Workshops
LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Pro Essentials Online
What every professional Raqs Sharqi artist needs to know when performing for Middle Eastern audiences.
Club YRA - Online
Classes, Performances, Parties
Live Online - Wed & Sun
100s of Recorded Classes 24/7
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
Masterclass w Yasmina
Toronto - Nov 1, 2025
Theme - Flow & Dynamic (incl a bit of Sufi dance)
Sat. Nov 1, 2025, 3:15-5:15pm
Assaya / Cane Workshop
Toronto - Nov 8, 2025
Everything cane from Beledhi to Saiiidi - technique & choreography snippets
Sat. Oct. 4, 2025,3:15-5:15pm
The Ultimate Intensive
Toronto July 9-12, 2026
Two or Four Days packed with all aspects of The Yasi Way
RECORDED WORKSHOPS
Yasi Way Series - Body, Heart, Soul
RECORDED - Feb 9, 16, 23, 2025
buy one or all three
Creating Dynamic Choreography
Recorded from Live Workshop Feb 2, 2025
For soloist and troupes
The Yasi Way - Overview
Recorded from Live Workshop Dec 29, 2024
BODY - Be dynamically grounded. Release effort. Allow room for your heart and soul to manifest physically.
HEART - Passionately express Middle Eastern music. Ignite imagination. Discover the poetry your heart aches to deliver.
SOUL - Who is floating on music and swimming in emotion? Who is this distinctive artist the world has been waiting for? You.
The Yasi Way - Teaching & Leading Troupes
Recorded from Live Workshop Dec 29, 2024
1/ Technique & Nuance, their connection, & equal importance
2/ Types of Troupes – Teaching, Community, Performance
3/ Choreography to inspire or instruct
4/ Rehearsing – different kinds of coaches – creative/nuance & technical/syncing
5/ Clear boundaries between socializing & work ethic – aware of motivations
Heavy Hitting Hips
TWO HOUR VIDEO PLUS ONE-ON-ONE 15 MIN CONSULTATION
Effortless Magical Technique
Rewire your technique
Discover the Middle East door to movement
Effortless magical layering
Grab Their Heart
TWO HOUR VIDEO PLUS ONE-ON-ONE 15 MIN CONSULTATION
Learn fearless & effortless improvisation
MAKING AN EMOTIONAL IMPACT ON STAGE & VIDEO
Learn to dance from the heart
Lead A Dynamic Troupe
TWO HOUR VIDEO PLUS ONE-ON-ONE 15 MIN CONSULTATION
How to spot potential talent, recruit and keep that talent
How to create dynamic ensemble choreography
How to rehearse efficiently & effectively
How to deal with difficult personalities
How to brand & market your troupe
WORKSHOPS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Workshop C
In-Person - Various Cities
Creative Choroegraphy Collaboration - 2.5 days
Explore the limitless potential of Raqs Sharqi and your gifts to offer as its artist. The individual talents of all participants are drawn out while creating emotional ensemble choreography with impact.
Dance Artists – express your emotions as a true interpreter
Teachers – Guide students into harnessing their talent
Company Directors – Conduct productive rehearsals
Choreographers – Discover inspiration and creativity
Expression that audiences respond to in a visceral way
Workshop X
Online & In-Person
Mystery Learning - 1 hour
This workshop was created with the help of Ontario Arts Council
No latecomers will be allowed entry
be sure to lock the door of the room & not be disturbed
close blinds or curtains, have dim lighting
you must swear to secrecy about the workshop so as not to spoil it for others
No recording will be available
Workshop E
Online & In-Person
Classical, folklore, pop, fusion
Exploring many nuances, styles, characters and emoltion
How to embody a piece of music in body, heart and soul
Workshop Y
Online & In-Person
Asking “Why?’ will reveal all the answers to your Raqs Sharqi Artist questions
Art Between Steps
Online & In-Person
Transitioning between steps is where all the magic and art is
Tell your unique story of your essence in every transition
Steps are just bookends to the dance
Heavy Hitting Hips
Online & In-Person
Reorganizing your technique from the ground up and learning how to express different musical nuances with technique adjustments.
Workshop P
In-Person Toronto
Pro Prep - 7 days
DANCE ARTISTS, TEACHERS, DIRECTORS & ADVANCED STUDENTS
8 day course - July 2024, Toronto, Canada
SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR TODAY’S DANCE ARTIST
With Yasmina Ramzy and guest teachers for Music, Theatre Direction, Creativity, Artistic Vision and more.
194 GRADUATES FROM 20 COUNTRIES