Workshop with Faten
There’s Folklore in my Oriental! Workshop with Faten
Join us on Saturday, August 16, in Fredericksburg, VA for an Egyptian folkloric and oriental master class with world-renowned native Egyptian instructor and choreographer, Faten. Learn the origins of Egyptian folkloric dance, its influence on modern bellydance, and how it will enrich your oriental and tribal bellydance performances.
(At least one year of dance experience is recommended for this workshop.)
Time: 1-4 pm Location: Strictly Ballroom, Fredericksburg, VA Cost: $65 Directions HERE 
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. Benefit from her years of experience with styles such as Saidi, Haggallah, Nubian, and Fellahi. After dancing with Faten for three hours, you’ll be hooked on her joyful style and enthusiasm!
Now $65, payable through PayPal,
or check/cash the day of the workshop.
Our workshop location is the spacious Strictly Ballroom Studio, 125 Olde Greenwich Dr, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408. It is situated off of Lafayette Ave, about 10 minutes from I-95 exit 126A or 130A. There is plenty of parking available in the front lot.
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.
