“The workshop exceeded all of our expectations. I think your classes were highly successful and all the attendees kept telling us how much they liked them. And what can I say about the show? Your shows were fabulous. I really think you blew everyone away, including the musicians." — Amy Smith, Seminar Producer
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Belly Dance Classes Starting in Frisco, Texas! ~Enrolling
Soon for the Fall Session!!!~ North Texas
School of World Dance is Now
Enrolling!
For a complete list of classes, view the Ongoing Classes
and Workshop/Seminar Schedule! ~New
Classes Starting September 2008!!!~ • 2008
Fall Concert Preparation Schedule:
Revised August 7,
2008
Class
Routine Review Workshops - $25 each
(Must have already completed same session)
Costume Construction Workshop - $40
Hair/Stage Makeup Workshop - $25
Free
Rehearsals for Performers:
LEVEL
2:
Sun 8/10, 3-5pm - "Raqs Sharqi Revolution" Wed 8/13, 7-9pm - "Daredevil's Drum Solo" Sat 9/6, 10am-12pm - "Footloose Folkloric" Sun 9/7, 4-6pm - "Zill Zeal" - NEW VERSION Wed 9/10, 7-9pm - "Veiled Visions"
LEVEL 1:
Sun 9/14, 3-5pm - "Classy Cabaret" Sat 9/20, 10am-12pm - "Sassy Saidi" Sun 9/28, 4-6pm - "Delightful Drum Solo"
SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS:
Basic Costume Construction Workshop
Sunday 9/7, 12:30-3:30pm Please Bring the Following Materials: -buckram (interfacing)
-well-fitted, stiff, inexpensive bra
-decorative fabrics, matching thread and felt for backing
-needles of all sizes
-fabric chalk
-pins, safety pins
-non-stretchy belting
-decorations (sequins, trim, stones, etc.) -scissors
-measuring tape
-flat pant hooks and eyes
-notebook and pencil
Hair/Stage Makeup Workshop
Sunday 9/28, 1-3pm Please Bring the Following Materials: -full coverage foundation, matching powder
-bright red/pink blush
-large false eye lashes
-brow pencil, black eye liner and mascara
-light, medium and dark eye shadow
-red lipstick, lip liner
-makeup brushes, applicators and sponges
-wigs, 3/4 falls and clip-in extensions
LEVEL
2: (Must Attend 3 out of 4 Rehearsals
+PLUS+
*Mandatory* day-of, on-site Rehearsal) Sun 10/12, 3-5pm
Sat 10/18, 10am-12pm
Sun 10/26, 3-5pm
Sat 11/1, 10am-12pm
+PLUS+
Sat 11/8, 3-6:30pm - *Mandatory*
LEVEL 1: (Must Attend 3 out of 4 Rehearsals
+PLUS+
*Mandatory* day-of, on-site Rehearsal) Sat 10/4, 10am-12pm
Wed 10/29, 7-9pm
Wed 11/5, 7-9pm
Fri 11/7, 7-9pm
+PLUS+
Sat 11/8, 3-6:30pm - *Mandatory*
•
Watch footage from the March 29, 2008 Spring Concert featuring beginner
through advanced students, Sa'diyya and guest artists Ed Clark and
Bahaia! 2008 Fall Concert Date:
Saturday November 8, 2008 @ the Eisemann Center
•
Tribe.Net: Forum & Breaking Belly Dance News for Students!
Visit http://tribes.tribe.net/sadiyyadanceto see Sa'diyya's School of World Dance on Tribe.Net! •
Include a Belly Dance lesson at your next party! Whether it’s a Bridal or
Baby Shower, a Bachelorette Party, a Sweet Sixteen Party, a Little Girl’s “Jasmine” / ”I Dream of Jeanie”
Themed Birthday Party or just an excuse to have fun with your girlfriends, a demo-dance lesson with Sa’diyya is sure to be lots of fun! Visit the
Booking page for more information.
!!!Sa’diyya is Available for Local, National and International
Workshop Instruction!!!
PRESS KIT THAT INCLUDES A DEMO DVD
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!
See a Video Demo Here!
