Electric Nomad: Next Level Fusion Combos
Wed, Aug 02
|Crescent Collective
Explore fusion dance through modern interpretations of Arabic music.
Time & Location
Aug 02, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Crescent Collective, 1800 Decatur St, Richmond, VA 23224, USA
About The Event
In this 4-week class, we will explore fusion dance by creating dramatic combinations rooted in bellydance while adding sharp isolations, lovely layers, and innovative arms. Each week will dive into songs that fuse western & modern beats with popular Arabic music.
Prerequisite: Proficiency in beginner-level bellydance movement or a similar class by another teacher
- Week 1: "Arab Trap: Made in Egypt" by DJ Kaboo / "Khosara" by Abdel Halim Hafez
- Week 2: "Ahwak" by Elyanna / "Ahwak" by Abdel Halim Hafez
- Week 3: "Aman" by Myriam Fares / "Lamma Bada Yatathana" (originally a poem)
- Week 4: "Um Kalthoum Swings" by Omar Kamal / "Fakarouni" by Um Kalthoum
Class FAQ: https://www.electricnomad.net/dance-class-faq
Drop-in: $15-25 (sliding scale)
Electric Nomad believes deeply that income should not be a barrier to dance. Scholarship opportunities are available for each session. Please email radical.shimmies@gmail.com to learn more.