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Educational Programs
Did you know…
:: There are 22 Arabic speaking countries,
each with their own unique music,
dance,
and traditional dress.
:: We use Arabic words every day: soffah–
a raised floor covered with carpets
and pillows.
:: Tarab is Arabic for “enchantment” —
a reciprocal state of pleasure felt by
musician, singer, dancer, and audience.
Iftah Ya Sim-sim! “Open Sesame!”
Engaging Programs for Schools, Business, and Community Groups
With Arabic dance and music as the door, Zulaika leads audiences on an
exploration of the Arab world. From the men’s
stick dance in Egypt to the
woman’s party dance of Saudi Arabia, to the line dances of the Levant,
audiences explore
the colorful and expressive dance traditions of the Middle
East in their cultural context. Each presentation is custom tailored
to the participants using a myriad of formats including; digital media, movement, musical, and cultural activities. These engaging, interactive programs introduce the rich heritage of Arabian arts and culture, dispels stereotypes, and develop a
better understanding of a
people much maligned in today’s media.
Middle Eastern Dance - a celebration of life!
Brochure - Click Here to Download (PDF Format)
Sample Student Lesson Plan - Click Here
to Download (PDF Format)
Sample Lecture-Demonstration Plan - Click Here
to Download (PDF Format)
Arabic Music FAQs-
Click Here to Download (PDF Format)
Arabic Dance FAGs-
Click Here to Download (PDF Format)
Henna activity for students- Click Here to Download (PDF Format)
Mosaic activity for students- Click Here to Download (PDF Format)
“I was at the
festival, when one of the people was there to show us some of the Arabic
dances...
it was my favorite thing there!!!! I just loved the music and the
culture, and of course,
the dancing! Thank You soooo much, you interested me in
a new thing and I have tried many
of the websites you gave us! So I'll say it
again, THANK YOU!!!!!”
Dancing away,
Syd
(student at Creative Festival, Bemidji, MN)
References available on request. Contact Zulaika for information, fees, and scheduling: 425-652-6994 or email Zulaika
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