The Experience of Theater Dance for *Belly Dancers*

by Morwenna Assaf, Walid Assaf (Compiler)

Overview

The Experience of Theater Dance for Middle Eastern Dance Studies *Belly Dance*
The experience of dance in theaters for Middle Eastern dance studies. Learn the right things to know. A great study for ethnic dancers who want to perform in theaters and small stage productions. Have you always wanted to be involved in a theater production? Want to know the ins and outs? Want to know what to ask without appearing uninformed? Well, now you can! This book will answer all your questions that involve the tasks at hand. Know the terminology used. Know how to deal with the different aspects of the theater. Know how to deal with the different workers in a theater without appearing unknowing. Know the questions to ask. How to come up with performance ideas.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150632448
Publisher:	Morwenna Assaf
Publication date:	10/15/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Morwenna Assaf is an internationally recognized master educator of Middle Eastern dance. She received her first dance training in ballet through England�s Royal Academy of Ballet. In 1973, she was introduced to Middle Eastern dance in New Bedford, MA and in love with this ethnic dance form. She was mentored by and received extensive training from the late Ibrahim Farrah of NYC in 1976 until 1996 and the late La Meri in this dance form. She has forged a professional relationship with Lebanon�s renowned master teacher, Amani after being invited to teach in Beirut, Lebanon in October of 2011.
For the last 25 years, she has been dedicated to presenting, preserving and educating the general public on ethnic culture and folklore through their dance forms, especially those countries that make up the eastern Arabic nations. She has authored several books designed to help all students and teachers of Middle Eastern dance be more knowledgeable about the dance and culture. Her wish is to see Middle Eastern dance as a main stream dance around the world. Everything she does is towards the education and keeping the culture in Arabic Dance.

Editorial Reviews

Congrats Morwenna! I have 2 of your books. Zills and Dance Terminology. Both are great and look forward to purchasing the 3rd.

Dance Orange County CA - Dianna Leiber

. Morwenna Assaf is a highly professional instructor who teaches the artistry of dance utilizing a comprehensive approach encompassing all aspects of performance. Morwenna nurtures a passion for art and Arabic cultures in all of her students regardless of level or prior experience. Her books shine with this passion for the culture and the dance.

O'side Days of Art CA - Jaimee Pease

I have known Morwenna Assaf for approximately 40 years. She is one of the most honorable people I have ever met. She holds Middle Eastern dance in very high regard, always mindful of the culture from which it is drawn. She is an excellent teacher, and author carefully developing all students to their highest potential.

CT Dance Center CT - Dolores Matzen