INSPIRE! BELLYDANCE presents:
Saidi and Rakset al Assaya workshops with Rachel
www.inspirebellydance.com.au

More than just dancing with a stick, Saidi is a masculine, earthy style from Upper Egypt.
Experience its joy and power!

Saidi fundamentals - Sunday 1 November, 1-3 pm
Learn to recognise Saidi music and dance it with a different flavour from classical bellydance. Discover how to hold, spin and work with the assaya (cane) and learn simple but effective moves and combinations. Suitable for Beyond Beginner dancers with little or no experience in Saidi, or for more experienced dancers wanting a solid technical foundation as preparation for the choreography workshop.

Saidi combinations and choreography - Sunday 8 November, 1-3 pm
For those already familiar with basic Saidi style and stick use, we delve deeper into technique. Add richness and groundedness to your dancing, and explore new ways to manipulate the assaya. Learn more challenging moves and combinations in a choreography to Da’at Qalbi by Assi el Hellani.

Bring a stick (cane/assaya). Music CDs and sticks will be available for purchase at the workshop, or in advance by contacting me.

Venue: Rozelle School of Visual Arts, 57 Nelson St, Rozelle (see www.inspirebellydance.com.au/maps.html for Rozelle studio location map and parking info)
Cost: Pre-paid: $35 each or $65 for both. At the door: $40 each (space permitting).