Andalusian Weekend
October 21&22th
Zambra
Where Andalusian Meets Middle Eastern


A thrilling workshop blending Flamenco with Raks Sharqi, Master Teacher, Mariano Parra, brings flamenco flavor to middle eastern dance. Inspired by Zambra dancers of the 1900’s who embellished their Spanish dance with tarot cards, tambourines and zills to create characterization, Mariano puts Moro back into middle eastern.

This fusion workshop will involve cross-over dance movements: use of fan and use of veil as flamenco manton (shawl). Concentration will be on rhythms, flamenco Moro movement phrases tailored to fit into the classic 2/4 time of middle eastern music. Emphasis will be on: floor design of the dance on stage; air design - pictures shaped by angles of arm, head, neck and hands; dancing on the diagonal and three dimensional planes versus flat two dimensional planes; phrasing of steps into seamless movement sequences; se of breath and the drama of empty space. Mariano invites the dancer to appreciate the theatrical possibilities of "empty space". Recalling the dances of mentor La Meri, Mariano hares, "she always had spaces in her dances for emotional improvisation." Mariano's choreographic phrases will provide the space, structure and patterns that "leave room musically --- to respond emotionally on the breath."

MUWASHAH and MOVEMENT:
Arabo-Andalusian Rhythms and Melody for Raqs Sharqi with percussionist,
musician and folk dancer KARIM NAGI


An intense and creativity-expanding workshop, Karim Nagi unveils the tradition of Arabo-Andalusian music for the dancer. The Muwashah is a beautiful song genre composed of Arabic poetry written in the Andalusian period of 890-1492AD by Arab residents of Spain. The Advanced Rhythms are elaborate and rich, ranging from 2 to 32 beats. The melodies are powerful and deep, utilizing all the colors and modulations of the Arabic Maqam music system. Rhythm by rhythm, song by song, Karim will teach the dancer how to hear, interpret, and move to each Muwashah. Dancers will clap and speak each rhythm, vocalize each maqam and melody, and create choreography fragments for future use with other genres. These rhythms and melodies are richer and more expressive than most contemporary music, yet they are the chronological foundation for modern Middle Eastern music, as well a Spanish Flamenco. They will inspire a new level of intellect and emotion, yielding a transcendental dance expression. The workshop will have live percussion and music.

Karim Nagi is an accomplished performer and teacher of Arabic music and dance.
A native Egyptian, with superior English verbal skills, Karim has trained musicians
and dancers all over America.
Don't miss this opportunity to bring your dance to the next level! For Teachers and Students alike everyone will leave this workshop with a wealth of knowledge and a better undertanding of Arab and Spanish Fusion Dance. You will learn: Rhythms, Movement, Maqams for Andalusian Dance. The workshop will feature live percussionists! Suggested dancewear & Items to bring: Full skirts with form fitting top, leotard, veils, fan, shawl, notebook.
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Early bird Special
(postmarked before September 15th) $140.00
After: $180.00

For further information please contact
http://www.egyptianacademy.com

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Fazils (aka)
Times Circle Studios
743 8th Ave Studio A1 (between 46th and 47th Street)
12-5 pm both days. .2 hours- 1hour for lunch- 2 hours