Ma*Shuqa's Workshop Topics and
Ma*Shuqa's Weekly Studio Classes
Tuesdays at Ma*Shuqa's Los Gatos Studio
6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Technique
8:00 - 9:15 p.m. Performance
Drop in fee: $15./class, or purchase $60./5 class card, $110./10 class card. (no expiration date on class cards, cards transferable and may be shared). To receive class card rate, card must be presented in class.
Ma*Shuqa's Studio Location: 15651 Camino Del Cerro, Los Gatos (corner of Edmund Drive) (408) 356-9473
Ma*Shuqa Method of Instruction: Dance instruction tailored to each dancer to discover your personal performance style based on your own physique and personality. Ma*Shuqa uses a supportive approach that allows students to understand how dance movement works with their own personal movement style and body type. Her "10 step style" creates movement style options and dancers discover their own unique movement style from Ma*Shuqa's "80/20 movement style" explanation.
Ma*Shuqa's Private lessons - individual or shared semi-private lessons
Do you love this art form, enjoy taking classes, and are looking for classes that meet your individual needs? Schedule a private lesson for instruction in performance, musicality and dance style development. You can learn the art of improvisation, or work on special choreography and personal performance refinement. See list of potential lesson topics.
Private classes include video recording to document lesson content (VHS or DVD) to retain a video library of your instruction, if you wish.
Private Class Fee Schedule: $45/1 hour, $50. 1-1/2 hours, $55. 2 hours, $60. 2-1/5 hours.
Two or more students may share their private lessons at the following rates:
2 students: $30. ea/1 hr, $35. ea/1-1/2 hours, $40. ea/2 hr, $45. ea/2-1/2 hr.
3 students: $25. ea/1 hr, $30. ea/1-1/2 hr., $35. ea/2 hr, $40. ea/2-1/2 hr.
4 students: $20. ea/1 hr, $25. ea/1-1/2 hr., $30. ea/ 2 hr., $35. ea/2-1/2 hr.
5 students: $17. ea/1 hr, $22. ea/1-1/2 hr., $27. ea/ 2 hr., $30. ea/2-1/2 hr.
6 students or more at the 5 student rate per student.
Private or Semi-Private Group ClassesDiscount
$5. discount per class for each student for a minimum 4 pre-paid classes booked in advance*
Call Ma*Shuqa to schedule (408) 356-9473
*No refunds for cancellations or no shows. No rescheduling dates booked.
Please come and enjoy dance classes that reveal your best performance with personalized coaching. It is my crystal-clear objective to share skills, techniques, knowledge of rhythms, music, and performance-awareness that will significantly and positively influence your dance so you can enjoy this dance and achieve your personal dance objectives and goals. Call me at (408) 356-9473 to schedule your special classes.
"We must do what we love, and share our talent, passion, and joy with others." Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan
Ma*Shuqa's Workshop Topics
List of Ma*Shuqa’s Workshop Topics/Content with Dances Notes
1. Artful Arms, Hands, and Torso Workshop: power, artful arm movement, musculature and movement of torso, arms, wrists
2. Best of Ya Salaam Drum Solo #2: drum rhythms and riffs notes, dance movement and shimmies, isolations and locks
3. Best of Ya Salaam Drum Solo #3: drum rhythms and riffs notes, dance movement and shimmies, isolations and locks
4. Drum Solos and Riffs: Heart Beat of Cairo: drum rhythms and riffs notes, dance movement and shimmies, isolations and locks
5. Hagala Drum Solo and Sagat Patterns: typical Hagalla drum rhythms and riffs with notes for cymbals and dance
6. Hot Egyptian Drum Solos: : typical Egyptian drum rhythms and riffs with notes for musculature and movement, cymbals, and dance.
7. Isis Wings and Veil Workshop: article from The Chronicle magazine, dance notes, instructional DVD available, loaner Isis Wings for the workshop.
8. Dance Make-up, Costuming, and Stage Lighting Workshop:
9. Criterion for Dance Performances: Troupes and Soloists: Dance workshop and/or discussion covering choreography, originality, musical interpretation, precision, joie de vivre, dance ability, professionalism, versatility, appearance, poise, personality, and stage personae.
10. 10 Easy Principles for Playing Sagats: Dance workshop and notes with common Middle Eastern rhythms for zils.
11. Secret to Dynamic Entrances and Exits: Dance workshop and notes with instruction in matching intro music and dance styles, review of Egyptian entrances and dance steps, typical Middle Eastern finale music and dance.
12. Lailet Hob: Dance workshop with notes for choreography including, musicality and rhythms.
13. Lebanese Dance Style and Choreography: Tips and technique on Lebanese music, stylization, and performance dynamics.
14. 7 Secrets to Performance: Entrances to Finales or “How to turn dance steps and technique into a dance performance”.
15. Tammerahenna: Dance workshop with notes for choreography including, musicality and rhythms. This special choreography includes instruction on the dance styles and favorite steps of Egyptian choreographers and dancers: Mahmoud Reda, Momo Kadous, Raia Hassan, Mona Said, Nadia Gamal, Nagwa Fouad, Lucy, Sohair Zaki, Zahir Hamdi, Dina, and Fifi Abdo.
16. Bahia: Dance workshop with notes for choreography including, musicality and rhythms.
17. Velvety Veils and Spectacular Spins: Dance workshop teaches veil technique with different types of veils (rectangular, circular, silk, sequined, etc). Workshop includes handouts and instruction on entrances, veil wraps, veil dancing.
18. Checklist for Improvisational Dance: Dance workshop with notes teaches dancers how to create an improvisational dance.
19. Turkish Dance Style and Rhythms Workshop: Dance workshop and notes with history of Turkish music and instruments, Turkish rhythms, and references music of Omar Faruk Tekbilek.
20. Bahlam Beek: Egyptian dance choreography workshop and notes
21. Sword, Shamadan, and Balancing Workshop: Dance workshop and notes with history of El Ard sword dance, Shamadan, and instruction on learning to balance and dance, and performance with a balanced object.
22. Performance Workshop: Hands on instruction and handouts for: personal makeup for performance and stage, dance photos, and performance coaching and polishing.
23. Mirfet: Dance workshop with notes for dance choreography including, musicality, and rhythms.
24. Lebanese Dance Choreography: Dance workshop with notes for choreography including, musicality and rhythms to a hot Lebanese dance piece.
25. Nuance and Nemantics: The Subjective Sense of Memorable Performances: An article on, “Nuance” the delicate degree of difference perceived by the sense, or by the mind; as it relates to dance. Includes a discussion of the 4 essential structural elements of performance: musical themes and phrasing, leitmotifs, rhythmic patterns, and pacing. A dance workshop in performance development and/or a discussion topic for a panel.
26. Greek Music and Oriental Dance Style: Dance workshop and notes on Greek instruments, Greek musical style as influence by Arabic, Turkish, and other Mediterranean music, Greek rhythms, and Greek Orientale Dance Style and Steps
27. 21 Dance Style Tips: Ma*Shuqa’s 21 principles for developing a unique individual dance style.
28. Hebbina: Dance workshop with notes for choreography including, musicality and rhythms.
29. Bir demet Yasemen: Dance workshop with notes for choreography including, musicality and rhythms.
30. Star Dance, Yasmina My Love: Dance workshop with notes for choreography including, musicality and rhythms.
31. Ma Shaal: Dance workshop with notes for choreography including, musicality and rhythms.
32. 9/8 Kashilama Dance: Dance workshop with notes including dance steps, Greek 9/8, Turkish 9/8 including, musicality and rhythms.
33. Improvisation - how to develop instant choreography and dance style