Sadie will be in Montreal for workshops and a show!!
Join Sadie for a fun day of workshops in Colorado Springs, CO
“Twerking” aka “Booty Shaking” has become a worldwide phenomenon, if not obsession. Since the 1980’s, the Urban music scene in the USA has popularized this dance, bringing it to the mainstream. Since then, each generation has gifted their “Ode to the Derrière” with ever more impressive and technical dance tributes. What few people don’t know is that, like most good dance and music, the roots of the twerk lay deep in Africa. We can find similar pelvic dominated movements that result in the gyrating, popping and shaking of the posterior across North Africa as well as many cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa.
“Raqs Flow” Level 1
Intensive training and certification in Denver, Colorado
Students will train for 12 hours in the Level 1 curriculum and be eligible to test.
Testing is optional, but required to certify in the program.
Space is limited to 22 for intimate one on one coaching and guidance. Be sure to reserve your space as spots are anticipated to sell out.
We are sorry but NO refunds! Transfers with certain restrictions.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday 9-1 / 2:30-6:30
Sunday 9-1 / 2-3
All details about the program and curriculum content will be released in your registration packet after you have reserved your spot.
This is NOT a beginner Level course. It is open level to all who have some understanding of basic beginner techniques and movements!
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RAQS FLOW LEVEL 3
DENVER
February 20-24, 2019
A continuation of Level 2, you must have participated and passed the Level 2 exams.
30 hours of training / 2 hours testing / 4 hours of collective presentations
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday 2-6:30pm
Thursday 9:30-1:30/2:30-6:30
Friday 9:30-1:30/2:30-6:30 (Dinner and presentations)
Saturday 10-1/2:30-6:30 (Dinner and presentations)
Sunday 9:30-12:30 / Testing 1:30-3:30
OVERVIEW:
LEVEL 3
Overview and topics
- History and cultural examination: an exploration of Indigenous and Folkloric dances of North Africa and the Middle East
- Level 3 Strength training and conditioning to develop the core, enhance stamina, flexibility, balance, and well-being
- Continuation of classical dance movement techniques and veil techniques
- Level 3 Raqs Flow technique and movement vocabulary. Incorporating all movements learned to this point.
- Phrasing and Transitions
- Level 3 Raqs Sharqi technique and movement vocabulary / folkloric dances
- Level 3 Rhythm identification. Intermediate finger cymbals and continuing darbuka techniques. Introduction to frame drum and riqq
- In depth musicality exploring rhythm, melody, lyrics and Maqam
- Improvisation with live music
- Stage presence, emotion, tarab and stylization
- Costuming
- Level 3 Drills designed to enhance stamina, coordination and rhythmic consistency
- Level 3 Choreographies to enhance and develop “Flow”
LEVEL 3 Prerequisites
Additional prerequisites are required for Level 3. Those details are disclosed in your registration packet.
RESERVE YOURS SPOT NOW:
1 FULL PAYMENT: $599
2 PAYMENTS PLAN 2x $299.50
4 PAYMENTS PLAN 4x $149.75
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 15 to ensure personal 1 on 1 coaching and feedback.
Upon registration you will get full details in your welcome/registration packet about Level 3 as well as a syllabus and info about Denver hotels we recommend.
WE ARE SORRY BUT NO REFUNDS!! Due to the exclusivity of the training we cannot offer refunds. Transfers will be considered under special circumstances.
Gulf Coast Raks!!!