THURSDAY WORKSHOPS:
Workshop: JAMIL – Exploring Veils
Workshop: JAMIL – Exploring Veils
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 2
Date: Thursday 6th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Beginners to Intermediate, but all levels are welcome
Cost: $55
What to bring: A veil, pen, paper and water
About:
The veil is one of the most exotic props used in Belly Dance. It permits you to effortlessly change your personality to adapt to the music and creates an extension of yourself that allows you to flow both gracefully and swiftly to the alluring beats.
In this workshop, Lebanese born Jamil, will incorporate the basic principles of veil handling techniques, progressive movements to different paces in conjunction with learning an enjoyable choreography for future use in performance.
Workshop: DOUNIA – Spins and Turns
Workshop: Dounia - Spins and Turns
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Thursday 6th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Open - however participants are expected to have done one beginners course as a minimum. Workshop does not cover basic belly dancing movements.
Cost: $55
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About:
Learn to twirl and swirl a multitude of ways in this dynamic workshop with Dounia! We will cover basic spins, barrel turns, salsa spins, and more. Turns add another level of excitement and are often critical to creative segues, as well as forming a beautiful and dynamic move when combined with steps or even on their own! Dounia is great with explaining some of the fundamental techniques including spotting, carriage and which part of the body drives various movements. A short, dynamic choreography will be learnt, incorporating most of the spins and turns covered in the workshop. If you want to feel ‘swishy’ wear a full belly dancing skirt, however, please be prepared to hold it up so the teacher can see your feet and knees, and hence give you appropriate feedback on your technique. You may also want to wear something on your feet with a soft sole, e.g. jiffies or slippers from Amera’s Palace, as there will be a lot of spinning and turning!
Workshop: FARRAH – From the Authentic to the Fantastic: Egypt’s Folkloric Traditions
Workshop: FARRAH – From the Authentic to the Fantastic: Egypt’s Folkloric Traditions (Interactive Lecture/Workshop)
Venue: Parramatta Riverside Theatre
Date: Thursday 6th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Open
Cost: $55
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About:
Is there a “pure” Egyptian dance form? Which moves are really authentic? And how have traditional forms changed to suit the modern world?
Come on a fascinating journey through Egypt’s folkloric traditions with Päivi Mielikäinen, artistic director of Farrah, Sydney’s only Egyptian Folkloric Dance troupe.
Featuring live performances by Farrah, as well as costume displays and rare ethnographic footage, Päivi will showcase a range of folkloric styles including Nubian, Haggala, Alexandrian and Andalusian.
From the most authentic dances, still enjoyed in villages today, to fantasy pieces that hark back to an imagined past, discover how folkloric dance has evolved and been adapted to suit the stage, the politics of a newly independent nation and the tastes of dancers and audiences internationally.
Workshop: NICOLE DEVINE – Steps from the Stars - Classical Egyptian Technique
Workshop: NICOLE DEVINE – Steps from the Stars - Classical Egyptian Technique
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 2
Date: Thursday 6th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Beyond Beginners and Advanced (2 levels will be taught in this class)
Cost: $55
What to bring: Plain hip wrap (no sound) as well as your coin/shimmy belt. For Intermediate/Advanced dancers, please bring your performance shoes for variation on technique.
About:
If you have always wanted to know how to execute the fabulous steps from the legendary stars such as Fifi Abdou, Nayima Akef and Samia Gamal through to the present day greats such as Dina and Asmahan, then come and enjoy ‘Steps of the Stars’. Nicole will explore how these famous steps were created by the interpretation of music and how you can make room in your dance for more creativity. This workshop aims to develop a deeper love and understanding of and for the Egyptian style of dance. You will learn to master challenging stationary and travelling movements, body postures and the beautiful arm movements that are associated with the aforementioned performers. Immerse yourself in this opportunity and be seduced by the atmosphere of the greats!
Workshop: JANE JARDINES – Transfer of Movement in Egyptian Technique
Workshop: JANE JARDINES – Transfer of Movement in Egyptian Technique
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Thursday 6th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Intermediate
Cost: $55
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About:
Award winning Jane Jardines is a well-known performer and instructor throughout Sydney. Her and fellow Belly Dancer Daria’s extravaganza, 1001 Arabian Nights, proved to be such a success in 2006, that the duo produced, directed and starred in another production in 2007. Jane really knows how to put on a show!
