As-Slam Aleykum my shimmy sisters and misters!
The summer is moving along quickly, and it is hot over here in California. There is a lot happening in the next few months and I hope to see you and to share knowledge and shimmies with one another. I will be having some IN PERSON events as well as zoom classes and workshops.
North Africa meets Appalachian in my dance interpretation of “Resilient” by Rising Appalachia. You can view it Here!!
Upcoming Events
Aug
15
Sun
2021
2:00 pm
Zoom Lecture/Seminar – The Impac...
@ Zoom
Zoom Lecture/Seminar – The Impac...
@ Zoom
Aug 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
An international dance teacher’s first-hand account of her experience as a North African woman in Algeria + heritage and activism today. About this event This talk will focus on the impacts of colonialism in contemporary[...]
Aug
22
Sun
2021
10:00 am
Dance Workshop on Zoom – Roots o...
@ Zoom
Dance Workshop on Zoom – Roots o...
@ Zoom
Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
To Register: email dancewithwendy@gmail.com
Sep
3
Fri
2021
all-day
Raqs Without Borders 2021- ZOOM!
@ ZOOM Meeting
Raqs Without Borders 2021- ZOOM!
@ ZOOM Meeting
Sep 3 – Sep 6 all-day
To Register: email raqswithoutborders@gmail.com or call (347) 512-0541
Sep
24
Fri
2021
7:44 pm
Maghreb Dance Intensive Part Two...
@ Studio Jafra
Maghreb Dance Intensive Part Two...
@ Studio Jafra
Sep 24 @ 7:44 pm – Sep 26 @ 8:44 pm
Maghreb Dance Intensive Part Two is available online or in person at my studio in Plymouth, CA. One Scholarship is available – please email Amel Tafsout to apply.
ZOOM Classes
ZOOM Scheduled Classes
| Day | Pacific Time | Course | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 9:00am - 10:00am | Arabic Total Beginner | ameltafsout@gmail.com |
| Tuesdays | 9:00am - 10:00am | Arabic 2 | ameltafsout@gmail.com |
| Tuesdays | 11:30am to 12:30pm: PDT | Arabic One | ameltafsout@gmail.com |
| Thursdays | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | North African Dance | ameltafsout@gmail.com |
| Saturday | 10am - 11am | Arabic Total Beginners | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15th | 2pm - 4pm | The Impact of Colonialism & Modern Day Activism in Algeria | Tickets Here! | |
| August 18th | 6pm - 7:30pm | Intro to Sufism | Event Link Here! | In person event at Crossroads Metaphysical Store in Shingle Springs, CA |
| August 22nd | 10am -2pm | Roots of Tribal and Abdaoui | Email dancewithwendy@gmail.com | |
| August 25th | 5pm -6pm | Intro to Frame Drumming | Event Link here! | In person at Crossroads Metaphysical Store in Shingle Springs, CA |
| August 27th | 10am - 12pm | Dance Workshops | Ruby Star: dancewithwendy@gmail.com | |
| August 28th | 6pm - 8pm | Sacred Sufi Healing: Body and Breath Work, Sound Healing and Zikr (Sufi Chanting) | Event link here! | In person at Crossroads Metaphysical Store in Shingle Springs, CA |
| Sept 3rd - 6th | Raqs Without Boarders | RAQSWITHOUTBORDERS@GMAIL.COM or call (347) 512-0541 | ||
| September 24th - 26th | Maghreb Dance Intensive, Part 2 | ameltafsout@gmail.com | Virtual Zoom workshop - one full scholarship available. Email me for details. | |
| February 23rd - 27th, 2022 | Maghreb Dance Intensive Part One | ameltafsout@gmail.com | $650 in person. One scholarship available (email to apply). |
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2021
| Date | Performance | Contact | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 3-6 | Raqs Without Borders, New York City | Contact: http://www.torkamada.weebly.com | http://torkomada.weebly.com/workshop-registration.html |
