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Follow on Google News | Egyptian Belly Dance Workshop and Discussion with Leila of Cairo and Anthropologist Najwa AdraThis evening of dance followed by discussion provides an opportunity much needed in the bellydance scene: a chance to study Egyptian bellydance dance with an expert based in the region, AND then talk about controversial issues surrounding the dance.
By: Nicole Macotsis of Alwan for the Arts Weds, September 1, 2010 6:00 pm at Alwan for the Arts Visit http://www.alwanforthearts.org for details Alwan for the Arts 16 Beaver Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10004 Alwan welcomes acclaimed dancer Leila of Cairo, and esteemed Arab-world dance scholar Najwa Adra, to kick off its 2010-2011 season of culturally contextualized, quality dance and performance. Egyptian Bellydance Workshop with Leila of Cairo Understanding Classical Egyptian Music for Dance 6:00-8:30 pm The historic songs of Oum Kalthoum, Abdel Halim Hafez and Warda can be intimidating for dancers of all levels. Join Leila as she navigates us through the musical structure of these complex compositions. Explore Egyptian versus Western interpretation of these songs, and utilize Egyptian technique to express the music and ultimately, yourself, within the dance. Take advantage this rare opportunity to learn with Cairo-based, American-born Leila, who has won over Egyptian audiences with her dance, film and stage appearances. Discussion with Najwa Adra PhD and Leila ]Raqs, What’s the Point? Diverging Bellydance Traditions in Egypt and the U.S. 8:30-10:00 pm This discussion focuses on differences of perception, meaning, context and technique of the dance known simply as raqs or raqs sharqi in the Arab world, and as bellydance in the US. Leila draws upon her experiences as a US-born dancer who has an exceptionally successful career as a performing artist in Eygpt, while Najwa highlights related issues from her fieldwork research, writings and lifetime of participating in social dance traditions of the Arab world. The talk-back will touch upon notions of authenticity, cultural appropriation and orientalization in the dance. Come with questions and comments! Fees In advance: $55 for workshop and panel, pay online at http://www.alwanforthearts.org/ At the door: $65 for workshop and panel $10 for panel alone For more information please contact Nicole Macotsis at nicole@alwanforthearts.org or 646.462.5691 About the Artists Leila of Cairo Born in the U.S., Leila is now one of Egypt’s brightest bellydance stars. She performs nightly in some of the best venues in Cairo and is also one of the most popular and requested dancers for weddings and parties in Egypt, Europe and the Gulf. Leila’s work with several star singers in music videos and on live television has brought her recognition throughout the Middle East. Along with dancing, Leila works as an actress and model. She has appeared with some of Egypt’s top actors and directors in TV commercials, TV sit-coms, and in film.. Leila has produced three Oriental dance CD’s (“Helwa,” “Sukara,” and “Om al Dunya”) and a DVD of her Cairo show “Bint al Belad.” http://www.leilainegypt.com Najwa Adra, PhD Najwa Adra is a cultural anthropologist who specializes in the links between dancing and culture in the Middle East. She has conducted field research on dancing and tribal values in Yemen since 1978. Her publications include, "Belly Dance: An Urban Folk Genre," published in Shay and Sellers-Young’ End
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