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Riskallah Riyad Workshop/Show Oriental Style
Sun, July 13, 2008
Riskallah Riyad is a renowned Oriental dancer and choreographer. She brings
extraordinary energy, creativity, and thoughtfulness to the classroom,
always seeking new ways to educate and inspire the students. Her classes
are both fun and thought provoking for every level, giving material that
will stay permanently in your repertoire.
Riskallah Riyad has taught workshops and weekly dance classes for over
30 years including workshops and master classes in major cities on the
East Coast and California. She has performed in clubs in New York, Boston,
Washington DC, and Connecticut and in stage shows including Round Hill
Theater in Greenwich, CT and Columbia University in NYC. A student of
such masters as the late Ibrahim Farrah, Valarie Camille, Elena Lentini,
and Marta Zorina, she is herself a master teacher. She currently directs
the Riskallah Riyad Dance Theatre Company, which performs in area events
and theater productions. See www.riskallah.com for a complete biography
Where: Ancient Art Studios, 590 Berkley St, Berkley, MA. (www.ancientartstudios.com)
What: Riskallah Riyad will be teaching an Oriental choreography.
12:00-1:30 class
1:30-2:30 break
2:30-4:00 class
4:00-5:00 break
5:00-7:00 show. Bring a pillow or cushion to sit on.
The show is open to workshop participants with a limited number of slots.
If you would like to perform, contact Phaedra to sign up. Shows should
be no longer than 5 minutes. If you can, put only your music on a CD and
send it to Phaedra in advance.
For information contact Phaedra at 781.329.1484 or maryanna@ziplink.net,
or Erzulie at 617.686.1863 or erzulie@erzuliedancer.com
Name__________________________________________
Address________________________________________
Phone_________________ Email________________
Workshop: $50. show included, $45 for NBDA members _____ at _____ = _____
Show only: $10. _____ at _____ = ______
Total enclosed _________
Make check out to Mary Anna Brown and send to Mary Anna Brown, 19 Violet
Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
Last updated February 2008