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2012: Astryd is taking a hiatus from instructing Bellydance while she focuses on her holistic health and fitness education. She is currently based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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 San Francisco Workshop in 2007

 

Recent Workshops


San Francisco, California, USA
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Annual Event! Astryd will teach technique, combinations, and drills as well as a choreography to follow. Full day of workshops and an evening of Dance Performance with the fabulous musician Georges Lammam and friends, featuring Astryd and workshop participants! Not to be missed!!!
For registration/info, contact Amina Goodyear at aminajune@aol.com or (415) 282-7910. 

Eugene, Oregon, USA
Saturday, August 6th, 11 AM - 4:30 PM, 2011
Celebration Bellydance & Yoga Studio, 1840 Willamette St, Eugene 97401
Workshops featuring Egyptian technique, stylistic steps, precision hipwork, patterns, drills and combos...plus a full Egyptian Oriental choroegraphy.
For information or to pre-register, email astryd@danceastryd.com or phone Dona Mittasch at 541-434-9448. 

Cairo, EGYPT
Ahlan Wa Sahlan Oriental Dance Festival, June 27 - July 4th, 2011
Featuring Astryd Farah's specialized instruction in Egyptian SHIMMIES & LAYERS! Learn fabulous shimmy combos featuring layered moves for all different Egyptian songs and music: Oriental, Baladi and Tarab. Don't miss this high energy workshop chalked full of fantastic moves for your dance! www.raqiahassan.net

Zagreb, CROATIA
Friday, November 13, 2010. 6 PM - 9 PM
Combinations, Drills and Oriental technique including shimmies and layers kitir! Hot combos and technique work using Egypt's top tunes… Get into the Cairo groove with fun combos, gestures and the "why to" of modern & classic Oriental technique! 
For information and registration contact Ivana at info@oaza-zg.org

Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
November 6th & 7th (main workshops), plus 8th - 11th (continued training), 2010
Intensive week-long training with Astryd Farah in Egyptian dance - including technique, musicality, fundamentals and choreography. Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade your DANCE!!! 
Saturday Workshops: 2 PM – 4 PM: Fundamentals of Egyptian Dance Technique …the base from which the dance builds. Imperative movement for all dancers and teachers. 
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Musical Analysis and Interpretation in Egyptian Dance …focus on analyzing and digesting Egyptian music for dance. How to listen for changes and hear the layers and patterns within the music, preparing the body to illustrate sounds, rhythms, vocals, feelings, etc.
Sunday Workshops: 12 PM – 2 PM: Intermediate/Advanced Egyptian Technique …building upon the fundamentals of Egyptian dance. Variations and layering of base moves, adding dynamics and embellishments. 
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Classic Egyptian Choreography…Classic Egyptian moves, steps and feelings illustrating a beautiful Egyptian song. 
Monday (8th) - Thursday (11th) Technique and Combinations plus Private classes by appointment: several locations throughout Slovenia, schedule and info at http://www.kuod-bayani.com/aktualno-delavnice.htm. 
Contact Natasa Kocar for all info and registration at natasa.kocar@gmail.com

San Francisco, California, USA
Sunday, August 29th, 12:30 PM - 5 PM
12:30 - 2:30 PM: Pure Egyptian Dance – Sharki, Shaabi & Balady:: Combos & Drills
The stages and streets of Cairo, then and now …Astryd brings you some of her favorite moves reflecting Egyptian dance both classic and modern! Techniques, steps and combinations featuring Balady, Shaabi and Sharki - direct from the source.
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Balady-Saidi Pop Choreography (without cane) 
A fun and upbeat song, this original choreography reflects authentic Egypt in gestures, lyrics, steps and feelings. Powerful movement and precise technique combined with a sweet and happy style form this engaging Egyptian dance. Full choreography notes and lyric translation provided, music available.
Many of Astryd's gently used costumes from CAIRO’S TOP DESIGNERS will be on sale during the workshops at rock-bottom prices! Email Astryd for information if you'd like a sneak preview of some of the costumes (or "first dibbs"!)
For registration/info, contact Amina Goodyear at aminajune@aol.com or (415) 282-7910. Advance price before August 25th: $40 one workshop, $75 both workshops. Send checks payable to The Aswan Dancers, 829 Elizabeth St., SF, CA 94114. Door price: $45 one workshop, $80 for both. 

Eugene, Oregon, USA
Tuesday, August 17th and Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Workshop Tuesday (6:30-8:30 PM) featuring Classic and Modern Egyptian technique from Sharki to Shaabi - includes a short Oum Kalthoum choreography! 
Plus one Bellydance-Aerobics class Wednesday (7-8 PM)
Email astryd@danceastryd.com for details and to pre-register! (space is limited). 
Instruction held at the Eugene Ballet Academy, 16th & Willamette St., Eugene. 

Cairo, EGYPT
Ahlan Wa Sahlan Oriental Dance Festival, June 24 - July 1st, 2010
Featuring Astryd Farah's specialized instruction in Egyptian dance technique! www.raqiahassan.net

Dubai, UAE
May - June, 2010
Private group workshops in Burj Khlaifa Residences, Old Town Dubai; Egyptian technique and choreography. Call for space availability: +971501053472. 

Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
Sat/Sun, April 17th/18th, 2010
Bazar Festival...Show and Workshops! Gala Festival Show: Saturday night in City Center Concert hall, Ljubljana. Sunday workshops: 3 hours Egyptian Dance Technique, 3 hours NEW Tabla Solo Choreography. Contact: ininadance@gmail.com for information/registration. 

