REGISTRATION IS OPEN
One dancer $42.50
(One dancer $40 + Paypal Fee $2.50)
Two dancers $75.00
(Two dancers $70 + Paypal Fee $5)
Two dancers $75.00
(Two dancers $70 + Paypal Fee $5)
DESCRIPTION
Egyptian Sha'abi is playful and flirtatious, with a strong folkloric influence. The term sha'abi, in Arabic, literally means "of the people". In this spirit, we will explore the Cairo daily life of the working-class people, common Egyptian gestures and how to interpret Sha'abi Chic with your own personal flare. Earthier movement will be the key, incorporating hip work technique, stylistic drills, and lyric translation, all to playful Sha'abi songs. In this workshop, the Cairo vibes will come to you as you learn a brand new Sha'abi Duo choreography by Natalie & Alura, as the Raks Al Zahra Workshop Series.
We will share useful techniques to improve your hip work, stamina, and joy while interacting with your best friend or paired partner. The workshop includes:
* Warm Up
* Earthy Movement Technique
* Specialized Hip Drills
* Song Translation
* Brand New “Duet Styled” Choreography
SCHEDULE
Friday, September 30th, 2022
6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
LOCATION
Ripley Grier Studios - Room 17A
520 8th Avenue 17th Floor (Between 36th & 37th Street) New York, NY
PRICE
One dancer $40 - Two dancers $70
Payment must be completed to guarantee enrollment in the workshop.
*Space is limited reserve your spot.
Further details will provide once your registration is confirmed.
Contact email: raksalzahraevents@gmail.com
About the teachers:
Natalie Nazario
Natalie is a Puerto Rican professional Raqs Sharqi dancer, teacher, choreographer, and producer. She is based between Puerto Rico and New York City, she specializes in Egyptian Oriental dance. She has regularly visited Egypt since 2015 in order to experience and understand the culture and modern life of Egyptian people in a deeper way. As a result, she started learning Egyptian Colloquial Arabic in order to interpret the music and dance in a more profound manner. One of the biggest accomplishments in Natalie’s dance career was when she was cast in the famous show Abla Fahita; an Egyptian production where she performed while speaking in Arabic at the Apollo Theater in New York City. Raks Al Zahra is the result of immense inspiration from Natalie’s travels through the Middle East and is also powered by the meaningful connection that is present between her, her dancers and the audience. Natalie’s motto is as follows: “I write my life with every dance movement. As I perform, I dance my past, present, and future to come.” Instagram @natalie_hayat
Alura