Bashirah Middle Eastern Dance Company presents

. . .

A Workshop Weekend with

NADA EL MASRIYA Saturday & Sunday, March 7-8, 2020

Central Middle School**1280 Fort St, Victoria, BC

Native Egyptian Nada El Masriya was raised in Cairo. She not only grew up belly dancing as part of her cultural heritage, she also began training and performing at an early age, first at high school, then Law College, where she earned a degree in Egyptian Law, and then with the prestigious Reda Troupe directed by Mahmoud Reda. Before immigrating to Canada in 2002, Nada toured Egypt with the Reda Troupe, winning awards within the Folkloric dance community. For a while she lived in our very own Victoria, BC and taught Hagallah at the Aiewa School of Dance, founded by Christina Bates. Currently she resides in Toronto with her Canadian husband and when not touring around the world teaching and performing, she is busy as the Artistic Director of The Egyptian Dance Academy. Nada is passionate about helping her students understand the cultural nuances and traditions of Egyptian music and dance.

“Nada El Masriya is the Ambassador of

Egyptian Dance in Canada.”

Fifi Abdou

ECHOES OF EGYPT Friday, March 6, 2020

Ambrosia Catering Centre (638 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC)

Join us as we welcome special guest star/instructor Nada El Masriya and other dancers for an evening of belly dance entertainment Enjoy cabaret seating, appetizers, and a cash bar! Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Advance $30 Door (if seats available) $35 Admission includes appetizers & gratuity Cash bar

Saturday 9:30 AM–12:00 PM “Sha’abi” – (All levels) This is the Egyptian people’s most loved style. Sha’abi means public, the dance of the people. It usually speaks for daily life and hard times but in a fun, non-dramatic way. They make drama fun and happy. Sha’abi women are like raw sugar: very natural and with uncensored emotions. It’s a very happy, bold and upbeat style!! Saturday 1:00 – 3:30 PM “Alexandrian Style”* – (All Levels) The melaya is a large, rectangular wrap once worn as a modesty covering by the women of Egypt. Mahmoud Reda created a character dance depicting the quintessential Egyptian woman. She is soft, feminine and flirty and will allow you, or invite you, to look but don’t touch. If try to take liberties, you will find she is a good girl whose character is strong enough to smack you upside the head with her slipper! *Bring a 250 cm X 150 cm piece of heavy black fabric. Slip on shoes optional Sunday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM “Classical Lyrics, Music & Technique” – (All Levels) Dig deep into classical Egyptian style. You will learn classical technique, choreography and, more importantly, really understand the music and the Egyptian lyrical song. Nada will lead you through the true meaning and elegance of Egyptian style. CONTACT: Bobbie ∞(250) 818-7025 ∞ raksbobbie@shaw.ca

REGISTRATION FORM NAME: ___________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________ CITY: _______________________ POSTAL CODE: _____________ EMAIL: _____________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________ ☐ FIRST 8 FLASH SALE (8 Hours ALL WORKSHOPS) $240 (MUST EMAIL TO CONFIRM SPOT BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT) ☐ 8 Hours ALL WORKSHOPS Before Dec 1 ($280)/After Dec 1 ($320) ☐ Saturday ALL DAY Before Dec 1 ($200)/After Dec 1 ($225) ☐ Sunday Before Dec 1 ($120)/After Dec 1 ($135) ____ X $30 Advance Tickets for ECHOES OF EGYPT Show E-TRANSFER TO raksbobbie@shaw.ca or MAIL REGISTRATION WITH CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER (made payable to Bobbie Barry) TO: Bobbie Barry 801 Ellery Street Victoria, BC, V9A 4R6 ☐ Yes, I would like a receipt WAIVER: I hereby release BASHIRAH MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE COMPANY/BOBBIE BARRY, NADA EL MASRIYA, & VICTORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 61 from any and all liability for loss/injury incurred in association with events and workshops held on March 7-8, 2019 at Central Middle School (1280 Fort St), Victoria, BC. SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________ NOTE: NO REFUNDS on workshops or show tickets. Workshops may be transferrable. Please contact Bobbie