2010 Girls Summer Dance Camp in Los Gatos

So You Think You Want To Belly Dance (SYTYWTBD) Summer Camp with Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan

Ma*Shuqa, a local resident with a dance studio in Los Gatos will host a series of Summer Dance Camps for girls and teens.  The SYTYWTBD “So You Think You Want To Belly Dance” Summer camps will teach girls the basic dance skills, historical background of the dance, and provide an opportunity to informally perform at an end of summer party.

 Girls Summer Belly Dance Camp in Los Gatos

• 2 weeks Summer Dance Camp with optional performance
• Enrollment limited to 5 students per session
• Morning Girls & Moms, Afternoon Teens Sessions

 6 - 2-week Dance Camp Sessions Exercise, Fun, & Dance with  Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan

(Morning: Girls & Moms, Afternoons Teens)

• Enrollment limited to 5 students per session
• (2 week Dance Camp with 30 hours of instruction, choice of morning or afternoon session)
• Register at www.lgsrecreation.org

DANCE CAMP ACTIVITES:

• 30 hours of study in this 2 week summer camp, 
• 3 hours of fun workshop class each day.
• Classes include: warm-up/cool down, posture, dance instruction, history of American Belly Dance, cultural roots of Raqs Sharqi/Oriental Dance, Middle Eastern rhythms and music, finger cymbal instruction, costuming and dance style review in videos of famous Egyptian dancers.

Dance Camp tuition includes: class notebook, tote bag, SYTYWTBD Dance Camp t-shirt, water bottle, instructional handouts, workshop certificate, and camp class photo.

WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable exercise and/or dancewear: lycra pants, leotards, tank tops (Dancewear available for purchase)

SYTYWTBD Dance Camp t-shirts  (provided)  Costumes not required, but available for purchase

REQUIRED SEMINAR MATERIALS: (available for purchase at class)

• Coin Hip Sash
• Finger cymbals
• Music
• 2-1/2 yard or 3-yard veil

No previous dance training required  The dance camp is open to all girls ages 9 and up – previous dance training is not required.  The enrollment is limited to only 5 students per session to insure a small group learning experience with Ma*Shuqa as their coach and mentor.  Ma*Shuqa has studied, performed, and toured Egypt and can share the beauty and respect that this dance celebrates for the feminine personae. Girls will learn all of the elements (elegant, stylish, and dance movements in good taste for family friendly performance) of this beautiful dance

Art of American Bellydance  Girls and teens who attend the dance camp will learn the art of belly dance also known as: Raqs Sharqi (in Egypt), Dance Orientale, Bauch Tanz (Germany), and Danse du Ventre (France).  We will cover the history of American Belly Dance, cultural roots of Raqs Sharqi/Dance Orientale, Middle Eastern rhythms and music, and how to play finger cymbals in addition to learning dance skills and movement (including dance with veil, (provided for use in class), canes, and trays).  Ma*Shuqa will provide instructions for making simple costumes and review various types of dance costumes.

Ma*Shuqa's qualifications  Ma*Shuqa is a dancer and instructor with over 35 years of experience who has taught all ages of women and girls throughout the U.S. and in Europe.  Ma*Shuqa is a qualified educator with degrees in Sociology, Psychology, Health Education, Business Administration, and university teaching experience and doctoral study in curriculum and instruction that provide vast experience and bona fide expertise. Ma*Shuqa began studying the art form as recreational exercise during college and continued to study, perform, lead dance tours to Egypt, and teach dance workshops across the country simultaneous to a regular career in Silicon Valley.  Now retired from her former career in education, she wants to provide young women with an opportunity to learn this beautiful art form. 

MaShuqa Method Instruction Ma*Shuqa is known for “The Professional Difference – Elegance of Style” in her signature performances.  Her teaching method is based on a sound educational background and mixed with her performance experience fosters healthy posture, technique, form, and elegant stage performance in her students. Ma*Shuqa offers valuable health and mental preparation tips crucial to utilizing this dance as healthy physical exercise while also enhancing the joy of performance. The Ma*Shuqa Method blends the basics of dance style to create more individualized complex moves offering a chance for each student to hone personal skills and dance style.

Exercise Fun  Ma*Shuqa’s Method helps perfect posture and attitude, and students learn new moves as well as new ways of combining moves with her secrets to developing unique dance signatures. She explains the instrumentation and rhythms of the music as well as the emotional and enchanting aspects of dance performance that complement the music. Ma*Shuqa’s SYTYWTBD Dance Camp will be an opportunity for exercise, fun, and developing graceful movement, while learning about this beautiful dance form that has existed in America for over 40 years. Dance Camp classes will include documentary videos of American and Middle Eastern dancers of renown. A notebook of instructional notes is provided in addition to homework assignments for guided study.

Dance Class with Conditioning The dance camp promises to be both a fun and challenging learning experience that includes exercise, dance study, practice homework, and videos. An important component of the class is proper posture and warm-up and cool-down exercises that include yoga and Tai Chi to stretch, strengthen the core, and tone the body for this graceful yet vigorous dance form. 

Posture and Exercise through Dance If you have been looking for a special summer camp for your daughter, this camp experience will provide girls with a fun opportunity to exercise and learn the graceful and elegant art of Dance Orientale. 

Develop  Grace through Dance  The idea for the Dance Camp came from a relative who was wondering why there weren’t summer belly dance classes for girls  The SYTWWBD Dance Camp is designed to provide camaraderie as the girls master the dance and learn posture and graceful movement with Ma*Shuqa as their big sister/cheerleader. The Dance Camp classes will be held in Ma*Shuqa’s beautiful Los Gatos dance studio, a safe environment with beautiful oriental rugs, mirrors, and air-conditioning.

Mothers and Daughters  Mothers have asked if they may enroll with their daughters or whether sisters may enroll together, “Yes, it’s much more fun to take class with family members and friends”, says Ma*Shuqa who has taught many mothers and daughters over the years.  In fact, a mother and daughter who traveled from Sacramento area to study have become professional performers and seminar teachers.  The mother owns her own dance studio in North Highlands, CA.  The daughter began her study with Ma*Shuqa when she was 8 years of age and went on to a CSU to complete a degree in dance.  She now teaches dance in Los Angeles and has performed for Hollywood stars.

Dance Hafla Recital  All Dance Camp participants may informally perform the dance at a Middle Eastern style party called a “hafla” scheduled later in the summer hosted by Ma*Shuqa and Carl.  Ma*Shuqa’s husband, Carl Sermon, a professional performance photographer, will take photos at the hafla party to commemorate the dance camp experience. At the party, will be performances by girls from all SYTYWTBD Dance Camp sessions, Ma*Shuqa, and dancer friends.

Visit www.MaShuqa.com for more information and an application. See Oriental Dance Performance Photography by Carl Sermon www.ReelSoundandLight.com  Or call Ma*Shuqa at (408) 356-9473

 Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan Dance Studio, 15651 Camino Del Cerro, Los Gatos, CA 95032

(408) 356-9473 MaShuqaDancer@gmail.com  www.MaShuqa.com

Summer Dance Camp For Girls & Teens in Los Gatos

So You Think You Want To Belly Dance Camp (SYTYWTBD)

2010  2 Week Camp Sessions

• June 21 – July 2
• July 12 – 23
• July 26 – August 6

Exercise, Fun, & Dance with  Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan