PAST WORKSHOPS BY AMARA AL AMIR                         

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• AMARA AL AMIR'S EYGPTIAN ORIENTALE DANCE STYLE WORKSHOP Saturday NOTE..this time it is Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 2pm to 5pm.                       February's Workshop: Dance like an Egyptian Star of yesteryear. We will learn what makes famous dancers of Egypt like Naqua Fouad, Sohair Zaki, Mona, Nelli, Karaman, Tahia Carioca, Hannan, Samia Gamal, Naima Akef and even today's stars like Dina tick. You've seen the videos and now learn how to dance from the soul, common moves that look gentle and so perfect with the music. Amara sponsors a Egyptian Dance Styles Workshop once a month for those students in and out of the area, unable to attend classes at Tapestry or just want to further their knowledge and technique. Testimonial from Denise..."I have almost four years of experience. Amara Al Amir's workshop taught me more in three hours than I have learned in a year's worth of lessons. She has helped me expand my repertoire and improved my ability to link music with regional variations with "universal dance steps, providing lots of new combinations. It was a very supportive, non-threatening environment and Amara gave everyone individual feedback and coaching." "Amara's talent and creativity were clearly noticed. She did a great job choosing the music and choreography. I loved her graceful style and soft elegant movements. I felt I was watching one of the best dancers in Cairo?...Hamouda Ali, Violinist, Bandleader and was Music Arranger for Egyptian Club Ibis NYC, & Naqua Fouad Music Records. Amara Al Amir was awarded performances for the Egyptian Culture Club at the UN, Egyptian Embassy and Egypt Air. All attendees may RSVP as a reservation but the workshop must be paid in advance prior to workshop. You may call with Credit Cards 919 803 0931 or use www.paypal.com, send funds to amara@iworldartists.com or purchase online in Amara's Emporium on www.amaraalamir.com. Checks written to iworldartists, sent to PO Box 190, 5809 Cameo Glass Way, Raleigh, NC 27612 www.amaraalamir.com email amara@amaraalamir.com Early Bird Discount Workshop Fee is $35 if paid prior to 2/1. $45 after that date but before workshop. www.amaraalamir.com Email amara@amaraalamir.com

• January 13, 2007, Sunday 2 to 5PM, A PRIMER IN EGYPTIAN FOLKLORIC DANCE FOR ORIENTALE DANCE WORKSHOP   FLYER

You will learn; Ghawazee, Andalucian, Saidi, Zar, Beledi, Hagalla, Fellaha and more.  Amara has researched, choreographed, costumed, staged and produced authentic Egyptian Folkloric Dances for 32 years. Awarded performances for the UN Arab Culture Club and the Division of Egypt Tourism.  Amara will teach Folkloric steps and moves to adapt to Orientale Cabaret, Tribal Fusion and Pop Music. We will apply new steps during the workshop improvisationally as well.

Workshop Location: Glenwood North Clubhouse, 5820 Cameo Glass Way, Raleigh, NC 27612

Workshop Fee $50 in advance, $60 at the door with reservation. You may reserve on Cary Belly Dance Meetup, email amara@amaraalamir.com, or call 919 803 0931. You may pay with credit card by phone online at  Emporium or send funds to amara@iworldartists.com on paypal

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• January 18, 2008 6 to 10pm  ISIS BELLY DANCE WORKSHOP  AWAKEN THE GODDESS IN YOU

AMARA AL AMIR will teach a three hour workshop at Gaks in the Ancient Art of Belly Dance. Learn Belly Rolls, Circles, Snake Arms, Shimmies, Exotic Veils & More. Enjoy High Tea with Sally, Karrica and Amara.  Gask Coffee House & Tea Room, 3048 Medlin Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607    FLYER     Register (919) 783-8202 gakscoffeentea@aol.com

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• January 27, 2008 1 to 5pm Egyptian Orientale Dance Choreography Workshop To Sabaya   FLYER

To Sabaya, we will learn a dramatic and elegant Egyptian Stylized Entrance with Veils into a classical Belly Dance layered with innovative and authentic dance movements and steps into a beledi and then another short section utilizing a rope veil technique with secret veil wrap.  You will need two veils for this workshop.

Workshop Fee $75 in advance.

Location: Adrian L Shuford, YMCA Fitness Room, 1104 Conover Blvd W, Conover, NC 28613

Hosted by : Maysameh of Rhythmic Essence.  www.rebellydance.com Call    or email: rebellydance@yahoo.com

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12/2 NC Veil Workshop "Veils are not just for Rhumbas"  Pictures

Learn tips and techniques to integrate veils into every part of your dancing show. Multiple veils for Dance of the 7 Veils...Learn proper arm and hand positions for maximum control and drama. Enhance the flair for flare and effect with finger controls. Veil frames for highlighting body movements. Using the veil during fast music, floorwork and as a rope. Multiple veil wraps and escapes.

   Quote: "learned a lot of new veil moves"… (Monika) amara@electricshimmy.com   

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Prop Themes for Workshops

 Zils can be fun...Learn musicality and patterning, learn accents and shading with common steps and moves of Orientale Belly Dance

Canes are not just for Folkloric...Learn how to layer canes into traditional Belly Dancing Moves and Steps, Love Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly...then you will love Amara's Cane Dancing, she is the Cane Maven,

Sword is not just for Tribal...Learn exciting sword dancing for Belly Dance Orientale to Pop Egyptian Music.,

Skirts provide a great alternative for your finale...Learn exciting skirt moves and steps that fit Kasilama and Tribal Fusion too,

Multiple Veils ...are not just for Dance of the Seven Veils. Dynamic moves to integrate veils throughout your show.

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11/11/07 NC

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10/20/07 NC

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10/15/07 NY

• OCTOBER 15, 2007 Monday Rockville Centre, LI, NY St. Marks Church 7PM to 9PM

Highlights of Amara's Last Workshop to Sabaya (7min Stage Show) Veil and Travel Steps Techniques for entrance. Choreography  for spectacular and dramatic interpretation of Folkloric and Beledi rhythms. Focus will be on conversational dancing with all new choregraphy and styling.  Bring 2 veils.

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9/8 & 9/10 NY

Two Day Intensive 7 Minute Choreography to Sabaya...Wings, 4 Yard Veil, Beledi, Layering  Vibrations to Taxim, Double Cane