Orientale – Costa Mesa
“Salsa Swing Connection” 2221 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa CA 92627
January 5
1pm – 2:15 Orientale Basic (Isolations of movements used in layering)
2:30 – 3:45 Advanced (Layering, High/Low Center)
4pm – 5:15 Intermediate (Continue above w/ break down & repetition)
January 6
1pm – 2:15 Orientale Basic (Movements used in dynamics class)
2:30 – 5:30 Dynamics & Energy used in Orientale Dance – Workshop on movement dynamics, level & time dynamics, paths & power places on the stage.
January 19
1pm – 2:15 Orientale Basic (Isolations of traveling movements)
2:30 – 3:45 Advanced (Traveling steps & combinations, include Reda)
4pm – 5:15 Intermediate (Continue above w/ break down & repetition)
January 20
1pm – 2:15 Orientale Basic (Movements used in effort/shape class)
2:30 – 5:30 “Effort/Shape” used in Orientale Dance – Workshop using the concept of “Effort/Shape” bringing richness, depth and meaning into your dance.
February 2
1pm – 5 Choreography “Sahra Saeeda” Part 1
February 3
1pm – 5 Choreography “Sahra Saeeda” Part 2
(Sahra’s signature dance for her Cairo show)
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*Advanced & Intermediate courses are designed so that the Intermediate/Advanced dancer can take the Advanced class at an Advanced pace, first as a test and a challenge, then stay for the Intermediate class to more fully understand and practice the movements.
** “Basic Orientale” is a review of basic repertoire of movements and steps towards the listing and definition of the Sahra-style Orientale dance vocabulary. These classes are good for teachers and choreographers as well as the student who wants to lay a firm base. Teaching according to the ability of a strong beginner, at the speed of a quick learner.
