Classic Choreography with Ella: Batwanes Beek
10 Weeks | Thursdays at 7:45 PM with Ella Moore
In this session, dancers will learn choreography to a classic Egyptian song used frequently in raqs sharqi repertoire. “Batwanes Beek” by Warda Al-Jazairia is a standard that every raaqasa (belly dancer) should know! The song features an elegant and dramatic beginning, groovy instrumentals, and sweet lyrics that speak fondly of a loved one. While focused primarily on choreography, the class will also briefly touch on Arabic language lyric translation & interpretation as well as basic musical concepts. At least one year of raqs sharqi experience is recommended for this course.
Optional performance opportunity for dancers who want to take this choreography to the stage as a group. Must be able to attend rehearsals and budget $150 for costuming (we will do our best to keep it as low as possible).
Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Rehearsal Dates: 4/3, 4/10
Dress rehearsal: 4/5 from 11:00 - 4:00pm
Show on 4/13 from 12:00-5:00pm
Early Bird price $160, after Dec. 31, 2024 $190
with performance: Early Bird $210, after Dec. 31 $240
10 Weeks | Thursdays at 7:45 PM with Ella Moore
In this session, dancers will learn choreography to a classic Egyptian song used frequently in raqs sharqi repertoire. “Batwanes Beek” by Warda Al-Jazairia is a standard that every raaqasa (belly dancer) should know! The song features an elegant and dramatic beginning, groovy instrumentals, and sweet lyrics that speak fondly of a loved one. While focused primarily on choreography, the class will also briefly touch on Arabic language lyric translation & interpretation as well as basic musical concepts. At least one year of raqs sharqi experience is recommended for this course.
Optional performance opportunity for dancers who want to take this choreography to the stage as a group. Must be able to attend rehearsals and budget $150 for costuming (we will do our best to keep it as low as possible).
Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Rehearsal Dates: 4/3, 4/10
Dress rehearsal: 4/5 from 11:00 - 4:00pm
Show on 4/13 from 12:00-5:00pm
Early Bird price $160, after Dec. 31, 2024 $190
with performance: Early Bird $210, after Dec. 31 $240
10 Weeks | Thursdays at 7:45 PM with Ella Moore
In this session, dancers will learn choreography to a classic Egyptian song used frequently in raqs sharqi repertoire. “Batwanes Beek” by Warda Al-Jazairia is a standard that every raaqasa (belly dancer) should know! The song features an elegant and dramatic beginning, groovy instrumentals, and sweet lyrics that speak fondly of a loved one. While focused primarily on choreography, the class will also briefly touch on Arabic language lyric translation & interpretation as well as basic musical concepts. At least one year of raqs sharqi experience is recommended for this course.
Optional performance opportunity for dancers who want to take this choreography to the stage as a group. Must be able to attend rehearsals and budget $150 for costuming (we will do our best to keep it as low as possible).
Class Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
Rehearsal Dates: 4/3, 4/10
Dress rehearsal: 4/5 from 11:00 - 4:00pm
Show on 4/13 from 12:00-5:00pm
Early Bird price $160, after Dec. 31, 2024 $190
with performance: Early Bird $210, after Dec. 31 $240