Egyptian Bellydance

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Egyptian has a powerful appeal that transcends cultural identity. It is sometimes called Oriental or Belly dance. It’s graceful, joyful, elegant but also powerful and fiery. Movements arise naturally by allowing the body to find its point of balance with the ground. In the course we learn the basic steps and we learn-by-doing focussing on the experience of the joy and freedom of dancing.

There are 2 different course levels:
- Level 1  is for beginners or people up to six months level and will teach you the basic steps and dance concepts.
- Level  2 is for those who have an experience of one year or more. We will deepen knowledge of the dance steps and dance styles.

Performance Group
The Performance Group is open to anyone seriously interested in growing artistically in Egyptian Dance. Attitude is more important than technical level. The group does not want to encourage competition and perfectionism for its own sake but we want to awaken growth and positive social values through the performing arts. We will work towards choreographies to perform for the Suite in the LAKtheater or other occasions such as Dance Festivals possibly with live Arabic music. Everyone who is enrolled in one of the previous levels of Egyptian dance or from other Belly dance courses can apply. There will be an audition day on the 9^th and 10^th of Sept starting at 19h30. For application and more information please contact info@egyptiandance.nl

Teachers
Laura de Gaspari studied in London for 6 years with dancer en choreographer, Suraya Hilal, a pioneer in Egyptian dancing. Since then Laura has devoted herself to performing with live music and teaching. www.egyptiandance.nl
Sara Toscano is a certified dance teacher by the SKVR school in Rotterdam. She teaches different belly dance styles through body awareness, storytelling and the use of new educational methods. Sara is constantly active in learning ancient oriental rituals and the latest belly dance moves as well as developing original exercises to make students understand and enjoy the richness of this dance. Her teaching also includes performing techniques based on her experience as a solo dancer and as a member of the celebrated Baladi dance group.

Timespan and costs
12 lessons on a Tuesday. Starts 14th of Sept.
Level I                     : 19.00-20.00
Level II                    : 20.15-21.15
Performance group    : 21.30-22.45
UL-students: € 62; others € 75. 

Registration
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM LEVEL 1

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM LEVEL 2

It's also possible to register in person at the checkout counter of the LAKtheater. From the 1st of Septembre Monday till Saturday from 14 till 16h30.