Join us for an inspiring Baladi workshop that celebrates the heart and soul of Egyptian dance. Through rich rhythms, expressive music, smooth flowing movements, and powerful accents, you will explore the feeling, character, and musicality that make Baladi so deeply engaging. Suitable for belly dancers of all levels, this workshop offers the opportunity to build confidence, deepen your connection to the music, and enjoy original combinations drawn from pure and progressive Baladi styles. Most pieces of music either begin with Baladi or include sections of Baladi within the body of the music.

I feel the Baladi rhythm. I feel the Baladi dance. I feel the Baladi music. I feel that Baladi is the heart of Egyptian dance.

Baladi tempo varies greatly depending on the song or the piece of music. 

To me, Baladi is a chain of smooth movements, put together with definite accents, creating the opportunity to concentrate on flow, with all movements curving or circular. Whether it is a contemporary, traditional, or classical song, all composed music contains movements from a basic repertoire.

• Recognise how Baladi music changes in tempo, rhythm, mood, and intensity.
• Explore smooth, flowing, circular movements and clear accents within the Baladi style.
• Connect specific instruments and musical cues to movement choices and body awareness.
• Practise interpreting pure and progressive Baladi music through original combinations and choreography sections.
• Build confidence in personal expression while maintaining the feeling and character of Baladi dance.