Every dancer will benefit immensely from JTE. The course’s engagement with the dance’s relationships with culture, history, and politics (of ALL sorts!) will make one a better and more nuanced dancer as well as human being/world citizen. Of all the workshops, intensives, festivals, and events out there, without a doubt, JTE should be at the top of dancers’ priority lists. There is nothing comparable. Nothing changed my dance, or my life, like Sahra’s Journey Through Egypt.
Journey Through Egypt - 1
March 16-18, 2018
Intensive/Certification 20-hr Workshop
The dances studied include: Bedouin, Ghawazee, Cairo, Sa’idi, Nubian, Haggallah, Suez Canal, and Fellahin. Sahra’s unique perspective follows how the dance transforms from the homes of the people to the sparkling stages of Cairo.
The course also covers many of the rights and rituals that can be found throughout Egypt, such as zeffah, zars, and moulids. Whenever possible, these rituals are described and explained with video Sahra has taken on one of her own research journeys to Egypt.
Space is strictly limited to only 25 students per class.
Certification is awarded to only those who complete all 20 hours of each course.
Journey Through Egypt - 2
March 23-25, 2018
Intensive/Certification 20-hr Workshop
JtE -2 includes dance and ritual movement of the “Dance Zones of Egypt” with special work in a variety of dances, such as Awalem Shamadan Farrah style, Cairo examples of Hassaballah, Beja Bravery Dance of the Eastern Desert, Bamboteyya of the Suez Canal, Awlad Ali Bedouin Hagallah dance, Zaggala of Siwa, Saidi Assaya, Firqit Zeffah, and much more.
JtE-2 provides an advanced overview, including the basis for future research, student specialization, dance ethnology concepts. Students investigate the dance differences between “home-style,” local professional dance, regional government troupes, Cairo-based Reda and Kowmeyya national troupes, and folkloric representation in night club shows.
Space is strictly limited to only 25 students per class.
Certification is awarded to only those who complete all 20 hours of each course.
Mid-Week Workshops
March 19-22, 2018
Monday, March 19 6PM-9PM
Melaya Leff Choreography
Tuesday, March 20 6PM-8PM
Taxim, Tarab, Sultana Technique
Thursday, March 22 6PM-9PM
Beledi Awad and Tet Beledi Technique
Private Lessons with Sahra!
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Sahra’s personal attention and experience are available for you. Add a private lesson to your workshop package, take advantage of this opportunity even if you cannot attend any of the workshop packages, and/or consider booking Sahra for your troupe or dance friends’ specific topic of interest.
Dates
For available time slots and payment options contact us at 508-822-6449 or [email protected]
Fees
Privates- $100 per hour plus $10 p hour for studio rental.
Semi-Privates please add $50 per additional person in the private lesson – up to 4 people.
Please add $10 p hour for studio rental
Package Details
- A welcome reception hour for each of two JtE course weekends (1 and 2)
- Sahra’s signature JtE materials pack to include:
- JtE Digital Study guide files and maps.
- JtE Digital download of a CD of music from each of the regions for academic purposes.
- DVD of “Journey Through Egypt” with Sahra’s Ya Amar! dance company as future reference for students on the dances of the regions discussed in the courses.
- A JtE-1 and a JtE-2 Certificate of Completion for those who complete the 20 hours of instruction included in the JtE weekend courses.
- An in-studio celebration dinner upon completion each of the two JtE weekends (JtE Certifications are awarded to only those who complete all 20 hours of instruction included in each course)
- A photo with your JtE group and Sahra Saeeda
- Three fabulous mid-week dance workshops:
- Melaya Leff Choreography (3 hours, Monday)
- Taxim, Tarab, and Sultana (2 hours, Tuesday)
- Beledi Awad and Tet Beledi (2 hours, Thursday)
- In-studio shopping for Egyptian costumes and accessories
- A facebook page for networking with other attendees seeking ride-shares, hotel sharing, local car rental info, etc.
Private lessons and semi private lesson time with Sahra are available and make fantastic add-ons to your experience. Please scroll up to this option for details and fees.
Dates for 10 Day Deluxe Intensive Package:
Friday, March 16 – Sunday, March 25. 2018.
Fri, March 16: 5PM Welcome Reception, 6-10PM – JtE-1
Sat, March 17: 10AM-10PM (1hr lunch break, 1hr dinner break) – JtE-1 Continues
Sun, March 18: 10AM-4PM – JtE-1 completion, 5-8:30PM dinner celebration at the studio
Mon, March 19: 6pm-9pm Melaya Leff Choreography workshop with Sahra Saeeda.
