Arabic Jug Dance Workshop with Shadia- May 7, 2016 

 

The Art of Jug Balancing and Dance is a very ancient tradition especially in the Near East where the pottery wheel was invented in Mesopotamia and pottery craft exploded! Women walking miles and balancing the daily food and water needs for their families began naturally dancing with them balanced on their heads! This tradition is  alive and well and will be taught by Shadia who has been performing and teaching the art of jug balance since 1980!

The workshop will start with the technique  of balancing and then move on to the wonderful folkloric movements touching on styles from the Levant, Egypt and Tunisia.

Jugs will be supplied by Shadia and may also be purchased. Wear a non slippery scarf and slipper and form fitting dance wear.

Class is limited to 20 so please register early to reserve your place.

 

Saturday May 7, 2016 ~  12:00pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Center for Arabic Culture- 191 Highland Av. Suite 6B Somerville, MA 02143

Parking	Behind the Armory building

Registration fee: $40 per persoin.

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