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All current workshop information is listed below. If you are interested in sponsoring a belly dance workshop, please contact Na'ama at (847)864-6464 for reservation and pricing, or email her at bodyscape1987@gmail.com. Workshop selections include:
All current workshop information is listed below. If you are interested in sponsoring a belly dance workshop, please contact Na'ama at (847)864-6464 for reservation and pricing, or email her at bodyscape1987@gmail.com. Workshop selections include:
Introduction to the Art of Belly Dance
Most popular
In this popular workshop, participants will learn basic belly dance technique including sensuous undulations, hip lifts and hip drops, skirt-swirling spins, and shimmering shimmies. A fun, easy-to-learn choreography will also be taught using both pop and traditional styles of belly dance music. A great introduction to the art of belly dance!
Most popular
In this popular workshop, participants will learn basic belly dance technique including sensuous undulations, hip lifts and hip drops, skirt-swirling spins, and shimmering shimmies. A fun, easy-to-learn choreography will also be taught using both pop and traditional styles of belly dance music. A great introduction to the art of belly dance!
Drum Solo Dance
Most Challenging
The drum solo is the highlight of the belly dancer's performance. It is the time where the dancer and drummer merge artistically to display a technical bravura of hip work and shimmies. This workshop can be geared to the intermediate or advanced dancer. Technique, with an emphasis on precision, and a short choreography will be taught.
Most Challenging
The drum solo is the highlight of the belly dancer's performance. It is the time where the dancer and drummer merge artistically to display a technical bravura of hip work and shimmies. This workshop can be geared to the intermediate or advanced dancer. Technique, with an emphasis on precision, and a short choreography will be taught.
Saidi Cane Dance
Most fun
The Saidi cane dance, also known as Raks Al Assaya in Arabic, is an integral part of every belly dancer's performance. The dance originated in southern Egypt, in the region known as the Said or Upper Egypt. Its lively, heartfelt rhythm is considered the soul of Egyptian dance. Dancers will learn basic Saidi dance steps along with proper cane technique (holding, twirling, and balancing). Canes will be available for use or purchase at the workshop.
Most fun
The Saidi cane dance, also known as Raks Al Assaya in Arabic, is an integral part of every belly dancer's performance. The dance originated in southern Egypt, in the region known as the Said or Upper Egypt. Its lively, heartfelt rhythm is considered the soul of Egyptian dance. Dancers will learn basic Saidi dance steps along with proper cane technique (holding, twirling, and balancing). Canes will be available for use or purchase at the workshop.
Ballet for the Belly Dancer
For the serious student
In this intermediate level workshop, students will begin by learning ballet exercises to develop graceful arms, elegant posturing, beautifully pointed feet, and nicely toned calf and thigh muscles. Students will learn to apply ballet technique to belly dance choreography. A challenging but essential workshop for every belly dancer aspiring to become pro!
For the serious student
In this intermediate level workshop, students will begin by learning ballet exercises to develop graceful arms, elegant posturing, beautifully pointed feet, and nicely toned calf and thigh muscles. Students will learn to apply ballet technique to belly dance choreography. A challenging but essential workshop for every belly dancer aspiring to become pro!
Zills, Thrills, and Frills
Challenging
The finger cymbals are one of the essential props used by every belly dancer. In this basic workshop, dancers will learn how to wear and care for their cymbals, create an array of sounds, learn to play some of the basic Arabic rhythms, and, last but not least, dance with them. Student must come with finger cymbals sewn and ready to play.
Challenging
The finger cymbals are one of the essential props used by every belly dancer. In this basic workshop, dancers will learn how to wear and care for their cymbals, create an array of sounds, learn to play some of the basic Arabic rhythms, and, last but not least, dance with them. Student must come with finger cymbals sewn and ready to play.