Dive into the world of “Khaleeji”, a dance of elegance, softness, and strength, characterized by grounded movement, refined upper-body expression, rhythmic footwork and beautiful hair tricks.
In this 3-week course, students will learn the fundamental techniques of Khaleeji dance, The class is open to beginners and open-level dancers, and will culminate in a short choreography to the song “Ya Omre Ana” by the Miami Band.
Playwrights, 440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4A, New York, NY
Egyptian Improvisation with Tarik Sultan
Experience the richness of Egyptian dance improvisation in this five-week course led by master instructor Tarik Sultan, focused on musical awareness, responsiveness, and expressive freedom.
Egyptian and Arabic music continually shifts between soaring melodies and grounded rhythmic passages. In this class, dancers learn not only to recognize these musical textures, but to embody them—making spontaneous choices that feel clear, connected, and purposeful.
Throughout the course, dancers will:
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Practice translating melodic phrasing and rhythmic accents into movement using classic Egyptian vocabulary and layered variations
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Train the ear to catch musical details, transitions, and emotional color in real time
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Build confidence improvising with clarity, nuance, and personal voice
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Work with a diverse range of music, including traditional, folkloric, and contemporary Egyptian selections
This course is ideal for dancers who want to deepen their relationship with music, expand their improvisational range, and bring greater authenticity and presence to their dancing—whether on stage or in the studio.
If you've ever wanted to truly enjoy different kinds of turns - this is your chance. Pulling from multiple dance styles (Western and Eastern) and disciplines, Irina will carefully walk you through the mechanics of lots of spins, ensuring your progress. Through strengthening drills and fun progressions, we will dive deep and unlock your ability to fly. This is a longer open level class (1 hr 15 mins!), with lots of repetition but also new mini combos each week. Easier modifications will be provided for newer dancers, as well as more complex options for the more experienced movers.
Fun, flirty and full of infectious energy! Grab a single, Right-handed fan - big or short, Flamenco-style or a thin Chinese one (preferably not made of paper) and lets dance! In this workshop series, you will learn fun and dynamic techniques and combinations that incorporate this versatile prop. Each week will culminate in a new dynamic combination! *This class requires one fan, (fan with a short fabric trim is preferred, but not full fan-veil because the long fabric will get in the way of our movement).
In this workshop we’ll explore and play in the fierce and flowing energies that come along with a fan in hand! After a brief lecture of the fascinating history of the fan, we’ll practice various handling techniques and put them together in a short choreography; the choreography will be based in belly dance movement and have a fusion flair to complement the fan.
Fused elements for the fan will be inspired by Flamenco, Ball Culture & Drag, and Victorian Fan Language.
**Please bring any foldable hand fan. Open to all levels
Sunday February 22, 12-2pm
Playwrights, 440 Lafayette St, 4th Fl, Studio 4D, New York, NY
10003
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