Read About Her Experience Here!
Workshop
Topics Most topics can be
adjusted for beginner, intermediate, advanced, professional or mixed levels.
Only a few topics are specific to certain levels.
Choreographies
and Combinations of Any Style:
Can be taught as an accompaniment in any workshop or alone!
Styles
of Belly Dance Taught by Sa’diyya:
Raqs Sharqi
American Cabaret
Drum Solos
Modern Egyptian
Pop Songs
Techno Remixes
Folkloric:Saidi, Zar, Khaleegi, Persian, and more!
Ethnic Fusion: Samba-Belly, Zar, Spanish-Arab, Saidi, Sword, Veils and more!
Prop
Workshops:
Gimmicks Galore – A Workshop All About Props!
All Balancing Props
Wings
Cane
Double Cane
Candelabrum
Veil
Sword
Candles
Dry Ice
Fire Tray
Tambourine
Pure
Dance Workshops:
Sensational Starts and Fantastic Finishes
Shimmy-Licious
Accents and Transitions
Luscious, Fluid, Flowing Moves
Frame Your Dance – Hands, Arms, Head and Posture
Egyptian Dance Footwork
Drum Solo Choreography Tips
Cabaret Combinations: Lebanese and Egyptian
Masters of Improv: Taxim, Drum Solo, Pop Songs, Beledi &/OR Raqs Sharqi
Traveling Combinations
Archetypal Poses for the Belly Dance Artist
Belly Dance Medley - Choose Any 5 Topics, For Example: Folkloric, Cabaret, Drum Solo, Veil and Fusion
Technique:
Back to Basics – Technique Cleanup
Masters of Layering!
10 Things to Practice Everyday - Technique and Stylization
Control Freak!How to Gain Maximum
Control of Your Movements
Muscle Memory Technique
How
To’s:
How to Create a Loose Choreographic Framework
How to Connect Deeply to the Audience
How to Choreograph a Solo
YAWWWN – How to Avoid <<< That from the Audience!
How to Critique Yourself – A Checklist and Ideas
Conceptual
Dance Workshops: Cabaret Qualities
DRAMA MAMA!Get That Pizzazz in Your
Dance!
Contrast – High vs. Grounded, Internal vs. External, Slow vs. Fast
Musicality: Train Your EARS to Belly Dance!
From Stale to Stunning: How to Make Your Dance More Interesting (Choreography
and Improv)
Secrets of Engaging Audience Participation
Story Telling Through Dance – For the Artsy-Fartsy Types ;)
Middle Eastern Rhythms and How to Dance to Them
Stage Presence, Dynamics and Energy
Finding Your Voice: Signature Style and Personality in Your Dance
Other
Topics of Interest:
Stage Makeup, Glamorous Hair, Beautiful Costumes!
Preparing for Your First Performance – What U Need 2 Know Head2Toe!
So You Wanna be a Restaurant Dancer!?!
Adding Choreography to Restaurants and Club Shows
Techniques for Improv at Restaurants and Club Shows
The Big-Time Game: Going Pro
Developing Your Class Formats – For Teachers
Groups and Troupes Direction and Ideas
Contact
Sa’diyya to receive her Press Kit in the mail!
Summer 2008 Session
Classes
start
Week of June 23 - 26, 2008
Goes Through Week of Septmeber 8 - 11, 2008 (for makeup classes)
Call 214.387.0738
for Class Inquiries!
Located in Frisco, Texas Click
Here for Registration Policies
Fall 2008 Session
Registration
Dates: Current Students / Current Class Time -
August 11, 2008
Current Students / New Class Time - August 18, 2008
New Students - August 25, 2008
Multiple-Classes Registration - September 8, 2008 Classes
start
Week of September 15 - 18, 2008
Goes Through Week of November 17 - 20, 2008
Call 214.387.0738
for Class Inquiries!
