MAZAZIK FESTIVAL 2019
16 & 17 November in Manchester
featuring A CELEBRATION OF EGYPT
A celebration of dance and friendship through dance.
The culmination of the Mazazik year; a chance to learn, laugh, enjoy dance and music and meet friends old and new.
The culmination of the Mazazik year; a chance to learn, laugh, enjoy dance and music and meet friends old and new.
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER
CAIRO ORIENTAL - 11 TO 13.30
Trinity Sports Centre Dance Studio (M15 6HP), free car parking
Entrance off Boundary Lane
trinitysportscentre.com/contact/2063976
Sometimes referred to in the west as baladi, what is known in Egypt as Oriental music developed alongside Raqs Sharqi in the nightclub scene in Cairo. Both the music and dance have always been linked to a type of over-sexualised entertainment appealing to a certain audience. This still happens in the bellydance world.
But in Jane's work, as well as developing an understanding of the musical structure and instruments involved in the band, you'll also crack open the cliches and false theatricality often taught in connection with this dance and explore how you, each individual, can relate to this music and dance your dance.
We'll look at how Baladi technically developed into Raqs Sharqi and look at your choices of how you want to dance it.
Many are telling me they feel this dance and music has stagnated for them, that workshops on offer have become less about the dance and more about marketing musical personalities. It's the main reason I gave up working with live oriental music as I found this atmosphere did not go hand in hand with a real desire to develop dance.
Working with some of the best musical recordings will give you a real historical understanding, plus give everyone a chance to work to their own level.
True to you.
True to the music.
Respectful of Egypt.
THE MAZAZIK HAFLA - 14.00 to 17.00
The Old Parsonage, Didsbury (M20 2RQ)
www.didsburyparsonagetrust.org.uk/contact/4581831312
For people new to Manchester, Didsbury is about a 15 minute drive from Trinity Sports Centre. If you have no transport, please talk to me about car sharing.
We'll start with a gentle warm up in this beautiful venue, then enjoy a few performances from both the Mazazik Community and participants of this year's Emotionality project - then dancing for all.
SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER
LUXOR LOVE - 12noon to 15.00
Trinity Sports Centre Dance Studio
Need I say more! A workshop combining some technical drills to refresh and finesse technique (both Saidi and Ghawazee) before we treat ourselves to dancing our way through drums, nay, rebaba and mizmar. And if you don't know what I'm talking about, you will after this workshop!
Priority booking now open for full weekend tickets - £60.
Secure your place with a £30 deposit (non-refundable if cancellations within 4 weeks of the event).
CAIRO ORIENTAL - 11 TO 13.30
Trinity Sports Centre Dance Studio (M15 6HP), free car parking
Entrance off Boundary Lane
trinitysportscentre.com/contact/2063976
Sometimes referred to in the west as baladi, what is known in Egypt as Oriental music developed alongside Raqs Sharqi in the nightclub scene in Cairo. Both the music and dance have always been linked to a type of over-sexualised entertainment appealing to a certain audience. This still happens in the bellydance world.
But in Jane's work, as well as developing an understanding of the musical structure and instruments involved in the band, you'll also crack open the cliches and false theatricality often taught in connection with this dance and explore how you, each individual, can relate to this music and dance your dance.
We'll look at how Baladi technically developed into Raqs Sharqi and look at your choices of how you want to dance it.
Many are telling me they feel this dance and music has stagnated for them, that workshops on offer have become less about the dance and more about marketing musical personalities. It's the main reason I gave up working with live oriental music as I found this atmosphere did not go hand in hand with a real desire to develop dance.
Working with some of the best musical recordings will give you a real historical understanding, plus give everyone a chance to work to their own level.
True to you.
True to the music.
Respectful of Egypt.
THE MAZAZIK HAFLA - 14.00 to 17.00
The Old Parsonage, Didsbury (M20 2RQ)
www.didsburyparsonagetrust.org.uk/contact/4581831312
For people new to Manchester, Didsbury is about a 15 minute drive from Trinity Sports Centre. If you have no transport, please talk to me about car sharing.
We'll start with a gentle warm up in this beautiful venue, then enjoy a few performances from both the Mazazik Community and participants of this year's Emotionality project - then dancing for all.
SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER
LUXOR LOVE - 12noon to 15.00
Trinity Sports Centre Dance Studio
Need I say more! A workshop combining some technical drills to refresh and finesse technique (both Saidi and Ghawazee) before we treat ourselves to dancing our way through drums, nay, rebaba and mizmar. And if you don't know what I'm talking about, you will after this workshop!
Priority booking now open for full weekend tickets - £60.
Secure your place with a £30 deposit (non-refundable if cancellations within 4 weeks of the event).
COST OF THE WEEKEND:
Pay a £30 deposit (non-refundable for cancellations within 4 weeks of the event) and the balance on registration at the weekend.
Payment by Paypal (below), cash or cheque.
Pay a £30 deposit (non-refundable for cancellations within 4 weeks of the event) and the balance on registration at the weekend.
Payment by Paypal (below), cash or cheque.
For anybody wanting to book accommodation, I'm recommding the Travelodge at East Didsbury which is currently (in August) showing Saver rates of £59 (double) or £66 (family) for one night.
It is also about a 10 minute walk from our hafla venue, and if you wanted somewhere good for dinner there is the lively Didsbury Pub next door.
www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/155/Manchester-Didsbury-hotel?checkIn=16/11/2019&checkOut=17/11/2019&rooms[0][adults]=1&rooms[0][children]=0
2018 - Rhythms of the South, with Tim Garside
2017 - Dancing the Song, singing with Ahmed Adnan, and our first big screen Mazazik Community Dance presentation.
2016 - A Window on Morocco with Hassan & Sofia Aouzal Erraji
2015 - a taste of Japanese Taiko drumming with Kaminari UK
2014 - Egypt meets India and Jon Sterckx's Drumscapes live
2013 - Classical Arabic Dance with the flavours of Spain and the Near East with The Jadid Ensemble. Plus a private recital and Q & A in Bedern Hall, York