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MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE DELIGHTS!

Note on choreographies: All of choreographies that I teach are my own original choreographies. Occasionally I may teach a choreography of another teachers (with permission) and when this happens I always give credit to that teacher and indicate any changes that I may have made.

Choose your courses from the following menu. The difficulty level of each course is indicated by the letters B, I and A.

Beginning topics = B: These topics are suited to brand new students and those who have been taking lessons for approximately 1 – 2 years.

Intermediate topics = I: Requirements: correctly execute basic isolations, play simple zill patterns while traveling, and be familiar with veil work.

Advanced topics = A: Requirements: successfully layer and execute isolations, command complex zill patterns, display complex hip and veil work. 3 + yrs. experience.

The numbers of hours required to teach each class or workshop is indicated.

1 ¼ hrs. - private/semi-private lesson.

2 hrs. - 2 hr. private/semi-private lesson.

3-hrs. - “Workshops When You Want’Em” or “Bring Miramar to Your Hometown”

THE DAILY SPECIAL

New Student Special: Two private lessons with Miramar (1 ¼ hrs.) scheduled at your convenience, Sands of Time Studio, Cross Junction, VA for only $65.00. This will prepare you to enter an existing BellyBasic class. Special is prepaid only and non-refundable.

WEEKLY SPECIALS

On-Going Group Classes in Cross Junction and Stephens City, Virginia.

Shimmy Shape Cost: $79.00 (1 1/2 hr. long classes) six week sessions.

$5 off if paid by discount date.

$15 drop-in if space is available.

New students may be required to take the New Student Special above when joining an existing class and/or private lessons to catch up.

ENTREES

Private/Semi-Private Lessons

Pick a 1 ¼ or 2 hr. topic. Private or up to six students - bring your friends! Special - 10 percent off six weeks of classes. Held at Cross Junction, Virginia location.

WORKSHOPS WHEN YOU WANT THEM

3 hour topics or combine 2 hr. with a 1 ¼ hr. topic. Scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time. Bring your friends, save money and have fun! Choreographed written routine and/or detailed notes included. Cost for one student: $80.00, Two students: $50 each, Three students: $45 each, Four or more students: $30 each

THE SLOW PART

Isolations Review (B,I,A): Non-stop review of isolations from Head Slides to Arabic Camels in the American Cabaret Style. 1¼ hrs.

Strictly Isolations (B,I,A): Same as above but more in depth. 2 hrs.

Turkish Chiftetelli (B,I,A): Isolations with a Turkish Twist. Unique moves for Turkish.

Shifti Chifti (I): Unique isolation combinations combine in a choreographed dance routine: Shifti Chifti by Uncle Mafufu. 1¼ hrs.

Timeless Taxim and the Chiftetelli Beat (I): Choreography to Habebe, Anne Dudley and Jaz Coleman music, plus Taxim exploration. 3 hrs.

Layering Isolations (I,A): Complex layering of movement. 2 hrs.

Hands & Arms (B,I): Graceful hand and arms to enhance your dance. Top Ten Arm Movements + Arm Paths! 1¼ hrs.

Elegant Floor Work (I): Add interest to your cabaret routines with safe, graceful and strong floor moves. 1¼ hrs.

Egyptian Beledi Taqsim (I,A): Beautiful movements for the slow part of Egyptian Beledi and Raqs Sharqi.

FINGER CYMBAL (ZILL) PLAYING

Traveling Steps with Basic Zills (B,I): 4 Traveling Steps and 4 basic zill patterns will get you moving across the floor! 1¼ hrs.

Zill Playing with Movement Combinations (B,I): Zill patterns combined with movement combinations. 1¼-2 hrs.

HIP WORK

Drum Solo Technique (B&I): Hip drops, locks, pops plus 10 ways to shimmy! 1¼ or 2 hrs.

Spicy Hips (I,A): ¾ shimmy 2 different directions, FMB shimmy, Lebanese shimmy + beautiful arms. 1¼ or 2 hrs.

Fortune & Fame Drum Solo (I): Short and sweet! Includes technique. Choreography. 1¼ hrs.

6/8 Drum Solo (I,A): Non-stop shimmy drum solo. Music by Pangia. Choreography. Includes technique. 2hrs.

Tabla Drum Solo: (I,A): Wonderful, challenging drum solo movements and combinations for Beledi drum solo. Egyptian technique. 1¼ hrs-3 hrs.

MYSTIQUE OF THE VEIL

Veil Maneuvers (B&I): All the basic veil moves with emphasis on making the veil your dance partner! 1¼ hrs.

Double Veil Technique (I): 2 veil envelopes, circular & straight veil. 1¼-2 hrs.

Circular Veil Technique (I,A): Unique & exciting wraps and moves! 2 hrs.

Coktail Om Kalsoum Double Veil (A): Choreography to Amany music. Lots of spinning! 3 hrs.

Endless Festival Opening Number (I,A): Choreography with Veil on head combined with zills! 2 hrs.

Miserlou - a veil number (I,A): Choreography to Pangia’s Miserlou. 2 hrs

Turkish Rope Veil (B,I,A):Technique, movements and combinations using a 4-yard knit veil. Improvisation and also a choreography.

