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This November, groundbreaking bellydance historian Nisaa (Heather D. Ward) and Egyptian master percussionist Reda Henkesh have joined forces to bring something totally unique to us in Manchester!Teaching in Europe for the very first time, Nisaa and Reda will put together their vast expertise to bring us a whole information-packed weekend on authentic Egyptian traditional entertainment styles – from the urban Awalem of Cairo, to the elusive Ghawazee dancers of the Nile Delta
With Nisaa’s ongoing cutting-edge historical research and fieldwork, and Reda’s lifetime of professional experience at the heart of Cairo’s music and dance scene, they’ll be bringing you documented facts and living oral histories to paint a vivid picture of traditional Egyptian dancers through the years, while exploding plenty of myths along the way!
You will also get to experience some of the most distinctive elements of traditional Egyptian dance: baladi improvisation, the spectacular candelabrum dance “Raqs Shamadan”, and floorwork (yes you did read that correctly, traditional Egyptian style floorwork!)
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EARLY BIRD FULL WEEKEND PACKAGE
Get an all-access pass for the entire weekend, including nine hours of classes and lectures, and our Saturday night live music gala show… For just £239 until the 1st of September! (full price £299)
There’s also a payment plan available, for early bird bookings only: spread out the cost with four payments of £60, billed monthly.
And we’ve also set up some extra special early bird bonuses:
- The first three dancers to book a full weekend package will get a signed copy of Nisaa’s brand new book “Raqs in the City: the belly dance landscape of Cairo”, and a set of authentic Egyptian finger cymbals from Cairo (perfect for adding to your baladi or Awalem style dances!)
- Every dancer who books before the 1st of September will receive a goody bag containing exclusive postcard prints of historical dance photos, from Nisaa’s private collection
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday:
Friday evening “meet and greet” – optional social meetup: enjoy a Lebanese meal and get to know your teachers and the other dancers attending the workshops!
Saturday:
Awalem and Delta Ghawazee – 1h lecture
Awalem and Delta Ghawazee – 2h dance workshop
Ashra baladi – 2h dance workshop
Saturday evening gala show – with live band, Reda Henkesh and special guest musicians!
Sunday:
Floorwork in Egyptian bellydance – 2h dance workshop
Raqs Shamadan – 2h dance workshop
For full workshops/lecture descriptions, see https://rachaelbellydance.co.uk/baladi-awalem-ghawazee-intensive-with-nisaa-of-st-louis-and-reda-henkesh/
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VENUES
Workshops: Parr's Wood High School, Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury, Manchester M20 5PG
Saturday Show: Blue Box Theatre, Chorlton High School, Nell Ln, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7SL
See event website for travel and accommodation advice
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Parrs Wood High School, Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury,Manchester, United Kingdom
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