Art/Dance Academy ballroom dance, belly dance, dance, flamenco dance, hawaiian dance, hula, latin dance, middle... Oceanside, CA
Arabic Style Belly Dancing and Middle Eastern Percussion (drumming) at its finest in San Diego area.
12 - 60
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ABOUT MORWENNA and WALID ASSAF
Morwenna is the Dance Director for both the Studio and CEDAR. She has been a Middle Eastern dancer, instructor and choreographer for over 25 years. She studied in New York City with the late Ibrahim Farrah, the foremost proponent of the dance in the world. Even with all the years with "Bobby", Morwenna also studied with with other masters of the dance. Although she draws from these other sources, she specializes in teaching the Ibrahim "Bobby" Farrah method, with an emphasis on Middle Eastern folkloric and Danse Orientale. Most of the dancers in New England have been trained or influenced by Morwenna and her impact on that dance community has been invaluable.
Morwenna also teaches a Gypsy style she calls Gypsy/Zambra which is a blend of Rom & Zambra-Mora. But her forte and that of the dance company is the Eastern Arabic countries, namely, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Palestine. Morwenna is a member of IDEA, APPHERD, CAPHERD and the National Association for Teacher Certification in Middle Eastern Dance (NATCMED).
She was inducted into the American Middle Eastern Hall of Fame in New York City in 1994 for her contributions, choreography and research in this art form. She was nominated Best Instructor 2001 by Zaghareet. She is on the staff of several dance magazines throughout the country. Her role with NATCMED has grown to being a judge for the Choreography Project Awards and a certifier for prospective members.
ABOUT WALID ASSAF
Walid is the Music Director for both the Studio and CEDAR. He was known as the leading Arabic drummer of New England and is an artist marked by a very vibrant and energetic style. He shares his skill as an instructor and performer of Arabic percussion. Walid taught percussion through Scheherazade Studios in New England for nearly 20 years but also here in Southern CA for the past 6 years He is also a remarkable Debke dancer who brings his talent and knowledge directly from Lebanon. He has performed throughout the world with master musicians and singers from the Middle East.
Walid teaches all styles of Arabic percussion including derbecki, tar, table and tambourine. Not only does Walid play several percussion instruments very masterfully, but he is a very qualified DJ and singer. He can provide a sound system for any function.
Morwenna is the Dance Director for both the Studio and CEDAR. She has been a Middle Eastern dancer, instructor and choreographer for over 25 years. She studied in New York City with the late Ibrahim Farrah, the foremost proponent of the dance in the world. Even with all the years with "Bobby", Morwenna also studied with with other masters of the dance. Although she draws from these other sources, she specializes in teaching the Ibrahim "Bobby" Farrah method, with an emphasis on Middle Eastern folkloric and Danse Orientale. Most of the dancers in New England have been trained or influenced by Morwenna and her impact on that dance community has been invaluable.
Morwenna also teaches a Gypsy style she calls Gypsy/Zambra which is a blend of Rom & Zambra-Mora. But her forte and that of the dance company is the Eastern Arabic countries, namely, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Palestine. Morwenna is a member of IDEA, APPHERD, CAPHERD and the National Association for Teacher Certification in Middle Eastern Dance (NATCMED).
She was inducted into the American Middle Eastern Hall of Fame in New York City in 1994 for her contributions, choreography and research in this art form. She was nominated Best Instructor 2001 by Zaghareet. She is on the staff of several dance magazines throughout the country. Her role with NATCMED has grown to being a judge for the Choreography Project Awards and a certifier for prospective members.
ABOUT WALID ASSAF
Walid is the Music Director for both the Studio and CEDAR. He was known as the leading Arabic drummer of New England and is an artist marked by a very vibrant and energetic style. He shares his skill as an instructor and performer of Arabic percussion. Walid taught percussion through Scheherazade Studios in New England for nearly 20 years but also here in Southern CA for the past 6 years He is also a remarkable Debke dancer who brings his talent and knowledge directly from Lebanon. He has performed throughout the world with master musicians and singers from the Middle East.
Walid teaches all styles of Arabic percussion including derbecki, tar, table and tambourine. Not only does Walid play several percussion instruments very masterfully, but he is a very qualified DJ and singer. He can provide a sound system for any function.
Lesson Details
Art/Dance Academy offers ethnic DANCE classes for all ages. We offer Middle Eastern (Arabic Style Belly Dancing for teens and adults. International Ballroom Dancing for adults in Waltz, Foxtrot and Swing etc and Latin styles in Salsa, Mambo and Cha-Cha etc. Flamenco and Sevillanas. Plus Polynesian styles including Hula, Samoan, Tahhitian with chanting and implements for all ages. MUSIC classes for Middle Eastern Dancers and Drummers. Drumming, guitar,ukelele and singing in Polynesian. Polynesian classes for all ages.
Specialties
belly dance, flamenco, international ballroom, polynesian
Pricing and Business Terms
Per Lesson Per Hour, Per Month, by Season
We also offer On-Line/Phone Coaching at all levels. for those who cannot make it to classes on a regular basis. All new students to the academy pay $95.00 for 8 classes except for Flamenco which is by the month.
We also offer On-Line/Phone Coaching at all levels. for those who cannot make it to classes on a regular basis. All new students to the academy pay $95.00 for 8 classes except for Flamenco which is by the month.
Subjects Taught
ballroom dance, belly dance, dance, flamenco dance, hawaiian dance, hula, latin dance, middle eastern dance, music, percussion, polynesian dance, swing dance, tahitian, wedding first dance
Studio Locations
- Oceanside, CA, 92054
References
References: Yousry & Nourhan Sharif-NYC, Riskallah Ryad-, CT, Sabra Jamal-Providence, RI, Kanina-Providence RI, Katia of Boston, Phaedra of NYC, Phaedra of Boston, Alexia of TN, Mariano Parra NYC, Elena Lentini NYC, Jemela Omar NYC, Shareem of TX, Dalia of NYC, Ava of AZ, Miranda of HI.
Reviews: "Morwenna & Walid are the knowledge of Middle Eastern Dance in the Southern CA area. They teach the dance and drumming as a cultural art form, for which it is." Riskallah Ryad, CT.
"Morwenna a true artist and my friend" Ibrahim Farrah, (the late) NYC.
"These two together have more talent than most. The ones that all students and teachers should seek out" Mariano Parra, NYC.
"The performing skills of Raks el Anwar are a piece of Lebanon. It is like being home. Paul Haaj, CA.
"Morwenna and Walid carry on the traditions of true Arabic Dance and culture" Margo Kelfayan, Lebanon.
" These two people are the biggest influence in my dance life" Miranda, HI.
Reviews: "Morwenna & Walid are the knowledge of Middle Eastern Dance in the Southern CA area. They teach the dance and drumming as a cultural art form, for which it is." Riskallah Ryad, CT.
"Morwenna a true artist and my friend" Ibrahim Farrah, (the late) NYC.
"These two together have more talent than most. The ones that all students and teachers should seek out" Mariano Parra, NYC.
"The performing skills of Raks el Anwar are a piece of Lebanon. It is like being home. Paul Haaj, CA.
"Morwenna and Walid carry on the traditions of true Arabic Dance and culture" Margo Kelfayan, Lebanon.
" These two people are the biggest influence in my dance life" Miranda, HI.
Member Since
September 2005
