II. International Oriental Dance Festival with most famous Egyptian artists, with authentic & Cairo feeling – Budapest, 23-25 April 2010
We are really proud to welcome the two world famous Egyptian star guests: the legendary AIDA NOUR and the young talent MOHAMED KAZAFY! Both of them are the most famous and most sought tutors and choreographers of the oriental dance. Their presence guarantees the professionalism, authenticity and the real Cairo feeling! :) Workshops in several styles and levels, gala, party and even more for those who are already dancers, funs of the real oriental style and also for those who just started to get friends with the style :)
Aida Nour: One of he world most sought tutor. Originally from Alexandria, Egypt, Aida started her dance career as a young dancer in the Alexandria Troupe. She performed Egyptian Folkore dances and solos for many years with the troupe until moving to Cairo. There she became a member of the famous Reda Troupe. She began to perform as a solo dancer and gained huge success. Aida performed in many of Cairo's famous five-star hotels and nightclubs for many years and became a very loved and popular artist. Aida now gives guest performances and workshops throughout the world and designs costumes for performers. Aida sadly stopped to perform in Egypt but occasionally her audience can still see her perform when she travels to give a workshop somewhere in the world. Aida Nour is one of the three organizers (Aida Nour, Freiz Sayed and Mohamed Abou Shebika ) of the famous international oriental dance festival Nile Group (Cairo, Egypt). Aida’s style is feminine, strong and varied –classical and authentic, earthy and fine elements are typical, all these in an inimitable combination completed with the overwhelming personality of Aida.
Mohamed Kazafy: known as Egypt’s rising superstar, has been a member of the world famous Reda troupe of Egypt for 22 years, performing in dozens of countries worldwide. He is still one of their principal soloists. After initially training with the troupe's founder Mahmoud Reda & The legendary principle female dancer Farida Fahmy he went on to perform with the Reda Troupe in many countries worldwide. Mohamed Kazafy remains one of their principal soloists. Mohamed Kazafy is a regular teacher at the Nile Group Festival in Egypt and is in constant demand throughout the world for workshops and performances. In 2007 an incredible 1500 students attended his single workshop in Argentina. His style is determined by the elements of classical ballet. Kazafy prepares ethereal, fine yet passionate choreographies; his folklore style is a combination of authentic forcefulness and stage playfulness. As a tutor he is very patient, his presence glows professional call and humility towards dance and tuition.
Workshops full of authentic and exiting themes, straight from Cairo – styles, which would be known by each dancer:
1. Mercedes Nieto – Modern Oriental Choreography
23 April, Friday,
A modern, emotional chorography to get tuned on the weekend; music: Warda’s Akdeb Alek beautiful song, combination of elements of classical Cairo Raqs Sharki and modern dance (120 minutes)
2. Mohamed Kazafy – Andalusian Choreography („Moashaat”)
23 April, Friday,
The Andalusian Moashaat style is a special “invention” of Reda style nourished by the classical ballet and the Egyptian folklore. Moashaat is not based on the flamenco, but on the character, theatricality of the Southern-Spanish dance and on animation of elegance & emotions. During this workshop we will learn the specialities and techniques of the style and a choreography. (180 minutes)
3. Aida Nour – Traditional Cairo Beledi Style and Choreography
24 April, Saturday,
Beledi, i.e. „my mother country” – a style which grew out from the Egyptians’ everyday life, their world of emotions and their messages; a style which continuously changes and enriches, while preserving its specific earthiness, delicacy, exciting musicality, playfulness. A choreography in Aida’s Beledi interpretation. (180 minutes)
4. Mohamed Kazafy – Oriental Technique
24 April, Saturday,
Starting with the technique of the Egyptian Classical Oriental Dance throw exciting combinations up to all the details of stage appearance, i.e. everything that an active dancer of oriental style should know – all this tutored by a lead dancer of a world famous company. (180 minutes)
5. Aida Nour - Oum Kalthoum Choreography
25 April, Sunday,
Delicacy, profundity, honesty – special technique, modesty and elegance: a choreography, music: one of the song of the legendary Egyptian singer. (180 minutes)
6. Mohamed Kazafy - Saidi & Nubian Folklore Technique and Choreography
25 April, Sunday,
The workshop contains the two most popular Egyptian folklore styles: exciting techniques and combinations from the well-known Upper-Egyptian Saidi style and deepening knowledge of the style, techniques, choreography based on the increasingly popular, earthy and cheerful Nubian dance. (180 minutes, cane is necessary!)
