Mayra Huzid

Sunday, November 10, 2013

hosted by

Amina and Sumaia

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TARAB ONLY NIGHT

MIRAGE HALL, LOS ALTOS

FRIDAY JUNE 22- 8:30 pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 3 - 8:30 pm

SINGERS WASEEM, SAFWAN, FADI

10 MUSICIANS

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4/4 Workshop

four dancers-musicians/four aspects of the dance
A Complete Cairo Dance Show.

with Leila Farid,

Amina Goodyear and Susu Pampanin

July 26, 27, 28 2013

Sold to Capacity

Metronome Dance Collective

1830 17th St. between DeHaro & RhodeIsland)SF CA 94103
Friday 7-10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11-6 pm

Learn all the aspects of a typical Egyptian dance show in 6 different classes.

History, lyrics, music, rhythms,culture, of course DANCE and more.

All classes will feature the live drumming of Susu. 

Friday, July 26 will be a reception followed by a discussion featuring Leila, Debbie, Susu and Amina in a discussion of Egyptian dance, moderated by Lynette Harris of Gilded Serpent.

FRIDAY July 26
7-8 pm: Reception
8-10pm: Panel discussion followed by Q & A- global perspectives on Egyptian Dance
Moderated by Lynette Harris of GildedSerpent

SATURDAY July 27
11 am to 1 pm: Leila: Magensee (Oriental opening)
1 pm to 1:30 pm: Lunch break
1:30 to 3:30 pm:  Amina: Folkloric
3:30 to 3:45- Water break
3:45 to 5:45- Debbie:Taqasim and improvisation
5:45 to 6:00- Conclusionand wrap up

SUNDAY July 28
11 am to 1 pm: Debbie: Tarab song
1 pm to 1:30 pm: Lunch break
1:30 to 3:30 pm:  Susu with Amina: Drum solo
3:30 to 3:45- Water break
3:45 to 5:45- Leila:Shaabi/pop song
5:45 to 6:00- Conclusion and wrap up
 
How to register:
Until June 1st: $275
After June 1st: $325 - (no refunds will be given after June 1st)
Please send checks payable to
The Aswan Dancers, 829 Elizabeth St. San Francisco, CA 94114
To use Paypal, please add $5 to above prices for fees - pay to
aminajune@aol.com
For other questions or more information, please contact Amina at
415-282-7910
 
About the teachers:
 
LEILA FARID is one of the top performers in Egypt today. She can be
seen nightly in the best nightclubs and Nile cruises in Cairo. Leila
dances for the top Arabic weddings and parties in Egypt and throughout
the Gulf, Turkey and Europe. Leila’s performances, both dancing and
acting, on television and in the cinema have made her a recognizable
personality throughout the Middle East. She has produced some of the
best loved albums of Egyptian dance music on the market as well as
performance and teaching DVDs. Leila has taught dance workshops around
the world and is the creator of Camp Negum, a yearly live music and
dance event in Egypt that offers students the opportunity to work
closely with Egyptian musicians and superstar Egyptian teachers.
 
AMINA GOODYEAR has been a cornerstone of Arabic dance and music in the
Bay Area for over 40 years. As a performer, teacher, musician and
producer she has influenced generations of dancers with her knowledge
and her example. Amina’s performance career began at San Francisco's
famous Bagdad Cabaret, and over the years she has performed in
countless venues from nightclubs and theaters to museums,festivals and
fairs. In 1976 she founded the Aswan Dancers, her Egyptian dance
company now celebrating more than 30 years of performance. Amina’s work
as a choreographer and performer is loved for its uniquely Egyptian
aesthetic sensibility and sense of humor. In addition to five regular
weekly classes at her studio she has a full schedule of private
classes. As a life-long student and performer of Arabic music, Amina
has played percussion on the nightclub and theater stage with a number
of San Francisco’s best-known Arabic musicians such as Reda Darwish,
the Georges Lammam Ensemble, Susu Pampanin, the Aswat Arabic Ensemble,
and more. She has served as a judge, panelist and committee member
numerous times in the Bay Area and nationally.
 
DEBBIE SMITH is a dancer, cultural manager, and writer based in Cairo,
Egypt. Currently she is the Program Manager at Al Mawred Al Thaqafy
(Culture Resource), an independent cultural organization that serves
artists and organizations in Egypt and throughout the Arab region. She
also works as a freelance consultant, grant writer and production
manager for other artists and organizations in Cairo. Debbie is
specialized in Egyptian raqs sharqi and folkloric styles and has
performed at numerous venues and shows throughout the US. She has
conducted workshops on Egyptian dance and interpretation of Egyptian
song and music for dancers, including as a teacher in Karim Nagi’sRaqs
Egypt workshop. Before moving to Cairo in 2009 she worked as
CulturalProgram Manager for the Arab Cultural and Community Center in
San Francisco and was the Program Manager for Dance Brigade’s Dance
Mission Theater, a multicultural dance school and theater in San
Francisco’s Mission district. She received her Bachelor of Arts in
Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.
 