Tues, March 20: 6pm-8pm Taxim, Tarab and Sultana workshop with Sahra Saeeda.
Thurs,March 22: 6pm-8pm Beledi Awad and Tet Beledi workshop with Sahra Saeeda.
Fri, March 23: 5PM Welcome Reception, 6-10PM – JtE-2
Sat, March 24: 10AM-10PM (1hr lunch break, 1hr dinner break) – JtE-2 Continues
Sun, March 25: 10AM-4PM – JtE-2 completion, 5-8:30PM dinner celebration at the studio
Registration Fee for 10 Day Deluxe Intensive Package:
$875 by Jan 15th, 2018. $925 thereafter.
**Payment plan option locks you into early reg rate with your $150 deposit made anytime before Sept 1st, 2017. Balance due by Jan 15, 2018.
First payment serves as deposit to hold your spot in all classes.
NOTE: This package will become unavailable if either of the JtE weekends reaches capacity (25 person max per JtE-1 and JtE-2). Interested parties please reserve 10-Day Deluxe slots asap.
Private lessons and semi private lesson time with Sahra are available and make fantastic add-ons to your experience. Please scroll up to this option for details and fees.
- A welcome reception hour for the JtE course weekend of your choice (1 or 2)
- Sahra’s signature JtE materials pack to accompany your course including:
- JtE Digital Study guide files and maps.
- JtE Digital download of a CD of music from each of the regions for academic purposes.
- DVD of “Journey Through Egypt” with Sahra’s Ya Amar! dance company as future reference for students on the dances of the regions discussed in the courses.
- A Certificate of Completion for those who complete all 20 hours of instruction included in the JtE weekend course of their choice.
- An in-studio celebration dinner upon completion the JtE weekend you attended. (JtE Certifications are awarded to only those who complete all 20 hours of instruction)
- A photo with your JtE dance friends and Sahra Saeeda.
- Three dance workshops on three separate mid-week evenings with Sahra Saeeda:
- Melaya Leff Choreography (3 hour),
- Taxim, Tarab, and Sultanah Technique (2 hour),
- Beledi Awad and Tet Beledi Technique (2 hour).
- In-studio shopping for Egyptian costumes and accessories
- A facebook page for networking with other attendees seeking ride-shares, hotel sharing, local car rental info, etc.
Private lessons and semi private lesson time with Sahra are available and make fantastic add-ons to your experience. Please scroll up to this option for details and fees.
$595 by Jan 15, 2018. $645 thereafter.
**Payment plan option locks you into early reg rate with your $100 deposit made anytime before Sept 1, 2017. Balance due by Jan 15, 2018
First payment serves as deposit to hold your spot in all classes.
NOTE: This packages may become unavailable IF the JtE weekend of your choice reaches capacity (25 person max per JtE). Interested parties please reserve your 7 Day Package asap.
Private lessons and semi private lesson time with Sahra are available and make fantastic add-ons to your experience. Please scroll up to this option for details and fees.
- A welcome reception hour for each of two JtE course weekends (3/16 and 3/23),
- Sahra’s signature JtE materials pack to include:
- JtE Digital Study guide files and maps
- JtE Digital download of a CD of music from each of the regions for academic purposes
- DVD of “Journey Through Egypt” with Sahra’s Ya Amar! dance company as future reference for students on the dances of the regions discussed in the courses
- A JtE-1 and a JtE-2 Certificate of Completion for those who complete the 20 hours included in each of the JtE weekend courses.
- An in-studio celebration dinner upon completion each of the two JtE weekends (JtE Certifications are awarded to only those who complete all 20 hours of instruction included in each course)
- A photo with your JtE group and Sahra Saeeda
- In-studio shopping for Egyptian costumes and accessories
- A facebook page for networking with other attendees seeking ride-shares, hotel sharing, local car rental info, etc.
- Fri, March 16: 5PM Welcome Reception, 6-10PM – JtE-1
- Sat, March 17: 10AM-10PM (1hr lunch break, 1hr dinner break) – JtE-1 Continues
- Sun, March 18: 10AM-4PM – JtE-1 completion, 5-8:30PM dinner celebration at the studio
- Fri, March 23: 5PM Welcome Reception, 6-10PM – JtE-2
- Sat, March 24: 10AM-10PM (1hr lunch break, 1hr dinner break) – JtE-2 Continues
- Sun, March 25: 10AM-4PM – JtE-2 completion,5-8:30PM dinner celebration at the studio
For private lessons and semi private lesson with Sahra please scroll to this option for details and fees.
