Audition to perform Sahra Saeeda’s “Gharib al Dar” Historic Muwashahat Reda Choreography choreography as part of the Al Fanaanat Project for professional dance development!

Al Fanaanat Project aims to help dancers develop professional level artistry in raqs sharqi, while enjoying the camaraderie of performing together. Al Fanaanat translates as “The Artists” in Arabic.

The Al Fanaanat Project has two parts:

Part 1. Professional Dance Development Video Feedback ($75)

Part 2. Coached Rehearsals & Ensemble Performance (by invitation) ($250)

Part 1. Professional Dance Development Video Feedback

Open to all dancers who learn Sahra Saeeda’s “Gharib al Dar” Historic Muwashahat Reda choreography [REGISTER], either in-person, live-streaming, or by recording. Receive personalized video recorded feedback from Sahra on your performance of the choreography and for your personal dance development. 

Dancers may optionally indicate whether or not they would like their video to be considered as an audition to perform for part 2 of the project.

Submissions are open to dancers who are enrolled (hybrid or virtually) in Sahra Saeeda’s “Gharib al Dar” Historic Muwashahat Reda choreography on Friday June 3, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. If dancers are not able to attend the workshop in-person or live-streaming, they may learn the piece via the workshop recording. 

Though not required, dancers may submit their performance video in costume if they would like additional feedback on professional presentation.

Audition video submissions are due July 6, filmed horizontally, and submitted through youtube.com.

Part 2. Coached Rehearsals & Ensemble Performance (by invitation)

Select dancers will be accepted from the audition submissions to perform a small ensemble version of the choreography as part of the Al Fanaanat Project. The performance will be part of the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan.

Al Fanaanat Project rehearsals will be directed by Rachel Kay Brookmire and/or Sahara Dance teachers. The dancers selected to perform will receive additional personalized and group feedback and direction on rehearsal videos from Sahra via recording.

Rehearsal times and dates will be set, along with costuming, with feedback from the dancers chosen to perform the piece. There will be 3 – 6 two-hour rehearsals scheduled, likely on weekends. There may be additional costuming costs for dancers selected to participate in the performance project. Regular attendance in classes will improve a participant’s chances of being accepted and maintaining / developing the skills necessary for the project.