Academy

Workshop C

Creative Collaborative Choreography

(formerly Be The Muse)

Presented with Turquoise International

Create with Yasmina Ramzy

Explore your gifts to offer in creating dance art

Yasmina Ramzy is best known for her innovative and elaborate ensemble choreography. She draws out the individual talents of each participant while creating emotional three-dimensional choreography that has a powerful impact.

  • Dance Artists – Learn how to express your emotions as a true interpreter

  • Teachers – Learn how to guide students into harnessing their talent

  • Troupe Directors – Learn how to conduct productive rehearsals

  • Choreographers – Learn how to unleash creativity and inspiration

YASMINA RAMZY has created ensemble choreography for 20 international dance companies, including Cirque du Soleil. Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra, Bellydance Superstars, YRA Dance Company, and Earthshaker Dance Company; always highly acclaimed and ground-breaking.

How Does “Workshop C” Work:

Be one of Yasmina’s dance artists in the creative process and witness first-hand the true and profound potential of Raqs Sharqi.

PROGRAMME (12 hours often over a weekend):

1/ Experiment with music and styles while Yasmina assesses the skills of the dancers as well as emotional responses - then choose music together (3 hours, Friday evening)

2/ Create ensemble choreography with elaborate staging, intricate position changes and emotional nuance (6 hours, Saturday)

3/ Polish & rework sections where necessary, confirm position changes, rehearse and sync dancers, dress rehearsal (3 hours, Sunday morning)

4/ Perform in studio or theatre (costumes supplied)

WHERE: This unique adventure can be presented in any city with an existing dance company or as an ad hoc group of artists gathering just for the event.

To learn more about how “Workshop C” will work for you, email yasminaramzyarts@gmail.com or call 1-416-953-7769.