Khadija’s Workshops – cairoshimmyquake

KHADIJAH

Khadijah is a teacher, dancer, ethnologist of African in origin dances and choreographer for 22 years. “I am very thankful to be considered one of the most influential names in Arabic dance and folklore. I am based in Denver, CO (USA), I am of Kenyan descent born in KSA. I am known for having unique didactics of Afro-Arabian Folklore, music and its cultural aspects.”

In fortunate addition to being highly sought after in the Denver community I can be seen performing live in Denver’s top establishments. I am thankful to have been invited in the past and current to teach and perform in various US states and abroad.

I continue to perfect my dance education by studying with great masters and composers of Afro-Arabian Dances worldwide. I constantly travel to improve my approach, stylization, technique and cultural aspects of the dances and the culture embedded deep within the foundations of the African diaspora. I am the Owner and creator of various online platforms that already have students, dancers and musicians from all over the world to enjoy.

Friday, June 7 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

The Khaleej to Masriya, Masriya to
the Khaleej and the others in between

Egyptian incorporates khaleej rhythms (especially in 2/4 rhythms) in today’s music. In this class learn how to properly execute movements within Raqsa sharqi style performance: Cultures from various parts of Africa to Iraq, to south of Iran (Bandar Abbas) and more uses distinctive hair tosses and mannerisms similar to those of the Khaleej. In this class we will go beyond the Khaleej. We will discuss the differences between these regions / cultures to differentiate what is Khaleeji and what is not. I will also demonstrate how to properly approach and execute rhythms specifically in an Egyptian song.

Saturday, June 8 (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

Khaleeji Style: Class focus on KSA

True culture and tradition: “Khaleeji” to refer to the style of dance, culture and music from the Persian Gulf or Arabian Gulf region, the “Khaleej,” including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, (KSA) Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The dance is largely improvisational, performed by pairs or groups of women for their own entertainment at special celebrations, such as weddings. As this dance represents many countries of the Gulf region, Khadijah will instruct proper costuming, musicality, posture, history, and background and much more!

REMINDER: Workshop purchase does NOT include the Entry Fee into the festival. You must purchase entry separately.

Sunday, June 9 (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

Bandari (Afro-Persian dance and musicality)

In Farsi vs. Persian language, Bandar means “harbor”. This high energy Southern Iranian folk dance from the Persian Gulf not only

reflects on ties from the Arabian Peninsula but from traditional African dances that was brought to the Persian Gulf by the work trade. Come learn abdominal movements and undulations, graceful arm and hands movements, with shimmies and fun spins and turns!

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Total Due $180.00+fee

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