2009 Shows & Workshops

Latifa teaching at Rakkasah East, October 2008     

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Latifa will not be teaching "Second Saturday" workshops in 2009. If you are interested in a particular topic, please contact Latifa to schedule a private or semi-private workshop in Latifa's home studio."

Sunday, April 26, 3 PM

Latifa's Annual Recital

An afternoon of group and solo performances by Latifa's students, capped off by Latifa herself. This event will be a benefit for the Humane Society of the United States and will be held at Historic Baldwin Hall, 1358 Millersville Road, Millersville, MD. Tickets $10 each, general seating. Space is limited, and this event sells out every year!

"There are a few tickets left for the recital. Please contact Latifa if you wish to purchase one."
Vendors: Gypsy's Monkey and Pangaea (natural products for skin and bath).

Latifa's Annual Recital DVD:
"Professionally-filmed and edited DVD, $37.10 (includes tax) plus $4 postage"

May 15, Time TBA

Latifa and Banat al-Beled perform for American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Anne Arundel Community College

May 31, 11:00am-1:30pm

Khaleegy Spice! workshop with Latifa

Many oriental entrance pieces contain a Khaleegy/Gulf/Saudi section. Learn how to shine by interpreting the music in an authentic way that is appropriate for restaurant or hafla performance. Latifa will teach the traditional steps and movements of this subtle and lovely African-nuanced folk dance, and then show students how to adapt these movements to provide variety in an oriental performance. Please bring a thobe if you have one. If you don't have one, bring a veil.
Latifa will be using the khaleegy portions of dance standards such as "Eshta Ya Amar" for this workshop. If you have a favorite piece of music with a khaleegy section, bring a copy of it on CD. Time permitting, Latifa will show you how to effectively interpret your piece of music. $40.00 ($75 for the day)

Location:
Blue Nile Dance studio
227 E Baltimore St.
Baltimore MD

Blue Nile Dance Studio is just a few short blocks from Baltimore's inner harbor which is well known for its shopping, food, and sight seeing. The studio is located above El Basha Cafe, pop downstairs to get drinks and snacks! There is a large parking lot located directly across the street.

Stick around for the second workshop that day!
Dynamic Drum Solo with Shahrzad, 2:00pm-4:30pm.

The drum solo is one of the most exciting and energetic parts in a belly dancer's show. It is a time for the dancer to wow the audience with her unique isolations and personality. Shahrzad will teach essential movements and exciting combinations to common beats found in drum solos. The newly learned skills will then be put into a brand new choreography to a popular drum solo piece which can be used by workshop participants for practice or performance.

June 7, 4 PM

Banat al-Beled perform at the monthly All Seasons Hafla, held at Cafe Spice, 321 York Rd in Towson. $22 admission includes show and Indian buffet.

August 2 1-3:30 PM

Latifa and Banat al-Beled perform at the West Street Festival, Annapolis, MD.

October 4, 4 PM

Latifa and Banat al-Beled perform at the All Seasons Hafla, held at Cafe Spice, 321 York Rd in Towson. $22 admission includes show and Indian buffet.

October 17, 9 PM

Latifa and Banat al-Beled perform at Rakkasah East, the largest dance festival on the East Coast.

Nov 8

Latifa will teach a workshop in Reston, VA. Details to be announced.