EGYPTIAN DANCE WITH ASMAHAN

Egyptian Dance is the oldest dance in the world and is now more popular than ever. All dances of the Middle East are commonly called bellydance. In Arabic this dance is called ‘raqs sharqi’ or oriental dance.

The show style using a veil for the entrance, a takasim, song, beledie and drum solo is now the standard format for a performance routine. This style is very feminine and allows women to use all the curvy aspects of movement. It improves balance, creates a sense of grace and confidence. The wonderful drum rhythms provide an exciting way to build body strength and inspire one to get fit, having the result of a beautiful and challenging dance routine.

This dance class presents all the basic technique on which the dance show is built. Each foundation class includes the same routines that are practiced and developed to lead to an authentic style of dance

ASMAHAN

Asmahan is a professional dancer with a career of twenty years performing in the most prestigious venues in the Middle East dance world. She originally studied with Jamila Salimpour, the founder of the Bal Anat Troupe.

Asmahan began performing at the Casbah, in San Francisco. In London, she was the vidette at the Gallipoli, which brought the top stars from Turkey. Changing to the modern Egyptian style, dance she performed at the Pars Persian, Sultan's Palace, Scherezade, L'Auberge, El Nile, Elf Layla, and Cave du Rois.

Asmahan has performed in shows with the most famous dancers in the Middle East. She has danced in venues with Mona Said, Nahed Sabri, Nilly Fouad, Sahar Hamdi, Jamila, Zizi Moustafa, Hairtam, and Safa Yousry. This has been the opportunity to learn technique directly from the stage. She has also performed with the most famous composers, Hany Mehana, Hassan Abou Soud, Farouk Salama, and Mohamad Salem. Moustafa Hamido has written music for her film, an Egyptian Dance Fantasy.

To join in a class, you only need be ready 10 minutes before the class starts. If you have Pineapple membership, you do not need to pay at reception.

ASMAHAN TEACHES:

Beginner - Tuesday - 19.00; 
Intermediate/Advanced - Wednesday - 20.00; 
Intermediate/Advanced Tuesday - 20.00; 
Beginner - Wednesday - 19.00

All classes cost £7.00 and last one hour.

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