May 6, 2007
this woman never ceases to amaze me.... i love her expressive nature and her sense of humor!!! one of the most beautiful dancers and she's super sweet to boot!!!! i cant wait to work with her more on how to bring out my emotions in my dance!!! she's just fabulous and cant wait to have her back in LV!!!
|
Gender
Female
Location
about me
Amara is one of the most versatile Middle Eastern dancers. She is well known for her entertaining and dynamic American belly dance style that is interspersed with sword, veil, double veil, and zil work. She is equally skilled in many folk dances including raqs al-assaya and debke. Amara’s experimental Middle Eastern dance is on the cutting edge and is perhaps the most varied out there with each work looking and feeling dramatically different.
Amara has performed as a soloist and in Middle Eastern Dance companies all over the United States. She has held long-term dance engagements at several Middle Eastern restaurants and nightclubs including Pars (LA), Elbasha (LA), and Mamounia (LV). She has also been highlighted in numerous IAMED’s videos, BDTV, and the EEMED series. Amara is also known for her innovative teaching methods. In her studio classes, she stresses strong foundational technique while she also helps students explore the workings of Middle Eastern dance and their own personal needs. She has taught accredited courses on dance appreciation and Middle Eastern dance at UCLA and UCR, and workshops at a number of universities and colleges. She is currently an instructor at Cal Poly, Pomona. In addition to teaching, Amara is the Director and Choreographer of Ya Helewa!, a Middle Eastern dance company which performs a diverse repertory of traditional and experimental improvisations and choreographies. Ya Helewa! has held a long-term dance engagements at Moun of Tunis (LA) and Pars (LA). They have also been invited to perform at numerous functions for UCLA, IAMED, The Knitting Factory, and Desert Sin. Amara also produces numerous events. Her main focus is “An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance” concerts and videos. She has also hosted a monthly showcase and has co-founded “Dance Under Construction,” a UC system wide dance conference. Her newest projects include” X-MED,” a workshop series presenting tools and methods for creating experimental Middle Eastern dances and “How to Teach Middle Eastern Dance,” a seminar series designed for new and seasoned teachers. In addition to teaching and performing, Amara is also deeply involved with studying and researching Middle Eastern dance. Her interest began while getting her degree in Music History and Literature and a certificate in Ethnomusicology from The Florida State University. Amara’s pursuit deepened when at UCLA she worked towards an M.A. in Dance Ethnology and an MFA. Currently, Amara is a doctoral candidate at UC Riverside’s PhD program in Dance History and Theory. She is finishing her dissertation: “Dancing on the Fringe. Connections Forming An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance.”
You are not connected to Amara
want to grow your network?
Sat. Sept 26, 2009 - The Art of Taqsim
Mon, August 24, 2009 - 12:14 AM
permalink -
0 comments
12:30-2:30 $35 We will focus on: Learning the sounds and names of different instruments What kinds of movements go to different instruments Speed and size changes Different efforts Weight and directional changes Improvisational techniques Sat. Oct. 24, 2009 - Egyptian Staged Folk Dance Choreography to "Ah Ya Zein." 12:30-3:30 $45 Sat. Nov. 21, 2009 - Introduction to Egyptian raqs al-assaya (Stick dance). 12:30-2:30 $35 W... read more
Here is the schedule for my workshop for the next three months. I am planning on doing a veil series that culminates with a choreography. You do not need to sign up for all three, but come to the ones that may be helpful.
Thu, May 28, 2009 - 8:22 PM
permalink -
0 comments
June 20 - Intro to Veil -- 12:30-2:30 July 27 - Advanced Veil -- 12:30-2:30 Aug 25 - Veil choreography -- 12:30-2:30 June 20 - Intro to Veil I will cover: wraps turns and spins veil circles swishes throws traveling with veil scoop July 27 - Advanced Veil ... read more
Hi All,
Mon, April 27, 2009 - 1:31 PM
permalink -
0 comments
I’m going to teach an introduction workshop on zils (finger cymbals). May 23, 2009 12:30-2:30 $35 Encino, CA We will focus on: How to hold and wear your zils Various sounds you can make with your zils 3 basic patters: duple, triplet, and gallop Introduction to Iqaat (Egyptian rhythms) 3 common rhythms: beledi, maqsuum, and chiftetelli How to dance with your zils Space is limited, so please reserve your space ahead of time. Please bring a set of zils.... read more
Do you want EEMED 2002, 2003, and 2004 on DVD?
Wed, April 8, 2009 - 11:54 AM
permalink -
0 comments
Then please help us with the financial cost of transferring them by buying other EEMED products. Please visit us at www.EEMED.com Thanks!
Hi All,
Sun, March 22, 2009 - 12:38 PM
permalink -
0 comments
I’m going to teach an introduction workshop on Egyptian raqs al-assaya (Stick dance). April 25, 2009 12:30-2:30 $35 We will focus on: Various ways to holding the stick Spinning the stick forward and backwards The helicopter (a type of spin) Various poses and moves with the stick Kicking the stick Tapping the stick Step patterns Differences between staged and local versions Appropriate music and costuming Please bring a stick or cane. Space is very limite... read more
EEMED 2007 DVD is now available
( for sale » other ) Take a breathtaking journey past the edges of Middle Eastern and belly d...
read more
listing posted Wed, December 5, 2007 - 11:27 AM
! SOuTHeRn CaLiFOrNIa DaNcE cOllEcTiVe,
!!BlackSheep, Tribal Fest & Kajira D.,
!!Los Angeles PARTY Tribe!!~,
<< Tribal Caravan ~ >>,
<<~ ShahlahCraft Designs ~>>,
((dancing)),
**Melodia Designs**,
**Tribal Belly Dance**,
*Arizona Bellydancers UNcensored,
*Aveyanda Skye-Tribal Fusion Bellydance*,
*SiStars of the BoomBah* Goddess Dance,
::TribalTique::,
::♫♥★★Kashmir Dance Company©★★♥♫::,
Alamkara,
Alaska Belly Dance,
Amani of Lebanon,
Anahata Bellydance Company,
Ankestamen's Belly Dance in AZ,
Ansuya,
Antoinette,
...
|
