SPECIAL EVENTS
Serious Dance Student Series for theTOP TEN CLUB- Be a member of the TOP TEN CLUB for 6classes. Only 10 students per class. Place reserved upon payment.
You can register for all 6 workshops or check your options below. I do request that you inform me of which ones you are attending, and if something happens at the last minute to prevent your attendance, please, let me know as your spot on the floor is being reserved. Just not showing up may deny someone else a chance to participate. Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, but transferable.
These workshops (2 hrs each) are for students of all levels who are seriously interested in the different styles and roots of dances. Thus, the nickname: Serious Dance Student Series
1)Saudi, Saiidi - Two different regions, rhythms, dance attire, steps. In fact two completely different dances. Because of the similarity of the names I hear dancers and audiences confuse the two. We will spend 1 hr devoted to each dance style and learning combinations for both. Bring 2 veils and a couple of safety pins for the Saudi dance.
2) Three faces of Baladi: Westernized Rhythm, as a Dance Style: Playful and Bouncy or Expressive Progression (slow to fast). We will clarify these three variations of Baladi to clarify the possibilities.
3) Avoiding Prop and Gesture Gaffes: Skirt in dancing (flirt, but don’t insult), floorwork that looks hard but is easy on the body. Also, we will learn moves that will keep you elegant and “ladylike” even on the floor. Turkish Rom vs. Turkish Orientale ( what goes with what)
4) Something old, Something New: Egyptian Combinations in the Golden Era style and Modern
5) Percussion: Zils, Tambourines, Kasiklar (Turkish Spoons).
Rhythms explored: Masmoudi, Ayub, Maksum, Beledi, Saidi, Malfuf, Karsilama
(If there are enough participants willing to pay an extra $10 in advance we will have a live drummer in class to enhance our rhythm understanding)
6) Balancing Props made easy, (simple tricks), Ethnic vs. theatrical props to add interest to the dance. Faux fire for a fiery performance will be included by using glowing and battery operated props.
Contact Samra: samra40@netzero.net www.SamrasExpressions.com 276-236-4533
Location: Moving Arts Center, 99 Coulson Church Rd. Woodlawn, VA
Dates: 3rd Sunday of the month. 9/20, 10/18, 11/15 (2009) 1/17, 2/21, 3/21 (2010)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Cost: $120 for all 6; $100 for 4 out 6 –your choice; $30 for each if paid no later than 2 weeks before the workshop if space is available; $35 at the door for each if there is space.
Group odiscount of 10% for 5 or more PRE-Registering at the same time.
PRE-REGISTRATION means 15 days prior to the 1st workshop if taking the series, or your chosen workshop.
PERFORMANCES: Moving Arts students have a busy summer schedule:
July 11- Show at SWVTC
July 16 - Grayson Public Library
July 24- Grooving on Grayson
August - Iara Kendrick will be teaching and performing in Malaysia and Vietnam
Sep 5,6 - GrahamFest USA