The incredible Tarik Sultan will substitute teach on Saturdays for Yuriko Nuria for 5 weeks while she is traveling. What a treat! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn from one of New York City's treasures.

WHEN:
Saturdays Starting October 5th
11am-12pm: Basic Belly Dance (Drop-In)
12-1pm: Dance Like An Egyptian (Drop-In)
1-2pm: Basic Finger Cymbals 10/5-11/2 (5 Week Course)

* Basic Belly Dance: Embark on an exciting journey of belly dance discovery, guided step-by-step by our experienced instructors, alongside a supportive group of fellow absolute beginners. Embrace a nurturing environment that fosters growth and progress. Every month, we will focus on a different curriculum, building seamlessly upon the previous week's lessons. Unlock the captivating world of belly dance and master its foundational vocabulary and moves with ease. No prior dance experience required; just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

* Dance Like an Egyptian: Learn the Social Dance Style of Egypt. Dive into the enchanting world of Egyptian dance and discover what makes it truly special. In this class, you'll learn the foundational concepts that define this captivating style. Embrace the art of infusing your personality, emotion, and sense of humor into every movement. Experience the joy of thinking like a native Egyptian, understanding their unique approach to dance, and expressing your soul with every step. Join Tarik and transform your dance into a powerful, soulful expression of your true self!

* Basic Finger Cymbals 5 Wk Course: Ignite your musicality with our dynamic class designed to master the art of finger cymbals! Dive into a solid method that ensures you gain the coordination to play with precision and flair. This exhilarating class covers essential rhythms that sync with nearly any song, techniques to achieve a variety of captivating tones, and the secrets to seamlessly blend your playing with the music. Learn how to harmonize your movements with the rhythms, transforming your performance into a mesmerizing symphony of sound and dance. Join us and discover the vibrant world of finger cymbals!
Recordings available if you miss a class.

WHERE:
Bellyqueen School @Playwrights
44
0 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4D, New York, NY 10003
Press "Playwrights" on the intercom to be let into the building and to activate the elevator

INVESTMENT:
Drop-In Class: $25, class-cards and unlimited passes apply
Basic Finger Cymbals 5 Wk Course: $100, $90 members

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Tarik Sultan is one of the world’s best-known pioneers of male Oriental Dance (Belly Dancing). He began his formal training in 1985. In addition to classes, he spent countless hours in the Dance Research Library at Lincoln Center, striving to learn as much as he could about the dance, its history, and the culture from which it originated. In 1988, he traveled to Egypt for the first time, observing the dance in its native homeland. This experience allowed him to distinguish the truth about the dance from the many popular myths created by the media.

Inspired by his travels, Tarik began teaching his first class in the early '90s, eager to share all he had learned and observed. Over the years, his talent and dedication to the art have earned him a reputation as a dynamic performer and a gifted, inspiring teacher and choreographer. He has taught many successful seminars across the nation as well as internationally in the UK, Japan, Australia, Trinidad, and Argentina. Some of Tarik’s international performance credits include the Jerusalem Festival, the Dar America Association in Marrakech, Morocco, and Alexandria, Egypt. In 2003, he became one of the first male dancers to perform at the Ahlan Wa Sahlan Festival in Cairo, Egypt. Other credits include performances at the United Nations, Lincoln Center, and The Museum of Natural History.

Tarik holds the distinction of being the only male dancer to be featured in the top venues in New York City, such as Casbah Rouge, Mehenata Bulgarian Bar, Babylon, Horus, The Habibi Lounge, and Feluca and 1001 Nights in Brooklyn, NY. From 2003 to 2014, he was the premier dancer at Le Souk in NYC. Until recently, he taught regular weekly classes in NYC, The Bronx, and Jersey City. He is available for private lessons, Zoom classes, private parties, and workshops upon request.