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Weekly in-person classes are currently on hiatus until January 2022. Please check back here for upcoming class announcements!
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Also, please check out the online classes offered on Patreon on the drop-down "Online" option under "Classes & Workshops" Tab.
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Festival on the Nile XLVII - 2021 is a SUPER PACKED Three Day Dance Extravaganza! From October 15-17, 2021 in Kissimmee, Florida at the Ramada Gateway Inn instructors Gina Nolan (Oriental) and Gina Newman (Tribal) will be your dance instructors! Two Shows, Workshops, Vendors, Fashion Show, Celebration Party and MORE! Sign up at thefestivalonthenile.com for ONLY $250 for the Early Bird until May 1, 2021.
Regular Cost: $375
Regular Cost: $375
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: Pensacola Raqs Workshop & Showcase takes place November 13, 2021 featuring the Fabulous Master Instructor, VIRGINIA!
LOCATION: Filipino-American Community Center - 234 W. Oakfield Rd. Pensacola, FL 32503
WORKSHOP CLASS TOPICS:
"Dancer Steps Every Belly Dancer Should Know": 10AM - 12PM
There are a series of fundamental dance steps that are the foundation for all Oriental Dance. Immerse yourself in this “True Dance Class” where Virginia will teach you the techniques necessary to master these steps in order to perform these movements with grace, strength, and flexibility. You will also learn the proper names in dance and in Egyptian dance for these moves. Create a stunning high level of performance by incorporating these steps into your Oriental dance vocabulary today!
"X Factor": 1PM - 3PM
Want to stand out from the crowd? In this workshop, Virginia will give you everything you need to make yourself an extraordinary presence on the stage! A Dancer with that “je ne se quoi”, X Factor! She will share the fundamentals of “Star Quality” performances by integrating the necessary elements needed to create unforgettable moments! Virginia will focus on how to ignite emotion and presence through movement and how to perform with passion, focus, and discipline. She will share the elements necessary to create that “Star Power” and will give you key ingredients to help you incorporate it into your own choreographies and improvisations. Applied Theory will give your performances more dynamics, emotional expression and pure presence on the stage! A wealth of knowledge will be shared to give you all the necessary tools you need to captivate the audience with a stunning performance each and every time!
(Lunch Break 12PM - 1PM: Limited snacks available, bring your own lunch, or restaurants nearby)
Pensacola Raqs Showcase 2021: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Workshop participants invited to perform in the show. First come, first serve sign-up through October 30, 2021. Workshop fees, music, and completed Performer Information Form all due by October 30, 2021, or performance slot will be forfeited. 5-minute time limit for soloists; 7 minutes for troupes. Please email Gina at glwnolan@gmail.com if you are interested in performing.
Vendors welcome! Please email Gina at glwnolan@gmail.com for registration information.
PAYMENT AND FEE INFORMATION:
Send Paypal to: paypal.me/GinaNolan (either click or copy/paste the link into your browser).
OR
Pay by check: Please make the check out to Gina Nolan and mail to:
6271 Lake Charlene Drive
Pensacola, FL 32506
** Checks accepted through 10/31/2021 only.
REGULAR PRICING (10/3/2021 - 11/13/2021):
Full Package: $150. Includes both 2-hour workshop classes and one free Showcase ticket.
A La Carte: $85 for one 2-hour workshop class.
SHOWCASE TICKETS: $10
*Cash ONLY will be accepted the day of the event!
*NO REFUNDS*
About Virginia:
Having brought audiences to their feet and to tears, Virginia has captivated a worldwide public with breathtaking performances, a dynamic presence, and a soulful interpretation of Oriental Dance. She has crossed all borders leaving her indigenous mark on a diverse audience with performances that ignite the human spirit and illuminate the soul.
Considered to be one of the most influential and sought after performers, a gifted choreographer, and one of the most profound master instructors of this ancient art form, Virginia has been presented in the most prominent theaters and festivals across 5 continents and over 70 countries, including Egypt for 10 years.
Utilizing her innovative musicality and ingenious choreographic prowess, Virginia is known for constantly reinventing the dance. She dares to elevate the dance to all new levels while staying true to its indigenous roots. Her theatrical productions are touted as the perfect embodiment of contemporary relevance steeped in ancient traditions. A testament to this Mahmoud Reda has presented her theatrical work alongside his in the theatre Institut du Monde Arabi in Paris, France.
Respected by legendary artists and students alike as one of the world’s foremost instructors, she is also considered to be one of its most generous. Constantly creating motivating and articulated workshops, Virginia shares a wealth of knowledge each and every time she instructs. She is personally invested in each student’s growth, and devotes one on one attention throughout the teaching process. True to this reputation she has created 7 instructional DVD’s, 4 theatrical productions, and 3 Oriental Dance Music CD’s, all critically acclaimed by the Bellydance and Arts Communities. She has also taught and choreographed for the Masters in Fine Arts Program at Florida State University and has performed for the FSU Dance Sarasota Program.
