Egyptian dance
This dance, commonly called belly dancing, traces its origins in Egypt. It trains for a perfect spinal alignment and a strong centre. It works on circular movements looking for softness and fluidity within rhythmical patterns using isolation of body parts and coordination with strong leg & footwork. It has a nature of free improvisation together with the rich Egyptian music, and uses a whole body language that expresses emotion in an abstract way. It uses natural and feminine movements with isolation of body parts developing sensuality and grace.
Mondays 8:30pm-9:30pm
Next class 18th January 2010.
For booking a place: shasekh@gmail.com
Fees:
£20_4 classes (valid for 6 weeks)
£8_Drop-in
Chestnuts Arts Community Centre
280 St. Ann's Rd,
N15 5BN, London
280 St. Ann's Rd,
N15 5BN, London
Directions:10 min walk by tube either from Manor House (Piccadilly line)
or Seven Sisters (Victoria Line) station
Buses 67 and 341 stop in St. Ann's Road by the Chestnuts Park
Buses 141 and 29 stop in Green Lanes, and is a 5 min walk to the park
Buses stopping at Seven Sisters Road/St. Ann's Road are reasonably close too, like 259, 279....
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Andrea Shasekh has learnt with Egyptians Fathy Andrawis, Boosy and Shokry, and holds a BA Dance Studies from Middlesex University.
