The secret of impeccable and effortless dance is a solid foundation of clean, clear and precise technique, as well as understanding not only musical, emotional and artistic components of the interpretation, but also understanding your body, your instrument, as a performer.
As with all art forms, dance evolves, and over the years, various cultural and artistic influences have shaped Middle Eastern dance styles around the world, and fusion styles also began to emerge. Specific moves are culturally intrinsic to various countries.
The basic movements, however, remain constant to a homogenous style of Middle Eastern Dance, that is globally recognizable. Akasha will lead and guide dancers through the technical nuances of Oriental Dance
We begin with a body safe warm up which will lead into our basic movements:
Basic Egyptian – make your walk count!
Hip movements – Rotation / sacred 8’s / circles / accents and beyond
Shimmies – So easy, even your gran can do it!
Hands, arms, shoulders – strength, suppleness and fluid beauty
Undulations – not just a side movement
Steps, and travelling movements – own your space and be fabulous while you do it!
Spotting and turns – keeping you upright all the way
Diagonals – from Egyptian to undulation
We will finish with a body safe cool down including rotational yoga stretches
“Remember that everything you learn, helps to shape you as a dancer, and true to the spirit of Middle Eastern Dance; to learn from various teachers, is to find the true beat of your own body.”
Studio: Daniel Swanepoel Dance Studio
Address: 65 14th Avenue, Northcliff , Randburg
Cost: R250
Time: 9am – 11am
Duration: 2 hours Level: Beginner / Adv Beginner Props: Veil [ if you have one ]
Bookings: ava@akasha.co.za
