Pierre Khoury
Pierre Khoury, a Syrian-Canadian male belly dancer from Montreal, is renowned for his expertise in Syrian/Lebanese Dabke, Raqs Sharqi, and Whirling. His talents have graced prestigious stages in several countries, and he's become an in-demand workshop instructor at international bellydance festivals. Beyond the realm of dance, Pierre brings his unique perspective as a psychology teacher at the University of Montreal to his coaching endeavors, seamlessly integrating his psychological insights into his dance instructions.
6pm-9pm: Modern Oriental
Open to: Intermediate and Advanced level dancers
90$ early bird, 105$ after Jan 1
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This masterclass workshop is intended for a more advanced dancer.
Pierre's signature choreography and recent work in a modern raqs sharqui (bellydance) song.
To choreographers and aspiring choreographers: a discussion will follow on the creative process so that you will gain insight on how to be sensitive to the story of the song while choreographing your next piece!
10am-12pm: Dabke Time!
Open to: all levels/all styles
65$ early bird, 75$ after Jan 1
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Pierre has done many performances of dabke as part of a Lebanese zaffe troupe and as a soloist, for weddings as well as in social gatherings, dabke being part of his Syrian roots.
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This workshop will be an overview of the different ways you can incorporate dabke in your dance! The differences between a stage/wedding dabke vs restaurant will be explored, as well as choreographic steps and oriental styling within dabke. You will practice tapping in your proud self in this folklore that is meant to gather our hearts.
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(Note: bring dance shoes!)
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1pm-3pm: Tarab and Emotion Theory
Open to: All levels/all styles
65$ early bird, 75$ after Jan 1
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Pierre will bring you into his styling to Tarab music. How to dance stories of breakups, pain from being far from a loved one, or destabilizing love? This workshop is designed to gain knowledge into interpretation of music and how to dance in a way that is representative and sensitive to what the song evokes.
We will also list concrete and applicable technical principles that allow emotion to come across the dance, and to explain the phenomena where the spectator connects with the dancer for you to use those strategies into your future creations.
10am-12pm: Mergence
Open to: All levels/all styles
65$ early bird, 75$ after Jan 1
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Learn the parts to put together a dynamic and refined mergence! Pierre will show you how to capture the changes in musicality and captivate your audience.
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1pm-3pm: Shut Up and Dance
Open to: All levels/all styles
65$ early bird, 75$ after Jan 1
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In this intensive technique class, you will dive into action by following Pierre on upbeat music. Nothing better than to learn by doing! In between songs, Pierre will explain technical elements, nuances, and some of his secrets, in a personalized approach that will be according to what YOU would like to incorporate in your vocabulary.
Friday Masterclass: 90$ early bird, 105$ after Jan 1
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One workshop (Sat or Sun): 65$ early bird, 75$ after Jan 1
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One full day (Sat or Sun): 120$ early bird, 140$ after Jan 1
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Four workshop package, Sat and Sun: 230$ early bird, 260$ after Jan 1
plus BONUS: the four workshop package includes one free ticket to the Saturday night gala show!
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Show tickets for Saturday night gala show: 20$ in advance, 25$ at the door
Payment Plans Available
Wanting to come to the workshops, but money is hard? If you've been waiting until you can get the money together to register, but you're worried about being able to save your spot, we have great news. We take payment plans! Any package over 100$ (ie: anyone wanting to take more than one workshop over the weekend) is eligible. Getting your spot to study with Ashley Rhianne just got easier!
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Contact kevlabellydance@gmail.com if you'd like to set up a payment plan for your workshop weekend.