The School of Raq Summer Session runs July 17 - August 10
You'll have the opportunity to perform at the Kaleido Family Arts Festival in September with our choreography classes this term. Also, keep your skills sharp with our technique classes and workshops.
Mondays - July 17, 24, 31, & August 7
DIY Drum Solo to Live Drumming
Respectfully, no teachers allowed 6:30 - 8:00pm $40 Have you ever wanted to create your own choreography but didn't know where to start? Have you ever wanted to dance with live drummers but didn't know any? THIS is the class for you. This is a student run class (thus the no teachers allowed) in which the class will create their own choreography to a drum solo. At the end of the session you can dance your own class choreo with LIVE drummers from the ME drum class. There will be a facilitator to keep you in line though...... Cool right? The rate for this class has been reduced (again, no pesky teacher but studio rental is a thing) and costuming, formations and movements are all up to the class. Intended for the intermediate/advanced student, the adventurous beginner is also welcome! |
Middle Eastern Drumming with Ahmed
8:00 - 9:30pm $70 Learn the art of Middle Eastern Drumming from Ahmed Al Auqaily! This class will cover the basics from Dum, to tek, to Dum Dum tek-ka-tek Dum tek-ka-tek tek-a. No previous experience necessary. Whether you are a dancer who wants to develop your musicality, or someone with a passion for Arabic percussion who wants to learn more, Ahmed has a wealth of knowledge to learn from. In this 10 week course you will learn the basics and many of the essential Arabic rhythms. It is ideal to have your own drum so you can practice at home but some loaner drums may be available. Space in this class is limited, register early! |
Tuesdays - July 18, 25, August 1 & 8
Bellydance Basics with Nuwayrah
6:00 - 7:30pm $70 This classes focuses strictly on basic bellydance technique. Each week we'll focus on a different movement family so if you have never Bellydanced before, this is a chance to see what it's all about. If you have been dancing for years, this is a chance for you to work on your technique and see where you may have been cutting corners. |
Beginner Choreography with Nuwayrah
7:45 - 9:15pm $70 *Please note, no technique will be taught in this class This class is geared towards Beginner students who are up for a challenge and looking for an opportunity to perform. We will revisit the classic Alf Leila Wi Leila (and possibly a drum solo too!) and you will have an opportunity to perform it at Kaleido Family Arts Festival in September. Students will receive notes & videos for the choreography and we will schedule Kaleido rehearsals for September. |
Workshop Wednesday
Check out our Summer Workshops page for details
Check out our Summer Workshops page for details
Thursdays - July 20, 27, August 3 & 10
Choreography Intensive with Nuwayrah
6:00 - 9:00pm $130
NOW OPEN TO DROP-INS! $35/night
Please note, no technique will be taught in this class
This class is geared towards Intermediate/Advanced students who are up for a challenge. Consider this a Summer Troupe. We will revisit three popular choreographies that have been previously taught and you will have an opportunity to perform them at Kaleido Family Arts Festival in September. The three choreographies we'll be covering are Faddah (classic veil intro), Salam (raqs assaya), & a drum solo .
Students will receive notes & videos for each choreography and we will schedule Kaleido rehearsals for September.
6:00 - 9:00pm $130
NOW OPEN TO DROP-INS! $35/night
Please note, no technique will be taught in this class
This class is geared towards Intermediate/Advanced students who are up for a challenge. Consider this a Summer Troupe. We will revisit three popular choreographies that have been previously taught and you will have an opportunity to perform them at Kaleido Family Arts Festival in September. The three choreographies we'll be covering are Faddah (classic veil intro), Salam (raqs assaya), & a drum solo .
Students will receive notes & videos for each choreography and we will schedule Kaleido rehearsals for September.
