Solstice Dance & Yoga Studio

MODERN EGYPTIAN COMBINATIONS & CHOREOGRAPHY.
In this workshop we will channel inspiration from the divas of Egyptian dance.

We will learn to embody the style of fabulous dancers such as Dina, Randa Kamel and Sorreya.  

Modern Egyptian style fuses dances such as Ballet,
Modern, and Jazz with Raks Sharki creating movements with sharp pops and locks, subtle floor patterns and expressive facial expressions.

Time:10:30am - 2:00pm
10:00am- Registration
10:30-12:00- Technique/Combinations
12:00-12:30 -Lunch Break
12:30-2:00pm-Choreography
Price:$40/Advance and $45/at the door
Where: Solstice Dance and Yoga Studio -2450 West Third and Fulton in the Big Oak Shopping Plaza in west Santa Rosa.

After attending Ahava's amazing workshop, stay
for an evening of dance that will knock your
socks off!!!!   

Echoes of Egypt -Bellydance Show!!!

Where: The Glaser Center Theater
in Santa Rosa, CA .

Who:A lineup of inspiring and exquisite
dancers; Ahava, Elana, Melanie, Raks Rosa
Dance Company, The Valkyries,Wild Card Bellydance, Troupe Tahiya, Amrit Bollywood Dance Compnay and more!!!!!!

Time: Doors open at 6pm.
Show starts at 6:30pm.

Price & Tickets info at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/87526
$15/in advance and $18/at the door              

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to study with
one of the most talented dancers in the bay area.
Space is limited so reserve your spot now!!

For more information please call Elana Quihuis at (707) 322-0701
WWW.RAKSROSA.COM

Please make checks payable to Elana Quihuis & mail to:

Elana Quihuis PO BOX 2174 Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Please include your phone #, mailing address, e-mail.
Thank you!!

Ahava's workshop will be held at Solstice Studio
located at 2450 West Third Street(cross street Fulton Road)in Santa Rosa, California 95401

 Ahava, meaning ‘Love’ in Hebrew, is a multi-award winning performer from the San Bay Area.
She is well known for her graceful Egyptian style, commanding stage and crowd pleasing drum solos. She is the regular house dance at the El Morocco in Pleasant hill, CA. And is steadily becoming an in demand instructor in
the Bay Area and beyond.

       Ahava, being the eternal student, is
committed to studying not only Middle Eastern dance, also the language and culture. She continues to take workshops, seminars and read
and learn much as she can so that she’s not only a knowledgeable dancer, but a knowledgeable teacher well.

       Her dance journey began at the age of nine. She began to study West African Senegalese and perform throughout the Oakland unified school district. As she got older she began to western dances such as Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop. But a the age of fourteen her career was put on hiatus. In May of 2000 Ahava
suffered terrible injuries from a hit and accident Between all of the surgeries and physical therapy, it took over two years for her to recover.

       At the age of sixteen Ahava accidentally discovered belly dance and quickly became with the rhythms, melodies and the language. After
years of studying different dance she realized that belly dance was her true calling. At the time, she studied tribal fusion with well known Frederique. Then she later moved on to learn American cabaret with Leea Aziz.

       Ahava is heavily influenced by Egyptian dancers such as Samia Gamal, Taheya Carioca Naima Akef for their grace. Mona Said and Sahar
Hamdi for their beautiful arms and hands. The one and only Fifi Abdo for her wit and boldness. (Ahava has had the great honor of dancing for Madame Fifi twice!)

      
       A true rising star, Ahava has won many titles. Some including the 2006 Queen of Raks and the 2008 Belly Dancer of the Year. She is also the featured dancer in several and instructional dvds such as: Jillina’s Shape up and Hip Out, Combination Nation (Cheeky Girls),
Belly Dance 007 (IAMED), and the popular By Dancers for Dancers volumes 2,3 and 5.

Visit Ahava: www.ahavadance.com