Thread: Save the date, June 21, 22 Chicago, Mohammed Shahin

Angelina (Dahlena's daughter) and Alexandria are sponsoring Mohammed Shahin weekend of June 21-22. On Saturday, he will teach a MASTER CLASS at Belle Plaine Studio. Prior to this, several out-of-state dancers who have specialties OTHER than Egyptian-style dance will be conducting TECHNIQUE CLINICS

Natasha of Portland is definately doing "Chiftitelli with Attitude" which will focus on turkish technique. I am doing American Greek Style Caberet. Shadia from Detroit is doing khaleegy and finger cymbals.

The Sunday workshops will be held at another studio-Visceral Dance on Elston by Western and Diversey. Mohamed will be teaching Folkloric styles-Saidi with cane and another stunning Raqs Sharqi classic egyptian routine. Both workshops, as well as Saturday's Master Class, will be 2 hrs in length. All 3 clinics will be 90 minutes each and are priced separately from Mo's workshops. Of course you will all save if you pre-pay before June 1 and also if you " buy in bulk!'

The showcase concert will be at Al Hambra Palace on Sunday at 8pm....this is your chance to see quality dancers in a truly gorgeous, unparalleled setting! Following our showcase, Detroit star Tony Bahu will rock the stage-bring your dancing shoes cuz you have never heard such an innovative, irresistable, dancable fusion of western and middle-eastern music!!! Show Tickets are $20 prior to June 1, $25 after, menu is completely separate (but delicious)!

More details to follow soon.

Count me in!

I'm going too! I cant wait to learn about Greek-American bellydance. :)

Sounds fabulous. Putting it on my calendar today!

Yeah! I can't wait to meet you!

Looking forward to this. :)

I am also adding this to my yahoo group!

Thanks Angelique!

Mohamed Shahin Chicago Weekend 2008
Mohamed Shahin Native Egyptian Master Instructor, Performer & Choreographer of Egyptian Dance

Saturday
Master Class
Saturday, June 21, 2008 3:30-5:30pm
For advanced students and professional dancers.
Mohamed teaches his innovative combos and choreography with attention to staging, presence, and style.
$50 or $45 before June 1st.

Technique Clinics
“Chiftitelli with Attitude” 10am-11:30am
Natasha of Portlandwill instruct on strengthening taxsim technique and add Turkish flavor to this classic rhythm structure.

“American Greek Cabaret” 11:45-1:15pm
Norma of Detroit will be teaching how to structure and format an American Greek-style cabaret routine as it was performed in Greektowns throughout the US and Canada during the 1960's-1990's.

“Khaleeji and Finger Cymbols” 1:30-3:00pm
Shadia of Detroit will be teaching a 2-part class - first part - Khaleeji Dance, second part - Finger Cymbols.

Each clinic is $30, or $55 for two, or $80 for all three

Many gently-used professional costumes available for purchase, as well as veils, cymbols, and khaleeji dresses to borrow or purchase.
LOCATION: Belle Plaine Dance Studio
2014 W Belle Plaine, Chicago 60618

Sunday
Saiidi
Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:00-2:00 pm
Some experience recommended

Raks Sharqi Choreography
Sunday, June 22, 2008 2:30-4:30 pm
Intermediate to Advanced levels encouraged.
Mohamed will highlight correct application of movement to instrumentation as well as the personal dynamics and technique of classical Egyptian bellydance through his own original choreography.
one workshop: $45 /$40 early registration (ends June 1st)
both workshops: $85 /$75 early registration (ends June 1st)
we regret that we are unable to give refunds once payment is received

Canes will be available to borrow and for purchase.
LOCATION: Visceral Dance Studio
2820 N Elston, Chicago, IL 60618

Dance Showcase Sunday, June 22 at 8pm
Al Hambra Palace
1240 W Randolph, Chicago
Tickets $20 prior to June 1st/$25 at the door
After June 1st, call 312-666-9555 for reservations: be specific and reserve your seats for the performance in the main dining room!

Please print and fill out the following and mail along with your check before June 1, 2008 to:
Angela Genova
PO Box 156
2002 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Walk-ins are accepted based upon availability of space.

Name:____________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

Email:____________________________________________

Phone:___________________________________________

SATURDAY
 Master Class with Mohamed Shahin
 Chiftitelli with Attitude with Natasha
 American Greek Cabaret with Norma
 Khaleeji and Finger Cymbols with Shadia

SUNDAY
 Choreography Workshop
 Folkloric Workshop
 Both Workshops

 Show Ticket(s): #__________



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Thanks for posting this Norma! I spent the last few hours trying to update my website and it looks terrible, but at least the new flyers are up...if anyone needs the reg form, just email me at alexandriaraks@yahoo.com and I'll email it directly....

Can't wait for June!

Oh...I want to go!!! But Im not sure I can afford to in June :(

Originally Posted by sumayasaahir

Oh...I want to go!!! But Im not sure I can afford to in June :(

Boo hoo! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you can make it.

alexandriabellydancer.com

You can now register online and pay with paypal!