Located in Frisco, Texas Click
Here for Registration Policies
*In
addition to ongoing class student-performances at festivals, seminar shows and recitals,
new troupes specializing in group and solo
performances are on the way!!!*
-Sa'diyya Presents...Strictly Belly Dance
Student Performance Company (Audition Only) -
Bi-Annual Auditions
MAKE-UP
AUDITION:
Saturday August 30, 2008, 11am-12pm
*Rehearsal Times: Every Other Saturday
11am-1pm
*Beginner - Advanced Level Students
*Team Work and Positive attitudes are a MUST!
*Must register for any weekly class + the 2X per month rehearsals
*Performance opportunities at Belly Dance Shows and Festivals
*Audition to consist of:
1) On the spot choreography taught at the audition
2) Solo (doesn't have to be your own)
3) Interview The
AWARD-WINNING... -Sa'diyya and the Danza della Luna Performance Company (Audition Only) -
Bi-Annual Auditions
MAKE-UP AUDITION:
Tuesday August 26, 2008, 8:30pm-9:30pm *Rehearsal Times:
Every Tuesday 8pm-10pm
*Intermediate - Advanced Level Students and/or proficient in other dance genres
(able to learn quickly)
*Team Work and Positive attitudes are a MUST!
*Must be enrolled in the progressive curriculum (at least 1 class a week) + the
weekly rehearsals
*Performance opportunities at Belly Dance Shows, Festivals, Competitions and
Collective Troupe-Paid Jobs
*Audition to consist of:
1) On the spot choreography taught at the audition
2) Choreographed Solo (Needs to be your own)
3) Interview
4) Improvisational Solo - Unrehearsed to Mystery Music -Sa'diyya and the Danza
della Luna Professional Performance Showcase
(Audition Only) - Bi-Annual Auditions
*Rehearsal Times:
Every Tuesday 8pm-10pm + Every Saturday 2pm-5pm
*Intermediate - Advanced/Pro
Level Students and/or proficient/pro in other dance genres (able to learn
quickly)
*Team Work and Positive attitudes are a MUST!
*Must be enrolled in the progressive curriculum (at least 1 class a week) + 1
technique class per week + the 2X per week rehearsals
*Performance opportunities at Belly Dance Shows, Festivals, Competitions,
Collective Troupe-Paid Jobs and Individually Paid Jobs from troupe performances
*Audition to consist of:
1) On the spot choreography taught at the audition
2) Choreographed Solo (Needs to be your own)
3) Interview
4) Improvisational Solo - Unrehearsed to Mystery Music
5) "Teamwork" Group Chorography
Prices
Registration Policies
Beginner through Advanced Belly Dance: Levels 1-6 Combinations, Technique,
Choreography and Theory Class Pure Technique
Class Sa'diyya's Monthly Mish-Mash Belly Dance Class
Belly Dance Workshops Special Note: "At Your Own Risk..."
Prices
FOR SESSIONS:
$125 / 10-Week Session
$95 / Each Additional 10-week Session $15
/ Specialty Class Only Drop In Rate
Mail Payment to PO Box 152, Frisco, TX 75034 for Pre-Registration
All Ongoing Classes will be held at:
North Texas School of World Dance in Frisco, TX
(Call for Exact Address (In-Home Dance Studio) - 214.387.0738) [Back To Top]
Registration
Policies
-Your spot is held only AFTER you have paid for the whole
session – No holding spots until FULL payment has been received.
-No Makeup Classes.
-No Refunds.
-No Exchanges.
-No Transfers.
-No Switching Class Time/Day – once you have paid, that’s your spot for 10 weeks
.
-You cannot double up on session classes until 5 days before the first class of the new
session starts – you may double up with a session and an open class or 2 open
classes.
-Don’t ask me to go against my policies – no exceptions!IvaluemystudentsandItrytomakeeveryonefeelspecial,
but a ton of students asking for exceptions becomes chaotic and takes up all
my time, which is valuable, too! [Back To Top]
Beginner through Advanced Belly Dance
Classes Note: Wear comfortable workout clothing to class from T-shirts to stretch-knit pants to broom-stick skirts to crop tops. If you want, add a scarf around your hips!
