Instruction and Performance for the Bellevue, Omaha, Papillion, Offutt, Council Bluffs, and surrounding communities

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Private Lessons with Shakira al Fanninah
Friday, April 20, 2012
by appointment only

Workshops with Shakira al Fanninah
Saturday, April 21, 2012
12:00pm and 3:00pm

Private Lessons
Friday, April 20, 2012

Dance Dynamics Workshop
Saturday, April 21, 2012
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Multiple Veil Workshop
Saturday, April 21, 2012
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Evening Show
Saturday, April 21, 2012
7:30pm - 9:30pm

More info and discounted registration below!

About Shakira al Fanninah
Shakira al Fanninah began studying Middle Eastern dance, music and culture as a child, and has been seriously involved in it for over 25 years. She now teaches and performs internationally. Her background is enriched by four years of Medical School and 12 years study of and work with movement awareness disciplines: Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method and Dr. Paul Linden’s Being in Movement. As a result of this, and studies of how to teach and critique for best results, she possesses an almost incomparable ability to see, understand, analyze, break down and transmit the important qualities of movements, gestures, attitudes--all the elements of the dance. Her studies in body language, theater, and other disciplines keep her attuned to “big picture” dynamics and textures as well, and she teaches these with equal care and clarity.

Frdiay, April 20, 2012 (Private Lessons with Shakira al Fanninah)
  • By appointment only
  • Individual or group/troupe
  • Lesson is 1 hour in length
  • Can be booked between the hours of 2:00pm and 6:30pm (only 4 time slots available)
  • If your first choice is already taken, you will be notified and offered the next available time
  • If no times are available, you will be refunded
  • Must be booked by February 15, 2012
  • $50/private lesson

Available Private Lessons (Friday, April 20, 2012)
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm (vacant)
  • 3:10pm - 4:10pm (vacant)
  • 4:20pm - 5:20pm (vacant)
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm (vacant)
Available Times

Saturday, April 21, 2012 (Workshops with Shakira al Fanninah)
Dance Dynamics
12:00pm - 2:00pm
What makes the difference between the average show and one that makes you think “Wow, she was amazing!”? Between the dancer whose show doesn’t quite stay with you and the one you can’t forget? And why isn’t that dancer who seemed so fiery and fast, or did all that layering, memorable? Probably because of dynamics. Dynamics can help you fill in what you might be missing—and know what not to do. When you know what these are and how to work with them, everything you do will be interesting, and nothing will be flat! Learn the secrets to being the dancer audiences can’t get out of their heads—don’t be “just another dancer” ever again!
 
Multiple Veil (up to 4)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
You’ve seen the double veil that everyone’s doing. It’s time to go [well] beyond that! Did you know there are actually entirely different styles of double and multiple veil, usable with different dance styles, themes, moods and in different circumstances? In this class you’ll be presented with dynamic, dramatic alternatives that others *aren’t* doing! Learn how to use (and drape) multiple veils and how to enrich their use with images and themes. You’ll be able to create your *own* showstopping style. You’ll learn how to use not just two, but as many as *four* veils. And you’ll learn a “color change” illusion unique to Shakira that has to be seen to be believed!

Workshop Fees

If paid by March 15, 2012
Dance Dynamics $45
Multiple Veil $45
Both for $80

If paid after March 15, 2012
Dance Dynamics $50
Multiple Veil $50
Workshop Fees

Register by Mail
  • Click here to print the registration form
  • Please make all checks payable to 'Bedouin Star'
  • Mail to: Bedouin Star | PO Box 1722 | Bellevue, NE 68005-1722
  • Please DO NOT send cash
  • Please DO NOT mail registration forms to the studio address
  • All registration forms must be postmarked by the dates above with corresponding amount due
  • $25 returned check fee will be applied to all returned checks

Studio Recital and Evening Show
7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Bedouin Star's annual studio recital
  • Though Bedouin Star students are featured, workshop participants are invited to perform as well
  • This show welcomes as much variety as possible, all styles of dance are welcome as well as poetry and many other talents
  • Those who wish to perform in the show must attend at least 1 workshop
  • Performers must send music on CD no later than 3/15/2012 (emailed music will not be accepted)
  • Please contact Isis to reserve your spot in the show or with questions

Questions? Comments?
Contact Isis or call (402) 917 - 4808