Dabke Line Dance with Lebanese Simon ($60)
Friday, June 23, 2023
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
All Levels
We start with the folk, and from the folk dabke line dance we’ll evolve slowly to cover more intricate fun dabke combos counting from 1 to 6, and sometimes in 4s. All will be explained including rhythms and melody, whichever leads in this folk setting workshop. This is a perfect class for all levels, protective footwear w/ arch support highly recommended!
Lebanese Simon’s signature Lyrical style ($70)
Saturday, June 24, 2023
9:00 - 11:00 am
Intermediate/Advanced Levels
Starting with a series of drills focussing on technique and execution, Simon will teach a short Choreo rich in simon’s Signature stylization, sass, and soulful interpretation to a special song he will choose for this workshop. This choreo frames some of the legendary names in our golden/classical art form , as well as Simons personal style and signature combos.
Raqs Sharqi with Lebanese Styling ($60)
Sunday, June 25, 2023
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Levels
The Dabke is a Folkloric dance that is deeply cultural and rooted in the civilisations of the Levant. A Dabke dancer derives strength from the Core and upper leg muscles, executes footwork with light transitions while maintaining balance, a lifted chest, poise and soulfulness. All these elements are essential to a Sharki dancer’s vocabulary and technique; the subtle transitions of this folk dance form are the best tools for a Raks Sharki dancer to improve speed of transitions, elevation changes while executing sharp accents precisely. This class will feature essential dabke combos for bellydancers, helping to elevate the art form. Folklore is a must, and so is having fun - you’ll be enjoying both!