Raks Kheperu - Traditional Desert Bellydance (1)
Wed, 24 July
|Dance, Art etc
A Dance offering / special workshop that is evocative, hypnotic and will take you on a journey of music and movement of North African desert dance - Raks Kheperu Dance of Creation - Wombans Dance of Hips and Belly
Time & Location
24 July 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dance, Art etc, 120 Currie St, Nambour QLD 4560, Australia
About the event
Embrace the Spirit of Khepri
Raks Kheperu
Infused with the spiritual theme of Khepri, the Egyptian diety of creation, renewal, and eternal life, this dance intensive invites you to embark on a journey of transformation and discovery.
Pop up Masterclass Workshop Overview
Experience the connection between music and motion, much like Khepri's journey across the sky.
Part I: The Essence of Raks Dance
History and Cultural Significance: Discover the roots of Raks dance, tracing its journey of ancient Egypt & vibrant cultural exchanges with north Indian dance. Embrace the symbolism of Khepri, the rising sun god, as you learn about the cycles of creation and renewal.
Core Techniques: Refine your placement of foot patterns, correct walking & weight transitions, coordination of expressive eye and hand hand movements, feminine bellydance hip isolations, shimmies, and undulations. Learn the fundamental movements that are the backbone of both Raks Baladi & Sharki, embodying the spirit of rebirth and transformation.
Part II:The Essence of Indian Odissi Temple Dance
History and Cultural Significance: The dance form of Odissi is one of the worlds oldest dances and the oldest surviving devotional temple dances of India and we will explore it through Devi infused movement
Core Techniques: Learn graceful lines and the poses of the Devi - the goddess. Apply synchronised expressive eye and hand mudras that tell story and evoke emotion. Dance a devotional artpiece/pranam that fuses traditional temple dance , with slow sensual, serpentine undulations of bellydance
This INTENSIVE MASTERCLASS guided by ZaRa - a visionary, professional dance artist, devadasi yogini on tour through Sunshine Coast
INTERMEDIATE DANCERS - Enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of traditional techniques in raks and ancient temple dance Refine your technique, explore ageless feminine movement, and gain emotive insights.
BEGINNERS -Develop a confident, strong foundation of clear technique, foot placement, balance and coordination, aswell as emotional feeling.
Find more info raks kheperu @rootsyoga.life
SESSION DETAILS
WEDNESDAY 6-8PM
DANCE ART -NAMBOUR
$55 PER PERSON / BOOKINGS ESSSNTIAL!!!
TEXT - 0434714290 FOR BOOKING LINK
WEBSITE - ROOTSYOGA.LIFE/RAKS KHEPERU
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