Raqs Assaya: Double Stick Edition
open level & hybrid workshop
(in person with Zoom streaming)
Saturday February 4
1pm - 4pm EST
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at:
Shore Stars Dance Academy
1985 Rt. 34 South
Suite A10
Wall Township, NJ 07719
(with Zoom streaming for remote students)
(in person with Zoom streaming)
Saturday February 4
1pm - 4pm EST
Use a time zone converter if you are outside of the US East Coast
at:
Shore Stars Dance Academy
1985 Rt. 34 South
Suite A10
Wall Township, NJ 07719
(with Zoom streaming for remote students)
Learn how to dance with a stick... or two!
Egyptian raqs assaya (stick dancing) is a performance art that is inspired by a dance and martial art from the Saidi region of Egypt called Tahtib.
Dancing with stick/s is an important part of a belly dancer's repertoire--Saidi music often comes up in our performance sets--and it's so much fun to work with!
In this 3-hour workshop we will blend elements of the feminine raqs assaya styles typically seen in belly dance shows with elements of the masculine styles seen in the practice of Tahtib.
Expect to learn:
Saturday, February 4
1pm - 4pm EST
Use a time zone converter if you are outside of the US East Coast
Egyptian raqs assaya (stick dancing) is a performance art that is inspired by a dance and martial art from the Saidi region of Egypt called Tahtib.
Dancing with stick/s is an important part of a belly dancer's repertoire--Saidi music often comes up in our performance sets--and it's so much fun to work with!
In this 3-hour workshop we will blend elements of the feminine raqs assaya styles typically seen in belly dance shows with elements of the masculine styles seen in the practice of Tahtib.
Expect to learn:
- Stick grips & poses
- Stick spinning techniques
- Stick throwing, catching & other tricks
- Tahtib-inspired mock strikes & blocks
- Saidi dance steps & combos
- Synchronizing dance movements with stick work
- Double stick movements & tricks
- A mini choreography incorporating all of the above
Saturday, February 4
1pm - 4pm EST
Use a time zone converter if you are outside of the US East Coast
What You Will Need
- Two wooden or bamboo sticks
(straight sticks only, no hooked canes!)
If you don't have your own, you can purchase a pair here (use discount code SHARQI2021 at checkout for 10% off),
or get a pair of wooden dowels at a home improvement store and have them cut to the height of your waist, then sand the rough edges - If you have only 1 stick, you will be able to do most of the workshop, with a single stick. Some of the double stick work at the end of the workshop can be modified for a single stick, but you will miss out on a handful of double stick tricks.
- A few extra sticks will be available for people attending in person
- Plenty of vertical and horizontal space around you, if joining us from Zoom
More Info
- Only 13 spots available--sign up before it sells out!
- No refunds policy: if you miss the live workshop, the recording will be available for 30 days after
Sign upOnly 13 spots available in person.
Sign up before it sells out! If you prefer to pay via PayPal or Venmo:
Venmo or PayPal the amount above to yame@sharqidance.com; add a note with your full name, email address and which class you are purchasing. |
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