DANCING WITH PROPS

Pot of Flames - Dancing with Candles (B,I): Temple of the Moon Goddess choreography to Ramal LaMar music. 2 hrs. Materials: glass votives

Cane (Raks Assaya) (B,I): Learn to incorporate a cane into your oriental routine. 1¼ - 2 hrs.

Disco Cane Dance - Double Cane (I,A): Peppy choreography to Nejma Wam Chams from Disco Belly Dance. 3 hrs. Materials: 1 or 2 canes

Hadouni Beledi Cane Routine (I): A great number for troupes. Fun & upbeat. 2 hrs. Materials: cane

Feather Fans (I,A): Pleasure Houses of Zantar choreography, music: Ramal LaMar, Beautiful fans can embellish the slow part of your show! 2 hrs. Materials: 2 feather fans

The Art of Sword Dancing (A): Moves, ideas, floor work & concepts for sword. 1¼ - 2 hrs. Materials: sword with sheath

Raks al Shamadan - Candelabrum (A): Authentic zeffa music - Great opening number, Egyptian wedding favorite! 2 hrs. Materials: Candelabrum or you can borrow mine for the class - but it is better if you have one of your own.

Turkish Fantasy Skirt (B,I,A): Movements and combinations for dancing with a skirt. Focus on Turkish styling but can use a variety of music genres. Improvisation and/or choreography.

SPECIAL TOPICS

Hagallah for the Stage (I,A): Egyptian Bedouin wedding dance. 3 hrs. Materials: scarf to tie around waist, staff or cane.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bellygrams (I,A): Includes choreography for 4 numbers-opening, veil, drum solo and closing + detailed notebook containing music, do’s and don’ts. 4 hrs. - add $15 to “Workshops When You Want’Em” prices.

Simply Saidi (B,I): Egyptian folklore from the Saidi region of Egypt. 1¼ - 2 hrs. Materials: cane

Saidi (Saucy & Sacred) (I,A): Same as above, except more depth with more adv. movement. Interesting and ancient combinations! Emphasis on improvisation. 1¼ - 3 hrs. Materials: cane

Ana Saidi Choreography: (I,A): A traditionally styled Saidi choreography. 7 minutes. 3 hrs. Materials: cane

Recipe for Easy Improv (B,I): 7 easy steps that work with any 4/4 piece of music. Great for students who are shy about improvisation! 1 1/4 hrs.

Delilah's Obstacle Course: (I,A): 9 unique steps to add to 4/4 improv. Poster boards help to visualize the movements. Great for Improving but also can help you to make your own choreography. 2 hrs.

Egyptian Raks Sharqi Technique I: (B,I): Technique for Egyptian Raks Sharqi (Oriental) including taxim movement, hip work, traveling steps.

Aghadan al Qak (I, A): Classical Egyptian Raks Sharqi choreography, 7 minutes. 3 hrs.

Beledi (B,I,A): Beautiful and wonderful Beledi - authentic Egyptian dance geared to the intermediate and advanced level dancer.

Nasi Hawana: (I,A): A fun and upbeat authentic Egyptian beledi dance routine. 7 minutes. 2-3 hrs.

Tabla Drum Solo: (I,A): Egyptian beledi drum solo! 4 minutes. 2-3 hrs.

Bint al Hijaz: (A): Egyptian Raqs Sharqi routine which includes Saidi and beledi taqsim sections. 3 hrs.

DESSERT

Costuming Workshop #1: Cabaret Costumes, Make-Up Bag Contents, Detailed costume handout. 2 hrs.

Costuming Workshop #2: Costume Accessories - headpieces, jewelry, gauntlets. How to Put on Make-Up for Dance! 20 Page Costume handout. 2 hrs.

Teacher Warm-Up/Cool-Down Class: Designed for teachers or anyone who wants to learn proper, effective, safe stretching, warm-up and cool-down techniques. 1¼ hrs.

Tribelle Chic Stages 1-7: Learn this interactive American Tribal style developed by Miramar. 1¼ - 3hrs.

TAKE-OUT MENU

Bring Miramar to your Hometown!

Please E-mail for reasonable seminar instruction and performance fees.

Performances

Miramar is available to perform at family parties, birthday parties, retirement dinners, anniversaries, weddings, corporate functions, women’s groups, festivals and picnics.

WORKSHOPS WHEN YOU WANT'EM

BRING MIRAMAR TO YOUR HOMETOWN! (A MILEAGE CHARGE DEPENDING UPON YOUR LOCATION WILL APPLY) 3 Hr. Workshops Designed Exclusively for You! Scheduled at your Convenience and with your Friends Choreographed written routine and/or detailed breakdowns included with each topic.

TUITION FOR CROSS JUNCTION LOCATION: Bring your friends, save money and have fun!!! Cost for one student: $85.00

Two students: $50 each

Three students: $40 each

Four or more students: pay only $35 each

Payment for workshops is due in advance of scheduled workshop.

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Have Questions? If you have any questions about my dance topics or offerings, please see our Contact Us page for complete contact information.

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