| Raks Rosa Productions proudly presents award winning dancer: AHAVA in workshop & show February 20th 2010!! |
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!)
In the summer of 2007 Ahava made her very
first trip to Cairo at the annual Ahlan wa festival.
She was an invited performer and was asked to
dance in the famous closing gala for an
audience of nearly 2,000 people.
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
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!)
In the summer of 2007 Ahava made her very
first trip to Cairo at the annual Ahlan wa festival.
She was an invited performer and was asked to
dance in the famous closing gala for an
audience of nearly 2,000 people.
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
| 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.SRSOLSTICESTUDIO.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. |
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
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
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| 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, 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 |
