Egyptian Oriental & Folkloric Dance Training
Directed by Natalie Nazario
presents
Raks Al Zahra
Audition Program 2025
AUDITIONS!
Sunday, November 24th, 2024 > 10:00am to 11:30am Raks Al Zahra NYC & Seeds > In-person NEW YORK CITY
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 > 10:00am to 11:30am Raks Al Zahra International > Online via ZOOM
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 > 1:00pm to 2:30pm Raks Al Zahra PR > In-person PUERTO RICO
Natalie Nazario & Raks Al Zahra are looking for dancers interested in being part of Raks Al Zahra Dance Program 2025.
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!
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Raks Al Zahra New York City Base (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. Training and rehearsals will be in person in NYC, online classes, and pre-recorded.
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Raks Al Zahra Seeds: 5 dancers (Minimum of 3 years of experience).
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 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. Training and rehearsals will be in person in NYC, online classes, and pre-recorded.
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Raks Al Zahra International: 5 dancers (Minimum of 5 years of experience).
The dancers from around the world. 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.
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Raks Al Zahra Puerto Rico: 5 dancers (Minimum of 3 years of experience).
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.
Requirements and further details:
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 $35
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Attire: Sport bra or short tank top, hip scarf, legins or comfortable pants.
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Estimated Performance Dates: November 20th to 23rd, 2025
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Announce of the dancers selected day: One week after the audition day.
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All details about the each program, schedule and tuition fee for the entire schedule will be share once the dancer is selected.
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Send a email to raksalzahra@gmail.com to reserve your spot and for further questions.
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
