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.
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).
“Femme Fatale” is a serpentine and sensual cross-cultural fusion choreography workshop taught by Irina Akulenko. This is a serpentine and focused dance that will explore your range of motion, control over isolations, and allow you to feel more in tune with your body. We will be dancing to a relaxed-paced trance-like track, exploring our ability to express without really traveling off a small footprint. While this is an intermediate level choreography, dancers or all levels are welcome and will be offered simplified versions of the combinations.
Step into today’s Cairo dance floors with Amaria Selene, direct from Egypt’s club scene. In this 2 hour workshop, you’ll learn the most current shaabi moves.
We’ll then shift into a classic mejance entrance combination designed to be customizable: learn the structure, transitions, and performance dynamics so you can adapt it to your own personality.
You’ll leave with:
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Latest shaabi vocabulary and styling from Cairo
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A versatile mejance entrance combo you can personalize
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Performance tips used by working dancers in Egypt today
Open to dancers who want real-world technique, and inspiration they can immediately bring to the stage.