The �Fantastic� Teaching Staff for RAKKASAH �WEST� 2006



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    RAKKASAH WEEKLONG WORKSHOPS
     MONDAY MARCH  20 TO SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2006

SPECIAL WEEKLONG PACKAGE PRICE FOR ALL CLASSES IN
     DANCE OR MUSIC AND FESTIVAL TICKETS  PLUS
THE SUNDAY, MARCH 19 DINNER-DANCE SHOW   $500.00
       PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE UNTIL THE FIRST OF MARCH, 2006
                               TO COVER WEEKLONG WORKSHOP FEES

Register for the Weeklong Package with MasterCard, Visa or here
on-line with .  Look below the directions for PAYPAL details.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR THIS VERY
      Special RAKKASAH Dinner-Dancer Show at
 The El Morocco Restaurant
          SOLD OUT
                        2203 Morello Ave
                        Pleasant Hill, CA
                 SUDAY, MARCH 19, 2006
        Seating starts at 6:30 PM - Show 7 PM
     Reservation made only though RAKKASAH
Be sure to Register Early - Avance Reservations only!
For Visa or MasterCard - call Shukriya

DANCE CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT TEMPLE BETH HILLEL IN
RICHMOND -- SATURDAY, MARCH 18 TO FRIDAY, MARCH 24

     PLEASE PRINT THE BELOW FORM TO REGISTER FOR RAKKASAH �WEST� CLASSES
    PLEASE PUT A �X� BESIDE THE CLASSES YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND
         PRE-RAKKASAH WEEK CLASSES -- PRINTED IN BLUE

**RAKKASAH WEEKLONG WORKSHOPS BEGIN SUNDAY, MARCH 19 AT 7 PM WITH THE DINNER SHOW**

SATURDAY MARCH 25  9 AM WITH
ANSUYA IS NOW CLOSED
 

ALL OTHER CLASSES ARE OPEN --
REGISTER AT THE DOOR
 
 
Saturday, March 18

___9 AM to 4:30 PM Special Day Rate Both 
            Classes $90
___9:00 AM Registration  $50
      9:15 AM  SUHAILA SALIMPOUR
                      Choreography - Drum Solo
     12:15 PM Lunch
___1:00 PM Registration   $50
     1:15 PM LEILA HADDAD
                    Tunisian Beduin Choreography
     4:30 PM Class End
SPECIAL EVENING WITH MOMO KADOUS
    7 PM   Registration  $50
    7:15 PM  MOMO KADOUS
  Special Choreography - 10 Year Celebration

Sunday, March 19
____9 AM to 4:30 PM Speical Day Rate Both 
               Classes $90 
____9:00 AM Registration  $50
       9:15 AM  JIM BOZ
                       From Drills to Drum Solo
      12:15 PM  Lunch
____1:00 PM Registration  $50
        1:15 PM  FAHTIEM
                   Layering Tech. for Fast & Slow Combos. 
        4:30 PM  Classes End

____7:00 PM RAKKASAH SPECIAL DINNER SHOW
          ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ONLY
This dinner will sell out - reserve early!     $35.00 
Performances by Workshop Dancers & Teachers 

  WEEKLONG EVENTS BEGIN WITH OUR DINNER-DANCE SHOW SUN., MAR. 18   7PM
Monday, March 20
____ Special Day Rate 9:15 AM to 4:40 PM 
          Registration  $90
____ 9:00 AM Registration $50
         9:05 AM NANNA CANDELARIA-Rhythmic Workout - Floor & Standing Stretch to Fortify Dance
       10:10 AM SHUKRIYA - Cymbals & Steps
       11:15 AM ANEENA - Hands &Arms
       12:15 PM Lunch Break
____ 1:15 PM Registration   $50
         1:20 PM NATICA-Dance Passions &
               Creative Tambouine
         2:25 PM FATIMA AL WAHID-Folkloric/
                        Oriental Combos.
         3:30 PM ZAINA HART-Hip Articulation
         5:00 PM Class End

Monday Evening
____ 7:00 PM Registration  $50
         7:15 PM FAHTIEM -
                 HOT Shimmy with COOL Combos.

