SUN. JUNE 7th – 1:35 pm – 3:35 pm
Lebanese Raqs Sharqi – Levant Style
Explore the vibrant energy and refined elegance of Lebanese Raqs Sharqi with Jacques Al-Asmar of Lebanon. This workshop focuses on traditional Levantine musicality, characteristic accents, rhythmic patterns, and expressive movement drawn from Lebanon’s rich Oriental dance heritage. Dancers will gain both technical insight and cultural context, making this class ideal for those seeking a deeper regional understanding of Raqs Sharqi.
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Jacques Al-Asmar was born in Accra, Ghana. He was raised in Beirut, Lebanon. For the past twenty-five years, he has lived in the United States. He has studied, performed and taught Internationally.
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His passion for dance was noticed at an early age. Influenced by the legendary Nadia Gamal, Jacques watched his own body move in the same genre as Nadia Gamal. However, his lack of formal training in dance and cultural barriers held him back from pursuing a much-loved art form.
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Jacques’ formal training came at a later stage of his career. Thanks to the Legendary Amina of the ASWAN DANCERS, who trained, educated and supported Jacques, He became a dance sensation overnight. Jacques is co-founder of the Arabian Knights band and producer of Salamat Sundays in San Francisco, California.
