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! Summer season 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 start with two pre-recorded sessions: one for releasing dance tension and stiffness, plus a drill focused on mastering the Juicy Jewel Step.
Mid-month, join our live Eskandarani workshop covering this folkloric style’s key elements, technique, combos, and Melaya play.
Throughout June, explore our new “Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” series — 8 weekly technique classes with Mariela Sawi designed to refine your hip work and boost expression.
Live Zoom Session — Eskandarani Workshop (June 22)
Take your folkloric dance to the next level with our special live session!
In this 90-minute Zoom workshop, you’ll get an introduction to the Eskandarani style with a focus on technique, musicality, and playful combinations using the Melaya. It’s a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of this character dance, explore new movement textures, and receive live feedback in real time.
Prerecorded lessons (June 1)
A strong and fluid body is key to graceful dance.
Start the month with two pre-recorded classes designed to boost your physical awareness. One session offers practical tips to release body stiffness and improve fluidity, while the other drills the Juicy Jewel Step to sharpen your isolation and control. Together, they’ll help you build a more confident, supple, and expressive body.
Our guest star
Special Guest Star Program with Mariela Sawi
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” — Jimmy Johnson
That’s why during this 8 classes, Mariela will focus on working your hips plus giving you tips with extra attention to strength, range, mobility and precision.
Over 8 weeks you’ll refine hip isolation, build control and expand your movement vocabulary to dance with more fluidity, power and confidence.
Join Mariela and add that little extra to your hips technique!
June schedule
– Pre-recorded Class: How to Avoid Stiffness in Dance;
– Practical Tips;
– Pre-recorded Class: 15-Minute Drill: Juicy Jewel Step.
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
Topic: Eskandarani Dance
Focus: Introduction to the style, technique, and combos with the Melaya
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
July schedule
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi
Live Zoom Workshop
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CET)
“Tips 4 Extra-ordinary Hips” is an 8-week progressive technique program with Mariela Sawi