Tuesday, March 21
____ Special Day Rate 9:15 AM to 4:40 PM 
         Registration  $90
____ 9:00 AM Registration  $50
         9:15 AM  SADIE & KAYA-Pops Locks & 
                         Shimmys
       10:45 AM YOSIFAH-Insight into Classical Raqs Sharki: Allowing the Music to Move You
       12:15 PM Lunch Break
____ 1:00 PM Registration  $50
         1:15 PM  SAQRA- Beautiful Single Veil
         2:45 PM  BERT BALLADINE
          Slow and sensual Dramatic Movements
Tuesday Evening
____ 5:00 PM Registration  $20
         5:10 PM MOMO KADOUS
                        New Style Cairo POP

____ 7:00 PM Registration   $50 
         7:15 PM  NAHEDA - 'WildDances" - 
          Modern, Pop & Jazz - Belly Dance

                           PLEASE PUT A �X� BESIDE THE CLASSES YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND
Wednesday, March 22

____ Special Day Rate 9:15 AM to 4:40 PM 
         Registration  $90 
____ 9:00 AM Registration  $50 
         9:15 AM JIM BOZ - Bold Traveling Steps 
                                         With Finger Cymbal Combos.
12:15 PM Lunch Break
____ 1:00 PM Registration   $50
         1:20 PM  SAQRA - Egypt Pop Choreo.:
                        HOT New Combos!
4:30 PM Class End

Wednesday Evening 
____ 5:00 PM Registration  $20
         5:10 PM  ZAINA HART- Add Pizzazz &
                        Charisma - Embellishments

____ 7:00 PM Registration $50
          7:15 PM   SADIE & KAYA - 
                          Drum Solo Choreography

Thursday, March 23
____ Special Day Rate 9:15 AM to 4:40 PM 
         Registration $90 
____ 9:00 AM Registration $50
         9:15  AM ANSUYA RATHOR 
Firecracker Openings & Scintillating Shiftitelli
12:15 PM Lunch Break
____ 1:00 PM Registration $50
         1:20 PM  ANGELIKA NEMETH-
                     Drum Solo
4:30 PM Class End

Thursday Evening
____ 5:00 PM Registration  $20 
         5:10 PM  SUHAILA SALIMPOUR 
                     Folkloric Fusion (bring cymbals)

____ 7:00 PM Registration $50 
         7:15 PM LEILA HADDAD
         Sharki Choreography A La Leila

       FOR HOTEL AND AIRLINE INFORMATION - BE SURE TO CHECK THE RAKKASAH 'WEST'
                                          MAIN PAGE - CLICK ON THE HOTEL BUTTON.
 
Friday, March 24
         A �Legendary Day� of Dance
____ Special Day Rate 9:15 AM to 4:40 PM 
      Registration  $90
____9:00 AM Registration  $50
        9:15 AM JAMILLA SALIMPOUR 
             Jamilla Salimpour Format (bring cymbals)

12:15 PM Lunch Break

____1:00 PM Registration  $50
         1:05 PM MOMO KADOUS
                Momo Style Drum Solo
         2:35 PM BERT BALLADINE 
             Sturcture & Improvisation

       4:30 PM Class End

REGISTER EARLY FOR CLASSES.
Sat., March 18 to Fri., March 24 Dance Classes will be held at Temple Beth Hillel.

Sat. & Sun. Festival Mornings -- All Classes to be held at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium.

Weeklong Special Package $500
Monday, March 20 to Sunday, March 26
All Classes and Festival Tickets

RAKKASAH FESTIVAL BEGINS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM. 
JOIN US AT THE RICHMOND MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM FOR A FANTASTIC WEEKEND OF DANCE & MUSIC.

                          PLEASE PUT A �X� BESIDE THE CLASSES YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND
Saturday, Mar. 25 (Class Includes Festival Ticket)
    8:45 AM Registration  $35
____9 AM ANSUYA RATHOR
            Ansuya's New Hot Bellydance Combos.

____9 AM CARMINE GUIDA - Dumbec
           'Beyond Balladi'

____9 AM DENISE MANNION & PAT OLSON
                 Zills A-Z Revisited - with Choreography

 10:30 AM Class End

Sunday, Mar. 26 (Class Includes Festival Ticket)
8:45 AM Registration  $35
____9 AM ANGELIKA NEMETH
                   Rhythm Comobs - Classical & Folkloric

____9 AM SCOTT WILSON & LEYLAMARY
           'Performing to Live Music'

____9 AM MARK & LING SHIN BELL
         Rhythm Diatribes - Musicians & Dancers

 10:30 AM Class End

RAKKASAH 26TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR
FRIDAY, MARCH 24            ADULT  $12    SENIOR/CHILD   $6.00
SATURDAY, MARCH 25      ADULT  $15    SENIOR/CHILD  $8.00
SUNDAY, MARCH 26          ADULT  $15    SENIOR/CHILD   $8.00
FESTIVAL TICKETS FOR RAKKASAH 'WEST'
2006 -- YOU CAN PURCHASE AT THE DOOR

