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.
Drawing inspiration from martial arts fan techniques, the Warrior Fan workshop explores sharp accents, fluid transitions, and powerful pathways through space. You’ll learn practical fan skills alongside movement combinations that build strength, coordination, and clarity—then weave them into expressive, danceable phrases.
The focus is on using the fan not just as a prop, but as an extension of intention and emotion—enhancing contrast, musicality, and dynamic presence. This workshop is ideal for dancers looking to add bold textures and new possibilities to their performance style while cultivating confidence and freedom in expression.
Come ready to sharpen, soften, and expand your dynamic
range. Bring your own fan or buy your own.
Kaeshi will have a couple of extra fans to loan out.