In her workshop, Jane will let you in on the secrets of how to flow and dance with ease. Her workshop will examine how to transfer from one technique to another, focusing on transition of movements. Jane will also explore precision arm technique in conjunction with hip technique. In this class you will learn a short choreography focusing on the examples of the movement transitions you have learnt. Go with the flow!
Workshop: SAYED AMAR - The Art of the Whirling Dervish
Workshop: SAYED AMAR - The Art of the Whirling Dervish (Interactive Lecture/Workshop)
Venue: Parramatta Riverside Theatre
Date: Thursday 6th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Open
Cost: $75
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Sayed Amar:
Sayed Amar began his training as a folkloric dancer before the transition to specialising in the Tannoura (known as the Whirling Dervish dance), the performance form of an ancient Sufi tradition.
Sayed works as part of the band Fer'et El Negoum on the Nile Pharon boat in Cairo where he performs a live act with various other dancers. His show is both mesmerising and entertaining with some audience participation.
In Sayed’s interactive lecture/workshop, he will let you in on the history of his art, the tricks he uses and his unbelievable ability to not get dizzy whilst spinning around and around and around and…! How does he do it?!
Workshop: Oriental ‘Randa’ Technique and Choreography 1
Workshop: Oriental ‘Randa’ Technique and Choreography 1
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Thursday 6th November 2008
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
Level: Advanced
Cost: $135
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Randa:
Madame Randa Kamel initially began her dance career as an Egyptian Folkloric dancer and spent several years with the world famous Reda Troupe, with whom she toured internationally.
When Randa launched herself onto the Cairo Oriental dance scene, she had worked on developing her own style. Many dancers had modelled themselves on Dina, so to find a new dancer with a unique style was very refreshing. Randa offered that certain je ne sais quoi, bringing a passion to the Belly Dance world we didn’t know was missing, until it arrived!
Randa is a very strong and focused dancer, taking her work extremely seriously. She prides herself as being one of only a few dancers to stage a true Egyptian Oriental Dance show. That is, she does not ‘do’ cabaret as in ‘working the tables’; although she may select people to dance on stage with her if she so feels like it. Her main focus however, is to entertain her audience with her technique, song choices, accompanying musicians and singers, amazing costumes and passion for the dance.
Randa signed up to join the Farha Tour and has worked with Fer'et El Negoum in December 2005. We are delighted that Randa will be joining us in Australia for The Farha Tour 2008. Be prepared to be amazed!
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS:
Workshop: PAIVI – Love Those Basics- Egyptian Technique
Workshop: PAIVI – Love Those Basics - Egyptian Technique
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 2
Date: Friday 7th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Beginners
Cost: $55
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
To build something strong that lasts, you need solid foundations. This applies to dance as well and that’s why it is crucial to make sure you got the basics right. Strong basic technique does not only give you the solid foundation you need to build on your further dance technique and dancer personality, it also gives you the freedom to express yourself the way you want and keeps you safe while you dance.
No matter how long you have been dancing, there is always something new to be learned in the very basic things you learned while on your very first classes! As your skills increase, your muscles get stronger, your body awareness grows and your knowledge of the dance increases, you will find completely new aspects in all the basic moves. That’s why it is so important to keep working on your technique, to make sure it is and remains intact. Bad habits are so easy to obtain and so hard to get rid of!
So whether you are an absolute beginner or already an accomplished dancer, come with me to a class of discovery and rediscovery of the basics of this beautiful dance of ours. Using the Modern Egyptian Technique, we will cover the very basic aspects of the dance starting from the posture, basic isolation techniques, basic moves in their simplest forms (both soft and sharp moves, arms, travelling and of course the shimmy) and going on to combining and layering different elements.
It will be an eye-opening morning of enjoyment, challenge and fun as we fall in love with this dance and its basics all over again!
Workshop: JULIENNE SAAD - Raks El Assaya with Live Drumming
Workshop: JULIENNE SAAD - Raks El Assaya with Live Drumming
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Friday 7th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Cost: $55
What to bring: Cane/Stick
About:
In this dynamic class, Julienne will teach you how to dance the Raks El Assaya (Cane) to the live drumming sounds of the Saidii Rhythms with Tabla virtuoso Jamal Zraika.
