From a 3-day intensive to a personal dance feedback opportunity, Shahrzad will guide you through a transformative dance experience, based on her deep experience in Egyptian-style belly dance also known as raqs sharqi. Shahrzad has had an exhilarating dance career in Cairo that has taken her all over the world, and she is also known for her high-quality belly dance instruction.

Please note that these workshops are best suited for intermediate and above-level dancers. If you’re not sure if these workshops are right for you, please discuss with your Sahara Dance teacher!

 Read on to explore the offerings and secure your spot!

1. 3-Day Belly Dance Intensive with Shahrzad  **Sold out in-person – online spots available**
   

Start 2024 by infusing new life into your dance journey through 11 hours of belly dance over three days! Shahrzad’s intensive will focus on improving technique through drills and conditioning, developing body awareness and personal style, and establishing dance goals for the year with actionable plans.

Dates and times:

• Friday, January 5: 6 – 9 pm
• Saturday, January 6: 1:30 – 5:30 pm
• Sunday, January 7: 1:30 – 5:30 pm

Spaces are limited, and this intensive is expected to sell out quickly. Secure your spot now for an immersive dance experience.

2. Advanced Drum Solo Workshop (2-hours)

Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Challenge your technique with a detailed tabla solo routine prepared by Shahrzad. This workshop is tailored for intermediate-advanced dancers who have mastered shimmy layering and belly/chest isolations. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and add an exciting drum solo to your repertoire.

This workshop, a part of Al Fanaanat Project, invites dancers to delve into the intricacies of a fast-paced tabla solo choreography. Shahrzad has meticulously crafted a routine that combines basic shimmies and isolations with exciting details tailored for the stage. Geared towards intermediate-advanced dancers, this workshop is perfect for those who have mastered the basics of shimmy layering and belly/chest isolations.

Register today! 

For those seeking artistic development feedback and aspiring to perform the workshop choreography at “Under a Desert Moon,” register for Al Fanaanat Project, detailed in the next section. However, participation in the project is optional, and you can register for the workshop alone.

3. Al Fanaanat Project Add-On: Personal Dance Development Opportunity and Audition

Video or video auditions due: February 11, 2024

As an add-on to the advanced drum solo workshop, Al Fanaanat Project offers the chance to record yourself dancing the choreography by February 11 to receive personal, artistic development feedback from Shahrzad and, if you choose, use your video recording as an audition to perform the drum solo choreography at Under a Desert Moon on April 27, 2024.

Invest in your dance development by signing up for personal feedback from Shahrzad and take your dance journey to new heights. 

We encourage dancers of all levels to take advantage of the opportunity to receive personalized feedback from Shahrzad!

Sign up today. 

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Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities to dance with Shahrzad at Sahara Dance! Secure your spot today and embark on a transformative dance experience.