All About Baladi
What is it about pure Egyptian native Baladi music that draws us in? Is it the seductive improvisational melody that tickles our imagination? Or is it the deep, soulful base of the rhythm that we feel from our belly down into the very roots of the Earth!
How do we express that in dance, to embrace the soul of Egypt, so that the music flows through us? How do we honor the sensual feel, the grounded energy, and the enchanting undulations that we hear pulsing in the music?
Join us in this exploration of all this and more, from Valeriia, an award-winning dancer who spent time dancing and studying ‘over there’. We’ll start with Baladi theory and practice, basic movements, combos, and choreography. Discover how to feel the character of Baladi dance and learn how to dance like a native Egyptian!
First, the theoretical part, where Valeriia will talk about the history of Baladi dance, its different styles, main characteristics, musical structure, traditional instruments, and costumes.
Then we will move on to the practice, where we will learn how to truly listen to Baladi music and improvise in the most authentic way we can.
Finally, we will dance a short choreography where it all comes together!
And of course, we’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, and learn as much as we can about this beautiful, fundamental style of belly dance.
All levels welcome!
You may also like the following events from Hip Expressions Belly Dance Studio:
- This Saturday, 21st June, 01:00 pm, Brunch Club Meet Up | Sat, Jun 21th | 1 pm | Rocco's Tacos in Tampa
- This Sunday, 22nd June, 01:30 pm, Pop Up JAZZ Class with Maggi Soluna | June 22 | 1:30 - 3 pm | At Hip Expressions in Saint Petersburg
- Next month, 20th July, 02:00 pm, Studio Open House | July 20th | 2-4 pm | At Hip Expressions in Saint Petersburg
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