Students will learn to define Raks El Assaya into 2 formative sections known as the masculine and feminine technique of the dance.
In this highly energetic class, students will learn and put into practice the most commonly used techniques in the dance, such as the gallop & hopping technique, the forward-back reeling motion, gallant moves, steps, turns and lunges - all with a cane (El Assaya). Julienne will also focus on floor work symmetry (spatial awareness), shoulder techniques and combinations.
In this class, students will be taught three variations of Saiidi rhythm and 1 variation of Nawari (Lebanese Dabke rhythm), also popular in Raks El Assaya.
Workshop: BELYSSA – Dance and Cultural Practices of the Bedouin
Workshop: BELYSSA – Dance and Cultural Practices of the Bedouin (A Lecture/Exhibit/Demonstration)
Venue: Parramatta Riverside Theatre
Date: Friday 7th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Open
Cost: $55
What to bring: Pen, paper, water and an inquisitive mind
About:
What a privilege that Belyssa has accepted our invitation to present a lecture/demonstration on her long-term research of oasis life, culture and ultimately response to Oriental Dance. Supported with fascinating slides and film on a large screen, and rare exhibits, Belyssa opens her heart to share her knowledge and 19 years of amazing adventures in remote desert communities. There will be ample time for questions from what is ensured to be an inquisitive audience!
Workshop: SHEMIRAN – Egyptian Improvisation Technique: Practical Ways to Unleash the Improviser in You!
Workshop: SHEMIRAN – Egyptian Improvisation Technique: Practical Ways to Unleash the Improviser in You!
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Friday 7th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Beyond Beginners and up (students with at least 3 terms behind them)
Cost: $55
What to bring: Notes provided, but please bring a pen, paper and water
About:
Everyone can learn joyous expressive Improvisation! Improvisation is dancing in the moment, in full abandon without any pre-planning of routines or choreographies. Improvisation is the essence of Belly Dance in the Middle East, as it exists in the moment; it has the power to shift the dancer to the heights of ecstasy, and the audience to the vulnerability of tears. However, Belly Dance improvisation can be uncomfortable to many dancers, and to others it can be downright terrifying. There is a good reason for this fear, and there is a way out of this tunnel. Once overcome, the dancer is free to experience pure, joyous self-expression.
In this workshop you will learn how to demystify improvisation! Learn to break it down so that your mind can be present as well as your feelings and emotions.
You will learn how to ‘think on your feet’ and plan in the moment - a major key to improvisation. This sort of thinking can be taught. In this workshop you will learn tips and tricks that will help you bring everything together, giving you a structure upon which you can build your self expression in the moment, based in classical and modern Egyptian technique.
You will learn how to understand and overcome your fear of improvisation. Don’t let your fear of the unknown hold you back from experiencing the true ecstasy of dancing your own dance. Shemiran is an expert facilitator and she will guide you to uncover your stumbling blocks to improvisation and how to overcome them.
Workshop: SUZAN – Choreography - The Keys to Unlocking a Fully Integrated Performance
Workshop: SUZAN – Choreography - The Keys to Unlocking a Fully Integrated Performance
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 2
Date: Friday 7th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Cost: $55
What to bring: Notes provided but please bring a pen, paper and water
About:
This workshop will give you an edge on dance creation. No longer will you fear you lack the abilities necessary to ‘pull it all together’. You will be able to unleash the choreographer within and find your hidden talents to create new and fabulous routines with a passion!
You will learn the elements of composition and understanding your music, how to count the music, working with lyrics, choosing appropriate movements and much more. All these elements combined lend truth to the saying, ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’ and this is the magic and wonder of a well-choreographed dance.
You will also learn the pitfalls and mistakes easily made by amateur choreographers and what distinguishes a good piece of choreography from a lesser work – all of this in a fun filled and informative workshop.
The music chosen for this workshop is ‘Harem’ by Sarah Brightman, a classical piece of music with lyrics, to be explored and brought to life in the modern Egyptian style.
