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Classes start with a warm-up, using Yoga and other forms of body work. They aim to develop creativity and the capacity to improvise as well as providing a firm grounding in technique and familiarity with Egyptian music.

I aim to give individual attention to all my students and therefore keep class sizes small.

I rarely teach choreographies as my interest is in developing the capacity to improvise. I aim to nurture each student’s individuality and self expression.

Beginners’ classes are open to complete beginners without any previous dance experience. No special level of fitness is required to start dancing, although I would want to know beforehand about any specific injuries or areas of difficulty, such as back or neck problems. Any loose comfortable clothing is appropriate for beginners’ classes plus a scarf to tie around the hips. We dance in bare feet.

General level classes are open to all levels except complete beginners.

Intermediate/Advanced classes are suitable for students who wish to perform in a theatre context and have a full grasp of basic technique and some understanding of the different forms, Baladi, Sha’abi, Sharqi, and of Egyptian rhythm and music interpretation.

NB: Students joining my classes who have already studied other middle-eastern dance forms would normally be advised to come first to beginners’ classes as styles differ enormously.

I organise parties twice yearly which provide an opportunity for students to perform.

Autumn 2010

Ladino Dance
 

Raqs Sharqi with a Spanish/Levantine influence, and danced to the music of Jews from the Middle East. These workshops explore this refined classical and soulful style of music.
 

These are intermediate/ advanced level workshops.
 

September 14th 6.30-8.00pm and  September 28th 8.30 - 10.00pm,

October 12th and 26th 8.30-10.00

November 9th and 23rd 8.30-10.00pm

To find out more about the music I’ll be using. Try looking up
Desterrados,
Yasmin Levi
Ruth Yaacov