2013 Summer Workshops

Hey everyone!  It’s almost that time of year again (Ramadan) when I get to come home and relax from my busy life in Cairo.  Though honestly, I don’t think I’ll be doing much relaxing.  I’ve got a pretty busy workshop schedule set up for me, and I wanted to share that with all of you.  I’ll also be available for private lessons, and will be bringing plenty of new and used costumes for sale!  Please don’t hesitate to contact me or any of my sponsors for more information or to register.

In chronological order:

*Luna of Cairo Summer Intensive Weekend in Gainesville*

Gainesville, Florida, July 13^th & 14^th  with Leela Corman

https://www.facebook.com/events/147638305406255/?fref=ts

 

Egyptian Shaabi Styling & Choreography
Shaabi is a dance form originating from the lower class neighborhoods of Cairo that has become extremely popular in the workshop circuit. Learn about this funky, heavy and unique style with Luna, as well as the meaning of typical Egyptian hand gestures.  You will also learn a new choreography!

Tarab
In this workshop, Luna will explain the concept of tarab as it applies to Oriental dance.  She will walk you through a brilliant, emotional choreography to an Egyptian classic, and explain how to express the lyrics without overdoing it and looking fake. 

Saidi Tahtib                                                                                                                                      
Tahtib is the martial arts version of Saidi dance, in which two or more dancers “fight” each other with sticks.  Though traditionally a man’s dance, it is one of Luna’s passions.  Join her as she shares the technical basics of this interesting and fun style, and whips them into combinations that will have you dueling on stage in no time!

(If men can teach belly dance, women can teach tahtib.) :D

 *Arabesque Academy Luna of Cairo Workshop*

Toronto, Canada, July 19^th with Yasmina Ramzy

http://www.arabesquedance.ca/classes/luna_of_cairo.php

 

Egyptian Shabi Styling & Choreography
Shaabi is a dance form originating from the lower class neighborhoods of Cairo that has become extremely popular in the workshop circuit. Learn about this funky, heavy and unique style with Luna, as well as the meaning of typical Egyptian hand gestures.  You will also learn a new choreography!

 

 *Luna of Cairo in Montreal*

Montreal, Canada, July 20^th & 21^st with Angelica Jordan

https://www.facebook.com/events/374526982664331/?fref=ts

 

Egyptian versus American Style                                                                                                      
Luna will be teaching some very typical Egyptian-styled movements and will explain how they differ from the American style. We will be working on traveling movements, combinations, various hip circles and some of her own personal moves!

Egyptian Shaabi Styling & Choreography
Shaabi is a dance form originating from the lower class neighborhoods of Cairo that has become extremely popular in the workshop circuit. Learn about this funky, heavy and unique style with Luna, as well as the meaning of typical Egyptian hand gestures.  You will also learn a new choreography!

 Entrance Choreography
Gain a better understanding of how to interpret the music for an entrance piece in this choreography with Luna. She will be explaining how she hears the music, why she chooses certain steps and transitions, and how she structures her performances. Go home with a new piece you can use for your shows!

 *Luna of Cairo in Chicago*

Chicago, Illinois, July 26^th & 27^th with Raksanna Larcher

https://www.facebook.com/events/528127073895435/?fref=ts

 

Egyptian versus American Style                                                                                                      

Luna will be teaching some very typical Egyptian-styled movements and will explain how they differ from the American style. We will be working on traveling movements, combinations, various hip circles and some of her own personal moves!

Egyptian Shaabi Styling & Choreography
Shaabi is a dance form originating from the lower class neighborhoods of Cairo that has become extremely popular in the workshop circuit. Learn about this funky, heavy and unique style with Luna, as well as the meaning of typical Egyptian hand gestures.  You will also learn a new choreography!

Entrance Choreography
Gain a better understanding of how to interpret the music for an entrance piece in this choreography with Luna. She will be explaining how she hears the music, why she chooses certain steps and transitions, and how she structures her performances. Go home with a new piece you can use for your shows!

 

*Luna of Cairo in New York City*

New York, NY, August 3^rd and 4^th with Tarik Sultan

Location and Prices TBA

Egyptian Shaabi Styling & Choreography
Shaabi is a dance form originating from the lower class neighborhoods of Cairo that has become extremely popular in the workshop circuit. Learn about this funky, heavy and unique style with Luna, as well as the meaning of typical Egyptian hand gestures.  You will also learn a new choreography!

Tarab
In this workshop, Luna will explain the concept of tarab as it applies to Oriental dance.  She will walk you through a brilliant, emotional choreography to an Egyptian classic, and explain how to express the lyrics without overdoing it and looking fake. 

Egyptian versus American Style                                                                                                      

Luna will be sharing some of her own personal moves and combinations, and explain how you too can create completely unique steps from the ones we already know and love.  Workshop will focus on different ways to travel, different ways of expressing accents, and ways to combine sinuous moves with sharp ones.