Belly Dance is a beautiful, feminine art form for women of all ages, sizes, shapes and backgrounds. Belly Dance classes are a supportive, bonding environment for women. It should really be called the Women's Dance instead of belly dance because it isn't exclusive to the Middle East anymore. Women all over the world are learning this ancient dance that has origins in preparation for childbirth. It has become a popular way to exercise, socialize and to seriously study another world dance art form, the same way Flamenco dancers and African dancers hone their art.
Level 1: Belly Dance
Apprentice
Intro to Belly Dance Technique: Head2Toe: This
Level 1 technique class specifically addresses the movements in all of the Level
1 choreographies.
It is not a requirement to take this class first. It can be taken at
anytime during the Level 1 cycle. No choreography will be taught in this
class. It is also set up as a 10-week long session.
Classy Cabaret:
"Classy Cabaret" is one of
the four 10-week long sessions under the Level 1 umbrella.
Cabaret-style belly dance technique, choreography and combinations will be
taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms and much more! Students
must complete all four sessions (in any order) before moving onto
"Belly Dance Addict" (Level 2). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! The current choreography is inspired by the famous
dance researcher and leader of the Egyptian Reda Troupe, Mamoud Reda, this
classic Egyptian Belly Dance choreography is performed to the famous song Aziza
by the most beloved Egyptian composer Mohammed Abdel Wahab. VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!
Sassy Saidi: "Sassy
Saidi" is
one of the four 10-week long sessions under the Level 1 umbrella.
Folkloric-style belly dance technique, choreography and combinations
will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion
rhythms and much
more! Students must complete all four sessions (in any order)
before moving onto "Belly Dance Addict" (Level 2). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! This southern Egyptian came or stick dance is derived
from a men's martial art called Tateeb. Women adapted the dance
over the years and it has become a light-hearted satire of men's machismo.
Traditional Belly Dance is rooted in the folkloric dances of the Middle
East. VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!
Delightful Drum Solo: 2008
VIDEO CLIP!"Delightful Drum Solo" is
one of the four 10-week long sessions under the Level 1 umbrella.
Drum Solo dance technique, choreography and combinations will be taught
in this session, along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms and much more! Students must
complete all four sessions (in any order) before moving onto
"Belly Dance Addict" (Level 2). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! Drum solos are technically challenging and are the
highlight of a belly dancer's show! They are traditionally performed duet
style with a doumbek player, and are usually totally improvisational!
In this class you will learn a choreographed drum solo to the music, Nagwa's
Tabla. (Tabla is the Arabic word for drum.)
Level 2: Belly Dance
Addict :)
Level 2 Technique: Head2Toe: This Level 2 technique class specifically addresses the movements in all of
the Level 2 choreographies.
It is not a requirement to take this class first. It can be taken at
anytime during the Level 2 cycle. No choreography will be taught in this
class. It is also set up as a 10-week long session. Raqs Sharqi Revolution: "Raqs Sharqi
Revolution" is one of the seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2
umbrella. Modern Egyptian-style belly dance technique, choreography
and combinations will be taught in this session, along with Middle Eastern
percussion rhythms, improvisational
dance skills and much more! Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order)
before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! This class will introduce students to modern and
classic Egyptian stylizations of Belly Dance, which is performed to dynamic,
orchestrated music with many rhythm and mood changes. Raqs Sharqi is
usually performed as solo dance. VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!
Veiled Visions: "Veiled
Visions" is one of the seven 10-week long sessions under the Level 2
umbrella. American Cabaret-style belly dance and veil dance
technique, choreography and combinations will be taught in this session,
along with Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!
Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order)
before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! Students will learn an American Cabaret-Style veil
dance to the Turkish Chiftitelli rhythm. This dance starts with a dramatic
veil wrap and evolves into a technically challenging and visually stunning
display! VIDEO
CLIP COMING SOON!
Earthy Ethnic Fusion: "Earthy Ethnic Fusion" is one of the seven
10-week long sessions
under the Level 2 umbrella. Fusion-style belly dance technique,
choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with
Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!
Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order)
before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! Sa’diyya goes beyond
Cabaret sharing her creative strong point of successfully and thoughtfully
fusing dance styles together. You'll learn a short Saidi-Fusion dance that
is a classic in Sa’diyya’s teaching repertoire and a student favorite!
