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Interested in learning belly dance choreography? You don't have to be a performer - you can learn choreography for your own practice and fun! See the schedule below and the descriptions for the workshops. You can register for all three at a discount, or register individually (and take advantage of early bird sales!). If you live in North Carolina and want the chance to perform, there are performance opportunities available for the February and April choreographies!  Saturday, February 18 from 12-2pm ET - Classic Raqs Sharqi
(performance opportunity available) In this 2 hour workshop, you’ll learn a choreography to Habibi Ya Einy, a classical Egyptian song. This choreography is deceptively simple - it’s not hard to learn, but you’ll look like a million bucks performing it! This workshop is appropriate for all levels of dancer. If you’re newer to bellydance, it will introduce you to how choreographies are structured and how to get the most out of seemingly simple moves. If you have more experience, you’ll learn exciting nuances and leave with a fun, versatile choreography you can use again and again. Saturday, March 11 from 12-2pm ET - Raqs Assaya In this 2 hour workshop, you’ll learn raqs assaya technique and combinations to Gana el Hawa, a classical song with a surprising saidi twist. This rhythmic, energetic choreo might just make this prop your new favorite. We’ll start by learning and drilling cane moves, then incorporate them into our combinations. No cane/stick experience is required, but intermediate-advanced bellydance (raqs sharqi) experience is optimal. Prop Requirement: no need to bring your own cane or stick if attending in-person, we'll have enough available for everyone! If attending online you'll need a lightweight stick appropriate for balancing and spinning. We recommend a stick about 1/2 inch in diameter and 1 yard long (a sanded dowel rod will work great). Saturday, April 15 from 12-2pm ET - Arabic Pop (performance opportunity available) In this 2 hour workshop, you’ll learn a choreography to Salamat, a hit pop song from Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram. This choreography is fun, fresh, and contemporary, giving you a taste of what’s popular in Arabic pop music today. All workshops are co-produced by Aisha Studios and Rhythm and Rhinestones. It will feature a 20 minute SharQui - The Bellydance Workout warmup taught by Lina of Rhythm & Rhinestones. It will leave you feeling energized and ready to dance!
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 Colorful, floating veils are an iconic bellydance prop - and learning to dance with one is quite the arm workout!
About the Event This 1 hour workshop will introduce you to bellydancing with a veil by combining 30 minutes of bellydance fitness + 30 minutes of choreography. No dance experience is needed! This is perfect for beginner/intermediate bellydancers who want to give veil work a try. Dancers with more experience will find the workout portion is perfect for building strength, stamina, and confidence that will shine when you're on stage. We’ll start by learn veil basics in a fun, easy-to-follow fitness format. It’s not just an amazing core, cardio, and upper body workout - you’ll learn authentic bellydance technique too! Once you’ve got the moves down, we’ll move on to a simple, beginner-friendly choreography incorporating these movements set to a beautiful classic Egyptian song. If you join in person, we’ll have extra veils for you to borrow. If you are joining online, you’ll need a rectangular silk or chiffon veil roughly 3 yards long and a yard wide. A piece of lightweight fabric or a large scarf can also work. Email lina@rhythmandrhinestones.com if you need any help purchasing a veil before the workshop. In-person and online options available Join us in-person at Elite Ballroom in Morrisville, NC or attend online via Zoom. Spaces are extremely limited for in-person attendees due to the space required for veil work. Register early to secure your spot. The beautiful, spacious Elite Ballroom is centrally located in the Triangle, NC area just 20 minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. A recording of the workshop will be sent to all attendees within 48 hours. Recording access will be available for 30 days. About Your Instructors This workshop is a collaboration between two NC instructors. Lina is a bellydance fitness instructor based in the Triangle, NC area and organizer of the Triangle Bellydance Events Newsletter. As a certified instructor for SharQui - the Bellydance Workout, she loves helping people get moving in a way that’s fun and artistic. She teaches weekly bellydance fitness classes in Morrisville, NC and online. Learn more at rhythmandrhinestones.com. Aisha is an award-winning belly dancer based in Piedmont Triad Area of North Carolina. She has performed in locations across the East Coast and internationally in Milan, Italy, sharing stages across the world with international stars. Aisha has had the pleasure of performing live with Middle Eastern bands in both NYC and NC. She is known for her authentic, captivating, and effortless style, capturing audiences hearts all the way from the restaurant floor to the theater stage. She currently teaches in-person and online, and holds special performance projects for dancers of all levels. You can find her class schedule at www.aisha-studios.com and her own personal performance schedule and performance projects at www.aishabellydance.com. |
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