Workshop with Faten “Dancing to the Classics”
“Dancing to the Classics” Workshop with Faten
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Fredericksburg, VA for an oriental master class with world-renowned native Egyptian instructor and choreographer, Faten. Dance to the classics with someone who can guide you far beyond combinations and counting. Faten will help you dig into the roots of the music, explain the mood of the song, convey the meaning of the lyrics, and give you cultural context like few other instructors can.
(At least one year of dance experience is recommended for this workshop.)
Time: 1-4:30 pm (30 min. break) Location: Bodyworks, Fredericksburg, VA Cost: $75 
Selected at age 11 for the national folk troupe of Egypt dance school for children, Faten was one of the original dancers in Egypt’s National Folk Troupe. Her vast knowledge of folklore styles and their influence on oriental dance enriches her classic, yet innovative, approach to our dance. After dancing with Faten, you’ll be hooked on her joyful style and enthusiasm!
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Our workshop location is Bodyworks in downtown Fredericksburg, VA, appros. 10 minutes from exit 130A off of I-95. Find more details here about driving and parking. Park in the lot behind Bodyworks, off of Sophia (one-way street) and Amelia (also a one-way). **Use the parking lot entrance to get inside.** OR park in one of the visitor lots off of Sophia St. or the downtown parking garage (and walk several blocks to Bodyworks).
More about Faten:
An electrifying performer, a generous teacher and authentic choreographer, Faten began dancing in Cairo at age 11 when she was selected to attend a dance school for children run by Egypt’s first-ever National Folkloric Troupe (“Kowmeya”). While dancing full time and performing for heads of state, ambassadors, and royalty across the globe, she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in French Literature. With her husband, Shawki Naim, at the time the top soloist in Egypt and the National Troupe choreographer, they created their own troupe, which traveled and performed around the world, which continues to serve as the National Folkloric Troupe of Egypt.
Now based in Arlington, Virginia, Faten teaches weekly classes at Saffron Dance and is highly sought-after to teach Egyptian dance workshops worldwide. Faten keeps her choreographies and love of folklore alive with her dedicated students as director of two dance companies at Saffron Dance School and with her original group, Al Massraweya: www.facebook.com/AlMassraweya.
