Expand your dance skills and cultural knowledge with this 4-week Egyptian Folklore Series that will leave you inspired, refreshed, and educated!
Led by an authentic Egyptian dance expert RAGAEY HUSSEIN, you will learn traditional moves and steps people of Egypt have been enjoying and performing for centuries and tap into dance styles that are RARE to find in typical classes. Each week you will dive into one Egyptian dance style for a total of FOUR DIFFERENT EGYPTIAN STYLES.
Beyond fresh technique and
combos, a comprehensive review of the culture and history of each
style will be offered, including a demonstration of the appropriate
costume that goes with it!
Participating in this course is not only fun, educational and different, but it also makes YOU an essential part of preserving the precious culture of the people who created these dances, and helping it live on.
If you’re brand new to bellydance- this will give you a good understanding of the style and a leg up (no pun intended…) on footwork which is a tricky skill to master! If you do have experience, this unique course will give you much inspiration to draw from to help you enhance your creativity and develop your own style, while staying true to the form and honoring the culture.
Learn true Egyptian dance from a dancer of the culture who has been performing and teaching these style for decades!
You can drop in any class or take all four for a well-rounded education of Egyptian folklore, and a new, fun challenge!
Details:
1/8 Saidi
1/15 Fellahi
1/22 Hagala
1/29 Ghawazi
Thursdays 1/8 - 1/29
6:30-8:30pm
Open Jar Studios
1601 Broadway 11th floor
NYC 10019
Cost
$60 drop in
$199 all 4 sessions
10% discount for monthly members
About the instructor:
Ragaey Hussein is a respected performer and cultural bearer who danced with Egypt’s world-renowned Reda Troupe. He'll teach you strong technique, fun tricks, and traditional movements that connect you to the deep roots of Egyptian culture while giving you something fresh and exciting to bring to the stage.