Saturday 4th April 2009
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dance Workshop in the style of
Nagwa Fouad

Featuring many of her flowing movements to the song OLULU from Hossam's album "Best of Abdul Halim Hafiz" EUCD 1195. A moving and emotionally sensitive choreography by Serena, presenting the early fusion between Baladi & Classical Dancing in Egypt.

This workshop will bring you a higher understanding of the way Nagwa used to blend melodic structure with a high level of artistic interpretation. Being free to express the various instrumentations while being closely connected to the rhythm.

A must for all Egyptian Style Dancers…

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm - with an hour lunch break

Sunday 5th April 2009
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dance Workshop

Another Sabla Tolo Choreography that will rock you
Sabla Tolo III

Due to a huge public demand, we are putting on this workshop, breaking down a powerful choreography by Serena to Hossam's dynamic drum solo composition "Saraab Iqaay" "Rhythmic Illusion", from his newly released album "Sabla Tolo III".

Here, Hossam is presenting the art of taking the audience on a journey down groove lane with intricate rhythms, dynamic and dramatic effects while using a simple and repetitive pattern. Introducing differences within similar accentuation.

Serena's exciting and energetic steps to this composition will be fusing sounds and moves from various corners of the globe. Blending different cultural styles within the same choreography. Rhythm, Dance and high energy…

Be prepared.

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm - with an hour lunch break.

Dance Attic Studios
386 North End Road
Fulham, SW6 1LY

Nearest Tube Stations: Fulham Broadway.

Price: £45.00 per day or £80.00 if both days booked.

HOSSAM & SERENA have travelled the world with their unique and effective style of workshops. Whilst the themes may vary, their overriding mission remains constant, to help oriental dancers learn to intuitively interpret, and become part of, the music.

This crucial skill is the key factor on which Arab audiences judge a dancer’s ability, but is so often missing in performance and even more seldom is it taught.

Hossam and Serena present a unique opportunity to learn this skill, not just from the perspective of a talented dancer, but from the perspective of a world-renowned percussionist, musician, composer and international dance instructor.

This style of workshop stands alone, and the Ramzys employ a variety of teaching methods during a single workshop, including lectures, discussions and demonstrations of movement and rhythm, so that learning is achieved at a deeper level than mere repetition of a dance routine.

Whilst there is a substantial and significant element of dance techniques covered during the workshop, learning “new moves” is not the key focus. A choreography may be used but not with the aim of basic repetition of steps, but as a tool to understand how the music can be interpreted individually.

Workshops are fast-paced and challenging but even complete beginners surprise themselves with what they find themselves capable of achieving.