Here is a very special invitation to learn firsthand about ancient Egyptian dance.*
Dancers and musicians from the Old Kingdom:
‘If these walls could speak…’ Well apparently they do! Come and find out how Dr. Lesley Kinney (Macquarie University) has come to reconstruct several Ancient Egyptian Dances and bear witness as ancient dance comes to life!
Dr. Lesley Kinney will be in Melbourne for one fun filled afternoon of fascinating information, visual representation and participation. She will explain and reveal the extant primary evidence that has inspired her reconstructions, along with demonstrations – and yes, you do get to participate in an ‘Absolutely Ancient Banquet Dance’, responsible for much hilarity at previous workshops.
No dance experience necessary – suitable for people who love to learn about Egypt, art, performance, dance, ancient history, archaeology, Egyptology, anthropology and drink tea/coffee/decaf/herbal beverages in a social environment, laugh and have fun!
The ’dance’ component only involves very simple steps that require absolutely no previous dance training – if clapping a rhythm is more to your liking that can be arranged!…and before I forget… afternoon tea will be provided.
Saturday 26th January 2013 1.00pm to 4.00p.m in Brighton. contact juliet@eed.com.au
Bookings Essential - don’t miss out on this educational and entertaining afternoon, places are limited! Contact email: juliet@eed.com.au
* ‘Dance, Dancers and the Performance Cohort in the Old Kingdom’ BAR International Series 1809 2009
Ostracon from Deir el Medina - Dancer
A little more about Lesley Kinney:
Lesley Kinney’s dance company Absolutely Ancient performs reconstructions of Ancient Egyptian Dance based on the many pictures of dance recorded by Ancient Egyptian artists. Lesley Kinney has a doctorate in Ancient Egyptian dance and performance and has collected and examined the record of dance to ensure her reconstructions are authentic. She has a long list of publications on the topic of ancient Egyptian dance and has presented papers on the subject at conferences across the globe.
* ‘Dance, Dancers and the Performance Cohort in the Old Kingdom’ BAR International Series 1809 2008 The book and C.d.’s will be available for purchase at the workshop.
About juliet
Juliet Le Page has trained in many dance forms including Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, and Flamenco and Middle Eastern Dance. She was one of the earliest exponents of Belly Dance in Melbourne and her first performance was in 1980. She soon became disenchanted with Belly Dance and stopped to pursue other opportunities in the arts, including script re-writes, directing, production as well as performance in theatre, TV and film.
In 1995 Juliet was introduced to the work of Hilal and has since traveled the world in pursuit of excellence in the art of teaching and performing Egyptian Dance. Her dedication and discipline was rewarded in 2000 when she was invited to become an Applicant for teacher training by the Hilal Art Foundation. Juliet was awarded her full licence in 2004. She continues to hone her skills under the auspice of Marie Al Fajr.
She has lectured in universities and to arts groups and has also been interviewed on National radio and for documentaries. She has performed for Arabic festivals, television and in theaters at the invitation of arts bodies. In July 2003, Juliet was invited by The Consul General of Egypt to perform at the official function celebrating Egyptian National Day. She has been interviewed and has performed on the Egyptian Show on community television.
She has completed studies in psychology, anatomy and physiology and is a qualified fitness instructor as well as a licenced practitioner of the GYROKINESIS® Method*. Her research and knowledge on functional alignment and physical form relative to Egyptian dance is an important and distinctive component of her teaching. In her purpose built studio she also offers Pilates/Yoga Core Work, and Holistic Stretch classes incorporating PNF method.
Juliet has been invited to sit as a panel examiner for professional dance and performance arts academies including the Australian Ballet School - (Spanish Dance 2001-2009). She also has professional experience in theater, film and television in various areas of production, acting and dance.
Juliet is also affiliated with Tanz Raum, an international platform where similarly trained and accredited artists share knowledge, experience and resource to inspire excellence in the teaching and performance of Egyptian Dance. She has also taught at the international workshops organised by them. Tanzraum recognizes dedication and integrity and also produces high quality C.D's of traditional Egyptian music**.
Juliet’s passion for her chosen genre is evident in her teaching and performance. Her objective is to bring to students an awareness of the intricate and rich cultural heritage of Egypt through the beauty and benefits of the dance art form.
Please visit the website for more information www.eed.com.au
* GYROKINESIS® is a registered trademark of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and is used with their permission.
** See the Music section for CD & DVD sales.
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