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Saudi and Gulf Dance

Who

Latifa

Latifa is a popular instructor in the Baltimore-Washington area who is known for her musicality and expression. A life-long student of Middle Eastern studies, she holds a master's degree in Arab Studies from Georgetown University and has traveled to the Middle East several times to study dance, culture, and the Arabic language. Latifa studied with the late Ibrahim Farrah for over ten years.

What

Latifa will give a short presentation on the history and cultural context of this lovely African-nuanced folk dance, teach traditional steps and combinations, and then show students how to adapt these movements to provide variety in an oriental performance. Please bring a thobe if you have one. If you don't have one, bring a veil.

Where

Studio 3

When

Saturday 21/06/2008 09:00 - 11:00

How Much

$40