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Special Classes
A workshop with Amel Tafsout: Berber Dance Ritual and Costume
A rare opportunity to study with one of the most charismatic and acclaimed International Choreographers,
performers and master dance instructors of North African Maghreb Dance. Amel which means 'Hope of Spring'
has mesmerized audiences in the Middle East and North Africa as well as in Europe, the U.S.A and New Zealand
with her expressive and stunning stage presence.
The workshop will explore the different Berber dance styles of Algeria including the legendary dancers of the
Ouled Nail. Amel will also explore the rich traditions surrounding costume, jewellery and tattoos.
'The experience I had with Amel was so moving. It was like I spent two hours sitting across the table with
from a medicine woman. She had so much to offer and I left that day feeling enlightened. Amel reminded me
why I dance. The strength, beauty and dignity that goes along with this dance means to me more than anything
in the world'.
Date: Sunday June 15th 2008
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: YMCA 44, Stockwell Rd, Stockwell Tube
Cost: £30.00
Cheques payable to:
Beatrice Parvin, 165 Clapham Road SW9, UK
Email: beatriceparvin@yahoo.co.uk | Tel: 0207 587 1487
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THE TAFSOUTETTES COMPANY OF MAGHREB AND ARAB DANCE
The Tafsoutettes are a dance company originally founded in 2001 by international choreographer and dance performer Amel TAFSOUT in order to accompany her to perform at the "Die Orientale" Festival in Dusseldorf. It consists of 4 dancers who studied Amel Tafsout's style for the last six years. Since then the company has develop to perform in different venues in London most notably the British Museum. "Watch this Space" National Theatre and festival in germany and the UK.
The company's aims to perform the dances of the Maghreb and other Arabic countries whith skills and sincerity and also to educate audiences about North African culture, most notably women's traditions through dance, story telling and traditional costume - but still retaining a sense of wit sharing the spirit of celebration.
Their recent performance has taken place at the Oriental Dance Festival in Dusseldorf with a piece related to the French Painters Delacroix and Picasso called "Les Femmes d'Alger dans Leur Appartement."
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