Dive deep into the heart of Egyptian-style belly dance with master instructor Tarik Sultan in this 5-week musicality and improvisation II course.
Egyptian and Arabic music naturally flows between lush melodic lines and driving rhythmic patterns. A skilled dancer not only knows how to distinguish between the two—but also how to respond in the moment with movement that feels both intuitive and intentional.
In this course, students will:
-Learn to interpret both melodic and rhythmic sections using
foundational movement vocabulary and dynamic variations
-Develop the ability to listen closely and respond to subtle
shifts, phrasing, and emotional nuances in the music
-Strengthen improvisational skills that allow for greater freedom
and expression in performance
-Explore a wide range of music—from classical and folkloric to
modern Egyptian pop
Whether you're a seasoned dancer looking to deepen your musical connection or newer to improvisation, this course offers powerful tools to enhance your artistry and presence onstage.
This course, taught by Tarik Sultan, introduces the fundamentals of Belly Dance (Raks Baladi)—a foundation that can be applied to any style, from American Cabaret (Am Cab) to Fusion to Oriental (Raks Sharqi).
You’ll not only build essential movement vocabulary, but also learn how to coordinate stylized hand and arm patterns to create a graceful frame around your body—bringing authenticity, fluidity, and artistry to your dance.
440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4C, NYC
When: Friday
1.45-3.15pm (1.5 Hours)
Experience: All Levels
Tone: Flowing
Format: Technique and Group Exercises
Description: A workshop about flow, continuity, and deep body awareness. This workshop is all about fluidity — one of the most captivating and mesmerizing qualities in dance. You’ll learn how to move as if your body is pouring through the music, turning combinations into a seamless, living breath.
We’ll explore:
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How to create smooth transitions between movements
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How to find continuity within structure
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How to release unnecessary tension and move from within
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How to make even simple movements look hypnotic and full
You’ll begin to feel your dance not as a series of separate techniques, but as one continuous expression. Through slow waves, soft isolations, stretched shapes, and breath-led movement, you'll discover your body’s natural flow — deep, organic, and alive.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced dancers who want to move beyond mechanical execution and learn to truly melt into movement.
Let yourself soften. Let yourself flow. Let your body speak without words.
When: Friday
3.30-5.00pm (1.5 Hours)
Experience: All Levels
Tone: Focused and Detailed
Format: Technique and Combinations
Description: In this workshop we will draw heavily
on Odissi - one of the most elegant Classical dances of India. We
will examine the principle of building movement from the footwork
and have it ripple deeply through the body, affecting the hips,
ribcage, shoulders as well as the head and eyes.
Understanding the natural progression of movement within the body will allow us to create a sense of ease, control and nuanced elegance, which can be later applied to any style of fusion. We will work at a careful, slow pace to allow a deeper understanding of this technique. The resulting series of combinations will be linked to create a beautiful moving meditation.