Amanda (amanda-raks.com) and I are putting on a Oriental Intensive workshop - come learn some classic bellydance from two rising stars!

Here is the website: lisazahiya.com/lucyshemsworkshop.html
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Lisa
North Carolina
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    Here is the website: lisazahiya.com/lucyshemsworkshop.html

    12-2 Oriental technique and dance combinations w. Shems
    Learn Egyptian and American approaches to Oriental Dance. Learn where specific steps come from and what they are used for. The class will include discussion on how to engage and entertain your audience, how to enhance the grace and fluidity of your movement and how to be cuturally appropriate.learn more about Shems at www.shemsdance.com
    "Shems is the best kept secret in Baltimore! She is a beautiful performer, an excellent and conscientious teacher and a lovely person!"-Artemis

    3-5 Baladi Taxim w. Lucy
    Baladi taqsim is the heart and soul of Egyptian dance. Lucy, one of Washington, DC's top Egyptian-style performers, will teach the art of improvising to this slow, soulful, sensual style! Learn how to quickly identify the progression of the baladi taqsim, the rhythms used, and how to interpret the music and rhythm with your body. This workshop will focus on improvisation, musical and emotional interpretation.
    learn more about Lucy at www.lucy-dances.com
    "I've been a member of your fan club for a while, which you know. I still think the best performance you ever did was the night of my birthday in '06. Absolutely flawless and had me (and my friends, all non-dancers) in tears." -Toya, Member NDC

    $40 per class, $70 for both. Classes will be $45 at the door.

    8pm - Bellydance Show
    Starring Lucy and Shems
    The Asheville Arts Center
    $10
    featuring Amanda, Lisa Zahiya, Ariel of Washington, DC