UPCOMING EVENTS

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PAST EVENTS

Musicality for dancers 

In this workshop we will explore how to follow a melody and an improvisational piece (taqsim). Through the lens of Egyptian dance we will explore movements and combinations that flow with these pieces.

We are so thrilled to be working with guest artists Lina Kazan (vocals) and Daniel Regnier (oud) so that we can interpret through LIVE, real time music!

This is not a technique workshop. This is about musicality which means connecting movements in your body, flowing from one musical phrase to the next, and moving into your feelings and your joy of dance. It is a great workshop for any level of dancer, no previous dance experience is required.

Registration fees:
Current DancEgypt students: $63 ($60 + gst)
All other registrants: $85.05 ($81 + gst)

Musicality for dancers 

November 19th Workshop (2pm -5pm)

In this workshop we will explore how to follow a melody and a improvisation (taqsim) played by a single violin.

And we are so thrilled to be working with guest artist Kim de Laforest so that we can offer this workshop with live, real time music!

This workshop is a great way to tune your ears to melody instead of relying on the predictability of percussion. 

Space is limited so register early!

Registration Fee:
Current (fall 2023) DancEgypt students: $60 + gst
All other registrants: $81 + gst

JINGLE BELTS 2: THE REMINGLING

Back by oh-so-popular demand and better than ever! This year, DancEgypt Dance Co. and Desert Beats Belly Dance collaborate to bring you the 2nd annual Christmas Hafla, “Jingle Belts” on December 12th.

This party is open to all! No ticket cost, but we ask that you bring a potluck item (or items) to share. We will also be collecting donations of clean and warm clothes (socks, mittens, toques, scarves, coats, etc.) that will be given to Saskatonians in need.

COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT! Do you get the holiday competition itch? Thought so! We love us a good Costume Contest, but we also like themed parties, so we’re having a Christmas Costume Contest! There are ***NO RULES*** on what your costume can entail, so feel free to go wild! There will be a dancing portion of the contest in your costume, after which, the winners will be decided by applause-o-meter.

If you’re planning on attending, please RSVP via our Facebook event and comment with the potluck item(s) you plan to bring.

Location: City Hospital Gymnasium (free street parking on Queen!)
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Doors: 6:30pm
Event: 7pm-9:30pm

Show: With Love, From Egypt

Every culture in every corner of the world has love songs…

Join us as we take you through a love song playlist from different parts of Egypt. Whether it is music and dance used to celebrate the joy of a wedding, the classic and poetic longing of Oum Kalthoum or the modern Sha’abi version of ‘put a ring on it’, we will dance along to some of our favourite Egyptian love songs.

Performance dates and times: March 23rd, 2019 @ 7:30pm and March 24th, 2019 @ 2:00pm
Location: Backstage Stage, Remai Arts Centre, 100 Spadina Cres E Saskatoon
Tickets: Adult $30, Student/Senior $25, Child $10
available through Persephone Theatre Box Office 306-384-7727 or online

JOURNEY OF THE DANCER

Some journeys start with a specific end in mind; others are just the beginning of an adventure. To dance is to take a journey into yourself, to find your own creativity and expression. Join our dancers to see where their first steps have taken them on their individual journeys.

March 10th at 7:30pm and March 11th at 2:00pm, 2018
Location: Remai Arts Centre, Backstage Stage

BROADWAY STREET FAIR 2017

Come and join us at the Broadway Street Fair on Saturday September 9th at 10:00am. We have a 45 minute show for you that includes various Egyptian dances AND some live drumming too! Our performance space will be at the intersection of Broadway and 10th Street (by Starbucks and Vangelli’s), hope to see you there!

FOLKFEST 2017

DancEgypt is so excited to be a part of the Greek Pavilion at Saskatoon’s Folkfest this summer! We will be part of the stage presentations in the evenings on Friday August 18th and Saturday August 19th with three performances each night. Opa!
Two performances; July 15th @ 7:30pm and July 16th @ 2:00pm   Presented at the Remai Arts Centre: 100 Spadina Cres East                                                                                                          

Tickets can be purchased through Persephone Theatre’s Box Office 306-384-7727 or online. Adult $30  |  Seniors/Students $25 |  Children (14 and under) $10

CONFESSIONS OF A DANCER

Have you ever seen dance on stage? It is a beautiful work of art created with powerful movements, dazzling costumes and the elegant poise. And the dancer who is performing makes it look so effortless and easy, right? Well…we have a confession to make… We’ve had LOTS of moments where moves seemed unatainable, sewing costumes pushed our time management to the limits and elegant poise was replaced with an ‘ooops-I-missed-my-cue’ face.

Come and join DancEgypt and hear the stories of our dancers’ journeys to the stage. You’ll hear heartwarming moments from the dance studio and tales of backstage debauchery (you’ve always wondered what goes on behind the scenes, right?) and of course we will share with you many beautiful dances that have inspired us throughout our journey.

Checkout the StarPhoenix article about the show here!