Dear Dance and Music friends!
I hope that everybody is doing well and being safe. We are all confined in our own space due to the Covid19 and we have to pray for a solution. Our world is definitely going through changes and I am positive that we shall overcome.
I am now teaching zoom classes in Dance, Frame Drumming, Arabic, French, Sufi Heart Meditation Tarot readings and life coaching. One of my Datura class is published, please connect with Daturaonline.com.
Upcoming Events
ZOOM Scheduled Classes
ZOOM Scheduled Classes
| Day | Pacific Time | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | Arabic Level Two |
| Tuesdays | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | Arabic Beginner |
| Wednesdays | 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm | Egyptian Arabic 104 - for Bellyqueen |
| Wednesdays | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Egyptian Arabic - for Sharqi Dance |
| Thursdays | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Egyptian Arabic 101 - for Bellyqueen |
| Thursdays | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm | North African Dance |
| Sundays | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Sufi Heart Meditation |
Regarding the 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.
I am intending also to offer some lectures on specific topics related to North African culture as well as costuming, wedding ceremonies, dance and rituals, Symbols in the Arab World, Amazigh- Berber Tribal marks and many more. Additional information to follow when details are available.
I am intending also to offer some lectures on specific topics related to North African culture as well as costuming, wedding ceremonies, dance and rituals, Symbols in the Arab World, Amazigh- Berber Tribal marks and many more. Additional information to follow when details are available.
ZOOM Classes offered by Appointment Only
Please contact Amel Tafsout at ameltafsout@gmail.com
- Frame drumming – individual classes
- French language – I am creating a group that will start soon.
- Tarot reading & life coaching
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS IN 2021
| Date | Pacific Time | Workshop | Contact | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23rd - 30th | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Online Workshops from Mexico City - ZOOM meeting | Athena Howe | Contact info to follow |
| February 24 - 28 | Maghreb Dance Intensive | ameltafsout@gmail.com | Location: Studio Afra in Plymouth, CA. Proper social distancing honored. See the flyer on this page and below text for more details. |
Maghreb Dance Intensive – In-Person 5-Day Workshop
Social Distancing rules honored at this in-person 5-day workshop
Content: 25 hours of social distanced instruction on North African Maghreb Dance including dances from Morocco, Algeria Tunisia, Mauritania and Libya. The focus will be on History, movement, drumming, singing, costuming, and the spirituality of the dances.
Cost is $750. EARLY BIRDS WILL GET A DISCOUNT OF $50 IF THEY BOOK BEFORE January 30th, 2021! The fee should be paid no later than, February 15th, 2021. Day-trippers are permitted.
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 $200 non-refundable deposit. You are not registered until I get the deposit.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2020 & 2021
| Date | Performance | Contact | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 6-8, 2020 | The 17th Arab Dance Seminar in Chicago! | ameltafsout@gmail.com | Website:www.arabdanceseminar.com20 hours of dance instruction & lectures, music lessons, plus live music concert Egypt, North Africa, Gulf & Near East This year’s topic : REAPPROPRIATION: How to distinguish between exploiting vs supporting a culture and its dance. |
| February 6-7, 2021 | Andalusian Festival in Mexico City | Lila Zellet egiptanos@gmail.com | more to come... |
| September, 2021 | Rags Without Borders, New York City | Contact: http://www.torkamada.weebly.com | more to come... |
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
Website: http://ameltafsout.com
Please be safe.
Love and light,
