Introduction to Gulf & Iraqi Dance with Chloe - Sunday Sep. 20th 12:30 - 3:00pm

Sep. 20th Sunday

12:30 - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Gulf & Iraqi Dance with Chloe

In person only - at Studio Z

12:30 - 1:30 pm Gulf Dance - Raqs Khaleeji for Beginners

1:30 - 2:30 pm Iraqi Dance - Raqs al Hajaa for Beginners

2:30 - 3:00 pm Lecture about the two with Chloe

"Are you curious about Gulf or Iraqi dance?

Do you get them confused, or would you like to learn more about them?

Then join us and take one, or both, of these beginner-friendly, introductory workshops for one Gulf dance, and one Iraqi dance. Part lecture, part movement, enjoy learning about the rhythms, social background, music, and basic steps of these folkloric styles. 

Raqs Khaleeji, sometimes also called Raqs al Nasha'al or Raqs al Na'asha, is a dance from the Arabic Gulf utilizing the thobe al nasha'al garment. Workshop participants are encouraged to bring thobes if they have them; Chloe will bring some for showing as well. 

Raqs al Hajaa, sometimes spelled Raqs al Hechaa, is one of the folkloric dances from Iraq. This can be danced with or without daggers, or with sagaat (zills). Workshop participants are encouraged to bring daggers if they have them, or butter knives to practice. "

Take both workshops and the lecture is included.

or

Take just one hour of your choice.

2 Hour workshop w 30 min lecture

$45 Early bird price

$55 at the the door

1 hour workshop your choice

$30 Early bird price

$35 at the door

Register here - online you can pay Credit card pay pal here

or you can pay cash zelle, Venmo as well.

About Chloe -

Chloe is honored to count Wendy Sidar and Anel among her teachers for Khaleeji and Iraqi dance, plus workshops and lectures by Khadijah, Sara Al-Hadithi, Assala Ibrahim, Bibi, and Mohanned Hawaz. Led by curiosity and exploration, she remains dedicated to furthering her education in both dance styles. Besides these folkloric styles, she also has an extensive background in Raqs Sharqi with an especial love for prop work. 

Gulf Dance - Raqs Khaleeji

Iraqi Dance - Raqs al Hajaa