EURO RAKS CONGRESS II - KOLEJNA EGDYCJA Z NIESAMOWITYMI GWIZDAMI!

International Oriental Dance Congress
26-29.04.2012 – Katowice
Organizator: Akademia Tańca Arabskiego “Suraiya”
KONTAKT: show@suraiya.pL

ZOBACZ VIDEO ZAPOWIEDZ EURO RAKS 2012 - http://youtu.be/5YaO_IGb9Lg

ZAPRASZAMY PO RAZ KOLEJNY NA WYJĄTKOWY MIĘDZYNARODOWY EVENT!
EURO RAKS I CIESZYŁ SIĘ DUŻYM ZAINTERESOWANIEM A SIOSTRZANY EGYPTIAN FEVER FESTIVAL III POBIŁ DOTYCHCZASOWE POLSKIE REKORDY FREKWECJI!!!

ZAPRASZAMY NA MIĘDZYNARODOWE WARSZTATY, SHOWY, KONKURSY, WYKŁADY, IMPREZY TANECZNE, BAZAR I INNE ATRAKCJE!!! BĄDŹ CZĘŚCIĄ EURO RAKSOWEJ RODZINY - CZERP WIEDZĘ OD FANTASTYCZNYCH NAUCZYCIELI, ROZKOSZUJ SIĘ NIESAMOWITĄ ATMOSFERĄ, ROZWIJAJ SIĘ I PROMUJ Z NAMI!!!!

Z DUMĄ PREZENTUJEMY EURO RAKS TEAM 2012:

JILLINA (USA)

A Master Dancer, Instructor & Choreographer, Jillina has devoted her life to dance. In 1999 she established her own dance company, Jillina’s Sahlala Dancers. From 2003-09 she served as Artistic Director and Main Choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars. She continued in her position as principal choreographer until 2010.In the spring of 2009, Jillina created Bellydance Evolution, for which she is a producer, co-director and performer. Bellydance Evolution is a revolutionary approach to the art of Bellydance; it is a theatrical show with a storyline, much like a ballet. Jillina has appeared on a number of television programs, including, “Dancing With The Stars” in the fall of 2008. She has co-produced 9 instructional DVDs, which, due to their success, are now offered in 5 different languages. She has also been featured in numerous award-winning performance DVDs. In the summer of 2009 and 2010, Jillina was invited to be a featured performer in the prestigious Closing Gala at Ahlan Wa Sahlan in Egypt; an honor which has never before been awarded to an American.Currently Jillina owns Evolution Dance Studios located in Universal City, California, USA. The studio provides rehearsal space to some of Hollywood’s top artists and serves as a focal point for the Los Angeles Dance Community. www.jillina.com

WS 1: Combination Exploration 2012 – 3h

Exciting step combinations to important arabic dance rhythms. Learn a variety of movements,from very slowto funky fast and explore timing and phrasing of steps.We will also breakdown the rhythms to help you recognize and feel them easily.

WS 2: Hot Drum Solo – 3h

Break down of technique and movements.  This unique  drum solo uses  layered and percussive movements as well as numerous types of shimmies and strong hip technique. This drum solo will add attitude to your performance. 

WS 3: Bellydancing at it best – 3h

Choreography set to a rich orchestral music. Jillina will be using Egyptian technique with various combinations as well as giving you ideas for improvisation.  In this workshop you will learn how to articulate your hips as well as enhance your fluid and lyrical movements.

MO GEDDAWI (Egipt/Germany)

Dr. Mo Geddawi, the world renowned Masters the Oriental dance technique and is knowledgeable on its origin and development as well as on techniques adopted from various sources during the past half-century. Mo is a co-founder of the world known Reda Dance Troupe and founder of The Hathor Dance Troupe. Mo received several awards from the Egyptian Government for his contributions to the Egyptian dances. He is also an Honoree of the Hall of Fame (A.A.M.E.D.) and member of the International Dance Council.As a teacher, he is encouraging, charming, unpretentious and patient with all levels of students. His choreographies have that polished style and flair that say EGYPTIAN. Now you have the opportunity to have instruction by someone who has the knowledge of the Egyptian dance style and its methodology. Dr. Mo Geddawi grew enamored with the classical dancing stars of Egypt’s Golden Age such as Tahia Carioca and Samia Gamal and became their personal friend.

