Thread: Reston VA 11/8/09 Tiraz Workshop

“Folklore and Oriental Belly Dance”
Travel with us from the Arabian Peninsula to North Africa in one exciting afternoon of instruction with Masters of Middle Eastern Dance:
Latifa and Rachel Kay Brookmire
Sunday November 8, 2009, 12:00 pm – 5:00pm
Suitable for all skill levels!
Reston Sport and Health Club
11445 Isaac Newton Square, Reston, VA 20190. (703) 904-7600
Our Instructors and Class Descriptions
Latifa, Exploring Folkloric, 12:30 – 2:30: Latifa presents her folkloric sampler. Discover the flirty, playful, exuberant styles at the root of our dance through Khaleejy, Nubian and Moroccan schikatt. Learn the cultural context of each dance and then let the experience come to life as we discover the movements and the music. Become the educated dancer you were meant to be! Latifa is known for her musicality and expression. A life-long student of Middle Eastern studies, she holds a master's degree in Arab Studies from Georgetown University and has traveled to the Middle East several times to study dance, culture, and the Arabic language. Latifa studied with the late Ibrahim Farrah for over ten years. www.bintbeled.com for more info about Latifa and video clip.

Rachel Kay Brookmire, Egyptian Oriental Combinations, 2:45 – 4:45: Back by popular request- Rachel wowed us with her challenging Egyptian combinations and left us wanting more. Join us for performance enhancing instruction, and exciting combinations to catapult your dance to the next level! Rachel is the founder and Creative Director of Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance. A sought-after performer and instructor, Rachel specializes in modern Egyptian raqs sharqi. She has shared the stage with international artists including Lebanese pop stars Nancy Ajram and Fadel Chaker. As the Director of Sahara Dance resident company, Raqs Sahara, Rachel seeks to elevate Oriental dance as a theater performance art. Sahara Dance | belly dance classes and workshops in washington, dc for more info about Rachel and video clip.

REGISTER ONLINE BY OCT. 31 TO RECEIVE OUR PRE-REGISTRATION SPECIAL:
TirazDanceNetwork
MEMBER: $40 for full workshop. NON-MEMBER: $50 for full workshop, OR $60 for full Workshop PLUS 1 Year Membership. Cost per individual class: Member $20/class, Non-member $30/class.
Beginning Nov. 1, 2009 (Only cash or check will be accepted at the door):
MEMBER: $55 for full Workshop. NON-MEMBER: $65 for full Workshop, OR $75 for full Workshop PLUS 1 Year Membership. Cost per individual class: Member $30/class, Non-member $40/class.

Schedule:
12:00 Registration
12:15 Warm-up and Basic Skills Review with Johara
12:30 - 2:30 Folklore with Latifa
2:45 – 4:45 Egyptian with Rachel

Yay! I'm totally looking forward to the workshop next month. :D