I’m going to be there so I hope YOU can make it!
The basic movements, however, remain constant to a homogenous style of Middle Eastern Dance, that is globally recognizable. Akasha will lead and guide dancers through the technical nuances of Oriental Dance
We begin with a body safe warm up which will lead into our basic movements:
Hip movements – Rotation / sacred 8’s / jewel / circles and beyond
Hip movements – accents and beyond
Shimmies and layered movements – even your gran can do it!
Hands, arms, shoulders – strength, suppleness and fluid beauty
Undulations – the safe way to move your body effortlessly
Steps, turns and travelling movements – own your space and be fabulous while you do it!
Strength and Stamina training
We will finish with a body safe cool down including rotational yoga stretches
What to bring: A veil and a soft piece of rope / cord about 1.5 meters long
“Remember that everything you learn, helps to shape you as a dancer, and true to the spirit of Middle Eastern Dance; to learn from various teachers, is to find the true beat of your own body.”
Zagat level 1 including Basic MED Rhythms
Course information
A / Basic Music theory – understanding music and time signatures
B/ The following Beginner Rhythms will be discussed and identified
Malfouf
Maksoum
Baladi
Saidi
Ciftitelli
C/ Finger work and practice – 10 easy Zagat practice rhythms
D/ Movements with Zagat to basic rhythms through simple exercises – We will work through simple movements excercises with each rhythm, and add Zagat.
[ notes will be emailed to participants before the workshop ]
What to bring: Zagat and if you have an Arabic drum, bring that too
Cost and payment:
Cost: R300 per workshop – Book for both and pay R500
Extra: TMC 1 music CD @ R50 / Rhythm CD @ R50 – I will not have extra copies, book and pay for it with registration.
Venue: Dance Ability Studio’s
Address: Parkside Shopping Center, Cnr Ostrich and Hawkin rd, Bromhof, Randburg
Contact me for booking and payment – I will issue you with a booking ref number for your EFT.
These workshops are for all dancers with a minimum of 1 years training – Professional and teachers levels.
Sincere Regards / Vriendelike Groete
Ava van Aarde (Akasha)
