Spring/Summer 2009 Events:
For the first time ever, rising Egyptian dance star Mohamed el Hosseny, formerly of the Reda Troupe, will visit the US on a 5-city US tour, sponsored by Nourhan Sharif. San Francisco will be the first stop on his tour!
egyptianacademy.com
San Francisco workshop and show sponsored by Mediterraneo Productions:
Mohamed el Hosseny Weekend Workshop in Egyptian Folkloric and Oriental Dance:
Saturday and Sunday,
July 18-19, 2009
11:30am to 4:30pm
at Dance Mission in SF
<http://www.dancemission.com>
Show details coming soon!
View all the event details, videos of Mohamed, and registration info at:
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May 2-3, 2009: Yousry Sharif Master Class in Egyptian Dance: Palo Alto, CA and Saturday Evening Dance Party with the Georges Lammam Ensemble
May 9, 2009: Karim Nagi Workshop, Concert and Dance Party: Santa Cruz, CA
July 18-19, 2009: Mohamed el Hosseny Master Class in Egyptian Dance: San Francisco, CA
May 2-3, 2009: Weekend Master Class with dance legend Yousry Sharif of Egypt
at Zohar Dance Studio in the Cubberly Community Center 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Also May 2, 2009, in honor of Mr. Sharif's return to the SF Bay Area:
Saturday Evening Dance Party with the Georges Lammam Ensemble
at Pena Pacha Mama 1630 Powell Street, San Francisco
Two Sets: 7-9pm or 10pm-12am
Tickets: $25/person for show, tapas & drink
Peña Pachamama
Performance opportunities for workshop participants! (See below:)
Critics all over the world agree that Yousry Sharif is a superb and unique choreographer, dancer and teacher who, while staying true to the Egyptian tradition and spirit, has created a magnificent arena for Oriental Dance thanks to his acute sensitivity to music and movement, and his very special and unsurpassed charisma. He imparts his vast knowledge and teaches his original and sophisticated choreographies at festivals, workshops and seminars for the benefit of students, teachers and dance aficionados around the globe. His footprints have covered all continents and cities big and small. He is truly one of the most important master artists in Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, who commands a huge following everywhere he goes. Born in Cairo, he started his career in Egypt, where he performed in many movies and shows with the most well-known artists at that time, including Nagwa Fouad, Hassan Affifi, Mohmmed Kahlil, and Warda. In 1981 he moved to New York City, USA, where he founded his very own Egyptian Academy of Oriental Dance, which up to this day still provides an effective platform for coaching and directing troupes from all over the world. Most of the year he is globe-trotting to teach. The rest of the time when he is not on the road, he teaches his regular classes in New York City.
Read participant feedback on Mr. Sharif's 2007 workshop in Santa Cruz, CA on the "Previous Events" page.
Palo Alto Workshop:
Mr. Sharif will teach a unique choreography he will develop especially for this workshop. Mr. Sharif's signature style combines his own rich background in Saidi and other folkloric dances of Egypt and the Middle East, with modern Oriental dance styles, as well as jazz, modern, and other ethnic influences (tango, flamenco, salsa, etc.) The choreography will be started on Saturday, and completed and practiced/polished on Sunday. Dancers are encouraged, but not required, to attend both days. If you can only attend one day, we highly recommend attending Saturday so as not to be behind on Sunday. This workshop is appropriate for intermediate to advanced level dancers and teachers, although all are welcome. Some experience in Egyptian/Middle Eastern dance is recommended but not required.
Saturday and Sunday, 1-6pm each day
Daily Schedule:
1pm: Check-in and Warm-up
1:30-3:30: Class
3:30-4:00: Break
4:00-6:00: Class
Registration:
All registrations are NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE Register by Paypal:
Advance Registration (by April 15, 2009):
$180 both days; $95/ single day
Regular Registration (after April 16 or at the door, space permitting):
$200 both days; $110/ single day
Full weekend Package (by April 15, 2009):
$200 includes both days + 1 show ticket
Saturday Evening Show: If you would like to perform in the show, please contact Mediterraneo via email or phone for further details. Dance slots are limited to 8 dancers, so please contact us as soon as possible. You must be registered for the entire weekend workshop in order to perform. Thank you.
Register by Check (registration form):
Please see pricing, deadlines & options above. Send your check with your name, address, phone, email, and day(s) you are registering for, plus # of show tickets, if any, payable to:
Mediterraneo Productions
P.O. Box 1741
Capitola, CA 95010
We will mail your receipt and show tickets to the mailing address you provide if your check is received by April 15, otherwise, we will hold them for you (will-call) at the workshop registration desk.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 9, 2009: Karim Nagi Concert and Dance Party:
Santa Cruz, CA
2-4pm:
Rhythm Workshop for Dancers & Drummers at
Pleasure Point Fitness & Dance
907 41st Ave., Santa Cruz
Register at www.janelledance.com
8pm: Concert & Dance Party at the Cayuga Vault Karim Nagi in Concert:
Traditional & Contemporary Arabic Music
with guest dancers Masha, Janelle, Rebekah & the Brunette Beauties, Crystal Silmi
Followed by a hot dance party with DJ Turbo Tabla
(click here for printable flier)
Cayuga Vault 1100 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
Tix: $12 Adv/$15 @ door
Tickets at Gateways Books & Gifts, 1126 Soquel Ave., SC
Order by Phone: 831-429-9600
July 18-19, 2009: Mohamed el Hosseny Master Class in Egyptian Dance:
San Francisco, CA at Dance Mission studio in San Francisco's Mission District http://www.elhossenydance.com/ 11am - 4pm Sat & Sunday Stay tuned for details