I took a workshop from Mohamed Shahin yesterday, and I can't recommend him highly enough. He's an excellent teacher and choreographer.

Latifa

Hi Norma,
I am sending you an pm, I have questions about the Sunday workshops.

Thanks for your question Angelique. Because it was such a great question I decided to post here. Mo's workshops and my workshop as well, are geared for dancers who have experience. However, if you are interested in taking something, and you know in advance that you might not have the skill level for that workshop but you still want to attend, I say go for it. Let the teacher and sponsor know ahead of time that you want to stay in the background and just observe, if you don't feel you can "keep up".

I know that most instructors take into account that there is a wide range of skill level among attendees and teach accordingly.

My own workshop presumes a certain skill level but since it is a genre that may be unfamilar to many dancers, I intend to gear it to both the beginner novice and the more advanced dancer who is unfamilar with the format.

In my workshop I intend to focus on the various types of rhythms you might encounter in the American Greek format and at least 3 steps to follow!

Originally Posted by Rakassat_Alexandria

Thanks for posting this Norma! I spent the last few hours trying to update my website and it looks terrible, but at least the new flyers are up...if anyone needs the reg form, just email me at alexandriaraks@yahoo.com and I'll email it directly....

Can't wait for June!

I am looking forward to it too! I just need to send in my registration. In retrospect, I should have just given it to Angie when I saw her at Dahlena's workshop.

Alexandria, it will be nice to see you again. It has been awhile since our paths have crossed. ..g.:

Lisa

I am going to the Sunday workshops and the showcase. Also, Tony Bahu is a must-see. I am not missing this for the world!

Great, can't wait to meet you. Like I said in my pm to you: I've decided to restructure my class to accomodate both beginners and more advanced students. Because the music is so different-very fast, if you are used to Arabic music even advanced students may struggle, so I decided to take it the very basics.

The show should be great. I enjoyed it last year, and Mohammed Shahin's tanoura is absolutely mesmerizing. I'm pretty jaded after all my years of performing but I broke out with a grin just watching his performance. Several other greatly talented dancers are performing as well. And of course the venue can't be matched!!!!

I signed up today so it's a go-show ;-)

Originally Posted by norma

Great, can't wait to meet you. Like I said in my pm to you: I've decided to restructure my class to accomodate both beginners and more advanced students. Because the music is so different-very fast, if you are used to Arabic music even advanced students may struggle, so I decided to take it the very basics.

Goody. I'm actually very aprehensive about the workshops because they are labled intermediate and above and I don't think I'm at that level yet. :Aembarassed:

I do know that for Mo's workshop you do have to be at least an intermediate to advance dancer. I believe Shadiah's workshop will be geared for beginners. I'm not sure about Natasha.

Mohammed's classes are precisely why I'm a little nervous, especially since I've read on the gilded serpent that most middle eastern dancers teach by 'following the bouncing butt". But then again, where in Chicago can I learn reda-style dancing? I just hope I won't be too lost...

As long as you concentrate you should be fine. He doesn't speak great English so don't expect a lot of detail explanation, but his class is very structured and choreographed and he does spend a lot of time repeating sequences.

I myself learned from the bouncing butt method initially! I don't teach that way however!

I attended a saiidi workshop today. While he does teach by the bouncing butt, he is articulate and speaks English well enough to teach to about 45 dancers today with no one complaining that they couldn't understand him.

He may not know the anatomically correct names for body parts in English, but he did a wonderful job.

I highly recommend his workshop.

I also thought he was a very good explainer, using our words for movements (hip-drop, camel, etc) which is unusual for an Egyptian. He was very good at articulating the choreography and helping people who needed help. I was super-super-impressed. It was all the good things of having an Egyptian teacher in terms of knowledge, musicality, "Egyptian"-ness...but also the ability to break down movements, describe things, correct. At no time did I feel that he was struggling for words.

Thats great to read. I think I'll be able to follow along if I am given an overview of the steps/combinations in the choreography.

I'm already signed up so as long as I can move something while he's teaching, that will be what I need to get out of my comfort zone. It's with things I've never done before which is why I'm glad Norma's class will be more basic - I've had very little Greek training.
..l;,

Does anybody know if we can still purchase a ticket to the showcase on line after June 1? I didn't want to wait until the actual date to buy another one so I bought one yesterday through paypal. If you need the five extra bucks I'll give it to Alexandria or Angelina when I show up at the workshops. Is that okay?

I will be there for the show!! Looking forward to it!

Originally Posted by bonnywhiteford

Does anybody know if we can still purchase a ticket to the showcase on line after June 1? I didn't want to wait until the actual date to buy another one so I bought one yesterday through paypal. If you need the five extra bucks I'll give it to Alexandria or Angelina when I show up at the workshops. Is that okay?

I'll ask Alexandria once I understand your question? Is the question can you still buy tickets online or is it you already bought the ticket online at the discount price after the deadline date and you want to know if you owe the extra?