Workshops

PLEASE PUT A ‘X’ BESIDE THE CLASSES YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND

Weeklong Package Mon., Oct. 10 to Sun., Oct. 16 $500.00

 Please note:  Special Day Rate includes the classes until 5 pm.  The 5 pm and /or 7pm evening classes can be added at the listed rate.  On Festival mornings, the class fee includes a complimentary admission for the class participant into the festival for that day.  Rakkasah East Weeklong Workshop Package:   $500 for all the classes for the entire week and festival tickets.   

Please check the boxes for the classes you wish to be registered in:

Monday October 10

  Special Day Rate 10 AM to 5 PM $105
  10am-12noon

class rate $45

Aneena - A fun short choreo for troupe or solo dancers with lots of body locks

  12:30pm - 2:30pm 

class rate  $45

Fatima Al Wahid - Oriental / Balady Ala Fatima's style

  3pm-5pm

class rate  $45

Natica Angilly - Dance Artistry with Power, Purpose & Props (props provided)

Monday Evening  Class rate   $55
  7:15pm - 10:15pm Naheda – Veil - Poi Fusion - Technique, Tips and Tricks - Enchanting Combos. (Bring Poi Veil)

Tuesday October 11

  Special Day Rate10 AM to 5 PM  - $90 / $105 
  10am- 12noon

class rate  $45

Michelle DeVine - Slow and Slinky - the art of precision and fluidity.  Creative dance compositions choreography.

  12:30pm - 2:30 pm

class rate $45

Shukriya - Sword Choreography to Fascinating Rhythm with fun combos and steps

  3:00pm - 5pm

class rate  $45

Saqra - Sha'Abi & Reda Combos / Technique - Heart of real Egyptian Style Dance

Tuesday Evening  Registration - Class rate $45 / $55
  7:15pm - 10:15pm Arianna Al Tiye - Oriental Choreography ala Arianna
Wednesday October 12
  Special Day Rate 10AM  to 5 PM - $105

 

10am- 12noon

class rate $45

Chellcy Reitsma - Flirty Fan - Spanish Fusion

 

12:30pm - 2:30pm

class rate $45

Anasma - Queen Tutankhamen - a technique and combos class - wave explosion or bellytutting

 

3pm - 5pm

class rate  $45

Ava Fleming - Liquid Gold: Melt your audience with fusion inspired combos full of emotion and drama.  Ava's signature dance style & favorite fusion music.

Wednesday Evening Class rate  $55

 

7:15pm - 10:15pm

 Leila Haddad - Balady Choreography, Sassy and Very Feminine

Thursday October 13

 

 Special Day Rate 10 AM to 5 PM $105

 

10am- 12noon

class rate $45

Aneena - Double & Single Veil - tricks, wraps, spins, entrances and exits

 

12:30pm - 2:30pm

class rate $45

Reyna Alcalda - Danza Mora - Explore the Moorish influences in the arts of Southern Spain.  Belly Dance movements infused with Flamenco flavor, dance to the music of the guitar.

 

3pm - 5pm

class rate  $45

Fahtiem - Shimmy, Shake and Vibrate to the beat of the drum - hip and body articulations - Bring Energy!

Thursday Evening  Class rate  $55

  7:15pm - 10:15pm

Chellcy Reitsma - Sa-Rumb-A-rabic (samba, rumberas, Egyptian fusion) including technique and choreography

Friday, October 14- festival ticket is not included in Friday classes - all classes at the Crowne Plaza

 

Special Day Rate 10 AM to 5 PM - $105

 

10am- 12noon

class rate $45

Naheda - Turkish Gypsy - refined steps and combos, forceful accents with high spirit, proud and insolently performed.  (bring a full skirt)

10am- 12noon 

class rate $45

Michelle DeVine - Afro-Belly, energetic choreography of West African and Belly Dance

 

12:30pm - 2:30 pm 

class rate $45

Suhaila Salimpour - Sword Dance Choreography (for all levels, no floor work)

 

12:30pm - 2:30pm 

class rate $45

Anasma - Liquid Fusion Combinations.  Wushu Belly Dance

 

3pm - 5pm 

class rate $45

Ava Fleming - Dancing Tabla/ Unique Tabla: choreography with or without veil.  Floor patterns, smooth accents, unique dancing combos, dance your drum solo.

 

3pm - 5pm

class rate $45

Arianna Al Tiye - Belly Dance Afro Mosaic Soul, Arianna technique.  Jazz pants or leggings recommended for this class.

Saturday, October 15 ( Class includes Festival Ticket)  $45

 

10am 11:30am

Suhaila Salimpour - Folkloric Fusion (with or without cymbals)

 

10am - 11:30am

Fahtiem - Performance Drama through timing, contrast, level changes, using unique Fahtiem combos.

 

10am - 11:30am 

Natica Angilly - Gypsy Passion & Meaning concealed in Motion
Sunday, October 16 (Class includes Festival Ticket)  $45
  10am - 11:30am  Leila Haddad - Bedouin Tunisian Choreography
  10am-  11:30am Saqra- New Drum Solo.  Heavy on technique and Sass
  10am - 11:30am  Fatima Al Wahid - Exciting and Spicy Dance Combos
  10am - 11:30am  Carmine Guida- Baby Beginner Doumbek

 

The Festival will be held at the 

Ukrainian Cultural Center
135 Davidson Avenue
Somerset, New Jersey

Friday October 14 7pm- 11pm $15
Saturday October 15 12noon- 10pm $18
Sunday October 16 12noon -  8pm $18
Half price for seniors and children under 10

10th Annual Festival
Register Form  (*Mastercard - *Visa - Paypal - Add 3%)
Name:______________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_______________________________________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________ Phone:__________________________
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Please make your check or money order payable to Rakkasah and Mail with a copy of this form with your desired classes clearly marked to: 

Rakkasah, 1564 'A' Fitzgerald, PMB#124, Pinole, CA 94564 

after Septeber 10th, please send to Rakkasah c/o Michelle De Vine, 553 Spring Mills Road, Milford, NJ 08848, 
Phone: 510-724-0214 Fax: 510-724-4367 Email: rakkasah@att.net Web Site: www.rakkasah.com