Workshop: YASMINA (CAIRO) - Let The Music Take You - with Live Music
Workshop: YASMINA (CAIRO) - Let The Music Take You - with Live Music (Interactive Lecture/Workshop)
Venue: Parramatta Riverside Theatre
Date: Friday 7th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Open
Cost: $75
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Yasmina of Cairo:
Yasmina of Cairo has performed with her orchestra, Fer’et El Negoum, at many of Cairo’s nightspots beginning with her debut at the Meridian Heliopolis in 1995. She has performed at hundreds of weddings in and around the capital and has told popular British magazine NADA:
“It is the lure of being able to work with a full live band that brings many foreign dancers to Cairo, and there really is nothing quite like the experience of being able to create a show from scratch, putting into it many aspects of the dance from the classical to the folkloric, then presenting it to an audience with the power of live music behind you.”
In Yasmina’s ‘Let the Music Take You’ workshop, participants can experience the joy of dancing to her live band, Fer’et El Negoum. Open to any level, this workshop is about the fun of dancing and not about the level of your technique. Yasmina will guide you through a range of songs and styles with some explanation of the translation and how to respond to this. There will also be a discussion about the pros and cons of dancing to live music.
In her ‘Feel the Music’ workshop, Yasmina will take you through different styles of music with the band and explore how, as a dancer, you can respond differently to each one to create a certain ‘feel’. You will learn how to use taksims effectively to create different dimensions and you will also explore effective contrasts such as containment versus exuberance.
Yasmina teaches workshops in Cairo, throughout Europe and is no stranger to the Australian Oriental Dance scene. She has built quite a following with her gentle yet exact teaching style. Her approach & technique are ‘fresh from Cairo’. Yasmina will guide you as you learn how to work with the band, getting the best possible result. This is the first time ever that this calibre of workshop has been offered in Australia with a professional band brought direct to you from Cairo.
Workshop: MOHAMED KAZAFY - Folkloric Choreography
Workshop: MOHAMED FAZAFY - Folkloric Choreography
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Friday 7th November 2008
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
Level: Advanced
Cost: $135
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Mohamed Kazafy:
Mohamed Kazafy has been dancing with the world famous Reda Troupe of Egypt for 17 years. After initially training with the troupe’s founder, Mahmoud Reda and the legendary principle female dancer, Farida Fahmy, he went on to perform with the Reda Troupe in dozens of countries worldwide. Mohamed Kazafy still remains one of their principal soloists.
Kazafy joined Fer'et El Negoum in October 2004 and has performed with the Farha Tour in the UK in both 2005 and 2006.
He is becoming a much sought after teacher on the international circuit and we are delighted to announce his return to Australia with The Farha Tour 2008 in Sydney.
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS:
Workshop: DARIA – Tricks and Audience Mesmerising Routines!
Workshop: DARIA – Tricks and Audience Mesmerising Routines!
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 2
Date: Saturday 8th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Beyond Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $55
What to bring: 2 Veils, Sword and headscarf (or cane/stick if you don’t have a sword), pen, paper and water
About:
Sydney based performer and instructor, Daria, comes to the festival with her bag of tricks used to keep audiences entranced! In this workshop, Daria will primarily focus on the scintillating sword and the dazzling double veils!
How many times have you seen the same old boring movements performed by dancers using these props over and over? Never again! In this workshop Daria will focus on exciting techniques to be incorporated in your next routine. Using snippets from the mesmerising sword performance in the 1001 Arabian Nights Show, you will learn some new and innovative ideas to incorporate in your performances.
This workshop will focus on simple, yet effective movements, progressing through to more complex movements.
Workshop: DEVI MAMAK – Tribal/Oriental Choreography
Workshop: DEVI MAMAK – Tribal/Oriental Choreography
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Saturday 8th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Cost: $55
What to bring: zills/zagats optional
About:
Devi has been dancing for well over a decade and has studied a variety of styles in oriental dance as well as Flamenco, Classical Indian and Ballet. Since 1999 she has largely concentrated on ATS (American Tribal Style belly dance) and is the only person in Australia to have been accepted into and completed her teacher training in the Fat Chance Belly Dance (FCBD) format, the founders of ATS.
In this workshop Devi will bring her knowledge in both Tribal and Oriental Belly Dance to create a dance with flare and grace. Using the best of both worlds you will learn a variety of combinations in this choreography that can be used as a performance piece or for group improvisation. This choreography can be performed with or without zills/zagats so be sure to bring them along.