“Her energy is contagious and her work is inspirational”, Lorena Sedran. Regarded by many dancers as a great inspiration, she has been extremely influential in creating competition winners, and stunning performers worldwide. She has been featured globally in theaters, television productions, magazines, newspapers and films including, MTV, People Magazine, and Good Morning America. She is the founder of C.O.M.E. Dance & Rakstar Productions as well as the director/ choreographer for her award winning professional performing company, Virginia’s Wa Nour Al Ayun.
Admired by many as the premiere protégé of Mr. Yousry Sharif, Virginia is proud and honored to be a part of his lineage.
LOCATION: Filipino-American Community Center - 234 W. Oakfield Rd. Pensacola, FL 32503
WORKSHOP CLASS TOPICS:
"Dancer Steps Every Belly Dancer Should Know": 10AM - 12PM
There are a series of fundamental dance steps that are the foundation for all Oriental Dance. Immerse yourself in this “True Dance Class” where Virginia will teach you the techniques necessary to master these steps in order to perform these movements with grace, strength, and flexibility. You will also learn the proper names in dance and in Egyptian dance for these moves. Create a stunning high level of performance by incorporating these steps into your Oriental dance vocabulary today!
"X Factor": 1PM - 3PM
Want to stand out from the crowd? In this workshop, Virginia will give you everything you need to make yourself an extraordinary presence on the stage! A Dancer with that “je ne se quoi”, X Factor! She will share the fundamentals of “Star Quality” performances by integrating the necessary elements needed to create unforgettable moments! Virginia will focus on how to ignite emotion and presence through movement and how to perform with passion, focus, and discipline. She will share the elements necessary to create that “Star Power” and will give you key ingredients to help you incorporate it into your own choreographies and improvisations. Applied Theory will give your performances more dynamics, emotional expression and pure presence on the stage! A wealth of knowledge will be shared to give you all the necessary tools you need to captivate the audience with a stunning performance each and every time!
(Lunch Break 12PM - 1PM: Limited snacks available, bring your own lunch, or restaurants nearby)
Pensacola Raqs Showcase 2021: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Workshop participants invited to perform in the show. First come, first serve sign-up through October 30, 2021. Workshop fees, music, and completed Performer Information Form all due by October 30, 2021, or performance slot will be forfeited. 5-minute time limit for soloists; 7 minutes for troupes. Please email Gina at glwnolan@gmail.com if you are interested in performing.
Vendors welcome! Please email Gina at glwnolan@gmail.com for registration information.
PAYMENT AND FEE INFORMATION:
Send Paypal to: paypal.me/GinaNolan (either click or copy/paste the link into your browser).
OR
Pay by check: Please make the check out to Gina Nolan and mail to:
6271 Lake Charlene Drive
Pensacola, FL 32506
** Checks accepted through 10/31/2021 only.
REGULAR PRICING (10/3/2021 - 11/13/2021):
Full Package: $150. Includes both 2-hour workshop classes and one free Showcase ticket.
A La Carte: $85 for one 2-hour workshop class.
SHOWCASE TICKETS: $10
*Cash ONLY will be accepted the day of the event!
*NO REFUNDS*
About Virginia:
Having brought audiences to their feet and to tears, Virginia has captivated a worldwide public with breathtaking performances, a dynamic presence, and a soulful interpretation of Oriental Dance. She has crossed all borders leaving her indigenous mark on a diverse audience with performances that ignite the human spirit and illuminate the soul.
Considered to be one of the most influential and sought after performers, a gifted choreographer, and one of the most profound master instructors of this ancient art form, Virginia has been presented in the most prominent theaters and festivals across 5 continents and over 70 countries, including Egypt for 10 years.
Utilizing her innovative musicality and ingenious choreographic prowess, Virginia is known for constantly reinventing the dance. She dares to elevate the dance to all new levels while staying true to its indigenous roots. Her theatrical productions are touted as the perfect embodiment of contemporary relevance steeped in ancient traditions. A testament to this Mahmoud Reda has presented her theatrical work alongside his in the theatre Institut du Monde Arabi in Paris, France.
Respected by legendary artists and students alike as one of the world’s foremost instructors, she is also considered to be one of its most generous. Constantly creating motivating and articulated workshops, Virginia shares a wealth of knowledge each and every time she instructs. She is personally invested in each student’s growth, and devotes one on one attention throughout the teaching process. True to this reputation she has created 7 instructional DVD’s, 4 theatrical productions, and 3 Oriental Dance Music CD’s, all critically acclaimed by the Bellydance and Arts Communities. She has also taught and choreographed for the Masters in Fine Arts Program at Florida State University and has performed for the FSU Dance Sarasota Program.
“Her energy is contagious and her work is inspirational”, Lorena Sedran. Regarded by many dancers as a great inspiration, she has been extremely influential in creating competition winners, and stunning performers worldwide. She has been featured globally in theaters, television productions, magazines, newspapers and films including, MTV, People Magazine, and Good Morning America. She is the founder of C.O.M.E. Dance & Rakstar Productions as well as the director/ choreographer for her award winning professional performing company, Virginia’s Wa Nour Al Ayun.
Admired by many as the premiere protégé of Mr. Yousry Sharif, Virginia is proud and honored to be a part of his lineage.