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2-Day “Authentic Egyptian” workshop

Technique + Choreography

In 3 hours you will learn a complete choreography to the Egyptian Classic song – “Enta Mien” performed by Safaa Farid. This is a beautiful classic Oriental song for Egyptian style Belly Dance. Full of Egyptian feeling and complete with drum breaks, instrumental solos, and of course the wonderful vocal stylings of Safaa Farid- this classic Egyptian song is a perfect piece to perform Raqs Sharqi to. In this choreography- there are many hand gestures and body movements that you will learn that translate the music and the words into body language and captures the essence of Egyptian Style Belly Dance. Mohamed will break down the choreography into sections and teach the technique behind it. Come and enjoy this inspirational workshop.

Sunday: “Shaabi – Cairo Street Danding”

“Shaabi” is a name for style of living, a style of dance, and a style of music. In Egyptian Arabic, the word Shaabi refers to the poorer, lower standard sections of the city of Cairo. The closest English equivalent to the word Shaabi would be “ghetto.” The name came to characterize the style of music enjoyed in such neighborhoods. You will usually hear Shaabi music played everywhere throughout Cairo- in taxis and buses, in your favorite falafel shops, and lively street weddings. This style of music is somewhat rougher and more playful than the rest of Egyptian pop music. Truly, Shaabi is the music of the Egyptian people.

Mohamed will teach a funny yet meaningful choreography that will have you coming back for more.   Mohamed will breakdown the technique and explain all of the hand gestures in the choreography.  He will also provide a translation of the song lyrics.

Payment: The workshops can be taken either as a single day or as a weekend course.  Payment is accepted via cash, personal check or PayPal.  If using PayPal, an additional fee of 3.5% must be included to cover the service charge.

TWO-DAY

Early Bird Special: $165.00 cash/check/Paypal, BEFORE May 18^th 2012

$171.00 Paypal total, includes fee

At the door: $190.00

ONE-DAY

Early Bird Special: $85.00 cash/check/Paypal, BEFORE May 18^th 2012

$88.00 Paypal total, includes fee

At the door: $100.00

No refunds

Please send payment via Pay Pal to mokha28@yahoo.com

Or, make personal checks out to:

Mohamed Shahin

7812 35^th Ave Apt 4K

Jackson Heights NY, 11372

For any questions and/or to register please contact Mohamed Shahin at mokha28@yahoo.com or call 347-432-0360

Please include a message with your full name and the day(s) you would like to attend.  For more information on upcoming workshops and events, please visit Mohamed Shahin’s web site www.mohamedshahin.net or call 347-532-0360

Hope to see you there

Thank you

Mohamed Shahin