JUN 10-12 – LEBANESE SIMON WORKSHOPS & SHOW
Prices range
Date of Event: Jun 10, 11, 12, 2022
Event Location: Online AND Arts Club Theatre Company
Address: On Zoom AND Rezansoff-McGill Studio BMO Theatre Company 162 W 1st Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A4
Time: Times Range
Doors Open:
For: All ages
Additional Info
A full weekend of workshops (and a show) with the incomparable Lebanese Simon!!
Learn Lebanese Dabke and Sharki from an international master, either in-person in Vancouver, BC OR Online!
***This is a hybrid event meaning it can be attended in studio in-person OR live on Zoom (not recorded). All Times are in PST***
Visit www.raincoastraqs.com for more info and to register
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WORKSHOPS
-Register for the full weekend and save!
-Single days available as well.
-Early bird pricing until May 1st.
-Individual workshops will also be released after May 1st.
-Online pricing differs from in person.
-In-person at the Rezansoff-McGill Studio BMO Theatre Company 162 W 1st Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A4
-Also online on Zoom
SHOW:
-If you’re interested in performing please contact us at raincoastraqs@gmail.com
-Show ticket included in the full weekend in-person package.
-Show ticket an additional charge with all other packages.
-Show is in-person only at this time, however that may change and may be streaming online as well.
-Location and details TBA
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SCHEDULE:
FRI JUN 10
7:30pm Hafla Show starring Lebanese Simon
SAT JUN 11
11:00am – 1:00pm Dabke Elevates Raks Sharki Workshop
2:00pm – 4:00pm Sharki Pop Choreo Workshop
SUN JUN 12
11:00am – 1:00pm Dabke Pop Choreo Workshop
2:00 – 4:00pm Classic Lebanese Sharki Choreo Workshop
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PRICES:
Full Weekend:
In-Person early bird $300 CAD
Online early bird $200 CAD
In-Person full price $350 CAD
Online early full price $250 CAD
Single Days:
In-Person early bird $160 CAD
Online early bird $120 CAD
In-Person full price $175 CAD
Online early full price $135 CAD
Individual Workshops:
(After May 1st only)
In-Person $90 CAD each
Online $75 CAD each
Show:
TBA (approx $10-20 CAD)
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SIMON’S BIO
Lebanese Simon was born and raised in northern Lebanon. Simon has traveled internationally to teach, perform and share his passion for this art form. His style of Lebanese Folk Dabke is described as strong, captivating, and deeply heartfelt. Through Raks Sharki Simon reveals his personal creative approach with a focus on melody and the story line. His versatility in dance has brought him very close to the heart of a wide range of audience and followers around the world.
Since 2010, Simon has served as artistic director and manager for the Al Awtar Zaffa Group based in Houston, Texas and organizes yearly cultural dance tours to Lebanon.
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WHO ARE WE?
RainCoast Raqs is made up of Rahel Claman and Tamara Dewar of Vancouver, BC. Together we are dedicated to bringing in MENATH (of the culture) or BIPOC dancers from around the world to teach and perform in Vancouver and Online. We believe in inclusivity, ethical cultural engagement, representation, safety, community, and fun!
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Visit www.raincoastraqs.com for more info and to register