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This Sunday 10/2! Seminar on Middle Eastern and North African Dance

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Thé à l’orientale: Shadia

 

Seminar on Middle Eastern and North African Dance to help

the dancer understand more about the cultural aspects of the dance.

 

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This seminar will take place at the CAC this Sunday, October 2, 2016, from 6-8 pm. Visit their Facebook Page for more information!

 

Excerpt from the event’s Facebook Page:

I am very happy to announce my first official seminar/talk about Middle Eastern and North African dance. The idea came from my desire to open a sharing discussion between dancers, people which would go deeper, and where they can learn more about the cultural aspects of the dance. I had the opportunity to hold a similar event at my home where I invited my dancer friends to watch a movie about North African women, and then have a discussion about the movie. The conclusion of that was just so rich, and helped everyone with their dancing. I was thinking about it, and asked myself how I could contribute to the community ? So the “The (tea) à l’orientale ” was the answer!

‘Because we like to talk around a cup of tea,
we never let the cup get empty,
so that keeps the conversation going infinitely”.
-Soumaya MaRose

My goal in creating this event, is to help the dancer and people willing to learn and understand more about the cultural aspects of Middle Eastern and North African dance. I would love to go deeper and share it in a warm atmosphere, so why don’t we do it around an oriental tea or coffee ?
The seminars will be held from time to time and are based on discussions around a topic (movies, articles, events,…) or around a guest speaker.
I am also so proud to announce my first guest artist. But first guess who said this:

”As a beginner dancer …..whenever I listened or danced to taped Oriental dance music……. this question kept coming to me……How can I one day dance to this beautiful music to a live band?”

Preregistration only, by October 1.
You can use paypal at https://paypal.me/soumayamarose
The price of the seminar: $10
For more information you can contact me at :
soumaya.MaRose @yahoo.com

 

Arabic Jug Dance Workshop with Shadia

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The Art of Jug Balancing and Dance is a very ancient tradition especially in the Near East where the pottery wheel was invented in Mesopotamia and pottery craft exploded! Women walking miles and balancing the daily food and water needs for their families began naturally dancing with them balanced on their heads! This tradition is  alive and well and will be taught by Shadia who has been performing and teaching the art of jug balance since 1980!

The workshop will start with the technique  of balancing and then move on to the wonderful folkloric movements touching on styles from the Levant, Egypt and Tunisia.

Jugs will be supplied by Shadia and may also be purchased. Wear a non slippery scarf and slipper and form fitting dance wear.

Class is limited to 20 so please register early to reserve your place.

Date: May 7

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Registration Fee: $40/ person

Location: CAC Headquarters. 191 highland Av. Suite 6B. Somerville, MA.

To Register Click Here

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About Shadia

SHADIA has enjoyed a celebrated 40-year career teaching and performing dance in professional settings throughout the United States, Canada, South and Central America. Shadia’s popularity with diverse audiences of Middle Eastern descent comes from her strong foundation and expertise in both folkloric and classical training.

Classical Middle Eastern dance predates ballet and other modern dance forms and has its own distinct form and disciplines. It has been her lifelong mission to keep Belly Dance, or Raks Sharqi as the women’s solo dance is called, Oriental in form. Her classes present a valuable opportunity to study with an internationally beloved artist. Be sure to also explore her recently expanded online boutique, Shadiacostumedesign.com.

 

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Movement/Dance Workshops Presented by Monkeyhouse & Fleur D'Orange

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Monkeyhouse and the CAC Present

Fleur D’Orange

Movement Workshops presented by Fleur D'Orange and Monkeyhouse

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Two Exciting Workshops:

What’s in a Name?  A movement workshop for ages 8-14.  Friday, October 17th, 2014, 5:30-7:00 pm.  Cost: $25 per person. Special rate for CAC Arabic School Students: $15 per person.

To Register, please click HERE.

Dancing and Discussing Identity  An adult dance class.  Friday, October 17th, 2014, 7:00-8:30 pm.  To Register, please click HERE.

Cost: $25 per person. 

For more information, click HERE, or visit the website:  http://www.monkeyhouselovesme.com/fleur-dorange-events.html,

Raks Sharki (Belly Dance) Class

NEW! Raks Sharki (Belly Dance) classes With Shadia!

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Raks Sharki (Belly Dance) Class

Beginner Level: 

Wednesdays: 6.00-7.00 pm

Session I starts: March 5, 12, 19, 26- April 2, 9, 16, 23

Will build a solid foundation in “Raks Sharki” (Belly Dance) through good form, knowledge of music, and movement. Class will end with impromptu dance from   steps learned in class but more importantly for the joy of dancing! Elements of the roots of BD will be included in each class.

Bring 3 yard chiffon veil.

Coast: $120/ Session

Register for Beginner Level HERE

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Intermediate Level: 

Wednesdays: 7.15-.8.45 pm

Session I starts: March 5, 12, 19, 26- April 2, 9, 16, 23

Review of foundation movements starts each class and then we will move onto putting a dance together (either a loosely structured routine or choreography). Introduction of Arabic rhythms and sagat (finger cymbals) will be introduced.  Elements of the roots of BD will be included in each class.

Bring finger cymbals and 3 yd.  Chiffon veil .1.5 hours

Coast: $180/ Session

Register for Intermediate Level HERE

Shadia Tohme Biography:

SHADIA has enjoyed a celebrated 40 year career teaching and performing dance in professional settings throughout United States, Canada, South America and Central America. Shadia’s popularity with diverse audiences of Middle Eastern descent comes from her strong foundation and expertise in both folkloric and classical training. ~ Phasing out her dance classes by 2015 so that she can expand on her new online boutique, Shadiacostumedesign.com, these classes present a valuable opportunity to study with an international beloved artist.

Karim Nagi Concert Showcase

ARABIQA by Karim Nagi – Arab Music, Dance & Culture Showcase

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Turbo Tabla by Karim Nagi

Date:   Friday, September 27, 2013

Time:   7:30 pm

Tickets:   $20 general admission    $10 student tickets

Location:  Cambridge YMCA Theater, 820 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

To order tickets for this event, please click HERE.

Karim Nagi has recorded 11 CDs and performed on 5 continents. His Arabiqa program has been performed in hundreds of schools across America. Now Karim brings this program to a general audience, open to all ages and families. These showcases illustrate Arab culture in a jovial, dynamic and uplifting way, via the performing arts. Karim Nagi describes and performs on a collection of traditional Arab instruments. Each instrument has an anecdote, as Karim uses humorous and intelligent storytelling to present each instrument and song. This event serves to reveal the humanity and creative excitement of the Arab people.