Enrich your knowledge of belly dance with these ala carte offerings from the sold out 20th Bellyqueen Teacher Training
History of Belly Dance
Get an overview of the history of belly dance to find out what special characteristics differentiate it from other dance forms, along with pivotal pioneers that have influenced it's evolution both in the US and in the Middle East.
Culture and Ethics in Raqs Sharqi
This lecture will offer helpful tips and guidelines on how non-native practitioners can navigate teaching the art of raqs sharqi with grace and respect. Phaedra will share her experiences in the world of Arab arts as an Arab-American, musician, teacher, and dancer. Discussion is encouraged, and there will be time allotted for questions from participants.
Arabic Music for Belly Dancers
This is a lecture-based workshop, focusing on what topics will serve a dancer best in practice and performance. Basic topics of understanding include: Who you should know as a dancer from classic to modern, Basic and most used rhythms in raqs sharqi, and an overview of Arabic music and its components and musical sections relative to the dance world
WHEN: Sat Aug 19
2-3pm: History of Belly Dance w Nancy
3-4pm: Culture + Ethics of Raqs Sharqi w Phaedra
4-6pm: Arabic Music for Belly Dancers w Phaedra
WHERE: Bellyqueen School @ Playwrights
440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4G, New York, NY 10003
INVESTMENT:
History of Belly Dance 1 hr: $25
Culture + Ethics of Raqs Sharqi 1 hr: $25
History + Culture 2 hrs: $45
Arabic Music for Belly Dancers 2 hrs: $45
Culture + Arabic Music 3 hrs: $65
History + Culture + Arabic Music 4 hrs: $80
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NANCY EDER holds a B.A. from New York University, where she majored in the History of Fine Arts and minored in East Asian Studies. Her M.A. is from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University, where she concentrated in Chinese Art History. She completed the course work for her Ph.D. at the Ohio State University, where she majored in South Asian Art History and minored in Buddhist Art and Contemporary Art/Theory and Criticism. Starting in August 2006, Ms. Eder is an Adjunct Instructor in the History of Art Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she teaches East Asian Art and Civilization as well as the Art and Civilization of India. She also was an Adjunct Instructor at the City College of New York from August 1999 through December 2009, teaching Western Art History surveys, Indian and Southeast Asia art history as well as the Art of China and Japan. Starting in March 2000, Ms. Eder is a Contractual Lecturer in the Education Department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she gives tours for Adult Groups, presents Gallery Talks and also teaches for Family Programs.
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PHAEDRA DARWISH
Coming from a background in instrumental and vocal music and musical theatre, Phaedra Darwish was mesmerized by belly dance and Arabic music after studying different types of dance from around the world. She feels that dance and music are beautiful ways to share the culture of her heritage. She regularly performs and teaches workshops and classes in Chicago and throughout the US, hoping to spread enthusiasm and respect for Middle Eastern dance as more and more people get acquainted with its health benefits and enchanted by its beauty.
With its lively music and rich historic tradition, oriental dance, or raqs sharqi, brings with it more than just dance moves. By examining the music, regions, and cultural aspects behind the movement in her classes and performing Arabic dance at a professional level both inside and outside of its traditional environment, Phaedra seeks to fulfill her mission as an artist: to increase cultural awareness, appreciation, and understanding by sharing the dances of her heritage with as large a population as possible.