SUSU PAMPANIN is a master of all types of percussion instruments and
her talent is especially evident in her work in Middle Eastern
drumming.Susu is well known for her virtuosity in Arabic drumming and
is one of the few female Middle Eastern drummers highly respected by
the Arabic professional music community. Her interest and studies have
taken her to Morocco and to Egypt where she had opportunities to sit in
with bands there. She has worked and recorded with fusion ensembles
including Wild Mango, Keith Terry and Crosspulse,Stellamara, Jazayer,
Blue Nile, Vince Delgado Quintet, Susu and the Cairo Cats and most
recently, Holly Near. She also has a solo drum CD, Hands of Time. Susu
is a member of the Aswat Arabic Ensemble and The Pasha Band. Besides
teaching workshops throughout the U.S. and beyond, she also holds
weekly drum classes in the North Bay, the East Bay and in San
Francisco. She recently returned from Egypt where she performed nightly
at Camp Negum with Safaa Farid's band.Upon her return she was invited
to perform with the Oakland Symphony in a commissioned piece.

For more information contact Amina at 415-282-7910 or Contact Amina to reserve

IF YOU HAVE A FRIEND WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN THIS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
FORWARD THIS

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Workshop with Soraya Zayed of Egypt,

June 1&2 in Palo Alto

Cairo is coming to us in the form of Cairo dance star Soraya Zayed. Whatever the cost is here - it is cheaper and way less hassle than going to Cairo.
Cairo's new mega star Soraya Zayed who will perform in Los Altos on June 1, ONE SHOW ONLY.


Egyptian styled dancers need to learn from dancers who live and work in Egypt.

Show Tickets 
Workshops Registration

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Zadiel

Well known Turkish Dancer from Berlin

in San Francisco Sunday, July 14.
teaching two workshops
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Sunday, July 14 from 12 - 4:30 pm

Metronome Dance Collective

1830 17th St. between DeHaro & RhodeIsland)SF CA 94103

12 - 2 -Drum Solo            
Have you ever seen Zadiel do a drum solo? Well, it's pretty fantastic.In this workshop, he will share his moves and combinations.
   
2 - 2:30 break

2:30- 4:30 -
RAKKAS - Real Turkish Style Bellydance with special choreography incorporating Halay, Turkish folk dance steIt's Bellydance - Turkish Style. In RAKKAS the choreography will be mixed with special HALAY moves. HALAY is a Turkish folk line dance and some consider to be Turkey's national dance and was traditionally danced at weddings, however it is used at other celebrations also. In the choreography, Zadiel teaches for solo performance mixing Turkish belly dance and Halay movements. This should be a fun workshop to take.

Both workshops should be fun workshops to take. Zadiel is a great teacher and a fun teacher.
Zadiel is offering a new teaching DVD of his choreography (in English)
Plus music from the Simone Pulvano Takad Orchestra from Italy.

$65 for both classes - $35/per class - early bird by June 25
$75 for both class - $40/per class - late bird by July 12
or $45 cash only per class at door
Send checks to Aswan Dancers 829 Elizabeth St. SF CA 94114
Paypal to aminajune@aol.com (Please add $3 for their fee)
No refunds - but transferable

We will also be doing Pachamama that evening and should have a fun show. Workshop people welcome to dance.

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Rhythm Workshop with Susu August 4 at COS

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Taqsim Workshop with Atlantis August 4 at COS

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Workshop and Show with Sumaia and Amina Sunday, May 19, 2013

Workshop at 829 Elizabeth St. SF 94114

Sumaia and Amina will teach a joint workshop Sunday, May 19 from 2 - 6 pm.
Oriental choreography and technique, combos for improvisation to LIVE music, the rhythms most commonly used in the dance and how to interpret them in the dance, plus bringing out the emotion of the music and using your body and expressions to deliver to and entertain your audience.

WORKSHOP FULL

You may also send a check (or Paypal to aminajune@aol.com) to Aswan Dancers, 829 Elizabeth St. SF CA 94114. Early bird is $45. After May 1 if still space $55.

Show at Pena Pachamama with Georges Lammam Band

1630 Powell St. San Francisco (between Union & Green, near Columbus in San Francisco

Dancers:

*Sumaia*Chrisite*Eyyam*Hana*Nicole*Ayesha*Rebecca*

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Amina's Dancers' Showcase

and

The Pasha Band at Al Masri

Some Sundays at 7 pm

email for other dates and info

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Amina teaches at

Moon over Rakassah Sunday, March 10, 2013

Aswan Dancers perform at Rakassah

Sunday, March 17 at 4:24 - Main Stage

Then after Rakassah weekend of dancing &shopping

Come to Pachamama

Sunday, March 17 at 8 pm

Enjoy the BEST MUSIC EVER with

The Georges Lammam Band

and International and Award winning Dancers

Ahava

Eyam, Poland

Khalilah

Maria, Russia

Natika, Russia

Shaunte

Sumaia, Argentina

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Raksa April 7, 2013

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TONYA AND ATLANTIS. 

founders and presenters of the

 
BELLY DANCE OF THE UNIVERSE COMPETITION.

