Classes with Yasmin

Yasmin's page for info on these classes

Thursday evenings - Friendship Heights studios:

Intermediate : 7:30 - 8:30pm
Beginner 1: 8:30 - 9:30pm
Advanced: 9:30 - 10:30pm PLEASE DO NOT SING UP FOR THIS CLASS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!

For more information about these classes and registering with Joy of Motion - click here.

Ongoing classes:

Advanced / Professional:

Yasmin offers a 2 year professional class for Advanced students who would like to learn how to perform in cabarets or restaurants. Classes meet one night per week for 2 hours (8:00 - 10:00pm) in Bethesda, MD. Homework is assigned after every class. The fee is $20.00 / week. The style of dance is Egyptian. Acceptance into the course is by audition only.

The topics covered include:

Intros
Drum solos
Beledi
Taxim
Finale
Cane
Zills
Music Comprehension / selection
Oriental stage make-up
Costumes
Facial expressions / Emotional content
Work etiquette
Improvisation
Working with musicians
Stage presence
History of the dance
Performing for cameras

Each student will be filmed during their in-class performances (about 6) and critiqued as the class progresses.

Part of the final exam is a 15 min performance in front of an audience who will grade the student on a wide range of topics.