Raqs Sharqi
BELLY DANCE
BADRIYAH
FEB - JUN 2024
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Beginners
Whether you're a beginner or have a bit of experience under your (coin) belt, this belly dance class (Raqs Sharqi) is perfect for you! Join us as we explore the basics of belly dance technique, engage our hips and arms, practice various shimmies and accents, and learn all about the music that makes belly dance so captivating. Each lesson will begin with a warm-up, followed by repetition and the learning of new techniques. Together, we'll create and practice short dance combinations, revelling in the elegance and beauty of belly dance. Come and join us for a fun and enriching experience!
Level 1
MONDAY 18:35 - 19:35
Studio Aakash (2nd floor)
€168/ €143 for students (-25j)
14 sessions
Language: EN/NL -
Adv. Beginners
Calling all belly dance (Raqs Sharqi) enthusiasts with 1-3 years of experience! This semester, we'll be focusing on the mesmerizing and dynamic art of mejanse. This stage form of Raqs Sharqi performance starts with a veil, leading into a sequence of various steps, all perfectly synchronized with the changing rhythms and melodies of the music. And it all culminates in a breathtaking swirl of drum solos and a grand finale! In this class, we'll be studying the structure, rhythms, and intricacies of this dance style, and learning a truly gorgeous choreography that will leave you feeling confident and accomplished.
Level 2
MONDAY 19:40 - 20:40
Studio Aakash (2nd floor)
€168/ €143 for students (-25j)
14 sessions
Language: EN/NL -
Intermediate
Are you ready to elevate your skills and delve into an exciting facet of belly dance? Look no further than our Level 3 class, focusing this semester on Rhythms! We'll delve into fundamental rhythms like maksoum, masmoudi saghir, saidi, ayub, mafouf, wahda kabira, and progress to advanced rhythms like karachi, samaii, vox, masmoudi kabir, rumba, and more. The class structure includes warm-up, technique refinement, rhythm exploration, and dance combinations. In a few lessons, we'll even feature a live percussionist, adding a dynamic touch to your dance journey
Level 3
MONDAY 20:45 - 22:00
Studio Aakash (2nd floor)
€189/ €161 for students (-25j)
14 sessions
Language: EN/NL
BADRIYAH
Badriyah is a professional Raqs Sharqi dancer (bellydancer), devoted mainly to Egyptian classical and folkloric styles, modern fusion and the Golden Age of belly dance. Badriyah has won several important awards - she was awarded as silver Belly Dancer of the Universe 2012 (California, USA), Vice Miss Bellydancer of Europe 2011 (Germany) and bronze Bellydancer of the Universe 2011 (California, USA).
The biggest achievement of her dance career is performing for 6 years with Bellydance Evolution, led by the famous Jillina. She has performed in Japan, Hong Kong, USA, Taiwan, Australia, Morocco, Greece and other countries.
Her biggest passion is the history of Raqs Sharqi. She is a collector of vintage items depicting Egyptian dancers, and she is the organizer of Kan Zaman - The Golden Era Music & Dance Festival. She runs an online Raqs Sharqi Museum, and she plans to turn it into a physical museum based in Ghent.
Personally, the most wonderful thing for her is to see her students grow and fall in love with dance, no matter which forms the dance has.