See and hear this dynamic duo in action as they teach and give tips on how to improve your dance, your stage presence and your technique. You will learn how to recognize different rhythms and what to do with them, including 9/8 and 6/8 and you will also learn how to do a terrific, fantastic, clean, polished, dynamic and exciting drum solo.

All this information and fun will be crammed into a workshop at Al Masri Restaurant on Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 3-6 pm. Working a room with no room? Create your own space - through graceful glides, sensuous slides and exquisitely tempured turns.

Learn To smoothy and effectively cover space and seamlessly travel from one small area to another. Performance Location assessment will be addressed as well as the focal points of the audience.

Remember, When You Dance, It's Not Just About You

 Examine Everything you have to offer as an artist/ entertainer to  fulfill the audience needs,  including your personal stage dynamics, spontaneous combinations that add creativity diversity to your live show or  choreography and how to get out of those INTERESTING situations that can arise on stage...like forgetting choeography or not knowing the rythm played.

Learn to dance and perform in an actual dance performance space from a couple of the very best in the field! They are the AWARD WINNING TONYA AND ATLANTIS.  Following the workshop will be a very special show at Al Masri  including past BDUC winners and an Egyptian Zeffa for a very very special bride and groom. Come and see - you all know her. 

The dancers include past BDUC winners, Shazereh, Courtney, Maria Sokolova, Natika, Sumaia and more.
Of course the incomparable ATLANTIS will also perform.
Performances will be to CD with live drumming accompaniment by SUSU AND AMINA

Mention thisl and the workshop late bird special is $55. Mail check made out to
The Aswan Dancers, 829 Elizabeth St. San Francisco, CA 94114 - (late bird available until December 1)
(at the door it will be $60)
Show is all you can eat buffet for only $25. 
Please reserve to ensure you get in.415 876-2300 (Al Masri)
 

The Henna Garden North African Ensemble

(The Pasha Band)

Friday July 6, 6:45-8:45 at the deYoung

 

Gaultier was deeply inspired by North Africa. Journey to the markets of Marrakesh with Bay Area master musicians and be transported to the land that Gaultier loved. The Henna Garden North African Ensemble will present North African/Arabic/fusion music.  Instrumentation to include: oud, kanun, violin, doumbek, and tambourine.That means Husain, Jalal, Younes, Susu and Amina.

After you shake your hips, we invite you to celebrate the evening and the region with a Gaultier-inspired Henna Garden henna tattoo. 

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Zadiel - Well known Turkish Dancer from Berlin
teaches 2 Turkish Workshops
Sunday, July 15 from 12 - 4:30 pm
at Mobu Studio 1605 Church St. San Francisco 941311
2 - 2 pm Turkish Cabaret Style Bellydance with and without Zills
It's Bellydance to a Turkish instrumental song
2 - 2:30 break
2:30-4:30 pm Turkish Roma 9/8 rhythm - Karsilama

$65 for both classes - $35/per class - early bird by June 25
$75 for both class - $40/per class - late bird by July 12
or $45 cash only per class at door
Send checks to Aswan Dancers 829 Elizabeth St. SF CA 94114
Paypal to aminajune@aol.com (Please add $3 for their fee)
No refunds - but transferrable

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Raqia Hassan teaches July 20-22

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Carnival of Stars August 4 -5, 2012
Join the Side Show at COS- music, dancing, classes
New Additions at Side Show - zeffa-muled
Shop 'til you drop - Dance and/or be entertained-
Costume Contest!

How to Dance to a Drum Solo with Atlantis - Sunday August 5, 2012

contact Amina for details or check back for more details

Atlantis will also be dancing Sunday evening at Al Masri with the Pasha Band

Atlantis of BDUC teaches Travelling Drum Solo
Sunday, August 5 from 11am-1pm  

Early Bird  $40 by July 1 
$45 July 2 to August 1 - $60 after August 1  
(Paypal add $4 to registration fee)

includes admission to COS

performance spot at After Party at Al Masri

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Susu teaches Rhythms for Dancers 

with hands on frame drum

(accompanied by Amina)

Sunday, August 5 from 1pm-2:30pm 
(does not include admission to COS)
$25 advance by August 1
$30 at door
(Paypal add $2 to registration fee)

To reserve Atlantis or Susu workshops
Mail checks to Aswan Dancers, 829 Elizabeth St. San Francisco CA 94114
or if paypal - email to aminajune@aol..com

Amina teaches free"Dellae" workshop at COS Sunday, August 5 from 2:30pm-3:20pm

Need to email Amina with rsvp if you want a hand-out

It's best to email Amina to reserve a spot at any of the the 3 above workshops

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Pasha Band at

Bird & Beckett Bookstore

Sunday August 19, 2012

653 Chenery St. near Diamond in San Francisco

FREE

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The Aswan Dancers, 829 Elizabeth St. San Francisco CA 94114

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