X-MED Workshops and Shows in Experimental Middle Eastern Dance
Los Angeles
July 28 - 29, 2007
Study with some of most successful innovators including:
Amara (Director of Ya Helewa! and EEMED)
Djahari (Director of Desert Sin)
Anaheed (Director of Perfumes of Araby)
A journey through artistic expression appropriate for all levels and styles.
A safe space to discover new ways of freeing oneself within the M.E.D. idiom, while pushing beyond its boundaries.
Learn and explore various structures, processes, and techniques in this cutting
edge and emerging dance form.
Workshops and Two Different Performances are at:
Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, California 91601
Pre-registration prices good until July 15th
Registration and Information:
www.eemed.com/xmed/xmed_events.html
Performances
A rare evening of performances by some of the most successful
innovators of experimental Middle Eastern Dance. Following each
performance is a Q&A discussion between performers and audience
members.
Saturday - July 28 at 8:00 pm
Performers: Laurie, Cera, Elayssa, Djahari, and Ya Helewa!
Sunday - July 29 at 8:00 pm
Performers: Amara, Anaheed, Desert Sin, Tatianna, and Meleah
Here are all the workshop details:
Friday - July 27, 2007
10 am - 6 pm
"Storyboarding your Dance"
Limited to 5 participants (Pre-registration only) This is a one-day intimate program designed for students to workshop his/her own personal routine, whether near completion or in the beginning process. This class will be catered to your dance through a pre-seminar consultation process regarding your needs. We will then approach your dance from a variety of angles by offering tools to implement your concepts specifically through Structurally building a dancescape that conveys your vision, Creative Make-up and Costuming to help complete the physical manifestation of your vision, and Creative Staging and Lighting to give specific methods to illuminate and adorn your space. Students will also learn the art of giving and receiving criticism in a productive and supportive manner. Instructors: Amara, Anaheed, and Djahari
Saturday, July 28, 2007
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
“The Zone"
Waking your inner soul while sparking the creative process through a series of solo and group meditation exercises. A journey from idea to full realization. Instructors: Anaheed and Djahari.
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
"Creating and Destroying the Rules"
Through knowledgeable exploration understand how, when, and why to break the laws of dance. Formulate ways of constructing new and meaningful rules in order to dance outside of your training. Instructors: Amara and Djahari
2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
"Dance Structures - Non-Narrative"
Investigate unique forms of composition including thematic variations, character sketches, music structure, and symbolic imagery to communicate an idea or message. Instructors: Djahari and Amara.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Fusion Techniques"
Learn how to create a seamless fusion by combining a variety of styles and elements into your performance. Instructors: Amara and Anaheed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
"Acting Thru Dance"
Discover techniques to push past your comfort zone. Learn how to communicate effectively with an audience and expand your facial vocabulary. Instructors: Djahari and Amara
3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
"Storytelling Thru Dance"
Learn how to construct strong and focused dance narratives. Explore character development through various forms such as autobiography, history, and myth. Instructors: Amara and Djahari.
Los Angeles
July 28 - 29, 2007
Study with some of most successful innovators including:
Amara (Director of Ya Helewa! and EEMED)
Djahari (Director of Desert Sin)
Anaheed (Director of Perfumes of Araby)
A journey through artistic expression appropriate for all levels and styles.
A safe space to discover new ways of freeing oneself within the M.E.D. idiom, while pushing beyond its boundaries.
Learn and explore various structures, processes, and techniques in this cutting
edge and emerging dance form.
Workshops and Two Different Performances are at:
Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, California 91601
Pre-registration prices good until July 15th
Registration and Information:
www.eemed.com/xmed/xmed_events.html
Performances
A rare evening of performances by some of the most successful
innovators of experimental Middle Eastern Dance. Following each
performance is a Q&A discussion between performers and audience
members.
Saturday - July 28 at 8:00 pm
Performers: Laurie, Cera, Elayssa, Djahari, and Ya Helewa!
Sunday - July 29 at 8:00 pm
Performers: Amara, Anaheed, Desert Sin, Tatianna, and Meleah
Here are all the workshop details:
Friday - July 27, 2007
10 am - 6 pm
"Storyboarding your Dance"
Limited to 5 participants (Pre-registration only) This is a one-day intimate program designed for students to workshop his/her own personal routine, whether near completion or in the beginning process. This class will be catered to your dance through a pre-seminar consultation process regarding your needs. We will then approach your dance from a variety of angles by offering tools to implement your concepts specifically through Structurally building a dancescape that conveys your vision, Creative Make-up and Costuming to help complete the physical manifestation of your vision, and Creative Staging and Lighting to give specific methods to illuminate and adorn your space. Students will also learn the art of giving and receiving criticism in a productive and supportive manner. Instructors: Amara, Anaheed, and Djahari
Saturday, July 28, 2007
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
“The Zone"
Waking your inner soul while sparking the creative process through a series of solo and group meditation exercises. A journey from idea to full realization. Instructors: Anaheed and Djahari.
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
"Creating and Destroying the Rules"
Through knowledgeable exploration understand how, when, and why to break the laws of dance. Formulate ways of constructing new and meaningful rules in order to dance outside of your training. Instructors: Amara and Djahari
2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
"Dance Structures - Non-Narrative"
Investigate unique forms of composition including thematic variations, character sketches, music structure, and symbolic imagery to communicate an idea or message. Instructors: Djahari and Amara.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Fusion Techniques"
Learn how to create a seamless fusion by combining a variety of styles and elements into your performance. Instructors: Amara and Anaheed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
"Acting Thru Dance"
Discover techniques to push past your comfort zone. Learn how to communicate effectively with an audience and expand your facial vocabulary. Instructors: Djahari and Amara
3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
"Storytelling Thru Dance"
Learn how to construct strong and focused dance narratives. Explore character development through various forms such as autobiography, history, and myth. Instructors: Amara and Djahari.
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