Taste of Egypt Oct. 26th Sunday 1 -6 pm Workshops, Live Arabic Music, Egyptian Food and Belly Dance Costume Swap & Sell

TASTE of Egypt

Oct 26th, Sunday

1:00 to 6:00 pm

Studio Z

11256 Cornell Park Dr #504, Blue Ash, OH 45242

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Workshops with Maria

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Beledi Basics w Lecture

What we see in Egyptian Raqs Beledi (beledi meaning “country” in Arabic) feeds into Egyptian Raqs Sharqi (sharqi meaning “oriental” in Arabic).

Egyptian Raqs Sharqi can be seen in performances such as those of Badia Masabni in the early 20th century.

The two stylizations cannot exist without the other, as the folkloric roots are essential for accurate portrayal.

$40.00 - 1.5 hour workshop

2:30 - 4:00pm

"Dance of Upper Egypt" Raqs al Assaya w Lecture

Raqs al Assaya (“dance of the cane/stick” in Arabic), is an Egyptian folkloric dance that originated from the popular stick game, which is still played in some parts of Egypt, such as the Delta region, Western cities, and Upper Egypt, under the name of “Tahtib” folk game. 

This workshop is a lecture and movement combination, and we will go over history, music, specific movements and technique, and so much more.

A stick (not a cane) will be needed for this workshop.

Emily Marie will have some Assaya to barrow if needed there will be limited amount.

Feel free to bring a notebook to take notes for any lecture portions.

Handouts of lecture materials will be provided.

$40.00 - 1.5 hour workshop

Want to take both workshops?

$70 for both 3 hours of workshop with Maria

Please register below you can Pay Pal, Credit Card or Apple pay here on the site.

If you would like to pay venmo, zelle, or cash your can message me to give you information about this.

emilymairebellydance@gmail.com

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Live Arabic Music with George W. Wakim

Open dancing, Mingle and Shop - this is free for anyone to enjoy live music and dancing.

You can tip if you like this will go straight to our musician.

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Heba the Queen of Koshary will be selling some of her Egyptian cuisine at this event.

Meals that you can eat there or take home with you.

You can bring cash or Zelle to purchase come early to get yours we sell out everytime!

1:00 - 6:00 pm

Costume vending and Swap - all day welcome to everyone

Need a costume? Need a new hip scarf?

Come and shop many local dancers will be selling gently used costumes and or new costumes that never fit or they never wore.

BRING cash - also many venders will take other payments as well.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE WORKSHOPS TO SHOP

1:00 - 6:00 pm The shop will be open in the second studio at studio Z.

GET ready to shop.

YOU do not have to take the workshop to come and enjoy the shopping, food and music.

1 - 6pm the shopping will be open at studio Z.

WANT to sell your stuff?

We supply the table you just set your stuff out to sell.

$25 table rental fee for 5 hours - you set up you take down and keep all you make.

You are responsible for sales and you stuff at this event.

MESSAGE Emily Marie here to get your table we will have limited amount first come first serve.

Want to know about our Workshop instructor Maria?