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Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance Training

Directed by Natalie Nazario

 

presents

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Raks Al Zahra Auditions 

 10th Anniversary

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AUDITIONS! Join our Raks Al Zahra 10th Anniversary!

 

Sunday, November 19th, 2023 > 1:00pm to 2:30pm Raks Al Zahra NYC & Seeds > In-person NEW YORK CITY

Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 > 1:00pm to 2:30pm Raks Al Zahra PR > In-person PUERTO RICO

Saturday, December 9th, 2023 > 10:00am to 11:30am Raks Al Zahra International > Online via ZOOM

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Natalie Nazario & Raks Al Zahra are looking for dancers interested in being part of Raks Al Zahra Dance Program. 

We will be celebrating union, collaboration and dance. Our mission is to bloom the true and personal art in each dancer during the training and incorporate it to the group performances.  Raks Al Zahra is well known for the connections of each members on stage and more importantly off stage. The Garden of Raks is growing!

 

• Raks Al Zahra New York City Base: 5 dancers (Minimum of 5 years of experience).

   

Raks Al Zahra is having auditions for permanent dancers who are interested to have exposure to formal performance and develop in a professional level. We are focus to perform and bring this art to the stage in the maximum expression. Local and International Performances opportunities as well competition will be part of the training program. Our mission is to bloom the true and personal art in each dancer during the training and incorporate it to the group performances.  

Raks Al Zahra is well known for the connections of each members on stage and more importantly off stage.​ The rehearsals will be lead by Raks Al Zahra experience dancers, and directed from long distance and some in-person by Natalie Nazario. Dancesr will be learning original choreographies from our repertoire of 10 years.  Rehearsals will be in person in NYC and some online.

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• Raks Al Zahra Seeds: 5 dancers (Minimum of 3 years of experience).

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The Garden of Raks is growing, without seeds, no flowers would grow! Beginners/Intermediate dancers are like baby plants that need warm soil, water, and light to begin growing in the next stage.  This new project will guide dancers that after studying for a year or more, they feel the interest to continue growing. This program will give you the opportunity to train yourself in Egyptian Raqs Sharqi and Folklore Style, to connect with other dancers with the same interest, and the opportunity to perform as a group. It will be a great opportunity to prepare you for future interest in being part of Raks Al Zahra Member. This year 2024 dancers will be learning original choreographies from our repertoire of 10 years. Rehearsals will be in person in NYC and some online.

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• Raks Al Zahra International: 5 dancers (Minimum of 5 years of experience).

 

Raks Al Zahra International is a dance program that will give the experience to work with Egyptian Oriental & Folklore Style. The dancers from around the world will be featuring Raks Al Zahra 10th Annual Celebration as a core dancers. They will be learning original choreography from our repertoire and new choreographies.  The program will be offer through Zoom and pre-recorded videos. The rehearsals will be lead by Raks Al Zahra experience dancers, and directed from long distance and some in-person by Natalie Nazario. Dancers will be learning original choreographies from our repertoire of 10 years.  

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• Raks Al Zahra Puerto Rico: 5 dancers (Minimum of 3 years of experience).

 

Raks Al Zahra Puerto Rico will release this year 2023. The dancers will meet in person in Metropolitan Area. The rehearsals will be lead by Raks Al Zahra experience dancers, and directed from long distance and some in-person by Natalie Nazario. The dancers will be featuring Raks Al Zahra 10th Annual Celebration as a core dancers. Dancers will be learning original choreographies from our repertoire of 10 years.  

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Requirements and further details:

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A placement audition and application is required to attend the RAKS AL ZAHRA Auditions. The placement audition will consist of a one-hour technique class to show technique and a short 30 minute of choreography to see your availability in learning choreography and coordination with others.

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• Audition Fee $30

• Attire: Sport bra or short tank top, hip scarf, leggins or comfortable pants. 

• Performance Dates: November 21st to 24th, 2024 

• Announce of the dancers selected day: One week after the audition day.

• All details about the each program, schedule and tuition fee for the entire schedule will be share once the dancer is selected.

• Send a email to raksalzahra@gmail.com to reserve your spot and for further questions.

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We are excited to have you as part of this great experience. We want to keep this a safe & positive environment, We appreciate your enthusiasm & positive attitude.  Looking forward for the audition day and remember, always give your best and enjoy!

For questions or additional information, please e-mail usraksalzahra@gma