[Ansteorra] Middle Eastern Dance/Henna Workshop, Hafla in Tulsa

[Zenobia Mira Vallis]

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E*M*D*A Presents

Ru`ah al Solh - Visions of Peace, 2002

Middle Eastern Dance Workshop
&
Belly Swap

Saturday, September 28, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, plus evening Hafla at Shish-Ka-Bobs.
Martin East Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa, OK
Registration fee:  $20 (add $5 for optional lunch, if you pre-register by Sept. 1)
                              $25 at the door and after Sept. 1 (lunch is not an option)

CLASSES
  a.. Enhancing Your Dance ~ Graceful hand movements and skillful zil-playing add beauty and excitement to your dance repertoire.  Taught by the incomparable Indonesian dance artist, Lilik.
  b.. An Elegant, Expressive Face at 30 Paces ~  Hands-on tribal and cabaret stage makeup session.  Even old hands at makeup will gain fresh ideas from the talented Elaheh al Zayn, dancer and makeup artist extraordinaire!
  c.. Mehndi: The Ancient Practice of Body Art without the Pain ~ Popular henna artist Ciaran Littlefox will show you how to add essential oils to henna paste (each student will receive henna paste to work with).  She will discuss the historical significance of henna and the designs used, as well as the dangers out there that you need to be aware of when selecting supplies and applying henna.  Then she will assist the students in creating mehndi patterns on themselves or each other.  Class supplies will be available at no charge.  Additional tools and supplies will be available for purchase.

SCHEDULE
  a.. 9:00 to 10:00 ~ Registration, meet the instructors, set-up for Belly Swap
  b.. 10:00 to 12:00 ~ Room 1.  Enhancing Your Dance with Lilik (bring zils)
  c.. 10:00 to 12:00 ~ Room 2.  An Elegant, Expressive Face at 30 Paces with Elaheh   (bring your own makeup)
  d.. 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Lunch and Belly Swap (bring any dance-related items you'd like to swap or sell)
  e.. 1:00 to 3:00 ~  Room 1.  Enhancing Your Dance with Lilik (repeated for those who took Elaheh's class at 10:00)
  f.. 1:00 to 3:00 ~ Room 2.  An Elegant, Expressive Face at 30 Paces  with Elaheh(repeated for those who took Lilik's class at 10:00)
  g.. 3:00 to 5:00 ~ Room 2, all students.  Mehndi: The Ancient Practice of Body Art without the Pain with Ciaran
  h.. 5:00 to 7:00 ~ Free time
  i.. 7:00 to 11:00 ~ Ru`ah al Solh Hafla at a nearby Middle Eastern restaurant.  Dinner, Dancing, Drummers.  There will be a buffet, or you may order from the menu.  No fee, but the optional dinner is at your expense ($5-$10 average).  Every student is welcome to perform.  Lilik and Elaheh will also perform.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

  a.. LILIK began studying beautiful and exotic Indonesian folk dance in her homeland at the age of two.  She studied with her uncle, who was a master of dance.  At the age of five, she began traveling with her uncle's professional dance troupe.  Since coming to America, she has had extensive training in Middle Eastern dance (in Florida).  Lilik has a very strong background in jazz (competition level), ballet, and modern dance.  Her original choreographies are innovative and dynamic, her skill and grace at hand movements are unequaled, and she plays zils flawlessly in any rhythm.  A former member of the Purple Roses of Cairo, she opened her own studio two years ago, and now directs the Lilik and Company World Fusion Dance Troupe.  Her teaching style is lively and fun, and her patience and good humor make learning a breeze.
  b.. ELAHEH AL ZAYN has been dancing professionally for six years, and teaching for three.  She is the director of Phoenix International Studios and the Banat al Zayn Middle Eastern dance troupe.  Elaheh, who has a special gift for teaching the dance to children, is also involved in starting a Middle Eastern band.  A talented artist, her stage makeup skills are much in demand.  Elaheh's students appreciate her warmth and the special attention she gives to each of them.
  c.. LADY CIARAN LITTLEFOX has had many years of training in the art of caricature from her master, the late Baron William Blackfox.  She brings her own unique flare to the other arts she was encouraged to follow.  With three years of private experience as a Mehndi Artist, using her own designs and her own mix of all-natural henna and oils, she has recently gone public with her craft, giving short talks on the history of Mehndi and its significance as more than just a substitute for tattooing.  Her portfolio is available online at http://www.ladylittlefox.com.
DIRECTIONS:  From I-44, exit on S. Garnett Rd. (east side of Tulsa).  Go south a little over one mile.  The library will be on your left, and it's quite large.

There are several reasonably-priced hotels and motels within a two-mile radius.  Names and contact info on request.  We are negotiating for special rates.

CONTACT INFO:  emda at cox.net , 918-438-1166.  Send payment to:

  Shirley Roper, Treasurer
  Ethnic Music and Dance Alliance
  10917 East Eleventh Place
  Tulsa, OK 74128-4207
No videotaping, please.

NOTE:  This workshop would not be possible without the gracious collaboration of three studios.  E*M*D*A applauds the generosity and vision of Lilik and Company, Phoenix International Studios, and Littlefox Art Studio.


E*M*D*A = Ethnic Music and Dance Alliance
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