Beatrice Grognard returns to Dorset

Béatrice Grognard divides her time between Europe, Cairo and Brussels where, in 1998, she founded the “Tarab, School of Theatrical Dances of Egypt”. Throughout Europe and in Egypt, she passes on the spirit and technique of traditional female dances and offers regular workshops in England, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain and Finland.

Trained as an archaeologist, Béatrice has always had true passion about arts and dance. Since 1991, Beatrice has devoted herself exclusively to dance and choreography and, thanks to her tremendous enthusiasm, has dedicated herself to defending the beauty and the authenticity of traditional Egyptian dances.

 Her quest today is directly linked to her original interest in archaeology: to bring forward Egyptian dance and the music of the past, redefine their boundaries and breath new life into them with theatricality introduced on stage, therefore ensuring them new life and a future. During her frequent trips to Egypt, Béatrice travels to many towns and villages in search of traditional music and movements.

 As a complete, graceful, dignified artistic discipline, the theatrical dance of Egypt is a refined and complex art standing apart its “orientalised” alternatives prevalent over the last decades.  Whether on the stage or through her teaching, the work of Béatrice can be compared with that on flamenco several decades ago:  how to breathe life back into a universe of dance which has been forgotten and misinterpreted, how to preserve the quintessential nature of the dances of Egypt whilst infusing them with a rich and refreshing modernity at the same time.

Diane and Ellie are committed to providing economical workshops for the benefit of dancers in the South West. We believe that Beatrice offers a different and unique interpretation of Egyptian dance. What’s more she is incredible fun to learn with! These workshsops are general level and even if you have not studied with her before you will be very welcome.

Workshops with Tara Ibrahim – 29th May 2011 – Warminster

A wonderful opportunity to train with a very knowledgeable and talented dance artist! – This is a WADA Event so members get money off their booking!! – bookings available online with paypal on the website here: http://www.wada.org.uk/events.html.

Tara and Shafeek Ibrahim run the amazing Arabian Dance Theatre show, which embraces the dances of all Arab nations.  The last show “Unity in Diversity” showcased 3 DIFFERENT styles of Khaleegy! – Therefore we have asked Tara to teach a workshop that will empart some of their hard earned knowledge to us!

Tara is renowned for her precise and varied drum solo technique and is guaranteed to be an interesting and challenging fun workshop.

She is an excellent teacher, who freely imparts her knowledge.

NUMBERS are limited as venue is not huge – book early to avoid disappointment!

Monthly Advanced Class Starting in Devizes

For the many ladies who come to my weekly classes (and for those who cannot make weekly classes) – a regular monthly class where the emphasis is on tailor made mentoring.

Concentrating on all aspects of Solo Arab dance performance, we will cover month by month all that is required to become a confident and well armed solo performer.

Class numbers are STRICTLY LIMITED due to the nature of the mentoring.  Book in advance to secure your place.

YASMINA OF CAIRO IS COMING!!

Yasmina Of Cairo Workshops

The amazing talent that is Yasmina of Cairo is coming back to Wiltshire in August! – Teaching advanced level on the Saturday at New College, New College Walk
Swindon SN3 1AH, covering more combinations than you can shake a stick at -  NOT ONE TO BE MISSED if you are a serious about Arab dance performance.

On the Sunday – Yasmina has decided to teach OPEN LEVEL – this is a unique and wonderful opportunity for students taking their early steps into Arab dance to learn more about it’s history, progression and root dance.  Guaranteed to be a wonderful day, for anyone wishing to learn more about Arab dance and devised to be accessible and enjoyable for all.  Venue – Christie Miller Sports Centre, 32 Lancaster Rd, Melksham SN12 6QU.

Bookings: http://www.wiltshirebellydance.com/workshop.html

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