Bring finger cymbals!
VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!
(REVISED MAY '08)Zill Zeal: "Zill
Zeal" is one of the seven 10-week long sessions
under the Level 2 umbrella. Belly dance technique,
choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with
Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!
Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order)
before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! Students will learn a cute choreography to an
Arabic Pop song accompanied by finger cymbals! VIDEO
CLIP COMING SOON!
Footloose Folkloric: 2008
VIDEO CLIP!"Footloose Folkloric" is one of the
seven 10-week long sessions
under the Level 2 umbrella. Folkloric-style belly dance technique,
choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with
Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!
Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order)
before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! A Saudi Arabian Gulf Dance called Khaleegi (pronounced
ka-lee-ji) will be taught in this session. Dancers wear thobes (beautiful,
embroidered, large dresses) while they perform this lively, feminine
dance. VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!
Daredevil's Drum Solo: 2008
VIDEO CLIP!"Daredevil's Drum
Solo" is one of the seven 10-week long sessions
under the Level 2 umbrella. Drum solo-style belly dance technique,
choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with
Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!
Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order)
before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! Even more advanced and sassy than Level 1, drum solos
are technically challenging and are the highlight of a belly dancer's
show! They are traditionally performed duet style with a doumbek player,
and are usually totally improvisational!
In this class you will learn a choreographed drum solo to the music,
Tabla Sukkarah by Bassem Ayoub. Tabla Sukkarah means Sweet
Drum!
Level 3 Technique:
Head2Toe: MORE DETAILS
COMING SOON!
Captivating Candles: MORE DETAILS
COMING SOON!
Zill Zynergy: "Zill Zynergy" is one of the seven 10-week long sessions
under the Level 2 umbrella. Belly dance and zill technique,
choreography and combinations will be taught in this session, along with
Middle Eastern percussion rhythms, improvisational dance skills and much more!
Students must complete all seven sessions (in any order)
before moving onto "Belly Dance Beauty" (Level 3). Sessions can be
repeated multiple times if the student feels it is necessary. The
repertoire of choreographies taught will change with each year to keep
things fresh! Dancing and playing instruments at the same
time! Students will learn an A Capella finger cymbal dance
featuring many Middle Eastern percussion rhythms. VIDEO CLIP COMING SOON!
Combinations, Technique, Choreography and
Theory Class (CTCT Class):
The CTCT class is a great way for intermediate and professionals alike to learn a variety of things each week like new combinations, Middle Eastern music information, exercises to improve technique, stage presence tips and much, much more! As a perpetual student, Sa’diyya has kept notebooks of knowledge that she has gathered over the years. It is a guarantee that every week a different subject will be covered, whether it’s something she’s recently learned and is excited about, or an original idea or combination from her. Some subjects from the past have included: “¾ Shimmies – 5 Different Types”, “Spins – Technique and Styles”, “Entrances and Exits”, and “Adding Interest to Your Choreographies”. [Back To Top]
Pure
Technique Session: Nothing
but technique DRILLS: Isolations, Layering, Shimmies, Transitions and MORE!
Different every week. [Back To Top]
Sa'diyya's
Monthly Mish-Mash Belly Dance Class: Each month Sa'diyya will feature a different subject
at her appropriately named Mish-Mash Class. The 2 hour workshop will be
open to any and everyone who is interested in furthering their knowledge of
Middle Eastern Dance. Past workshops have been entitled, "How to
Dance with a Cane: Creative Saidi Combinations!", How to Choreograph a
Solo!" and "10 Things to Practice Everyday!". Most workshops will be suitable for
beginner students through professionals. [Back To Top]
Belly
Dance Workshops
See HERE
for a complete list of workshop topics! Come take a FREE class with Sa'diyya at Al Amir
in Dallas on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at 8:30pm in Al Amir II, followed by a
special performance! Click HERE
for details! [Back To Top]
Note: Even though Sa’diyya is knowledgeable in the proper instruction of dance/bodily movements, the student takes part in Sa’diyya’s School of World Dance classes at her own risk. If the student has any concerns, please consult a physician prior to enrollment. [Back To Top]
