Intro to Egyptian Folk Dance
When most Americans think of Egyptian dance, the only thing that comes to mind is belly dance, but the nation is home to a wide range of folk dance forms and traditions. In this class, you’ll learn a few basic moves from several different styles of Egyptian folk dance, along with some cultural context for the dances.
We’ll be learning steps from the following dances: Saidi, Nubian, Ghawazee, and Suez Canal.
Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement. Wear sneakers or soft-soled shoes.
Location
KCDC Pop-Up Learning Space
1613 Rhode Island Ave. NE
Washington,
DC
Neighborhood: Langdon/Brookland
Travel tips for the pop-up space
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Instructor
Gretchen Clare has been studying Egyptian dance and music for more than eight years. She teaches dance and performs regularly as a member of several troupes and as a soloist at events and shows around D.C. She plays sagat (finger cymbals) and is learning to play the nay flute.