Contact us to schedule a workshop at your location!!
All workshops will be held at the Allen Park Community Center, 15800 White Street, Allen Park, Mi 48101. To register over the phone, please call 313-928-0771.
-Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothes. You may like to bring a bottle of water and pen. A yoga mat is also recommended, but not required.
-Optional coin scarves will be available, starting at $20.
-Each workshop includes a 15-minute break.
Drum Solo Choreography
July 17, 3:00-5:30 pm
$25.00 plus $5.00 supply fee*
We will learn several moves, including belly flutters, bike hips, shimmies, body waves, hip drops, camels, etc, then apply them to a dum solo piece by Issam. We'll break down the basics for beginners, then add optional variations for more advanced dancers.
*Supply fee includes copy of the music and detailed notes/choreography for you to practice at home! If you register via the community center, they will take the workshop fee, and the supply fee will be paid directly to Abida at the door.
Shimmy Workshop and Hafla!
August 21, 3:00-7:30 pm
$25.00 plus $8.00 supply fee*
Workshop includes 15 types of basic and advanced shimmies, including: piston, 3/4, scissor, freeze, flutter, choo choo, hand, clamshell, Brazillian, vertical, etc, plus more challenging layers and variations! Perfect for beginners or dancers who would like to focus on their shimmy techniques!
Hafla includes: dinner and soft drinks, student performances, and open dancing!
Please note--at this time, we will not be able to invite friends/family to attend the hafla. It will be casual, and open to anyone who comes to the workshop--contact instructor if you would like to perform.
*Supply fee includes dinner, copy of the music, and detailed notes to practice at home! If you register via the community center, they will take the workshop fee, and the supply fee will be paid directly to Abida at the door.