Dear Fellow Dance Lovers,
You asked me to bring her back, so I will. You simply can’t miss *this* seminar – a total of 12 hours (4 three-hour classes) of great learning, dancing, sharing your dance souls with a truly exceptional young woman & dance artist + a show!:
JOANA SAAHIRAH, who spent 9 years performing daily (often 5-6 hour-long shows a day!) & to great acclaim in Cairo. She was also assistant to the great Mahmoud Reda….
Dance your heart out & learn at a great seminar. Morocco presents the fabulous
JOANA SAAHIRAH of CAIRO IN ANOTHER MARVELOUS TWO-DAY SEMINAR in NYC:
“THE SECRETS OF EGYPT”
What makes Egyptian Oriental Dance a truly authentic, healing, alchemical dance & all that no one is teaching you about the MAGIC.
Saturday, November 7, 2015 – 10:30am-1:30pm & 2:30-5:30pm
10:30-1:30 – MORE Classical & Modern Egyptian Oriental Dance – breaking down movements & revealing secrets of the streamlined look of today’s stars.
2:30-5:30 – Baladi Extravaganza: Hips Don’t Lie!!!
Sunday, November 8, 2014 – 11:00am -2:00pm & 3:00-6:00pm
11:00-2:00 – Shaabi Cocktail – a ride through the rawest streets of Cairo
3:00-6:00 – Tabla Madness – how to achieve it easily & smoothly
(1 hr break – pizza & Persian food downstairs or bring lunch)
12 hours of class by an amazing artist with a highly successful 9-year career in Cairo (& her emotional book about how she did it: “The Secrets of Egypt: Dance, Life & Beyond” will be available for purchase at the seminars!)
$100 @ 1 class/ $110 at door (if available);
2 classes: $180 / $195 at door (if available);
3 classes: $260 / $280 at door (if available);
all 4 classes: $340 / $365 at door (if available) ***add 3.5% to pay by PayPal
EARLY BIRD - register & pay before August 30 & take 15% off!!! $85 @ 1 class; 2 classes: $153; 3 classes: $221; all 4 classes: $315!!! ***add 3.5% to pay by PayPal
Classes & show will be at CAP21 studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
6th floor – Studio 603/ Show 606
Convenient to all subways (14th Street stop, 16th St. exit):
4, 5, 6, Q, N, R, L, F, 2, 3, 1 (18th Street stop), A, C, E, PATH
Saturday eve show – 8pm (at CAP21): $25 in advance/ $30 at door
(Limited dance slots in the show open to those taking the seminar. Preference given to those taking both days.)
DO NOT MISS THIS ONCE -IN-A-LIFETIME CHANCE!!! Register NOW! You’ll be glad you did!
Out-of-towners: cheap, safe, nearby hotel list on request
e-mail: morocco@casbahdance.org to reserve your spot,
then either make out a check to *MOROCCO*
& mail it to:
MOROCCO
1110 Ocean Ave – fl 2
Private House
Brooklyn, NY 11230
OR pay by PayPal to morocco@casbahdance.org
Your spot is certain ONLY when payment is received.
The Soul of Oriental Dance: Joana Saahirah, Dancer, Teacher and Choreographer of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances, Actress and Author
After almost a decade of performing in Egypt with her own orchestra – Joana Saahirah has created a style of teaching, choreographing and performing that combines the best of Egypt and the best of the West: technique, expression and Art.
She has also studied and worked (as a choreography and teaching assistant) to Master Mahmoud Reda from whom she learned his Theater Folklore styles.
Joana’s dream & mission is to share the soul of Oriental Dance and Egyptian Folklore with the world, revealing the true richness and ancient knowledge hidden in this art form. She has been invited to teach and perform all over the world & this will be her second time teaching in New York & the US.
Joana has written several articles for newspapers and magazines (about Egyptian culture, music & dance) & 2 books about The Magic of Egyptian Oriental Dance and her Paths of Discovery in the Land of the Pyramids. One of these books – “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond” was published in January, 2014. Another one – “Diary of Egypt” trilogy – will be published soon.
For a glimpse of Joana«s Dance please check the links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__cpkzelRFE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNC9b_fxCBg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05iUzPcfl7I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fw3uf-flng http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIg3Nb7gHqo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_S1P3PhQMg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Uc3ASiWmM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5NO7Xv_tmk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlA6yAlrsYo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep-7X0LbbIc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgDc6E6AKEk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7esQnch5s2k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA6MKmQmUlg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naCVm8jsAvY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3KC90IpaPw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SQWLodiGUY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB4ix0pRC8g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md9pdeS6Q7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFdgqEK7RCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G49uhW0Y7U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNC9b_fxCBg You can find Joana Saahirah of Cairo on her official Facebook Fan Page: <http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Joana-Saahirah-of-Cairo-Fan-Page/183318258358726> Space is limited, so register early. I *so* hope to see you there. Yours in total dance dementia, Morocco
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
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.
