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Bellydance Workshops with
Amala Gameela
Explore Middle Eastern Belly Dance
with Amala Gameela*
Her instruction topics include traditional and modern Egyptian Cabaret sets (from intros to drum solos and exits) with billowing veils, enticing finger cymbals, sensual fans, shimmering wings, and jaw dropping sword and candle tray balancing.
Immerse Yourself in Traditional Folkloric
Middle Eastern Dance
Amala Gameela’s specialty topics include:
- Beledi — Egyptian dance of the people (from Cairo)
- Ghawazee — earthy Egyptian gypsie dance
- Saidi, Raks al Sayya — Egyptian stick dance
- Hagallah — percussive Egyptian dance where a woman traditionally selects a man to dance with
- Shamadan — Egyptian wedding dance where the dancer balances a candelabra on her head
- Tunisian Pot dance, Raks al Juzur — hip twisting dance where the dancer balances a water pot on her head
- Moroccan Jug Dance — dancer balances water jug on her head
- Pharoanic — an interpretive dance where the dancer depicts murals from the Egyptian pyramids
Scheduled Workshops:
Introduction to Balancing Candle Trays and Swords Workshop with Amala Gameela
On Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 1:30 -4:00pm
At The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem: 521 E. 4th St. (3rd floor) Bethlehem, PA 18015
Amala Gameela will teach you the secrets to her breath-taking candelabra, candle tray, and sword dances that will keep your audience on the edge of their seat. Specific topics include dramatic and mysterious expressions, slinky, soft movements, mesmerizing floor work, and how to gracefully execute height changes. Please bring your own props; she only has a few to lend out. Amala Gameela will help you decide which prop works best for you. Some dance experience recommended. Pre -registration is $35.00 and $40.00 at the door.