Movement
Music
Musical lessons exploring the structure of popular taqsim styles
Exploration
We invite you to join us for a unique program focusing on the deep connection between movement and music. In this online intensive Shahrzad and Maya will guide dancers to navigate Takasim with confidence, exploring how the flow and structure of the music can inspire our emotional expression and movement.
Students will walk away from this intensive with...
- A more nuanced understanding of different types of Taqsim
- Deeper connection with their bodies and ability to improvise
- A stronger sense of personal musicality and musical understanding
Meet Our Instructors
Maya Youssef
Is a virtuoso qanun player and the world’s leading Maqam & Taqsim mentor. She helps dancers connect to the soul of Arabic music without theory so they can unlock real authentic musicality and dance to taqsim with confidence.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MAYAShahrzad
Shahrzad is a professional dance instructor and performer specializing in Raqs Sharqi and traditional and social dance styles from Egypt, North Africa, the Khaleej, and the Levant. She has been working with musicians in live performances, classes, and musical production projects for over 20 years and considers musical education an essential part of a dancer's learning process.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SHAHRZADLearn more about the program
We have thoughtfully laid out a program which balances 3 main elements: Musical education on Maqam and Taqsim, developing movement flow, and exploring musical embodiment through improvisation exercises. Below are the exact details of what our program includes.
8 hours of in-depth live interactive education
2 hour follow-up Q&A session with instructors
All class recordings available until June 8 for in-depth study
Deep dive into maqam and taqsim with Maya
Movement and musicality exercises with Shahrzad
Guided improvisation exploration with both teachers
