PAST EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mizrahi Dance Series with
Jackie Barzvi
Sunday Oct 10th, 17th, & 24th 12pm ET
Join the ASF Institute of Jewish Experience and Jackie Barzvi, creator of the Mizrachi Dance Archive, for a three-part series highlighting the history and movements of Mizrahi dance!
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To register: https://bit.ly/2WEjHof
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Jackie will focus on three different Mizrahi styles: Moroccan, Bukharian, and Yemenite dances. Each session will be both a lecture and dance class and participants will learn about the history of each community, gain insight into how dance was included in their traditions, listen to Jewish music from each region, practice traditional movements, and so much more!
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The workshops will be held via Zoom and all are welcomed. No previous dance experience required. You can register for 1, 2, of all 3 of sessions ($10 each)!
PAST EVENTS
Jackie's Workshops and Show in Syracuse, NY
March 07, 2020
Amazing weekend hosted by the Syracuse Belly Dance Company!
Mohamed Ali Workshops and Show!
February 22, 2020
We were so honored to have Egyptian dancer Mohamed Ali come to Durham, NC for a wonderful day of workshops and a fully packed show! Check out photos from the show here.
Raqs Sharqi Technique & Feeling Workshop in Virginia!
November 09, 2019
Amazing weekend with Queens of the Universe in Richmond, VA!
Saidi Workshop in Boston
October 26, 2019
So fun teaching and performing in Boston with this amazing group!
Outdoor Showcase!
May 04, 2019
Our group presented 4 new choreographies and various solos in this beautiful outdoor setting!
Veil Technique & Flow Workshop
March 03, 2019
Dancers came from all over the state to join me for two hours of graceful yet powerful veil technique, improv, choreography, and FUN! We filled the beautiful space with creativity and laugher! Thank you everyone who joined me in this awesome workshop.
Belly Dance Movie Night
February 09, 2019
PBO and Chapel Hill dancers spent an intimate Saturday night together watching a belly dance movie, laughing, eating snacks, and discussing important topics such as Middle Eastern culture, Tarab, respecting cultural differences, and learning from the main characters experience.
Middle Eastern Live Music & Dance Night!
January 12, 2019
Join us for our special bimonthly evening with LIVE Middle Eastern Music and Dance at Talulla's Turkish Restaurant in Chapel Hill! Check Facebook for more of these events coming soon!
Live Drum Solo Workshops with Jackie & Sonya
October 28, 2018
We had so much fun with Sonya Taft who shared her gracious drumming with us! We worked on drum solo technique, choreography, and reviewed Middle Eastern rhythms, how they are played, and the emotions behind it.
Soumaya MaRose & Natassia of Boston Workshops and Show
August 25, 2018
Dancers from all over the state joined us for two incredible workshops: "Intro to Moroccan Dance and Culture" by Soumaya MaRose and"Hands, Spins, and Veil" workshop by Natassia of Boston.
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Later that evening, we enjoyed a full show featuring North African and Middle Eastern dance, food, music, and mead!!
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Check out this video recap to see a glimpse into our awesome day!
Mimouna Dance Celebration
April 07, 2018
Mimouna (Hebrew: ×ž×™×ž×•× ×”â€Ž, Arabic: ميمونة‎,) is a Jewish Moroccan Holiday that celebrates the end of Passover. In Morocco, on the afternoon of the last day of Passover, Muslim neighbors bring to the homes of their Jewish neighbors, gifts of flour, honey, milk, and butter to be used to prepare post-Passover dishes also known as chametz. This is a beautiful holiday that celebrates different cultures living together!
The Pittsboro belly dance community and I were so honored to host this joyous cultural celebration and enjoy live music, great food, henna, social dancing, and performances from guests that came from all around the state!
Belly Dance History and Discussion
March 03, 2018
The Pittsboro belly dance community and I were so excited to welcome everyone to a special lecture and discussion. We delve into the history of belly dance, cultural differences and nuances, and discuss modern belly dance today.
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If you would like this event to be brought to your dance group send me an email!