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 BELLY DANCE BOOTCAMP WEEKEND!

with master dancer SAQRA

June 4-6, 2010

ALL CLASSES at SAQRA'S STUDIO in Kent, WA (Seattle area for you out-of-towners)

Over 18 hours of workshops in 2.5 days!

Plus SATURDAY EVENING GALA at Jimmy T's in Kent featuring performances by Bootcamp participants, RaqsBand & Saqra plus special guests!

Space is limited to keep quality high, so get your spot as soon as info is released!

 

Credit cards are accepted online through Paypal.  

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Topics TBA - send requests to saqra@saqra.net ):

 Fri - 9:30-noon, 1-5, 6-9

Sat 9:30-noon, 1-4, show 6:30-9

Sun 9:30-12:30, 1:30-5

 


 

OLD OLD INFO (need some of it for a template so I'm leaving it for you to peek at)


CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S OFFERINGS!       FOR 2007:


 

Multi-class packages for the HARD CORE dancer....

 

FULL  PACKAGE $275 - Includes ALL 5 days of workshops, workshop note packet, and choice to dance in evening gala! Evening gala performers also get a video/DVD of the show. PLUS a ticket to the Sunday Triple Door performance!

 WEEKEND PACKAGE $205 - Includes all workshops from Friday through end of Sunday, workshop note packet, and choice to dance in evening gal! Evening gala performers also get a video/DVD of the show. PLUS a ticket to the Sunday Triple Door performance!

 SHORT WEEKEND PACKAGE $155 - Includes all workshops from Friday 7pm through end of Sunday, workshop note packet, and choice to dance in evening gal! Evening gala performers also get a video/DVD of the show. PLUS a ticket to the Sunday Triple Door performance!

 

And for you folks wanting some classes ALA CARTE...

WED NIGHT CLASS $35  - 6:30-10pm Lively Zill Choreography to the upbeat traditional Turkish song "Uskadar" -- Full finger cymbal instruction included before the routine begins.

THURS MORNING/AFTERNOON CLASS $40 - 9:30-12 and 1-4 "Andah Alaik" Classical Arabic Choreography - Beautiful, complex music composed by Mohammed Abd al-Wahhab. 5-1/2 hours. History & technique.

THURS NIGHT CLASS $20 - 6-9pm EVENING POTLUCK HAFLA with live music and Hasapiko instruction - a fun and lively Greek line dance in the traditional style. History & technique.

FRIDAY MORNING CLASS $35 - 9:30-1pm Drum Solo Choreography - hot new drum solo choreographed fresh by Saqra for 2007

FRI AFTERNOON CLASS $30 - 2-4:30pm  Career Counseling Lecture and Q&A. So you want to... be a soloist, feel more creative, have more dance opportunities, dance at local clubs, start a regular show, travel, start an event, start a troupe, become a teacher, increase your class size, become a workshop instructor. Proven techniques presented and a chance to discuss your own problems or interests. .

FRI NIGHT CLASS $35  - 7-9:30pm Ghawazee Tribal Improv Style Choreography - Routine is taught in a tribal style cued format using all Banat Mazin Ghawazee moves. Basic finger cymbals will be taught and are usually used in this style but can be eliminated by the dancer if needed. The Ghawazee are Egyptian street dancers. See video of Khyriya Mazin taken in 2006 to get the flavor and current costuming.

SAT MORNING CLASS $135 - 9:30-12:30 Turkish Rom Style Choreography - though this is usually a spontaneous dance, this choreography to earthy Rom ("Gypsy") music fresh from Turkey will help you to cement your technique.

SAT AFTERNOON CLASS $25 - 1:30-3:30 Practical Stagecraft for Belly Dancers - Lighting, room and stage dynamics, achieving special effects, make-up effects

SUN MORNING CLASS $35  - 9:30-12:30 Double Veil Choreography to the gorgeous song "Yar Tou Noush Es" recorded by Khatchig Jingirian. Technique

SUN AFTERNOON CLASS $35  - 1:30-4:30pm Editing CDs by Computer for the Novice - How to use a readily available free program to edit your music for those with only base level computer skills. Tips on how to select what to keep and what to throw away, when to fade and how fast. Identifying what to do to make edits more seamless for a more professional dance presentation. Written information and demonstration, some hands on work. Copy of the program on disk. Bring a laptop if you have one. Windows or Mac okay. Also tips on cutting to tape for the primitive.

 

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DANCING IN THE EVENING SHOW

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 WORKSHOP SPACE RESERVATION FORM

 

Name:  

Dance Name:

Address:

City/State:

Phone:

Email Address (for confirmation):  

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 Please pre-register me for the following (if any):

FULL  PACKAGE $275 Includes ALL 5 days of workshops, workshop note packet, and choice to dance in evening gala. PLUS a ticket to the Sunday Triple Door performance!

WEEKEND PACKAGE $205 - Includes all workshops from Friday through end of Sunday, workshop note packet, and choice to dance in evening gala. PLUS a ticket to the Sunday Triple Door performance!

SHORT WEEKEND PACKAGE $155 - Includes all workshops from Friday 7pm through end of Sunday, workshop note packet, and choice to dance in evening gala. PLUS a ticket to the Sunday Triple Door performance!

