Dear Dance and Music friends!
I hope that everybody had a nice holiday season and I want to wish you a Happy New Year! I am looking forward to 2021 in hopes that things start to look up for everybody.
I am still teaching several zoom classes that can be viewed on my class schedule. I have also been invited to give several lectures this month on topics from spirituality in dance to culture appropriation.
Upcoming Events
ZOOM Classes
ZOOM Scheduled Classes
| Day | Pacific Time | Course | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Arabic Literacy | www.sharqidance.com |
| Tuesdays | 9:00am - 10:00am | Arabic Beginner | ameltafsout@gmail.com |
| Tuesdays | 10:30am - 11:30am | Arabic Beginner | ameltafsout@gmail.com |
| Wednesdays | 4:45pm - 5:45pm | Arabic 106 | www.bellyqueen.com |
| Thursdays | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | North African Dance | ameltafsout@gmail.com |
For the Thursday dance class, I like spending 3 weeks on one North African dance style, such as the Andalusian, Mauritanian, Tunisian and more. Please contact me prior to the class time to sign up and receive the Zoom Link.
ZOOM Classes offered by Appointment Only
Please contact Amel Tafsout at ameltafsout@gmail.com
- Frame drumming
- French
- Tarot reading & Life coaching
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS IN 2021
| Date | Pacific Time | Workshop | Contact | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24 - 28 | TBA | Maghreb Dance Intensive | ameltafsout@gmail.com | Zoom |
| January 19 & 20, 2021 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | North African Dance Workshop | www.hennadance.com | |
| January 23, 2021 | 10:00am | UNESCO Dance & Spirituality | parissectioncid@gmail.com | |
| January 30, 2021 | 10:00am-12pm | Dance Journey through the Maghreb | Sacred Shimmy Studio | Zoom |
| Janurary 31, 2021 | 2pm | Cultural Appropriation | thejamthomson@gmail.com |
NOW ONLINE!: Maghreb Dance Intensive – 5-Day Workshop
Due to many requests and the rise of COVID cases I have moved my Maghreb Dance Intensive online.
Content: 25 hours of online instruction on North African Maghreb dance. The focus will be on dance movement, drumming, singing, costuming, history, and the spirituality of the dances of 5 North African countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Libya.
Cost is $500. The fee should be paid no later than February 15th, 2021. Day-attendees are welcome!
This intensive is given once a year. Dancers come to study from all over the USA as well as overseas.
Please remember that space is limited so register early and reserve your spot by sending a $150 non-refundable deposit.
Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/3A6afAzia
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2021
| Date | Performance | Contact | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 6-7, 2021 | Andalusian Festival in Mexico City | Lila Zellet egiptanos@gmail.com | Event Pending Confirmation of Dates |
| September, 2021 | Raqs Without Borders, New York City | Contact: http://www.torkamada.weebly.com | more to come... |
| March 18-21, 2021 | Art of the Belly | http://www.artofthebelly.net |
I am still selling my Music CD, DVD and my tank tops. Please let me know if you are interested to purchase them.
For more information, please send a message to Amel via Facebook or ameltafsout@gmail.com
While you are here, follow me on instagram @ameltafsout
Please be safe.
Love and light,
