Powerful and dynamic Egyptian style raks sharqi moves, fused with Cuban flavors and spice rooted in the essence of Africa.
Workshop description:
Raks Sharqi Afro-Flow
Amar will guide you through a powerful, dynamic and earthy dance flow featuring Egyptian style raks sharqi moves fused with her signature Cuban flavors and spice rooted in the essence of Africa. Technique, styling and transitions will be incorporated into fun combos giving you a chance to work on your own interpretation and styling.
Amar Garcia was born in Havana, Cuba and began her Raks Sharqi and other MENAHT dance studies at the age of 13 in Miami, Florida. Her main teachers and mentors include: Tamalyn Dallal, Jihan Jamal, Maria Jamal, Elsa Bello, Antolino Alvarez, Yousry Sharif, Elena Garcia and Fathi Bilalgia. She has had the privilege to be an invited guest instructor and performer all over Europe, Asia, South and North America. She is co-founder of Bellyqueen Dance Theater and was principal dancer with Bellydance Superstars. Mrs. Garcia has been a company member and principal dancer for various Afro-Cuban, Jazz / Contemporary and Middle Eastern Dance Companies. Amar holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and this fall will begin her Master’s Degree in African and African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University.
Tickets $25