10am – 12pm: The Art of Raqs Sharqi: Hips (African Influence) / Hand frames (Asian Influence) Workshop 
12pm – 1pm: Raqs Sharqi Evolution Lecture
1pm – 3pm: Egyptian Shaabi VS Moroccan Shaabi Workshop

In the first workshop, the students will understand how to work on a classical piece of Raqs Sharqi to built a routine, known as a MEJANCE. In the lecture we will discuss the history of Raqs Sharqi and its globalization through bellydance. In the second workshop we will dive into the folk dance, CHAABI and compare two styles by finding their similarity through music and dance vocabulary.

Cost: $75 single workshop | SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE before Nov. 20: $100 / after Nov. 20: $125 / Drop in: $140

Email soumaya.marose@yahoo.com to register

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What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?

Immersing to the art of Raqs Sharqi through technique vocabulary, musicality and cultural context. Understand the deep root of the “bellydance” by decolonizing the idea of Erotic dance and finding its roots in MENA countries: MIDDLE EASTERN and NORTH AFRICA

What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?

I am a Moroccan born and my training is through the school of life first, being a professional dancer and drummer in my community, later studying, teaching and performing, choreographing as well as producing show about MENA world.

Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…

It’s in my blood.

Accompanists, assistants, or regular substitutes:

Shadia
www.shadiacostumedesign.com
Facebook: Christine Shadia Tohme

How can students learn more about this offering?
Website: www.soumayamarose.com
Social media: @soumayamarose

Contact Information
Contact Soumaya:
soumaya.marose@yahoo.com