Raksanna’s New DVD!

May 25, 2010 / Portfolio / Uncategorized

Ahlan wa Salan 2011

May 25, 2010 / Portfolio / Uncategorized

The Value of Guest Artists

 

 
 
Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Raksanna - Photo by David Gore

Why is it important to sponsor guest artists, such as my upcoming April Shimmies ™ featuring Amani Jabril of Atlanta? From my perspective, it is important for several reasons:

—  Students who are not able to travel across the country (and world, in many cases) have the opportunity to learn new perspectives and techniques from credible sources they may not otherwise be able to.

—  Workshops can often times include haflas or dance parties that give dancers the chance to perform and showcase what they’ve been working on.

—  It’s great to build a network of fellow dancers who share a common goal and shared values!

These reasons, among others, are why I’m sponsoring Amani Jabril of Atlanta, GA for a workshop and show on Saturday, April 17. This event is going to be really spectacular. I’ve asked Amani to teach two workshops: one focused on Oriental Technique and Patterns that can be used by students to either train or to use in their own original choreographies and the second one focused on both technique and choreography for Khaleegy style. Khaleegy dance is from the Gulf area of the Middle East and Amani is going to teach both the Saudi and Iraqi style, as well as a fun dance routine.

Directly following the workshop, there will be a fun halfa (dance party) at Rito’s Mexican Restaurant at 3450 Montgomery Road in Aurora. The doors open at 8:00 pm and the show starts at 8:30 pm. I’m very excited that the show is featuring my new students as well as up and coming local talent, my two troupes (Alif Ba and Raksanna and the Desert Flames) and, of course, Amani and me.

Registration is taking place now for the workshops and tickets for the show are also on sales! Please visit the store to register or buy tickets!

Apr 7, 2010 / Blog / Gallery / Portfolio

10-Hour Intensive with Raksanna

raksworkshop

Feb 25, 2010 / Portfolio / Uncategorized

ChicagoRaks featuring Momo Kadous

International icon and master of Middle Eastern dance, Momo Kadous returns to ChicagoRaks (TM) as the featured guest artist! This year, ChicagoRaks (TM) is a two day intensive with Momo himself, complete with a gala show in his honor. Co-sponsored by Turquoise International and Raksanna, Momo Kadous teaches  brand new choreographies, a special drum solo section, emphasis on rhythms and technique and much, much more!! This exclusive event ALWAYS sells out.

Registration Form

Early Bird Special – on or before Sept 5, 2010
Weekend Package $ 175 | One Day Pass $ 100

Regular: On or after Sept 6, 2010 or at the doorWeekend Package $ 200 | One Day Pass $ 125

All tuition payments are made directly through Ali at Turquoise International. www.turquoiseintl.com  800.548.9422.  Contact Ali at  turquoiseintl@earthlink.net to register or for payment plan options! Class Size Limit: 30.

Gala Show Tickets
Platinum Tickets (invitation to Wine and Cheese reception with Momo Kadous, Platinum priority seating):  $35
Gold Tickets (Advance entrance to theatre, VIP seating): $25
General Admission: $20

All show ticket sales are made through Raksanna Productions. 630.689.3611 or www.raksanna.com/events-workshops/store/ All show ticket sales are final.  No refunds, no replacements, no transfers, no exceptions.

Contact Raksanna at Raksanna@Raksanna.com for details (location, time, etc.) and registration form. If you would like to perform, please let Raksanna know. Limited performance spots available.

Feb 11, 2010 / Portfolio

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