JtE-3/4 '10 Info
JtE-3 Photos
JtE-4 Photos
Schedule 2010
JtE-1
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Montreal, Canada
Feb 5-7, '10
Orlando, FL
Feb 19-21, '10
Germany TBA
Mar 12-14, '10
Dallas, TX
April 23-25, '10
Washington DC
July 16-18, '10
Escondido, CA - info
Aug 13-15, '10
Philadelphia, PA
Nov 8-10, '10
JtE-2
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Montreal, Canada
Feb 12-14, '10
Ingolstadt, Germany
March 26-28, '10
Washington DC
July 19-23, '10
Escondido, CA - info
Aug 20-22, '10
Kiel, Germany
Oct 1-3, '10
Schedule JtE-3
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Cairo & Giza, Egypt
May 9-14, '10
Schedule JtE-4
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Upper Egypt including Luxor & Aswan,
May 15-23, '10
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(tribe of St. Catherine mountain). Photo: November 2007
URL: http://www.SahraSaeeda.com
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an in-depth look at the Dance Zones of Egypt.
Each "Intensive" views Egypt's Folkloric Dance from a different perspective.
JtE-1 and JtE-2 are held in studios, classrooms and reception halls worldwide.
JtE-1 (Intensive/Certification 20-hr Workshop) Utilizing films, lecture, study materials, map, and dance instruction, JtE-1 introduces the students to the wide variety of dance styles in Egypt with an overview of movement, costume, historical diffusion, and geographical location.
JtE-2 (Intensive/Certification 20-hr Workshop) Advanced overview, the base of our future research, student specialization, Dance Ethnology concepts, investigating the dance differences for "home-style," local professional dance, regional government troupes, Cairo-based Reda and Kowmeyya national troupes, and folkloric representation in Night Club shows.
Learn about the Dance of Egypt from a deeper perspective.
If you are not just a tourist, if you are hungry to understand,
if you don't want to simply learn another choreography,
this may be the start of your journey.
JtE-3 and JtE-4+ are held in Egypt!
JtE-3 (Intensive/Certification 30-hr On-Site Workshop) is based in Giza directly facing the Sphinx. Mini day-tours into Cairo to study indiginous entertainment business as well as pioneers of the Theatre Stage. With classroom, and local observation as "lab," Giza facilitates our understanding of Egyptians, dance, and the fieldwork process.
JtE-4+ (Intensive/Certification Study/Tour On-Site Workshop) is the Travel as Classroom part of the JtE Series. We take classes from indigenous people, take tours of this fascinating culture of 5000 years, and share dance.
JtE-4 takes us to Upper Egypt, home of the Dance Zones of Saidi, Ghawazee, and Nubia.
Using Dance Ethnology concepts and a multi-media/experiential approach,
Sahra C. Kent presents each region's story of culture and dance, historical diffusion, costume and dress, posture and movement.
All Intensives include Certificate upon completion.
In studios worldwide:
JtE-1 20-hour Intensive Workshop
JtE-2 20-hour Intensive Workshop
On-site in Egypt:
JtE-3 4-day Intensive Workshop and Cairo/Giza Experience
JtE-4 Travel into the Dance Zones study tour, classroom with indigenous instructors
2009 includes Upper Egypt Dance Zones of Saidi, Nubian and Ghawazee
Teaching: Based on years of research, experience, and a strong academic base,
Sahra has taught Egyptian dance on five continents.
Research & Analysis: With University degrees in Dance, Cultural Anthropology, Archeology, and a Magistrate (Master of Arts) in Dance Ethnology, Ms. Kent approaches Egyptian dance from both
movement study and with a sensitivity to it's cultural context.
She returns to Egypt yearly to continue her research.
Performance in context: Sahra lived and performed in Egypt 1989-1995 with Cairo's longest continuous 5-star hotel contact for a foreign Orientale dancer. The
"Sahra Show" performed over 1600 shows in Cairo alone. The ensemble under her leadership included Egyptian musicians, singers, folkloric dancers and
authentic Saidi musicians and dancers.
For more information on Ms. Kent credentials click below on "Bio"
JtE-2 Course Description
JtE-3 Course Description
JtE-4 Tour & Dance Classes
Tour Registration
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