40 Days & 1001 Nights Back Roads Tour
with Tamalyn Dallal
Having started her study of Middle Eastern dance in 1976, Tamalyn Dallal is one of the world’s most respected exponents of the art of belly dancing today. Currently living in Seattle, she has taught and performed in 34 countries and mentored thousands of dancers around the world. Through sixteen years of directing The Mid Eastern Dance Exchange, a nonprofit arts organization, Ms. Dallal produced numerous stage productions and dance festivals, including the world reknown Orientalia festivals. She authored three books, produced numerous DVD's and most recently completed a project entitled "40 Days and 1001 Nights." Nights."
“40 Days and 1001 Nights” became a book, documentary film, music CD (by Africa's oldest orchestra, the 103 year old Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club of Zanzibar), and dance concert, all produced by Ms. Dallal. The final edition of the book came out in February, 2008, and it is now published in the US, India and Russia.
WATCH TAMALYN ON YOUTUBE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kye5eCqMGE4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-eeJAj23eU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYeP-Pca5aQ
THE CALENDAR:
Friday June 19th, 2009
Lecture and Book Signing– 40 Days and 1001 Nights
| TIME: | 6:30pm (Lecture begins at 7pm) |
| COST: | Free to the public no pre-registration |
| LOCATION: | Joseph Beth Booksellers South Side Works 2705 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Tamalyn Dallal has traveled to many different countries in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, where she witnessed and participated in the art of belly dancing in its local context. She will share her experiences among women (and men) who dance as part of their everyday lives in: Egypt, Jordan, Zanzibar, the Swahili Coast of Kenya, Morocco,Tunisia, Turkey, and western China. |
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009
Workshop #1 -- Technique Intensive with Tamalyn Dallal
| TIME: | Sign in starts at 3:15pm. Workshop from 3:30 – 5:30pm |
| COST: | $40 Pre-registration / $50 after June 1st |
| LOCATION: | Bodiography Center for Movement -- Squirrel Hill 5824 Forbes Ave. 3rd Floor Pittsburgh PA, 15217 |
| DESCRIPTION: | "Tamalyn Dallal Technique" will give techniques that have made several of Ms. Dallal's students, including Bozenka and Bellyqueen, so successful. Learn to make the most out of movement, utilizing contractions, lower abdominal muscles to make the movements deeper, plus beautiful hands and arms. |
| Pre-register: | Early Bird by May 31st Worskhop # 1 Only $40 Both Workshops $75 |
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009
Gala Show
| TIME: | Doors 7:30, Show 8:00 pm |
| COST: | $10 Advance / $15 Door |
| LOCATION: | The Union Project 801 North Negley Pittsburgh, PA 15206 |
| DESCRIPTION: | A gala evening of music and dance, celebrating belly dance featuring Tamalyn Dallal and some of the area’s best Belly Dancers! |
SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, 2009
Workshop #2 -- Beladi Style Workshop with Tamalyn Dallal
| TIME: | Workshop from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm |
| COST: | $40 Pre-registration / $50 after June 1st |
| LOCATION: | Bodiography Center for Movement -- Squirrel Hill 5824 Forbes Ave. 3rd Floor Pittsburgh PA, 15217 http://www.bodiographycbc.com |
| DESCRIPTION: | Putting the dance into its cultural context, this workshop teaches old time techniques that help you get grounded and add an earthy quality to your dancing. We will learn how the women dance at home during celebrations in the Middle East, as well as defining "Shaabi" music, recognizing wedding songs, and the differences between dancing to beledi, shaabi, and wedding music. |
| Pre-register: | Early Bird by May 31st Worskhop #2 Only $40 Both Workshops $75 |
FRIDAY JUNE 19th and SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, 2009
Private and Semi-Private Master Classes with Tamalyn Dallal
| TIME: | Openings for Private and Semi-Private |
| COST: | $80/hour - Private, $100/hour – Semi-Private (2-4 students) |
| DESCRIPTION: | Master Classes are designed for teachers, professional level students, or those who want an opportunity to study with a master. Learn the important performance techniques and stylings that have spawned numerous well known performers. Perfect the movements within unique combinations that will tease your brain- and your body. These lessons will be tailored to the participant. |
| Pre-Register: | One Hour Private $100 One Hour Semi-Private $80 Please email Berna at bernadancer@gmail.com to secure your lesson! |
WANT TO PRE-REGISTER??:
Please Pre-Register Early! The workshops are limited to space and the Master classes are capped at 6 hours **These workshops will sell out quickly** Pay Pal (Prices include the Paypal fees) -OR-
Contact Berna at bernadancer@gmail.com for mail-in registration.
Can't wait for these workshops!!! Hope my paycheck comes soon!!!
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