WS 1:  Theatrical oriental dance routine – 3h

fascinating dance routine including Andalusian on Samai rhythm 10/8 with graceful combinations that suits stage performance

Lecture 1:  Introduction to the history of Egyptian Raqs sharqi and its origin- 1h

 A slide show by Dr. Mo Geddawi - The lecture will cover why and how ancient Egyptian documented the dance, and its relationship with present Egyptian dance. Also Mo will go through the history of Egyptian dance with emphasis on the important periods for it including the golden age (Late 1920tees until beginning of the 1960tees). Mo will furnish several facts, which prove the Egyptian origin of Raqs sharqi.

WS 2: Shabbi Balady - 2 h

A traditional dance routine, including fine details of the Egyptian style, which applies to gaining a feeling of expression which goes on top of the technique, a deeper personal understanding and appreciation of the way Egyptian women dance, their attitude and feelings.

WS 3:  Milaya – 3h

A charming Milaya dance routine: This dance reflects how Egyptian women act and move while wearing the Milaya, and there flirting behavior.

MERCEDES NIETO (Hungary)

Mercedes Nieto was born in the heart of Europe, Budapest, to a hungarian-spanish family. She is dancing and deepening her knowledge of the oriental dance for 13 years. At the same time she was studying flamenco, afro dance and jazz ballet. Up to these days she still involves herself in improving and developing her classical ballet and contemporary dance knowledge. Merging these with the traditional and contemporary Egyptian dance forms -learning in Egypt continuosly- Mercedes created her own style, which is dynamic and floating, delicate and sensual, mysterious, still sincere and natural.

She won several prices on different professional belly dance competitions: Mercedes was teaching and dancing in Workshops and performances all over the world. She was a guest performer on the Nile Group Festival’s Opening Gala Show in Cairo with a live music show with orchestra in June 2010 and to the festival’s Closing Gala Show in June 2011 as well. She is a master teacher of the festival from June 2011.

WS 1: Oriental Tango - 2h

A sensual mix of the oriental dance and the authentic argentine tango, in a playful and passionate choreography using the common language of the feminine side of these two unique dance styles.

WS 2:  Oriental expressions and technique – 2h

Express yourself through authentic oriental movements using the ideas of modern and expressive dance forms, as well as your personal message! Technique, combinations, gestures and possibilites to be really yourself on the stage. 

WS 3: Tarab – 3h

 The most emotional oriental dance style! Come and learn this soft and yet passionate choreography, in which everything serve your real feelings you want to transmit!

SURAIYA (Poland)

Suraiya is a multi award winning, popular international performer and teacher . She is well known for her technique, stage charisma and artistic interpretations of an Egyptian style. Suraiya is also a frequent member of the Jury during international competitions.. She owns Arabic Dance Academy and Artistic Agency "Suraiya" and she is a founder and director of Egyptian Fever Festival and Euro Raks International Oriental Dance Congress. Suraiya is also a certified fitness, Pilates instructor and Master of International Relations and Diplomacy. She  is the most popular polish dancer invited for international festivals and events abroad. Suraiya regularly shares stages with best international belly dance artists. Her dedication to the art of oriental dance, knowledge, teaching and performing skills has been already appreciated in more than 20 countries. www.suraiya.pl, www.events.suraiya.pl

WS: Emotional Warda Interpretation – 2:15h

Expressive and dynamic or delicate and sensual? You don’t have to choose. Suraiya will take you to the beautiful world of Warda’s music where all, even very intensive and different feminine emotions will become one.

MANSOUR IBRAHIM (Egypt/Poland)

Euro Raks co-organizer. Mansour is oryginally from Alexandria, Egypt -  last ten years living in Sweden. Tabla player, rhythms and drumming teacher. Now based in Poland working with Suraiya and co-organizing events with her. Mansour also runs  Raks Sharky Bazar – internet shop with oriental products. Privately Suraiya and Mansour are a couple.