Ala Carte classes now available

WED NIGHT CLASS $35 6:30-10pm Lively Zill Choreography to the upbeat traditional Turkish song "Uskadar" -- Full finger cymbal instruction included

THURS MORN/AFTERNOON CLASS $40 - 9:30-12 and 1-4 "Andah Alaik" Classical Arabic Choreography - Beautiful, complex music composed by Mohammed Abd al-Wahhab. 5-1/2 hours

THURS NIGHT CLASS $20 - 6-9pm EVENING POTLUCK HAFLA with live music and Hasapiko instruction - a fun and lively Greek line dance in the traditional style.

FRI MORNING CLASS $35  - 9:30-1pm Drum Solo Choreography - hot new drum solo choreographed fresh by Saqra for 2007

FRI AFTERNOON CLASS $30 - 2-4:30pm  Career Counseling Lecture and Q&A

FRI NIGHT CLASS $35  - 7-9:30pm Ghawazee Tribal Improv Style Choreography - Routine is taught in a tribal style cued format using all Banat Mazin Ghawazee moves. Basic finger cymbals

SAT MORNING CLASS $35 -  9:30-12:30 Turkish Rom Style Choreography

SAT AFTERNOON CLASS $25 -  1:30-3:30 Practical Stagecraft for Belly Dancers

SUN MORNING CLASS $35  - 9:30-12:30 Double Veil Choreography

SUN AFTERNOON CLASS $35  - 1:30-4:30pm Editing CDs by Computer for the Novice

 

PLEASE WRITE YOUR TOTAL HERE: $ ,email this reservation form by clicking the button below,

and use the Paypal link on Saqra's main page or mail payment to: Saqra, 20701 104th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98031 

Receipt of your payment will confirm your space.

TO ORDER INDIVIDUAL TICKETS FOR THE SUNDAY TRIPLE DOOR EVENT PLEASE CLICK HERE

 



WORKSHOPS by package type:

All choreography classes have cultural information and technique information where appropriate to enhance your understanding along with your actual dance skills.

WEDNESDAY

6:30-10pm Lively Zill Choreography to the upbeat traditional Turkish song "Uskadar" -- Full finger cymbal instruction included before the routine begins.

THURSDAY

9:30-12 and 1-4 "Andah Alaik" Classical Arabic Choreography - Beautiful, complex music composed by Mohammed Abd al-Wahhab. 5-1/2 hours. History & technique.

6-9pm EVENING POTLUCK HAFLA with live music and Hasapiko instruction - a fun and lively Greek line dance in the traditional style. History and technique

FRIDAY

9:30-1pm Drum Solo Choreography - hot new drum solo choreographed fresh by Saqra for 2007 plus technique

2-4:30pm  Career Counseling Lecture and Q&A. So you want to... be a soloist, feel more creative, have more dance opportunities, dance at local clubs, start a regular show, travel, start an event, start a troupe, become a teacher, increase your class size, become a workshop instructor. Proven techniques presented and a chance to discuss your own problems or interests.

7-9:30pm Ghawazee Tribal Improv Style Choreography - Routine is taught in a tribal style cued format using all Banat Mazin Ghawazee moves. Basic finger cymbals will be taught and are usually used in this style but can be eliminated by the dancer if needed. The Ghawazee are Egyptian street/celebration dancers. See video of Khyriya Mazin taken in 2006 to get the flavor and current costuming.

SATURDAY

9:30-12:30 Turkish Rom Style Choreography - though this is usually a spontaneous dance, this choreography to earthy Rom ("Gypsy") music fresh from Saqra's trip to Turkey in '06 will help you to cement your technique.

1:30-3:30 Practical Stagecraft for Belly Dancers - Lighting, room and stage dynamics, achieving special effects, make-up effects

6:30-9pm Evening Gala at the Moonraker! With RaqsBand, Saqra, workshop participants and other special guests!

SUNDAY

9:30-12:30 Double Veil Choreography to the gorgeous song "Yar Tou Noush Es" recorded by Khatchig Jingirian, plus technique

1:30-4:30pm Editing CDs by Computer for the Novice - How to use a readily available free program to edit your music for those with only base level computer skills. Tips on how to select what to keep and what to throw away, when to fade and how fast. Identifying what to do to make edits more seamless for a more professional dance presentation. Written information and demonstration, some hands on work. Copy of the program on disk. Bring a laptop if you have one. Windows or Mac okay. Also tips on cutting to tape and how to talk someone else into burning it to CD for you for the primitive.

 

FRIDAY

9:30-1pm Drum Solo Choreography - hot new drum solo choreographed fresh by Saqra for 2007

2-4:30pm  Career Counseling Lecture and Q&A. So you want to... be a soloist, feel more creative, have more dance opportunities, dance at local clubs, start a regular show, travel, start an event, start a troupe, become a teacher, increase your class size, become a workshop instructor. Proven techniques presented and a chance to discuss your own problems or interests.

