Ahmed Hussien In Austin, Tx

EVENTS OVERVIEW ================== Sat Feb 21 - Workshop 1-5pm - SOLD OUT, but you can add your name to the waiting list by visiting the registration link below. Sat Feb 21 - Meet & Greet 8:00-10:00pm for workshop participants and Bahaia's currently enrolled students Sun Feb 22 - Semi-private Master Class 10:30am-12:30 for advanced level dancers @[NjQyMTgzOTU5MjA4MTA3Omh0dHBcYS8vd3d3LmFobWVkaHVzc2llbi5ldmVudGJyaXRlLmNvbS86Og==:http://www.ahmedhussien.eventbrite.com] > WORKSHOP with Ahmed Hussien SOLD OUT - waitlist in effect Saturday, February 21, 2015 1:00-5:00PM Class Content: Classic Oriental Belly Dance Technique, Combinations, and Choreography Welcome back the passion and romance of Classic Oriental Belly Dance in this 4-hour workshop with Ahmed Hussien. Starting with a foundation of richly layered music, gorgeous melodies, and varying rhythms, Mr. Hussien will lead you though a warn up that is vivacious and playful, and on to technique and combinations that are thoughtful and engaging, finally developing into choreography that is inspired and in the moment. Suggested Level: Advanced Intermediate, or higher Be prepared to work hard and sweat. Bring water and a towel. Limited to 22 students. > MEET & GREET with Ahmed Hussien Saturday, February 21, 2015 8:00-10:00pm FREE - but please RSVP by selecting a ticket above Spend some time with your fellow students and enjoy an opportunity to get to know Mr. Hussien in a relaxed setting. Open only to workshop participants and Bahaia's currently enrolled students. Light refreshments will be available. BYOB. > MASTER CLASS with Ahmed Hussien For teachers and professionals Sunday, February 22, 2015 10:30am - 12:30 pm Class Content: Oum Kalthoum Limited to 7 students *ABOUT AHMED HUSSIEN: Ahmed Hussien is undeniably an iconic figure and a source of inspiration for dancers and teachers alike in the world of Classic Oriental and Egyptian Folkloric Dance. Ahmed's masterful and dynamic teaching method is the result of his absolute dedication to dance combined with his comprehensive experience in the area of performance and choreography. Ahmed is the ONLY Egyptian Dance Master to have Ballet, Belly Dance, Ballroom, and Broadway experience in his repertoire. Ahmed Hussien was recognized by The Higher Institute of Ballet in Cairo, Egypt and accepted his enrollment into their elite academy at eight years of age. He studied both academics and dance for nine years, 12 hours a day; included in his rigorous training were formal instruction and mentorship in Classical Oriental and Folkloric Dances of Egypt by Egyptian Dance Masters, and Russian Ballet by experts affiliated with the prestigious ballet companies of Russia. By the age of 17, Ahmed had toured internationally with the Cairo National Ballet under the direction of Dr. Abdel Moneim Kamel, and had graduated from The Higher Institute of Ballet with the highest degree of honors. He came to the US and expanded his dance education into ballroom dance, while working for Madame Darvish of New York. Soon thereafter, Ahmed was presented with countless opportunities including touring with the Near East Dance Group, performing several times at Lincoln Center and choreographing “Oh, Brother” for a Broadway production. He has since been sponsored in many workshop intensives and been on judging panels for competitions worldwide.