Reda choreography and show prep – hanover
WHERE: Richard w. black center (also known as the Hanover rec center or senior center)
TIME: 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. (90 minutes)
day: thursDAYS – sept 16 – nov 25 (10 weeks, 90 minute classes, final class 60 min from 7:30-8:30 pm) no class on october 7 but there may be a student-led rehearsal
DESCRIPTION: This class will learn the women’s part of Mahmoud Reda's famous cane choreography, Wahed Bas. This class is only open to students who who have been selected to perform the choreography in the Nov 20 show. The class will be devoted to polishing the piece for the stage, as well as the administrative and costuming issues that are a part of show preparation. It is expected that students will practice before coming to class. Only one absence will be allowed, and it may not be during the month of November.
Who is Mahmoud Reda? He is THE pioneer of Middle Eastern dance theater in Egypt, the founder of the first folk dance company in Egypt, the Reda Troupe, and a star of film and television. He is widely recognized throughout the world for his complex, yet simple and clean choreographies and theatrical presentations of Middle Eastern dance. As a soloist, choreographer and director in the 1950s and '60s, he redefined Middle Eastern dance through combining disciplined ballet-based training with theater presentation and brought Egypt's rich dance heritage to the concert stage, elevating the status of professional theater dancers in Egypt.
PLEASE NOTE: All Level 2 classes require instructor permission (by email) even if you have registered in Level 2 classes in the past. All Level 2 students registered during the Fall of 2010 will be required to perform in the November 20 show. Only one absence will be allowed, and it may not be during the month of November. If you are unable/uninterested in performing, please consider a beginner class this fall.
LOCATION: Richard W. Black Center (also known as the Hanover Recreation Center) near the Hanover Co-op Click here for map,
FAQs: See FAQ's page regarding foul weather, make-up classes and other issues.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: See FAQ's page.
COST: $200.00 for class plus $100 costume deposit by check. Please mail check by August 14 to: Gina Capossela, 2090 Moore Road, South Royalton, VT 05068. Please note that we cannot offer refunds, discounts for missed classes (although we encourage make-ups at other locations), transfers of registration/credit to other students, or refunds due to weather rescheduling.
OTHER QUESTIONS: Don't hesitate to email me with any other questions at info@ginadances.com or call me 802-282-2149. If I'm not available to take your call, please let me when and where is a good time to reach you.