7. Aida Nour – Improvisation á'la Aida
25 April, Sunday,
Improvisation techniques, understanding of music “Egyptian style”, connections of styles – moods – movements, play with music and the audience, with enjoyment, in harmony and racily, following Aida – i.e. an insight to Adia’s special, world famous style, which helped her to become the most favourite dancer of Cairo artist world of the 80s-90s (180 minutes)
We help you with the accomodation! Please choose the hotel or hostel you like from our partner's link, and let us know your choice and the dates of your stay, and we fix your reservation: www.mellowmood.hu
NEW!!! Suraiya from Poland - a special guest of the Festival. It will be possible to have private classes or small group classes with this exciting and energetic dancer during the Festival! If you are interested, let us know! Link worth to visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
SURAIYA - International teacher and performer based in Poland. Multi award winner (Prague, London, Los Angeles) One of the most polular belly dancers in Poland regularly invited for international belly dance events abroad.
Owner of Arabic Dance Academy and Artistic Agency "Suraiya". Artistic director and founder of Egyptian Fever Festival and Sahara Dancers Group. Oriental competitions juror. Certified fitness and Pilates instructor. Master of International Relations and Diplomacy.
Free of charge Beginner Classes:
24 April, Saturday and 25 April, Sunday
classes with turors of the Nymph Oriental Company
Venue of the workshops: Hölgyválasz Dance Studio (address: 1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede u.. 41. – opposite the Opera, behind the former Ballet Institute), huge chamber with several mirrors. There will be a buffet during the breaks in the hall to the studio, sweet things, drinks, etc. (and with a variety of hot chocolates :) )
Welcome everyone who wishes to gain something extra from the World of Oriental Dance! :)
The choreography workshops are usually advanced, recommended for intermediated-advance and advanced dancers, professionals and teachers. The technique and improvisation workshops are recommended for all levels! For the above dance styles no specific knowledge is required.
Prices:
1 workshop – Aida Nour, Mohamed Kazafy – (3 hours):
40 Euro – payment until
45
50
1 workshop – Mercedes (2 hours):
25 Euro – payment until 1 April
30 Euro – payment after
35
All the prices above are approximate prices because of the permanent movings in the actual euro-hungarian forint rates. We suggest you to transfer the workshop fees from your bank in Hungarian forint to get the best actual rate.
Teacher’s discount: in one workshop after 7 paid students the teacher will get the actual workshop for 50 % discounted price, and after 10 paid students, the actual workshop for the teacher is free!
Those who register (and pay) for all 7 workshops will get 2 Gala Show tickets for free!
ATTENTION! There is no way to guarantee participation without application in advance!
The deadline of the discount registration: 1 April 2010.
Ways of application: via e-mail to cairofestival @ yahoo.com, by calling Anikó Duka-Zólyomi Anikó on +6-30-337-91-29 or contact personally any organiser. The applications become valid only after payment!
To gain the discount registration both the application and the payment should be done until
With this new style discount system we would like to support the early registration to emphasise the quality of learning and to avoid the uncomfortable classes large in number of participants and of course to avoid the long queuing of registration upon arrival.
The prices above are without VAT. Invoice can be issued at the time of the payment or on the spot – please indicate your demand in advance.
Payment:
bank transfer: to the following bank account:
10102086-06422700-01000000 Nieto Mercedes, Budapest Bank. Please put in “notice” the name of the participants and the number of the workshop(s).
personally: contacting Anikó Duka-Zólyomi (calling in advance on +36-30-337-91-29); or contacting Mercedes Nieto or Katalin Brebán at Gül Bahar Dance Studio (address: VI. district, Weiner Leó u. 10. – two corners far from Nyugati), or Krisztina Órai at Hölgyválasz Dance Studio; payments to the teachers are possible before or after the classes (see: www.nietomercedes.com – under “Classes”).
II. Cairo Festival Gala: a spiced oriental dance gala party with the
Venue: Duna Palota,
Date: 24 April, Saturday,
Ticket prices:
18 Euro – payment on the spot
14 Euro – payment in advance
10 Euro – for the participants of the workshops
There will be a raffle among the audience, price: a TRIP TO CAIRO sponsored by InSight Tours.
Venue: Columbus Restaurant Boat (Budapest, Vigadó Square 4.)
Date: 23 April 9 pm
Also performing: the Nymph Oriental Dance Company, the dancers of the open stage and surprise soloist. More details of the programme coming soon! Dinner possibility: taste of the authentic Arabic cuisine in two courses! Menu: variety of starters (Tabbouleh salad, Hommos, Baba Ghanous), main course (chicken tagine with coriander cuscus). Dinner ticket request should be forwarded to us at latest 4 days before the event!
Tickets: 8 Euro, with Dinner: 15 Euro
Bazaar for everyone! If you have an old costume you don’t wear anymore, or if you have a brand new one but not your taste, or if you have a home-made performing costume, don’t hesitate to bring with you and we will help you to find new home for it during the festival! Contact us for details!
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