specialty – Sahara Dance https://saharadance.com an artful approach to belly dance Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:46:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://saharadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-sahara-ico-32x32.png specialty – Sahara Dance https://saharadance.com 32 32 193434264 Join us for spring 2024 classes and Under a Desert Moon performance opportunities https://saharadance.com/join-us-for-spring-2024-classes-and-under-a-desert-moon-performance-opportunities/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:33:46 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?p=23035 The Spring 2024 class schedule is up! Check out all the new and exciting classes to try and opportunities to perform at our spring show, Under a Desert Moon, on April 27, 2024. 

See details and register here

Technique classes

  • Beginner I, I/II, and II – see this blog post for more details!
  • Low Intermediate Technique with Gretchen
  • Low Intermediate / Intermediate Sassy Shawl Fusion Combos with Ami
  • Intermediate Technique and props with Omoladun (virtual only)
  • Intermediate / Advanced Technique with Nicolette
  • Intermediate / Advanced Technique with Jennifer
  • Advanced Technique with Jennifer and Julie
  • Advanced Technique with Chiaki
  • Belly Dance Fusion Technique with Crystal
  • Folkloric Technique with Leilah Moon

Specialty topic classes

  • Muwashahat Rhythms and Reda Technique with Jennifer
  • Floorwork and Conditioning with Leilah Moon
  • Tabla I (Beginner drumming) with Randy
  • Tabla II/III (Advancing Drumming) with Randy
  • Belly Dance Cardio with Leilah Moon
  • Samba with Sonia

Performance classes

  • Baladi performance with Florencia
  • Bollywood performance with Malina
  • Belly Dance Fusion performance with Crystal
  • Raqqesat Indigo (Sassy Shawl Fusion!) with Ami
  • Raqqesat Kitty with Leilah Moon
  • Raqqesat Samia with Gretchen
  • Raqqesat Naima with Nicolette
  • Raqqesat Arabi (Folkloric performance) with Leilah Moon
  • Raqqesat Nadia with Jennifer
  • Raqs Caravan East with Jennifer and Julie

Register today!

Unsure about which technique or performance class is right for you? Your Sahara Dance teacher is here to help! You can also review our class levels article for answers to frequently asked questions.

 

]]> 23035 New class alert! Muwashahat Rhythms and Reda Technique https://saharadance.com/new-class-alert-muwashahat-rhythms-and-reda-technique/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:51:46 +0000 https://saharadance.com/?p=22642 An Egyptian pioneer of dance theater and co-founder of the Reda Troupe, Mahmoud Reda, and his principal dancers created a genre of dance that embraced many styles throughout the region. As a soloist, choreographer, and director of hundreds of productions from the Golden Era of Belly Dance and Egyptian Cinema, Mahmoud Reda is universally acclaimed for his dance style and appeal. His technique and choreographies have had tremendous artistic, social, and cultural impact on Egypt, and his work has inspired and shaped the art form of Arab (Raqs sharqi) dance as we know it today!

Our Sahara Dance resident teacher Jennifer is a Reda technique expert, and is teaching a new seven-week class on Monday evenings at 7:30 starting November 4:

Muwashahat Rhythms and Reda Technique

This series will focus on technique clarity and quality of movement and how it relates to rhythm and expression of emotion in dance. Each class will include strengthening, conditioning, and alignment drills, as well as combinations and exercises to allow for dancer development. The series will specifically draw upon Reda technique and Muwashahat rhythms and combinations in addition to foundational intermediate/advanced techniques and practice.

This class is best suited for Intermediate and above levels, but open to Low Intermediate students who want a challenge!

REGISTER TODAY!

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