with Andrea. Sundays 12-1.15pm AEST (Sydney time)
28 June to 26 July (5 weeks x 75mins)
Iraqi Dance has become very popular recently, but online representations often highlight dramatic ‘wow’ moves (hair swinging and backbends) rather than the core movements. To truly learn and perform this style, it’s important to begin with the foundations! In this course, you’ll get familiar with the fundamentals of Iraqi Kawleeya dance: footwork, posture, dynamics, energy and aesthetic. From here, you’ll build up safely, with respect to your body and to the culture. You’ll also learn about rhythms and instrumentation; as well as important cultural aspects of the dance.
For dancers with some experience, it’s a perfect opportunity to deepen your practice, consolidating the movements into your body’s muscle memory and building a firmer foundation for future learning.
Important Notes:
This course contains moves that are not suitable for dancers with neck or foot / ankle injuries. You’re still welcome to join the course and simply observe the moves that don’t suit your body.
Recordings and Missed Classes
Each lesson’s recording will be available for 1 week, until the next class. This way you can catch up or practice during the week; and we can be sure to progress in each lesson. At the end of the course, a short summary will be provided for you to keep practising on your own.
Our instructor, Andrea, brings years of deep, hands-on experience, having studied directly with world-renowned master teachers through many hours of private lessons. She’s also a familiar and beloved performer in Sydney’s Iraqi community, known for her authentic style and extensive knowledge. As a teacher, Andrea is encouraging and experienced.
with Andrea. Sundays 12-1.15pm AEST (Sydney time)
28 June to 26 July (5 weeks x 75mins)
Iraqi Dance has become very popular recently, but online representations often highlight dramatic ‘wow’ moves (hair swinging and backbends) rather than the core movements. To truly learn and perform this style, it’s important to begin with the foundations! In this course, you’ll get familiar with the fundamentals of Iraqi Kawleeya dance: footwork, posture, dynamics, energy and aesthetic. From here, you’ll build up safely, with respect to your body and to the culture. You’ll also learn about rhythms and instrumentation; as well as important cultural aspects of the dance.
For dancers with some experience, it’s a perfect opportunity to deepen your practice, consolidating the movements into your body’s muscle memory and building a firmer foundation for future learning.
Important Notes:
This course contains moves that are not suitable for dancers with neck or foot / ankle injuries. You’re still welcome to join the course and simply observe the moves that don’t suit your body.
Recordings and Missed Classes
Each lesson’s recording will be available for 1 week, until the next class. This way you can catch up or practice during the week; and we can be sure to progress in each lesson. At the end of the course, a short summary will be provided for you to keep practising on your own.
Our instructor, Andrea, brings years of deep, hands-on experience, having studied directly with world-renowned master teachers through many hours of private lessons. She’s also a familiar and beloved performer in Sydney’s Iraqi community, known for her authentic style and extensive knowledge. As a teacher, Andrea is encouraging and experienced.
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