- A welcome reception hour
- Sahra’s signature JtE materials pack to include:
- JtE Digital Study guide files and maps
- JtE Digital download of a CD of music from each of the regions for academic purposes
- DVD of “Journey Through Egypt” with Sahra’s Ya Amar! dance company as future reference for students on the dances of the regions discussed in the courses
- A JtE-1 Certificate of Completion for those who complete the 20 hour course
- An in-studio celebration dinner upon completion each of the two JtE weekends (JtE Certifications are awarded to only those who complete all 20 hours of instruction included in each course)
- A photo with your JtE group and Sahra Saeeda
- In-studio shopping for Egyptian costumes and accessories
- A facebook page for networking with other attendees seeking ride-shares, hotel sharing, local car rental info, etc.
- Fri, March 16: 5PM Welcome Reception, 6-10PM
- Sat, March 17: 10AM-10PM (1hr lunch break, 1hr dinner break)
- Sun, March 18: 10AM-4PM – JtE-1 completion, 5-8:30PM dinner celebration at the studio
For private and semi private lessons with Sahra please scroll up to this option for details and fees.
- A welcome reception hour
- Sahra’s signature JtE materials pack to include:
- JtE Digital Study guide files and maps
- JtE Digital download of a CD of music from each of the regions for academic purposes
- DVD of “Journey Through Egypt” with Sahra’s Ya Amar! dance company as future reference for students on the dances of the regions discussed in the courses
- A JtE-2 Certificate of Completion for those who complete the 20 hour course
- An in-studio celebration dinner upon completion each of the two JtE weekends (JtE Certifications are awarded to only those who complete all 20 hours of instruction included in each course)
- A photo with your JtE group and Sahra Saeeda
- In-studio shopping for Egyptian costumes and accessories
- A facebook page for networking with other attendees seeking ride-shares, hotel sharing, local car rental info, etc.
- Fri, March 23: 5PM Welcome Reception, 6-10PM
- Sat, March 24: 10AM-10PM (1hr lunch break, 1hr dinner break)
- Sun, March 25: 10AM-4PM – JtE-2 completion, 5-8:30PM dinner celebration at the studio
For private and semi private lessons with Sahra please scroll up to this option for details and fees.
- Three dance workshops on three separate evenings with Sahra Saeeda:
- Malaya Leff Choreography (3 hours)
- Taxim, Tarab, and Sultanah Technique (2 hours)
- Beledi Awad and Tet Beledi Technique (2 hours)
- A photo with Sahra and your dance friends at the completion of each workshop
- In-studio shopping for Egyptian costumes and accessories
- A facebook page for networking with other attendees seeking ride-shares, hotel sharing, local car rental info, etc.
Private lessons and semi private lesson time with Sahra are available and make fantastic add-ons to your experience. Please scroll up to this option for details and fees.
Select any of these evenings of dance as perfect stand alone experiences. Perfect for dancers unable to take JtE 1 or JtE 2, or as add-ons for those taking JtE 1 or JtE 2.
Please note: discounted packages exists for dancers seeking all three Mid-week dance workshops – please see the Mid-Week Dance Workshops Package. Also note that all three workshops have been bundled with JtE – 1, JtE – 2, or both. Click through packages to find the best fit for you.
Each individual dance workshop includes:
- A dance workshop, or two, offered with internationally celebrated Sahra Saeeda.
- A photo with Sahra and your dance friends at the completion of the workshop, or both workshops should you take two.
- In-studio shopping for Egyptian costumes and accessories
- A facebook page to connect attendees with affordable hotels, roommates, car rental info, and ride sharing partners.
Monday, March 19 6PM-9PM
Melaya Leff Choreography
$120 by Jan 15, 2018. $145 thereafter.
Tuesday, March 20 6PM-8PM
Taxim, Tarab, Sultana Technique
$85 by Jan 15, 2018. $110 thereafter.
Thursday, March 22 6PM-8PM
Beledi Awad and Tet Beledi Technique
$85 by Jan 15, 2018. $110 thereafter.
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- JtE - 1
March 16, 2018 - March 18, 2018
5:00 PM - 4:00 PM - JtE - 2
March 23, 2018 - March 25, 2018
6:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Melaya Leff - Individual Dance Workshop
March 19, 2018
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Taxim, Tarab, Sultanah - Individual Dance Workshop
March 20, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Beledi Awad and Beledi Tet - Individual Dance Workshop
March 22, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM