You absolutely must come to this amazing 4-day Symposium on Middle Eastern Culture (Dance & Music) from December 4-7, 2014 in the gorgeous city of Prague (Czech Republic).
I will be delivering 3 papers & teaching a seminar on Finger Cymbal Technique. Other luminaries of Oriental dance presenting papers will be FARIDA FAHMY, KARIN VAN NIEUWKERK, SAHRA SAEEDA, LEILA MOLAEI, AHMED AL SALHI, MARTIN STOKES, ALENA SINDELAROVA, ZUZANA NIZKA, EMAN ZAKI, MARIA AYA, LUCIE BIELICKA, FAROUK EL SAFI, BARBORA CERNA, SAHAR, RANYA & ROBERTA PIVA.
Thursday morning there will be a boat tour of Prague, then there will be an opening concert Thursday, December 4 by the Oxford Maqam Orchestra at 7pm, followed by lectures on “Dance As Community Identity: Guedra – Trance Ritual of the Blue People/ Kel Tagelmousse of the Sahara” by MOROCCO & “Zaar & Zikr – Spiritual Customs & Trance Rituals in Egypt” by SAHRA SAEEDA, followed by a Zaar ritual with live music.
You’ll have a choice of 2 lectures per time slot from 9am – 5pm Friday, Dec. 5 & Saturday Dec. 6 (4 time slots) & from 9am-12:30 Sunday, Dec. 7 (2 time slots), followed by the final exam.
Check the website for the full schedule at http://www.shrq.eu
Yes, there will be a dance show on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7pm, more lectures in a relaxed setting from 9-11pm, a short dance party Dec. 6 at 7pm & more fascinating talks from 8-11pm.
This is the first time something like this has been done in Europe & it will certainly be an unforgettable experience.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Due to COVID we have not been doing any in-person classes. However, Karima Nadira is currently teaching my Oriental technique in on line classes via ZOOM from my Brooklyn studio while you dance with her in the comfort & privacy of your own premises.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Due to COVID we have not been doing any in-person classes. However, Karima Nadira is currently teaching my Oriental technique in on line classes via ZOOM from my Brooklyn studio while you dance with her in the comfort & privacy of your own premises.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Due to COVID we have not been doing any in-person classes. However, Karima Nadira is currently teaching my Oriental technique in on line classes via ZOOM from my Brooklyn studio while you dance with her in the comfort & privacy of your own premises.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Due to COVID we have not been doing any in-person classes. However, Karima Nadira is currently teaching my Oriental technique in on line classes via ZOOM from my Brooklyn studio while you dance with her in the comfort & privacy of your own premises.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