Eugene, Oregon, USA
Tuesday, March 16th and Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Workshops featuring Classic and Modern Egyptian technique. 
New, fast and fun Oriental Saidi choreography (without cane). 
Email astryd@danceastryd.com for details and to register!
(space is limited and this will be her only instruction in Oregon in the coming months). 

Cairo, EGYPT
December - February, 2010
Private group workshops in Zamalek; Egyptian technique and choreography. Call for space availability: +2 010 5582273. 

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Saturday/Sunday, December 5th & 6th, 2009
Mosaic Dance Company, Myra Krien
Featuring Raks Sharki technique + pop and classic choreographies. Full details at www.pomegranatestudio.org.
Contact Myra Krien at myramosaic@msn.com

St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, USA
Friday/Saturday/Sunday, November 20/21/22, 2009
Hip Expressions Belly Dance Studio, St. Petersburg, FL 
Celebrating one year anniversary in their new studio! Full details for workshops, lecture and show at www.hip-expressions.com
Contact Xenobia (Johanna) at madamezoo@gmail.com

Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
Sat/Sun/Mon, September 19th/20th/21st, 2009
Saturday Workshops: Egyptian Dance - Modern, Balady, Shaabi Technique Workshop
Authentic Egypt from the stages of modern Cairo to a time now past …Oriental dance at its finest! Techniques, steps and combinations featuring Balady, Shaabi and Sharki. Astryd presents the best in Egyptian dance direct from the source.
Modern Oriental Choreography
Current movement from the Mother City…modern, fun, sweet and hot! Brand new original Arabic pop choreography to the latest release by Amr Diab. Choreography reflects authentic modern Egypt in gestures, lyrics, steps and modern Raks Sharki…fabulous movement, steps and patterns excellent in the choreography or used as combinations on their own. This newest song by Diab is an upbeat love song perfect for performance on any occasion or for just your own dancing pleasure! Full choreography notes and lyric translation provided, music available.
Sunday Workshops: MASTERCLASS featuring Egyptian Dance Technique & Choreography, & 
Bellydance Workout Fitness class. Monday: Private classes by appointment. Contact Natasa for all info and registration: Natasa Kocar at bayani.natasa@gmail.com

Zagreb, CROATIA
Thurs/Fri, September 17th/18th, 2009
Thursday: 7 PM - 9 PM Egyptian Shimmies, Layers & Combinations! Define and refine your Egyptian shimmy style. Add layers and understand how and where to use them in modern Raqs Sharqi. We will use combinations to illustrate the techniques and transitions within the dance. 
Friday: 6 PM - 9 PM Hot Off the Press - The Latest from Cairo! Current movement from the stars of the Egyptian stage, as well as from the choreographers behind the scenes -- today and min zaman (from the past). Astryd presents modern and classic Egyptian Oriental dance technique in her poignant style, easily absorbed and thoroughly broken down. 
For info and registration contact Ivana at info@oaza-zg.org

San Francisco, California, USA
Sunday, August 30th, 2009; 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
12:30 - 2:30 PM: Egyptian Dance - Modern, Balady, Shaabi Technique Workshop
Authentic Egypt from the stages of modern Cairo to a time now past …Oriental dance at its finest! Techniques, steps and combinations featuring Balady, Shaabi and Sharki. Astryd presents the best in Egyptian dance direct from the source.
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Modern Oriental Choreography
Current movement from the Mother City…modern, fun, sweet and hot! Brand new original Arabic pop choreography to the latest release by Amr Diab. Choreography reflects authentic modern Egypt in gestures, lyrics, steps and modern Raks Sharki…fabulous movement, steps and patterns excellent in the choreography or used as combinations on their own. This newest song by Diab is an upbeat love song perfect for performance on any occasion or for just your own dancing pleasure! Full choreography notes and lyric translation provided, music available.
Fantastic NW Egyptian Merchandise available, plus a few of Astryd's gently used costumes!
After party at Amina’s Studio! 6 – 9:30 pm - $12. Live music & performances – RSVP required (space is limited)…
All infor/registration, contact Amina at aminajune@aol.com or (415) 282-7910. 

Cairo, EGYPT
Ahlan Wa Sahlan Oriental Dance Festival, June 27 - July 4th, 2009
Astryd Farah will be teaching an original, HOT tabla solo featuring a sultry balady section! www.raqiahassan.net

Oslo, NORWAY
Fri/Sat/Sun, April 24th/25th/26th, 2009
Featuring Astryd Farah's ever-popular workshops "Shimmies & Layering", Oriental and Drum solo technique - the BEST from Cairo, a fabulous HOT drum solo and a brand new Arabic POP Choreography! Full schedule and registration information at www.1001natt.com. Friday night show at Oslo's Premiere Concert Hall! 

Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Workshops and Show
Saturday & Sunday, March 7th & 8th, 2009
Both days, first class: 11am - 2pm (medium level: technique and modern choreography - Fadl Shakr) Both days, second class: 2:45pm - 5:45pm (master class: technique and classic choreography - Abdel Halim Hafez)
Saturday evening show. Visit www.orientalischer-tanz.ch/workshop/2009/Farah.htm for more information. Contact Silvia: silvia@orientalischer-tanz.ch 

To see Astryd's workshops dating back to 2006 click here.

Article reviewing one of Astryd Farah's San Francisco workshops, by Betsey Flood:
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art39/BetsyAstryd.htm

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