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About TIPS4HIPS Academy
TIPS4HIPS Academy
Tips4Hips Membership program has evolved beyond being just a dance tutorial library — it has flourished into the TIPS4HIPS Academy. It’s a path to mastery in Oriental Dance: presenting an integral and well-structured program, deeper learning of various topics, enhanced consistency and a personalized touch.
Inside the TIPS4HIPS Academy you can find live Zoom classes and workshops, drills and tips, conditioning, technique and choreography classes, lessons of invited artists, exclusive lectures and talks, festival reviews, interviews and much more. Regularly enriched with new lessons, your dance journey here remains exciting and dynamic. Not to mention the extensive dance tutorial library at your disposal.
We will not teach you to be an ideal dancer — we will help you become a unique one.
NEW! Autumn season— “The Essence of Tarab: Mastering Classical Raqs Sharki.”
A new 3-months course at TIPS4HIPS Academy
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Egyptian folklore
Ballet basics
Golden era
Dance technique
15-minute drill “Hips accents”.
15-minute drill “Arms technique”.
15-minute drill “Shimmy layering”.
15-minute drill “Vertical figure 8”.
15-minute drill “Arms technique”.
“Belly accents” – 15-min drill.
“Soheir Zaki” step.
20-minutes Back workout.
17-minutes “Full body warm up”.
Guest Artist Series: “Egyptian Folklore” by Sheyla (Czech Republic).
“Creating a group choreography” — prerecorded rehearsal of Isadora professional group headed by Julia Farid.
From idea to performance.
“Julia’s tips” — “Feet positions in Oriental dance. Dos and Don’ts”.
“Julia’s tips” — “Backpend tips” (coming in July).
“Julia’s tips” — “Hands Technique in Oriental Dance” (coming in July).
“Julia’s tips” — “Tips on Hair Technique” (coming in July).
“Tips and tricks for your drum solo” by Tetiana Teslyuk (Ukraine).
Guest Artist Series: “Romantic Combo by Lauriane MJ” (coming in July).
“Raqs Sharki combo” class.
A short tutorial with a combo that you can use in your classic/Baladi choreography or improvisation.
“Mejanse with a veil” — a detailed breakdown of Julia Farid’s mejanse choreography (“Layelena”).
“Raqsat Kahramana” — breakdown of Julia Farid’s choreography inspired by Golden Era (60-minutes).
“Combo with hip accents”.
Isolations combos.
“Elegance in Oriental dance.
Part 1” — a special Live session with Julia Farid.
“Elegance in Oriental dance.
Part 2” — a special Live session with Julia Farid.
“King’s favorite” —Oriental Routine with Golden Era touch. Julia’s Faris zoom workshop. (13 May).
Drum solo Intensive. Zoom class 1. June 1, 5 p.m – 6.30 p.m Rome time.
Drum solo Intensive. Zoom class 2. June 15, 5 p.m – 6.30 p.m Rome time.
Drum solo Intensive. Zoom class 3. June 27, 5 p.m – 6.00 p.m Rome time.
Live Zoom Class: “Inspired by Cairo”. Zoom class 1. Coming in July.
Live Zoom Class: “Hips Technique”. Zoom class 2. Coming in July.
What Will You Learn?
We’ve prepared a 3-month program dedicated to classical Raqs Sharki. We’re excited to introduce our new course: “The Essence of Tarab: Mastering Classical Raqs Sharki.” This program will immerse you in the rich traditions of Oriental dance while developing your technical skills and artistic expression.
Throughout the course, you’ll focus on learning and practicing a variety of techniques used in classical Oriental dance. You’ll develop musicality and a deep understanding of tarab music, expanding your dance vocabulary with new combinations that are perfect for both competitions and performances.
You’ll also work on three classical song choreographies, harmonizing your movements with your feelings to create a connection with the audience and enhance your artistic skills. This program is designed to help you achieve a deeper understanding of the nuances of classical Raqs Sharki and improve your overall technique.
Additional Resources:
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to:
- Pre-recorded materials (drills, combos, and tips)
- Live Zoom sessions focused on technique
- Live workshops with guest stars
- A group chat
- A library of classical songs curated by Julia Farid
Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you’ll achieve:
- A deeper understanding of the nuances of classical Raqs Sharki.
- Improved technique and an expanded range of movements.
- New combinations to enrich your dance repertoire.
- Choreographies ready for dance events.
- A stronger connection with Egyptian music and culture.
- An inspiring experience within the supportive TIPS4HIPS dance community.
Our star guests
Elenalove
Elenalove is one of the most prominent Oriental dance artists in Ukraine, known for her soulful and deeply expressive performances, as well as her profound knowledge of Egyptian culture.
Ana Siscar
Ana Siscar is one of the most internationally recognized Spanish dancers. Her dance is elegant and precise, also standing out for her musical reading and her deep knowledge of Arab culture and music. Ana is highly acclaimed for the quality of her teaching, her methodology is very systematized and structured which has led to the number of students in her training courses growing year after year.
Pedro Bonatto
Pedro Bonatto is a Brazilian drummer and composer focusing on Middle Eastern percussion instruments and their use in Arabic and world music.
He is the founder of the Blue Dot Ensemble, a Canadian award winning group exploring the connections between traditions from around the world.
October schedule
Pre-recorded tutorials:
“15-min drill — Legs technique”
“15-min drill — Locks technique”
Live Zoom workshop with a guest star “Classical Oriental Song with Elenalove”.
Pre-recorded tutorial: “Mini-combos to classic songs”
Live Zoom workshop “Choreography to “Leilet Hob” with Ana Siscar”
November schedule
Pre-recorded tutorials:
“15-min drill — Locks technique”, Part 2.
“15-min drill — Arabesque technique”.
Live Zoom workshop “Identify Belly Dance Rhythms – A practical class on recognizing rhythms in classical songs” with Pedro Bonatto.
Live Zoom workshop “Tarab artistry: elegant choreography to a timeless Egyptian song” with Julia Farid.
Live Zoom workshop “Artistry Lab: improvisation and emotional exploration of classical Egyptian music” with Julia Farid.