ya Zein."

12:30-3:30
$45

Sat. Nov. 21, 2009 - Introduction to Egyptian raqs al-assaya (Stick dance).

12:30-2:30
$35

We will focus on:
Various ways to holding the stick
Spinning the stick forward and backwards
The helicopter (a type of spin)
Various poses and moves with the stick
Kicking the stick
Tapping the stick
Step patterns
Differences between staged and local versions
Appropriate music and costuming

Please bring a stick or cane.


Sat. Dec 12, 2009 - Egyptian raqs al-assaya choreography
Please bring a stick or cane.

12:30-3:30
$45

Space is very limited for the workshops, so please reserve your space ahead of time.

17550 Burbank Blvd. Suite P-1 (near White Oak).
Encino, CA 91316

Thanks,
Amara
818-906-1947
www.amaradances.com
www.eemed.com