Workshop: JEHAN LARAZRA – Meditation Through Egyptian Movement
Workshop: JEHAN LARAZRA – Meditation Through Egyptian Movement (Interactive Workshop/Lecture)
Venue: Parramatta Riverside Theatre
Date: Saturday 8th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.00am
Level: Open
Cost: $55
What to bring: A small blanket, pen, paper, loose comfortable clothing
About Jehan Larazra:
Having just returned from her home in Cairo, Jehan will be bringing to us an unforgettable and not to be missed experience. She has been studying and practicing different forms of meditation and mind/body awareness for over 30 years. In this workshop Jehan will guide you through her spiritual journey of living and studying ancient Egyptian energies through movement from an esoteric realm.
Jehan has partaken in meditation in the great Pyramids of Giza and has felt the energies of the pyramids that she sees each day from her balcony in Cairo. The transportation and the meditative state achieved through the mind and body connection in Egyptian dance is not a new philosophy, but an ancient practice used by priestesses and temple dancers.
This class will include breathing exercises to assist both the isolation of dance movements and awareness of the role of the mind in the learning process and in performance. This will then be applied to improving confidence with improvisation.
Workshop: KATINA - Drum Solos for Beginner to Beyond
Workshop: KATINA - Drum Solos for Beginner to Beyond
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 2
Date: Saturday 8th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Open
Cost: $55
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, hip scarf, and don’t forget your towel and water too!
About:
So you've been Belly Dancing for only a short time, or perhaps it has been a while but you just haven't braved the complex rhythms of the drum solo? Then this workshop is for you!
Let Katina share her energy and love for this style during this dynamic workshop. Katina will take a selection of drum solo rhythms and drill different isolations. She will also explore layering different shimmies into the drum beats and combine these moves into a routine that you can perform at your next hafla, leaving your audience buzzing with your new found energy!
Workshop: JRISI – The Art of Drum Solos (with live Drummer)
Workshop: JRISI – The Art of Drum Solos (with live Drummer)
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Saturday 8th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Advanced
Cost: $55
What to bring: Water, lollies and a smile :)
About:
An energetic and powerful drum solo will leave your audiences in awe! This is one of the most important components in the Belly Dancer’s performance repertoire. It is when dancer and drum become one. Jrisi and Fer’et El Negoum Tabla player, Yousry, will present a not to be missed workshop experience for dancers wanting an edge to their drum solos. Jrisi will teach you new and innovative techniques, combinations, and share advice on how to make your drum solo spectacular! Not always about the shimmy, it's all about the presentation and stamina. Let an experienced professional with over 20 years dance experience and training show you how you can become a drum solo dynamo!
Workshop: SAFAA FARID - Arabic Singing for Non-Arabic Speaking Dancers
Workshop: SAFAA FARID - Arabic Singing for Non-Arabic Speaking Dancers - lyrics provided (Interactive Lecture/Workshop)
Venue: Parramatta Riverside Theatre
Date: Saturday 8th November 2008
Time: 11.30am-1.00pm
Level: Open
Cost: $75
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Safaa Farid:
Safaa has been singing for and managing Belly Dancers in Egypt for over 25 years. Over the course of his career he has performed with many different dancers in hundreds of venues from the Cabarets of Pyramid Road to the best five star Hotels in Cairo. He has recorded numerous songs for Belly Dance music CD’s and has acted as an art director and producer of CD’s for many international and Egyptian dance artists.
In this workshop, Safaa will help you learn to sing a popular song for dance, learn the meaning, the expression, the musical arrangements and tempo. Become the voice of your dance!
Workshop: YASMINA (CAIRO) - Feel the Music - with Live Music
Workshop: YASMINA (CAIRO) - Feel the Music - with Live Music
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Saturday 8th November 2008
Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm
Level: You should be of an Intermediate level to get the most out of this one.
Cost: $75
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Yasmina of Cairo:
Yasmina of Cairo has performed with her orchestra, Fer’et El Negoum, at many of Cairo’s nightspots beginning with her debut at the Meridian Heliopolis in 1995. She has performed at hundreds of weddings in and around the capital and has told popular British magazine NADA:
“It is the lure of being able to work with a full live band that brings many foreign dancers to Cairo, and there really is nothing quite like the experience of being able to create a show from scratch, putting into it many aspects of the dance from the classical to the folkloric, then presenting it to an audience with the power of live music behind you.”