NELLY (Greece/Austria)

Nelly is the most famous greek bellydancer in the Middle East and in Europe.

She is well known for her stage charisma, fluently movements, breathtaking shows and choreos.  The unique style of her dancing skills combined with her charming smile and way to keep contact with the audience made her famous with live performances all around the world. She was part of the shows of "Bellydance Superstars" and "Bellydance Evolution" Her in the meanwhile famous "Double Assaya" brought her as a teacher in the biggest Festival "Ahlan Wa Sahlan" where she also had the honour to perform in the Closing Gala.

 Although Vienna is her home and her work's base, she is organizing also big international Events in Greece and travelling a lot to give workshops all around Europe. As artistic director and founder of the professional bellydance group NellyRaks she is at the same time the founder of Austria's biggest international bellydance Festival - the "Orient Express Festival". www.nelly-dance.com

WS 1: Greek Orient – 2h

The greek Bellydance in front of you....from a Greek Bellydancer! Nelly will teach us unique combinations with Orient flavour combine with Greek music! Don t miss the Greek party!

WS 2: Lebanese Assaya – 2h

The new style of "Raks al Assaya". Famous lebanese dabke songs will meet with the art of Assaya. Dynamic combinations,tricks and technics will make your dance interesting. Nelly is famous for her style with Assaya.Feel the music and enjoy the dance!

EGLAL (Czech Rep.)

Eglal is a professional dancer, choreographer  and teacher with experience from the Czech Republic and abroad. At present, she holds dance classes and workshops in czech republic and regularly performs and organizes various dance events like festival ORIENT CONNECTION in Prague.  In 1997 she opened her very own dance studio in Prague and Central Bohemia. She is founder of international festival Orient Connection which takes place every november in Prague. Since 1989, she has been engaged in classical, modern ballet and jazz dance and she has been studying dance pedagogy and dance therapy. She has completed numerous workshops around the entire world and participated in many international festivals. She is predominantly focused on Egyptian cabaret style and Egyptian folclore, however she also engages in other styles and various fusions. In 2004 she performed in Southern France and in 2005 in London. In 2010 Eglal was selected for project BELLYDANCE EVOLUTION and became Bellydance Evolution Dancer. www.eglal.cz

WS 1 :  Balet orient  - 2h

Technique of balet in oriental dance. How to improve technique of spins, balance, arabesques, posture. Art of extension and beautiful lines. Combinations + choreography

WS 2: Khaleegy – 2h

A folkloric dance from the Persian Gulf region. Combinations+technique+choreopgraphy

MARTA KORZUN (Ukraine)

Marta Korzun is a top star Bellydance performer and renowned teacher: she is the Bellydance Champion of the World 2011, European Bellydancer 2011 and 2nd winner at “Nile Group” 2010. Based in Ukraine, she is Art director and organizer of one of the largest Schools of Oriental dance in Ukraine: "Tiara". Marta is recognized for her graceful Egyptian style and for her much appreciated teaching method. Marta regularly holds workshops in Ukraine and all over the world at the most prestigious festivals of oriental dance.

She makes astonishing stage performances, both improvised and choreographed.

www.martakorzun.com.ua

WS: “Lyric oriental song – 2h

A sensual choreography on the Arabian lyrical hit

KATHREEN (Czech Rep.)

Kathreen is a professional dancer, choreographer and dance teacher from Prague. She works for the the biggest dance school in Czech republic Dance Centre as main lector of oriental dance in Brno section, she holds regular classes, workshops, masterclasses and she prepares another dancers for their performances. Also she teaches and performs across the country and abroad (Germany, Slovakia, Poland, GB, Italy, India...) She has a winnings from International competitions - 1st place from Prague (2007, International Prague Contest), 1st place from Berlin (2009, International Raks Sharqi Contest), 1st place from Cairo (2009, Nile Group Festival) and she is Bellydancer of the World 2011! She is also a Bellydance Evolution cast member and she danced with Jillina and other stars in the big show "Immortal Desires". Also she works like actress, dancer and singer for Musical Town Theatre in Brno.

www.katkakrejcova.cz/www.kathreen.eu

WS : Kathreen's winning choreography from Bellydancer of the World 2011 - 2h

Full of beautiful pure classical technique and interesting combinations. Don't miss her workshop!

