Afghan Dance Foundation Course
(20 ore)
Although dance is rarely presented in a stage context in Afghanistan, music and dance are a vital part of the traditional Afghan way of life. Every happy family occasion is an opportunity for music and dance.
The most known Afghani dances are the Loghari, mostly a party style dancing, and Attan: the national folk dance of Afghanistan, danced at almost all celebrations and rites of passage, has origin from the Pashtun region.
The most known Afghani dances are the Loghari, mostly a party style dancing, and Attan: the national folk dance of Afghanistan, danced at almost all celebrations and rites of passage, has origin from the Pashtun region.
In this foundation course we will explore both styles, along with sharing the rich historical background of culture and music in Afghanistan.
The aim of this course is to cover the basics of this fascinating and engaging dance style: footwork, arms and a primary understanding of the Afghan rhythms.
The aim of this course is to cover the basics of this fascinating and engaging dance style: footwork, arms and a primary understanding of the Afghan rhythms.
In the 1st part we’ll work on:
- Basics steps in 4/4 and and 6/8
- Dancing in circle & tuning with the group
- Working with the veil: playfulness & flirtation, facial expression & body language
- Different kind of turns: barrel turn, turning with the veil
- Short and quick sequences on a diagonal space
- Understanding Qataghani music
In the 2nd part we’ll work on:
- Small choreo with the only use of hands
- Difference between Loghari and Attan styles
- Understanding Loghari music
- Enganging sequences in pair on a diagonale
- A super fun Afghan pop choreography with the infectious music “ Yak Qadam Pesh” of the famous singer Jawid Sharif !!!