7-9:30pm Ghawazee Tribal Improv Style Choreography - Routine is taught in a tribal style cued format using all Banat Mazin Ghawazee moves. Basic finger cymbals will be taught and are usually used in this style but can be eliminated by the dancer if needed. The Ghawazee are Egyptian street dancers. See video of Khyriya Mazin taken in 2006 to get the flavor and current costuming.

SATURDAY

9:30-12:30 Turkish Rom Style Choreography - though this is usually a spontaneous dance, this choreography to earthy Rom ("Gypsy") music fresh from Turkey will help you to cement your technique.

1:30-3:30 Practical Stagecraft for Belly Dancers - Lighting, room and stage dynamics, achieving special effects, make-up effects

6:30-9pm Evening Gala at the Moonraker! With RaqsBand, Saqra, workshop participants and other special guests!

SUNDAY

9:30-12:30 Double Veil Choreography to the gorgeous song "Yar Tou Noush Es" recorded by Khatchig Jingirian

1:30-4:30pm Editing CDs by Computer for the Novice - How to use a readily available free program to edit your music for those with only base level computer skills. Tips on how to select what to keep and what to throw away, when to fade and how fast. Identifying what to do to make edits more seamless for a more professional dance presentation. Written information and demonstration, some hands on work. Copy of the program on disk. Bring a laptop if you have one. Windows or Mac okay. Also tips on cutting to tape for the primitive.   

 

SHORT WEEKEND PACKAGE

FRIDAY

7-9:30pm Ghawazee Tribal Improv Style Choreography - Routine is taught in a tribal style cued format using all Banat Mazin Ghawazee moves. Basic finger cymbals will be taught and are usually used in this style but can be eliminated by the dancer if needed. The Ghawazee are Egyptian street dancers. See video of Khyriya Mazin taken in 2006 to get the flavor and current costuming.

SATURDAY

9:30-12:30 Turkish Rom Style Choreography - though this is usually a spontaneous dance, this choreography to earthy Rom ("Gypsy") music fresh from Turkey will help you to cement your technique.

1:30-3:30 Practical Stagecraft for Belly Dancers - Lighting, room and stage dynamics, achieving special effects, make-up effects

6:30-9pm Evening Gala at the Moonraker! With RaqsBand, Saqra, workshop participants and other special guests!

SUNDAY

9:30-12:30 Double Veil Choreography to the gorgeous song "Yar Tou Noush Es" recorded by Khatchig Jingirian

1:30-4:30pm Editing CDs by Computer for the Novice - How to use a readily available free program to edit your music for those with only base level computer skills. Tips on how to select what to keep and what to throw away, when to fade and how fast. Identifying what to do to make edits more seamless for a more professional dance presentation. Written information and demonstration, some hands on work. Copy of the program on disk. Bring a laptop if you have one. Windows or Mac okay. Also tips on cutting to tape for the primitive.   

 


Directions to SAQRA'S STUDIO at 100 Railroad Ave S in Kent

To Evening gala at Moonraker located at 23803 104th Ave SE in Kent

  • EASY DIRECTIONS TO MOONRAKER FROM I-5:
  • I-5 to I-405 in Southcenter
  • I-405 N to Exit 2 SOUTH on Hwy 167 (towards Kent/Auburn)
  • Hwy 167 to second Exit (212th St)
  • Left on 212th -- go up and over the hill
  • Right on 108th Ave SE (5th traffic light from the exit) -- it will zigzag and become 104th
  • 1.5 miles and Moonraker will be on your right -- blue neon sign on the building

TRIPLE DOOR is located at 216 Union St in Seattle


DANCING IN THE EVENING SHOW

Full and weekend package participants are invited to perform at the evening gala featuring RaqsBand & Saqra

Please confirm your participation ass soon as possible.

You have a choice of recorded music or LIVE music with RaqsBand (www.raqsband.com). Dancers to tape/CD are limited to 7-9 minutes. Dancers to live music will get 9-11 minutes unless they request a shorter time.

If all the available solo and group time is filled before you decide to commit, you will still have the opportunity to perform one of the routines learned during the Bootcamp in a group

There will be an area to dress, a shuttle to and from the evening event if needed, good lighting & sound, and a floor level stage area. Any extra questions? Contact saqra@saqra.net

Performers who contribute their performance to the show tape will receive a copy of as much of the show as people are willing to release. You will definitely get your own performance whether you release it to the show tape or not. You may refuse to release your performance to others, and then you will simply get your own performance for your own archives.


AIRPORT PICKUP

If you need a ride to and from the airport, train, or bus station please let us know by the weekend before the event. saqra@saqra.net

 


 SUGGESTED HOTELS -- all inexpensive but perfectly fine. To do your own search, the studio is located at 100 Railroad Ave S in Kent City Center.

It is possible we may be able to arrange rides.

  • Howard Johnson's in Kent - 1/2 mile easy walk to and from studio - may have shuttle - has a pool, spa & sauna... check and make sure they will be open as pool and spa are outdoors. Saqra's favorite because she likes the sauna.
  • Kent Comfort Inn - 3/4 mile walk to studio - may have shuttle -- good free breakfast, indoor pool and spa
  • Day's Inn Kent - Least expensive and perfectly nice. 1.3 miles from studio so car recommended.

 

 

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