Turkish vs. Egyptian: Join Artemis Mourat and Jasmin Henkesh to Discover the Truth about Middle Eastern Dance

As dancers, we’ve all been there…you know…that moment when someone discovers you’re a ‘belly’dancer and all kinds of preconceived notions come to their minds and they begin questioning you about it. If you’re a Turkish dancer, the first thing that comes to your mind is: ok, now I have to explain the difference between Turkish and Egyptian because invariably (unless you live in Turkey), Egyptian style initially comes to minds of those who don’t dance; even though they’ve never heard differentiating terms such as Egyptian or Turkish. So now you begin to define belly dance in terms of Turkish vs. Egyptian or visa versa. Every time I start to explain the differences, I always finding myself including the similarities; it’s inevitable. There are definite differences and inherent similarities and a working knowledge of both is necessary to expand your dance vocabulary adequately.   Isn't this ancient Greek bronze statuette of a veiled and masked dancer (3rd - 2nd century BC) found in Alexandria, Egypt intriguing?! There are two extraordinary women who are dance-masters and scholars of Turkish and Egyptian dance and music (what’s dance without music!): Artemis Mourat and Yasmin Henkesh. Both are wealths of information about technique, improv, rhythms, and histories of their dance. Your dance vocabulary is limited without the extensive knowledge these ladies impart. They dance and teach from the soul of their dance, from the cultural and musical perspectives that formed these beloved arts. They are experiencers of the entire dance/music spectrum and they will suck you in! And you’ll love being there! These ladies are offering an extraordinary opportunity to learn extensively about the differences and similarities of Turkish and Egyptian dance in a four day ‘intensive’ workshop this February (see details below) in Bethesda MD. Please go! You’ll love me for turning you on to these ladies and you’ll be like the rest of us who’ve ever attended a workshop of either of theirs: hooked for life! It’s worth the trip just to see them play zills (Artemis – Turkish) and segat (Yasmn – Egyptian). Don’t miss this opportunity to explore both worlds of dance at the same time! One last thing; they’re fun as hell! Artemis Mourat (top) Turkish Dance Yasmin Henkesh Egyptian Dance Vive la Difference Turkey/Egypt 4 Day Intensive! February 7 starting at 7:00 pm til February 10 at 4:00 pm EST Serpentine Studio, Bethesda MD. 3rd Annual Vive la Difference Turkey/Egypt Intensive 4 Days: Thursday, February 7 - Sunday, February 10, 2013 Serpentine Studio: Bethesda, Maryland, USA Over 20 hours of instruction Cost: $490 Payments: http://ow.ly/gKtoX -- Discover the differences and similarities between these two branches of the Middle Eastern Dance tree. Learn from two well-known master teachers and historians, Artemis Mourat and Yasmin Henkesh, teaching together in one exciting weekend. The intensive will focus on: * History lecture & movie night (unavailable footage from private collections) * Ghawazee vs. Turkish Romany * Finger cymbals: zills vs. sagat * Rhythms: Shared and separate * Veil: Egyptian entrance vs. veil dancing * Hipwork: Turkish hip & pelvic articulations vs. Egyptian styling * Shimmies * The Basics Tentative times for classes are: * Thursday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Movie night (of unavailable footage from both our collections) * Friday 4:00 - 6:00 + 8:00 - 10:00 History lecture + Basics & their differences + [possibility of privates during the day] * Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm + 2:00 - 5:00 pm classes 7:30 - 10:30 pm performances in the studio - informal hafla * Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm + 2:00 - 4:00 pm classes -- ABOUT ARTEMIS MOURAT: http://www.serpentine.org/artemis/artemis.htm ABOUT YASMIN HENKESH: http://www.serpentine.org/yasmin/yasmin.htm The 4-day intensive will be held at Serpentine Studio in Bethesda, Maryland. (address provided upon payment). **TO PURCHASE your spot please visit: http://ow.ly/gKtoX