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RAKKSAH WEEKLONG SPECIAL PACKAGE $500 -- SAVE-- PAY BY MONEY ORDER OR CHECK
      (SEE BELOW MAP - FOR REGISTRATION FOR ALL CLASSES & TICKETS VIA PAYPAL)

REGISTRATION FORM:

NAME:_________________________________________________PHONE:______________________________

ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________________________________

CITY & STATE:_____________________________________________________________ZIP:______________

EMAIL:___________________________________FAX:____________________________________

HOTEL:__________________________________RESERVATION NUMBER:____________________________

     PLEASE CALL SHUKRIYA AT FOR MASTERCARD OR VISA PAYMENTS.
                          FAX: (510) 724-4367                             EMAIL: [email protected]

INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE UNTIL THE FIRST OF MARCH, 2006 FOR WEEKLONG FEES

MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO RAKKASAH AND SEND WITH A COPY OF THIS THREE PAGE CLASS
REGISTRATION FORM TO:
RAKKASAH-SHUKRIYA, 1564 �A� FITZGERALD DR., PMB 124, PINOLE, CA 94564-2229
 

     FLY CONTINENTAL AIRLINE TO RAKKASAH -- GREAT RATES - GREAT RIDE

 FOR AIRLINE,  HOTEL AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION CLICK
                     THE 'HOTEL INFORMATION' BUTTON ON THE HOME PAGE!
 

         DIRECTIONS TO ALMOST EVERYTHING - SEE MAP BELOW
 

1. DANCE CLASSES 3/18 TO 3/24 TEMPLE BETH HILLEL, 801 Park Central - just off Hilltop Exit in Richmond, CA.

From San Francisco/Oakland, Exit I-80 at Hilltop Mall Rd. in Richmond, Turn Right and make the first Left onto Park Central -
turn Left again around planter and into the parking lot. From Vallejo, Exit I-80 at Hilltop Mall Road, turn Left and cross freeway -
turn left at Park Central -turn left again into the parking lot.
 

2. RAKKASAH FESTIVAL 3/24 -3/26 - RICHMOND MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 27TH & NEVIN, RICHMOND, CA
from San Francisco, Exit I-80 MacDonald Ave. in Richmond - drive straight to 24th Street, turn right -go 1 block, turn left into parking
lot. from Vallejo - Exit I-80 at -Central Downtown Richmond - turn right on Barrett Ave, left on 24th Street- then right into the parking
lot. San Rafael - Exit 580 at Marina Blvd (23rd St) Turn right at Barrett, right at 24th St.
 

3. MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES 3/25 & 3/26 - RICHMOND MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

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USE PAYPAL FOR RAKKASAH CLASS AND TICKET REGISTRATION

WEEKLONG WORKSHOP PACKAGE STARTS SUNDAY, MARCH 19 AT 7 PM WITH THE RAKKASAH DINNER SHOW.
ALL CLASSES IN MUSIC OR DANCE AND YOUR FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SPECIAL PRICE.  REGISTER
BEFORE DECEMBER 28, 2005 AND YOUR DANCE PERFORMANCE TIME IS INCLUDED - NO NEED TO CALL IN!
REGISTER EARLY!!

RAKKASAH 'WEST' WEEKLONG WORKSHOP PACKAGE -- $520
 

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REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

PRE WEEK CLASSES - COME AND ENJOY THESE GREAT TEACHERS
EARLY BEFORE THE WEEKLONG STARTS!!

 DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU TAKE A SAT OR SUN MORNING CLASS

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR OF THE AUDITORIUM-  SEE YOU THERE!

RAKKASAH FRIDAY, MARCH 24        FESTIVAL TICKET -- $12      (FRIDAY CLASSES DO NOT INCLUDE A FESTIVAL TICKET)

RAKKASAH SATURDAY, MARCH 25  FESTIVAL TICKET -- $15    DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU TAKE A SAT. MORNING CLASS

RAKKASAH SUNDAY, MARCH 26     FESTIVAL TICKET -- $15     DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU TAKE A SUN. MORNING CLASS

YOU CAN PURCHASE FESTIVAL TICKETS AT THE DOOR

                          FAX: (510) 724-4367            EMAIL:
 
 

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