Taqsim Beledi, or, “Baladi Eshra,” is Dahlia’s all-time favorite style of belly dance. As implied by the word, “taqsim,” the dance itself is completely improvisational, every time. This urban and popular style is performed and enjoyed by all Egyptian people, as opposed to “Sharqi” dances which are performed on a public stage for an audience. The relationship between the musician(s), drummer and dancer is so intimate, spontaneous, and perfect, it is what makes this dance such a special experience for the performers and in turn, so loved by all. This style is typified by characteristic shoulder and arm movements, hand placements and gestures, hip movements, shimmies and undulations. The quality of movements could best be described as grounded, loose, uncontrolled, fun, earthy, unabashed and very sensual.
In this two-hour workshop, Dahlia will demonstrate and teach a variety of basic Beledi style movements as well as help students through active listening, train their ears to recognize this style of dance and “what to do, when.” Basic belly dance experience recommended.
Dates: August 21th 2010
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Cost: $45 at the door or $35 with 3 day Advance registration
How to register
Please download and print our registration form, fill it out and send it in with a check. We also have a mail slot at the Studio. Sorry, we do not take credit cards for classes.
Dahlia MoonDahlia has been teaching and performing various styles of belly dance for over a decade. Before moving to the Seattle area in 2003, she taught and performed regularly in Arabic and Turkish restaurants in Osaka, Japan for two years. Prior to living in Asia, Dahlia performed solo and troupe work throughout the Pacific Northwest. More >>
