Dancers of North Florida and beyond -- I am bringing you Gina!!!

 In October last year, I saw the exquisite Gina perform at Beledi Productions’ Festival of the Nile.  The next day, I took her workshop.  I was so impressed with this dancer – both her flawless performing and her clear, easy-to-follow teaching -- that I am sponsoring her in a 2-day workshop this July 19 and 20.  Both days of the Workshop and the Saturday night evening Show will take place in the Continental Ballroom at the Ramada Inn in Mandarin, just south of Jacksonville.  It is right off I-295 on San Jose Blvd.

About Gina:  Dancing since the age of nine, Gina has a strong background in ballet, jazz, modern, and musical theatre dance. She received her BFA in Dance and Theatre arts from East Carolina University. As a jazz dancer, she has performed in every conceivable venue—from cruise ships to theme parks, dinner theatre to outdoor drama, concert stages to Las Vegas production shows.

Gina’s fascination with Oriental dance began when she took her first “belly dance” class and was immediately hooked. She has since studied with notable American, Arabic, and European Oriental dancers. She is inspired by these artists as well as by her own ballet and jazz background.

Aside from performing, Gina brings abundant experience and diverse influences to her unique teaching style. Her connection with her audience makes her a sought-after performer and instructor, and has earned her respect from the Atlanta Persian and Arabic communities.

• Day 1 of the Workshop will be Saturday, July 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• The Evening Show (“Caravan to Giza”) will be Saturday, July 19, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (To perform in the show, you must register “in advance” for at least 1 day of the Workshop.)

• Day 2 of the Workshop will be Sunday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

On Saturday, Gina will teach “Classy Combinations and Dynamic Traveling Steps” -- learn fun, graceful Modern Egyptian-style combinations and traveling steps to use in your improvisations and choreographies.

On Sunday, she will teach a “Big Entrance” choreography – traveling steps and interesting combinations (some learned from Saturday) will be put together to form a short choreography for your Big Entrance.

The Workshops are $65 each. After July 12 and at the door, the Workshops are $75 each. Show admission is $10 each (show performers do not pay). Admission for children 12 and under is $5.
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