LUNA OF CAIRO (USA/Egypt)

Luna is an American belly dancer living and dancing in Cairo. She is the latest addition to the Cairo dance scene, and performs daily on the Nile Memphis.  Of Cuban and Italian descent, Luna left her native New York City three years ago to write a book about dance in Egypt. Since then, she has become one of the most sought-after dancers in Cairo. Due to her authentic Egyptian style, technical precision and stage presence, Luna was contracted at the Semiramis Hotel in 2010. She is currently contracted at Le Memphis Nile Cruises, where she has daily performances. Luna also makes regular appearances at other 5-star venues such as the Semiramis, City Stars, the Ramsis Hilton, the Four Seasons, the Movenpick, Stella di Mare, and the Grand Hyatt. Additionally, she has been featured as a teaching assistant in the instructional DVDs of Raqia Hassan, Mohamed Shahin, and Dalila. In addition to her dancing, Luna holds a Masters degree in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University, where she studied radical Islamist movements in the Arab world. She is fluent in Egyptian Arabic, Spanish, and English, and holds a B.A. in journalism and political science.

WS: Modern Intro Piece - 2h

Luna will be teaching a modern Cairo style mejance. She will break down several points of technique and then weave everything into a fun but challenging choreography.

MARTA NOWICKA (Poland)

Studentka Akademii Muzycznej w Łodzi, kierunek choreografia i techniki tańca. Srebrna medalistka Pucharu Świata Bellydance 2011 oraz laureatka I nagrody Egyptian Fever Festival 2011 w kategorii Magia Rekwizytów, mająca za sobą szereg występów w Polsce i USA. Z tańcem, jego klasyczną odmianą, zetknęła się w wieku siedmiu lat.Tańcząc w Dziecięcym Teatrze Tańca, debiutowała na deskach Państwowej Opery Bałtyckiej. Część studiów spędziła w Turcji, gdzie uczyła się tańca na Wydziale Sportu Uniwersytetu Hecettepe w Ankarze, współpracowała też Teatrem Tańca Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego. Obecnie prowadzi też zespół tańca orientalnego Saffanah z którym w maju 2011 wystawiła pełnometrażowy spektakl tańca orientalnego Saffanah Raks" www.artorient.pl

WS: Modern Oriental – 2h

Sensual but dynamic modern oriental choreography influenced by jazz and ballet. You will discover how to control the stage and bild up emotions during your performance.

Nastrojowa ale i dynamiczna choreografia oparta zarówno na tradycyjnej interpretacji muzyki z wykorzystaniem możliwości technicznych jakie dają wpływy jazzu i baletu: kombinacje kroków, pozy, proste i efektowne arabeski oraz obroty. Skupimy się też na świadomym wykorzystaniu przestrzeni (nawet jeśli jest ona bardzo mała) i budowaniu dramaturgii tańca.

NEFERTITI (USA)

Nefertiti is a professional oriental dancer, instructor, performer and business owner based on the East Coast  of  USA.   She is the president of Nefertiti Entertainment and Production Company on the east coast.  Nefertiti shares her passion and vision for the art of belly dancing by promoting dance through education and education 

Nefertiti style of dance has been described as Egyptain with attitude.  Nefertiti resided in Cairo, Egypt for 3 years teaching and performing  to further gain knowledge and training of her skills as a belly dancer. This experience has been described as one of the highlights of her career. 

Nefertiti performances are described as energetic, mesmerizing and hypnotic. Some have referred to her as the essence of belly dance as a performer.  Nefertiti has performed for restaurants, festivals, galas, mardi gras, corporate events, universities and hafla's etc. She has been featured in numerous TV, radio and newspaper articles throughout the world.

Nefertiti Entertainment and Production Co produces outstanding shows and workshops..

As an instructor she gives clear instructions by helping her students understand what muscles to use to learn technique. She teaches the history and discipline of each move as she encourages her students to understand they legacy of which they dance. 

