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Desert Dance Festival Workshop Teacher
Zahra Zuhair
Plus
Mini-Workshops with Adriana, Andrea & Leyla Lanty

New Lower Price for Workshops

~~~~~~~~~~~ Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25, 2011 ~~~~~~~~~~~

Zahra Zuhair

Zahra Zuhair will teach a certified certificate program for Egyptian style dancers.

$25.00 per class or the entire program $90.00

Sat., September 24, 2011
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Sun., September 25, 2011
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Students that complete the full schedule will receive:
- Special recognition and certification from Zahra and DDF
- No entrance fee with proof of certified payment of $90.00 (does not include dance spot)

Certified Program Registration ~ starts 06/26/11, $90 for all four classes
Single Class Registration ~ $25.00 and $35.00 at the door

Workshop Descriptions

"Becoming the Music"

Capture the true Spirit of Raqs Sharqi in an eight hour intensive program with Zahra Zuhair presented by Dunia and Desert Dance Festival. This is not just about learning steps and choreographies. This weekend event will help you take your dance presentation to a new level of artistry! Join us in this adventure and become the music as you dance.

HAND OUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ALL WORKSHOPS

Certified Program ~ $90 for all four classes
Sat., September 24, 2011 11:00 am to 1:00 pm ~ $25.00 per class, $35 at Door Rhythms and Combos - Dancing to Egyptian Rhythms - Dance technique and combinations to several of the common rhythms heard in Egyptian music.	Registration at Door
Sat., September 24, 2011 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ~ $25.00 per class, $35 at Door Choreographing Creatively - Choreograph the music you love with ease and artistry - The focus will be on the fundamentals of choreographing Arabic music. This is a movement and theory class, so be dressed to dance!	Registration at Door
Sun., September 25, 2011 11:00 am to 1:00 pm ~ $25.00 per class, $35 at Door The Art of Improvisation - Let the music move you! This class will focus on learning to listen to Arabic music, dance dynamics, and developing a repertoire of steps for improvisation.	Registration at Door
Sun., September 25, 2011 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ~ $25.00 per class, $35 at Door Performance and Presentation - Be your best on stage! Entrances, Exits, Stage direction, and more. This class will focus on developing the finer points of performing, for that extra polish and sparkle that makes a dancer stand out.	Registration at Door
Mini-Workshops
Sat., September 24, 2011 5 pm ~ $10.00 per class Adriana, “Belly Dance Make-Up”	Registration at Door
Sat., September 24, 2011 6 pm ~ $10.00 per class Andrea, "Secrets of a pro dancer; Dre's Dynamic Dance Secrets. Taking your performance to the community and book those gigs!"	Registration at Door
CANCELED Sun., September 25, 2011 3 pm ~ $10.00 per class Armando (Uncle) Mafufo, “Arabic Rhythms”
Sun., September 25, 2011 5 pm ~ $10.00 per class Leyla Lanty, Habibi, “You Are My... WHAT?! - Essential Arabic for Dancers”	Registration at Door