Movement
Music
Musical theory lessons exploring the structures of popular styles of Taqsim
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 students through the complexities of Takasim and explore ways that the flow and structure of the music can inspire our emotional expression and movement.
Students will walk away from this intensive with a deeper understanding of music, deeper connection with their bodies, and a stronger sense of personal musicality.
Meet Our Instructors
Maya Youssef
is 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. To supplement her 20+ years of dance training Shahrzad also holds several fitness certifications including becoming a PMA certified Pilates instructor in 2013.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SHAHRZADWhat's Included in the Intensive?
- 8 hours of in-depth live interactive education
- 2 hour follow-up Q&A session with instructors 2 weeks after the initial intensive
- All class recordings available for 30 days for in-depth study and review
- Detailed musical theory classes with Maya Youssef
- Movement and musicality exercises with Shahrzad
- Improvisation and musicality exploration with both teachers