WS : Belly-samba – 2h

Sambelly infuses Latin dance steps with Belly dance hip movements to add another dimension to your dance pedigree.  The workshop will focus on Latin dance technique, traveling steps and combinations.  Students will learn first hand the rhythms of Samba and how to incorporate those rhythms to Bellydance music.  The workshop also teaches the samba shimmy with intricate hip movements in double and full time.  This fun and surprising energetic dance style will add diversity to your repertoire as an artist. 

BELLYNES NESRIN (France)

Bellynes Nesrin comes from France. She Has been involved into oriental dance for nearly 10 years taking classes with world best teachers, teaching and performing in France and several European countries.

Nesrin about herself: I discovered belly dance in 2005 at the School of Oriental Dance "Studio Sandra, "which I followed the instruction. Having benefited from the expertise of the teacher "Sandra" in group lessons and private lessons, I became her assistant, giving classes  within the dance school.

In 2008, eager to share my passion for oriental dance, and, with the encouragement and support of my teacher, "Sandra," I move to another dance school "Danalys" where I teach belly dance and workshops to date as well as abroad(London, Berlin, Stockholm)

Prior to a trade, oriental dance is a passion that is why I continue to deepen knowledge through workshops with other great masters and choreographers such asTito Seif, Khaled Mahmoud, Shafeek Ibrahim, Freizer, Aida Nour, Beata and Horacio.

WS: Pop Baladi – 2h

The workshop includes techniques and choreography, learn how to include the sensual attitude and body expressions, combines gestures and interpretation in a new style baladi

RANYA(Slovakia/France)                  

Ranya has started to study oriental dance in her native Slovakia but spent most of her dance career between France and Egypt. In 2008-2009 Ranya spent 12 months in Cairo, where she extensively studied various forms of the dance – from classical raks sharki to different folkloric dances. During her time in Cairo she also had the chance to study for six months with the state-owned Mahmoud Reda Folkloric Troupe in the Balloon Theatre in Cairo. She then became a soloist with the Reda Yassin Folkloric Troupe dancing at such venues as the Semiramis, Grand Hyatt or Dream Park. The same management was also representing Ranya as an oriental dancer, which allowed her to perform at various weddings, engagement parties or other occasions in the best hotels and clubs in Cairo. Ranya currently lives and works as a dancer in Paris, France, but returns regularly to Cairo to work and study and further develop her dance skills. Ranya is a multi-award winner, including 3rd place at the Berlin Sommer Festival 2011, Suraiya's Egyptian Fever Competitions 2011 (1st place Beledi and Golden Era) as well as Liptov Orient Festival 2011 ( 2nd place Folklore). She also holds a degree Middle Eastern Studies, which allowed her to further deepen her knowledge about the oriental culture. www.ranya-oriental.com

WS: Cairo street shaaby – 2h

The shaaby style popular at street weddings and parties. During the workshop we will learn a bit of theory about shaaby music and dance, technique and movements used in the Cairo style of street shaaby and then put it all together into a choreography to an upbeat egyptian shaaby song.

JANNAH (Czech Rep.)

Jannah is professional Czech Egyptian style bellydancer, choreographer and instructor.

She first met with oriental dance when she was 14 and after tried many different styles of belly dance she was most touched by Egyptian dance. She loves emotional dance styles such as baladi, tarab, golden era style, live music performances. Jannah leads regular classes and workshops, performs all over the Czech Republic and Europe. In 2005 she and her dance partner Janika based Dance Studio Caravana (and later also associated group Caravana Dancers). Jannah won 2nd place in category Golden Era Style during Egyptian Fever Festival III, she´s Queen of Baladi for years 2010 and 2011 and also 2nd runner up champion of Czech Republic (Show/Folk Bellydance category). http://www.jannah-dance.com/

WS: Traditional Baladi – 2h

A traditional Egyptian dance that refers to the country. It´s told to be the ancestor of raks sharki and it has got many faces. Old-fashioned or modern, baladi is always something worth. With Jannah you will learn choreography of traditional, heavy and feminine taksim baladi.

Multi Fitness Club
www.multiclub.pl