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.
Fearless Improvisation: Feel the fear and do it anyway. Learn how to improvise in a safe space by sharpening your ability to listen, embracing space and dynamics and letting your true self be seen.
This workshop will be accompanied by musicians, Rob Mastrianni on Guitar, and Brad MacDonald on Percussion.
ARCHETYPE: Solo Performance Showcase 8 Week Course
This 8-week course is designed to support dancers in creating an original solo rooted in an archetype—an embodied character, force, or essence that shapes movement, emotion, and presence.
Through structured improvisation, movement exploration, compositional tools, and reflective practices, dancers will be guided step-by-step from discovery to performance. Each week builds upon the last, offering both creative freedom and clear frameworks to help dancers deepen their personal voice while crafting a compelling solo.
Participants will explore archetypes drawn from myth, nature, emotion, motion, and persona, using them as a lens to develop movement quality, intention, and storytelling. The process emphasizes curiosity, embodiment, and authenticity rather than perfection.
This series culminates in an informal showcase where dancers present their completed solos in a supportive performance setting.
What to Expect
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Guided improvisation exercises to discover and embody an archetype
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Movement prompts to develop unique physical vocabulary
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Tools for solo structure, pacing, and transitions
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Supportive feedback and reflection circles
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Space to explore confidence, stage presence, and intention
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A final performance opportunity to share your work
Who This Is For
This workshop is open to dancers of all styles who are interested in creative exploration and solo work. A basic movement foundation is recommended, but choreography experience is not required. Dancers are encouraged to work at their own level and bring their full selves into the process.
Outcome
By the end of the series, each dancer will have:
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A completed solo inspired by an archetype
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Greater confidence in improvisation and creative decision-making
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Tools to continue creating solo work beyond the workshop
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Experience performing original work in a supportive environment
WHEN:
Choose a track
Track 1: Tuesdays 7.30-9pm 1/20-3/10 w/ Brenna
Crowley
Track 2: Wednesdays 7.30-9pm 1/21-3/11 w/ Kaeshi
Chai
Performance: Saturday March 14th, 8pm
WHERE:
8 Wk Course: Bellyqueen @ Playwrights 440
Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studios to be announced, New York, NY
10003
Show: New York, NY
ARCHETYPE: Solo Performance Showcase 8 Week Course
This 8-week course is designed to support dancers in creating an original solo rooted in an archetype—an embodied character, force, or essence that shapes movement, emotion, and presence.
Through structured improvisation, movement exploration, compositional tools, and reflective practices, dancers will be guided step-by-step from discovery to performance. Each week builds upon the last, offering both creative freedom and clear frameworks to help dancers deepen their personal voice while crafting a compelling solo.
Participants will explore archetypes drawn from myth, nature, emotion, motion, and persona, using them as a lens to develop movement quality, intention, and storytelling. The process emphasizes curiosity, embodiment, and authenticity rather than perfection.
This series culminates in an informal showcase where dancers present their completed solos in a supportive performance setting.
What to Expect
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Guided improvisation exercises to discover and embody an archetype
-
Movement prompts to develop unique physical vocabulary
-
Tools for solo structure, pacing, and transitions
-
Supportive feedback and reflection circles
-
Space to explore confidence, stage presence, and intention
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A final performance opportunity to share your work
Who This Is For
This workshop is open to dancers of all styles who are interested in creative exploration and solo work. A basic movement foundation is recommended, but choreography experience is not required. Dancers are encouraged to work at their own level and bring their full selves into the process.
Outcome
By the end of the series, each dancer will have:
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A completed solo inspired by an archetype
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Greater confidence in improvisation and creative decision-making
-
Tools to continue creating solo work beyond the workshop
-
Experience performing original work in a supportive environment
WHEN:
Choose a track
Track 1: Tuesdays 7.30-9pm 1/20-3/10 w/ Brenna
Crowley
Track 2: Wednesdays 7.30-9pm 1/21-3/11 w/ Kaeshi
Chai
Performance: Saturday March 14th, 8pm
WHERE:
8 Wk Course: Bellyqueen @ Playwrights 440
Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studios to be announced, New York, NY
10003
Show: New York, NY
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.