Baladi week
with Julia Farid
All about Baladi in 7 days
Day 1.
6 p.m –- 7.30 p.m
Exploring baladi: cultural aspects, music and rhythms, types of baladi
At our first meeting we are going to talk about Baladi — what does this dance represent? What are the typical rhythms used in Baladi? What is Awadi and what is Tet?
Day 2.
6 p.m – 7 p.m
Baladi Technique
Earthy, heavy, juicy and relaxed – let’s work on posture, arms, hips and legs technique paying special attention to traditional Baladi manner.
Day 3.
6 p.m – 7.30 p.m Rome time
Taqsim improvisation
Just close your eyes and let accordion guide you… is that enough for eye-catching improvisation? I’m going to give you tips how to dance to Baladi taqsim: what movements to choose, how to perform transitions and how to follow the instrument.
Day 4.
6 p.m – 7 p.m Rome time
Dancing to Amint Bellah
Let’s learn some combos to a famous song Amint Bellah. This class will be helpful for those who want to have more ideas for improvisation and own choreographies.
Day 5.
6 p.m – 7 p.m Rome time
Bint el Balad VS Maalema
Oh that will be my favorite class I think! During the class we are going to compare two Baladi characters trying to represent both of them. I’m not going to tell you more, you just need to join it))
Day 6.
6 p.m – 8 p.m Rome time
Baladi Choreo
Let me offer you a Baladi Awadi choreography, that will sum up what we learn during the Baladi Week. You can use combos from this choreo or dance an entire choreography in gala show or competition.
Day 7.
6 p.m – 7.30 p.m
Q&A session and mini Hafla
Time to talk and to celebrate the end of the Baladi week. Here you can ask your questions and share with us your Baladi improvisation or choreography.
