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March 2019
What It Is: The new Online Testing Module is the perfect opportunity for dancers to go through the Level 1 Certification process via an online course! Ideal for the long distance dancer to study and test from the convenience of home. Time Commitment: This course is a 6 week commitment (March 17, 24, 31, April [...]
Find out moreTaught by Suhaila Salimpour. Suhaila L1 certification testing available for separate fee after workshop.
Find out moreJamila Salimpour might be considered to be the “Mother of Tribal Style,” but her contributions to belly dance span all genres and generations. In this workshop you’ll learn the fundamental steps of her revolutionary format, and perhaps connect some dots in your own personal belly dance legacy. Bring your ?nger cymbals!
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SL1; Taqsim; Jamila Format; Folkloric Fusion; Vintage Choreo
Find out moreTaught by Suhaila Salimpour. Jamila L2 certification testing available upon approval and for separate fee.
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Open to all. Optional certification testing for a separate fee.
Find out moreJamila Format & Choroegraphy May 25 Suhaila Level 1 Three Day with optional testing May 26-28
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Taught by Suhaila
Find out moreJalmila Level 1 Format Workshop (optional certification testing)
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Taught by Suhaila Schedule: Su 9:00am-5:30pm, Mon-Wed 9:00am-4:30pm Location: Mills College: Haas Pavilion 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613
Find out moreTaught by Suhaila Schedule: Th 9:00am-5:30pm, Fri-Su 9:00am-4:30pm Location: Mills College: Haas Pavilion 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613
Find out moreSpins and Turns (1 CEC) Folkloric Fusion with Cymbals (2 CEC)
Find out moreTaught by Suhaila Salimpour. Suhaila L3 certification testing available upon approval and for separate fee. Location: Mills College: Haas Pavilion 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613
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Dancers will be guided in improvising and performing to Middle Eastern music taught by Suhaila. You will work on costuming, make-up, etiquette, entrances, exits, drum solos, and the body of the music composition. This workshop is designed to prepare students for the Live Music workshop as well as their L4 Performance Catalogs. Location: Mills College: [...]
Find out moreTaught by Suhaila Salimpour. Jamila L3 certification testing available upon approval and for separate fee. Location: Mills College: Haas Pavilion 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613
Find out moreTaught by Suhaila Salimpour
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Open to all. Optional certification for a separate fee.
Find out moreSeptember 14th 2019 Unraveling Spins and Turns Folkloric Fusion W/Cymbals At Hot Pot Studios Sacramento Hotpotstudios.com
Find out moreWhat It Is: The new Online Testing Module is the perfect opportunity for dancers to go through the Level 1 Certification process via an online course! Ideal for the long distance dancer to study and test from the convenience of home. Time Commitment: This course is a 6 week commitment (Sept 15 to Oct 20); Practical [...]
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Jalmila Level 2 Format Workshop (optional certification testing)
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Suhaila Level 1 Format Workshop (optional certification testing) November 10th, Ala Cart day with Suhaila
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January 5th to February 9th
Find out moreOpen to all participants! Don't miss your chance to learn two NEW choreographies by Suhaila Salimpour! Suhaila will be teaching a fun and cheeky choreography to the classic "Shik Shak Shok" off her album Beyond Byblos, and a short drum solo to "Isolations" from Repercussions. Both songs are available for download in the Salimpour School [...]
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Optional certification for a seperate fee.
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March 15th - April 12th
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August 23 – November 22, 2020 Winter Break: November 1-7, 2020 • Testing begins: November 29, 2020 S101a. Salimpour Fundamentals 1 (S1): Introduction to Suhaila Salimpour Format S102a. Salimpour Fundamentals 2 (J1): Introduction to Jamila Salimpour Step Vocabulary 1/1 S201d. Salimpour Foundations 1 (S2): Suhaila Salimpour Format Foundation Technique and Application Test Preparation S202d. Salimpour Foundations 2 (J2): Jamila Salimpour [...]
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January 24 - April 25, 2021 Spring Break: March 07-13 • Final exam information here. S101a. Salimpour Fundamentals 1 (S1): Introduction to Suhaila Salimpour Format S102a. Salimpour Fundamentals 2 (J1): Introduction to Jamila Salimpour Step Vocabulary 1/1 S201d. Salimpour Foundations 1 (S2): Suhaila Salimpour Format Foundation Technique and Application Test Preparation S201dd. Salimpour Foundations 1 [...]
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Courses begin June 6th, 2021 100 Level Salimpour Fundamentals 1 (S1): Introduction to Suhaila Salimpour Format Salimpour Fundamentals 2 (J1): Introduction to Jamila Salimpour Step Vocabulary 1/1 Registration HERE Final Exams for Summer 2021 100: Practical Exams for Fundamentals (101 & 102) are due one month from the end of the course. Students receive their written [...]
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