In Yasmina’s ‘Let the Music Take You’ workshop, participants can experience the joy of dancing to her live band, Fer’et El Negoum. Open to any level, this workshop is about the fun of dancing and not about the level of your technique. Yasmina will guide you through a range of songs and styles with some explanation of the translation and how to respond to this. There will also be a discussion about the pros and cons of dancing to live music.
In her ‘Feel the Music’ workshop, Yasmina will take you through different styles of music with the band and explore how, as a dancer, you can respond differently to each one to create a certain ‘feel’. You will learn how to use taksims effectively to create different dimensions and you will also explore effective contrasts such as containment versus exuberance.
Yasmina teaches workshops in Cairo, throughout Europe and is no stranger to the Australian Oriental Dance scene. She has built quite a following with her gentle yet exact teaching style. Her approach & technique are ‘fresh from Cairo’. Yasmina will guide you as you learn how to work with the band, getting the best possible result. This is the first time ever that this calibre of workshop has been offered in Australia with a professional band brought direct to you from Cairo.
SUNDAY WORKSHOPS:
Workshop: CAROLINE (CAIRO) - Advanced Egyptian Choreography
Workshop: CAROLINE (CAIRO) - Advanced Egyptian Choreography
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 2
Date: Sunday 9th November 2008
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Cost: $75
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Caroline (Cairo):
Australian born Caroline has been dancing in Egypt since 1998 at five star venues and weddings as well as appearing on Arabic television. She has studied with the great master teachers such as Raqia Hassan (where she appeared in Raqia’s 6 volumes of technique DVD’s), Aida Nour, Ibrahim Akef and Mahmoud Reda. Not only has Caroline acquired dance contracts in India, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE, she travels abroad annually to instruct workshops and perform in Germany, Australia, New Zealand, China and Singapore.
With her bubbly personality, her passion for the dance and uncanny ability to break down the challenging Egyptian Oriental technique, she is a favourite at any festival. If you’re ever lucky enough to journey to Egypt, Caroline also teaches in Cairo as well running holiday courses in Dahab (Sinai). Caroline is clearly in high demand!
Workshop: Oriental ‘Randa’ Technique and Choreography 2
Workshop: Oriental ‘Randa’ Technique and Choreography 2
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Sunday 9th November 2008
Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm
Level: Advanced
Cost: $135
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Randa:
Madame Randa Kamel initially began her dance career as an Egyptian Folkloric dancer and spent several years with the world famous Reda Troupe, with whom she toured internationally.
When Randa launched herself onto the Cairo Oriental dance scene, she had worked on developing her own style. Many dancers had modelled themselves on Dina, so to find a new dancer with a unique style was very refreshing. Randa offered that certain je ne sais quoi, bringing a passion to the Belly Dance world we didn’t know was missing, until it arrived!
Randa is a very strong and focused dancer, taking her work extremely seriously. She prides herself as being one of only a few dancers to stage a true Egyptian Oriental Dance show. That is, she does not ‘do’ cabaret as in ‘working the tables’; although she may select people to dance on stage with her if she so feels like it. Her main focus however, is to entertain her audience with her technique, song choices, accompanying musicians and singers, amazing costumes and passion for the dance.
Randa signed up to join the Farha Tour and has worked with Fer'et El Negoum in December 2005. We are delighted that Randa will be joining us in Australia for The Farha Tour 2008. Be prepared to be amazed!
Workshop: MOHAMED KAZAFY - Oriental Choreography
Workshop: MOHAMED KAZAFY - Oriental Choreography
Venue: Latin Soul Dance Studio, Level 3
Date: Sunday 9th November 2008
Time: 3.30pm-5.30pm
Level: Advanced
Cost: $135
What to bring: Pen, paper and water
About Mohamed Kazafy:
Mohamed Kazafy has been dancing with the world famous Reda Troupe of Egypt for 17 years. After initially training with the troupe’s founder, Mahmoud Reda and the legendary principle female dancer, Farida Fahmy, he went on to perform with the Reda Troupe in dozens of countries worldwide. Mohamed Kazafy still remains one of their principal soloists.
Kazafy joined Fer'et El Negoum in October 2004 and has performed with the Farha Tour in the UK in both 2005 and 2006.
He is becoming a much sought after teacher on the international circuit and we are delighted to announce his return to Australia with The Farha Tour 2008 in Sydney.
