Registration now open! Show tickets available!
The wonderful Lebanese Simon will be visiting the SF Bay Area for workshops and performances.
Kick-off party! Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Fog City Hookah Bar and Club 10pm Debke performance by Lebanese Simon! Hookah, cash bar, bellydance show Workshops: Saturday, January 27, 2018 The Arabesque 10am-12:30pm Debke and Bedouin Dance 1pm-2:30pm Humanist Hall, Oakland Gala Show with Lebanese Simon and guest artists Saturday, January 27, 2018 Humanist Hall, Oakland Doors at 6:30pm |
Workshop Descriptions
The Arabesque A timeless movement that prevailed with the evolution of art and among the dancers of the golden era (Tahia Karioka, Samia Gamal, Nadia Gamal to name few) to today's biggest names of oriental dance. A minimum of 16 stylistic arabesque movement are explained with emphasis on correct execution, historical reference, leading into the most modern technique and execution. Simon will explain his signature creative process to creating his own series of arabesques appropriately selected for each genre of music (classical oriental, shaabi, baladi, modern). Dabke & Bedouin Dance This class begins with an introduction to Lebanese dabke: the basic 6 count line dance with three combinations of different levels of complexity, and the different rhythm and lyric dialect variations used. The class continues with dance combinations showing the influence of folklore and the Bedouins of the Middle East on the Oriental style. We will drill the combinations to complete a high energy intermediate choreography combining oriental concepts with folklore transitions and combinations. Please bring plenty of water and shoes that provide good arch support, suitable for energetic dance. |

Workshop Registration
Early bird pricing (ends December 1):
The Arabesque $45
Dabke and Bedouin Dance $35
Both workshops $75
After December 1 pricing:
The Arabesque $55
Dabke and Bedouin Dance $45
Both workshops $95
At the door pricing (if space available):
The Arabesque $65
Dabke and Bedouin Dance $50
Both workshops $105
Gala Show
Early bird (before December 1): $15
After December 1: $20
At the door (if space available): $25
Payment:
Paypal.me/HeavenBellydancer (You do not need a Paypal account, only a credit card.)
Paypal app: [email protected] (pay via Friends and Family option or add 2% for Paypal fees)
Cash App: $HeavenBellydancer
To pay by check email [email protected] for instructions.
You will receive email confirmation of your payment, thank you!
Early bird pricing (ends December 1):
The Arabesque $45
Dabke and Bedouin Dance $35
Both workshops $75
After December 1 pricing:
The Arabesque $55
Dabke and Bedouin Dance $45
Both workshops $95
At the door pricing (if space available):
The Arabesque $65
Dabke and Bedouin Dance $50
Both workshops $105
Gala Show
Early bird (before December 1): $15
After December 1: $20
At the door (if space available): $25
Payment:
Paypal.me/HeavenBellydancer (You do not need a Paypal account, only a credit card.)
Paypal app: [email protected] (pay via Friends and Family option or add 2% for Paypal fees)
Cash App: $HeavenBellydancer
To pay by check email [email protected] for instructions.
You will receive email confirmation of your payment, thank you!
All payments are non-refundable, but are transferrable with notice to [email protected]