Happy September! It's beautifully overcast this morning and feeling more & more like autumn. The cooler days, the crispness in the air, and the shorter light. That means BACK TO SCHOOL! I love this time of year. It is a fresh start, an adventure of new learning, the first step in a new journey. So I have arranged my teaching schedule with this in mind.
For my online students: PATREON
TIERS
My offerings are available at four levels depending on budgets and goals. You can change your tier at anytime too!
$5/month Enthusiasts receive weekly inspirations
$25/month Students receive class recordings & weekly inspirations plus bonus workshop LIVE which this month is "Terms, History & Politics of Middle Eastern Dance" 9/9
$40/month Cultural Studies receive both lecture/discussions LIVE & recordings, plus class recordings, and weekly inspirations
$100/month Trainees receive it all live & recorded (best deal for 18 classes & 2 workshops)
CLASSES
*Pilates is a full body workout for all bodies, focusing on breath, alignment, length & strength. This supportive practice is great cross training whether you are doing complex movement forms or just want to move freely in life. A mat is highly recommended to pad your floor space.
*Middle Eastern Dance Rhythms Intensive is a movement class diving into the rich and vibrant rhythms of Middle Eastern Dance. This includes context, history, structure, and musicality. All levels welcome!
*Raqs Sharqi technique tuneup is a training class to clean up technique essentials as well as build our strength, stamina & clarity with fun drills and combinations. Time to dust it all off and shine bright!
*Roll & Release is a therapeutic movement class including foam roller & a tennis ball for deep release and destress. A mat can be helpful as well. All bodies welcome.
WORKSHOPS
This month we have two special lecture/discussions to dive into our Back to School season.
*Terms, History & Politics of Middle Eastern Dance
Saturday 9/9 12-1:30pm pst
This lecture/discussion will explore the complexities of cultural representation, globalism, imperialism & colonialism, feminism & gender, commercialism, and more. While these topics are easily contentious, this lecture/discussion is about providing background, history, and respectful space to support our growth forward as a community and as participants of this beautiful and profound art. (This class is available to Students, Cultural Studies, and Trainees)
*Historic Dancers of Middle Eastern Dance
Saturday 9/16 12-1:30pm pst
Who are the dancers that have made an impact on this incredible form we love? Let's dive into some of the most pivotal dancers of of Middle Eastern Dance. (This class is available to Cultural Studies & Trainees)
PATREON BENEFIT
Did you know as a subscriber to my Patreon, you get discounts on private training? Cuz you do! DM for more info and let's book your next session whether fitness or dance!
RAQS SHARQI in-person (Long Beach)
TRANSCULTURAL DANCE in-person (Silverlake, CA)
It is gonna be a sweaty and fun month! Hope to see you!!!