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Amira Hamzar Raks
Award-winning Professional Belly Dancer based in Traverse City MI
Certified Belly Dance Instructor, Certified Burlesque Instructor, Certified Online Trainers Federation Instructor
Successful Dance Coach, Troupe Director, & Event Producer
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CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Most choreography workshops will run 2-4 hours.
“Abracadabra”
A Halloween-themed Burlesque solo choreography requiring pulling a rabbit out of a hat!
“Bunny Hop”
Burlesque Easter Bunny solo choreography that can be adapted for group performance.
“Candy Man”
A Tatib/Asaya (cane) solo choreography originally performed as Burlesque, but can be also performed as Bellydance, group or solo.
Note: “How to Craft a Cane” can be included.
“Conga”
A Burlesque comedic riff on Chiquita Banana choreographed for a “Birdcage” themed show.
Note: how to craft a fruit-covered top or a fruit-covered headpiece can be included.
“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”
A Bellydance choreography designed for a student troupe holiday-themed performance, but can also be performed as a soloist.
“Down”
A blend of Tribal Fusion and Hip-Hop. Originally designed for a solo, but can be adapted for a group performance.
“Feeling Good”
Created for RAKtoberFest 2018. A Jazz-inspired BellyEsque choreography designed for three or more performers wearing fedoras.
“Fireball”
Carnivale choreography ideal for a large group of enthusiastic performers.
“I Never Woke Up In Handcuffs Before”
A very short Double Veil choreography designed for a Circus-themed show. Involves many spins, so not for those who get dizzy easily! Originally a Burlesque choreography, but can easily adapt to Bellydance.
“I Dream of Jeannie”
Created for RAKtoberFest 2019. A Bellydance chiffon Veil choreography for a group of three or more.
“Izvorski Biseri”
Originally a Burlesque Sword duet designed for a Circus-themed show. Can easily be adapted for Bellydance and can be done as either a group or a solo.
“Maahi Ve”
Created for RAKtoberFest 2018. A Bollywood choreography for five or more performers.
“Mele Kamikimaka”
A Bellynesian holiday-themed choreography originally designed for a student troupe, but can performed as a soloist.
“Opa Cupa”
Using two small fans, originally choreographed for a Circus-themed show for four performers.
“Pandora’s Fire”
Far Eastern themed choreography beginning with a Thai Fingernail surprise and concluding with double Chinese Silk Veil Fans. Originally designed for a soloist, but can be adapted for a group performance.
“Pink Panther”
Created for RAKtoberFest 2018. BellyEsque (family-friendly) Tatib/Asaya choreography designed for two or more performers, but can be done as a soloist.
Note: “How to Craft a Cane” can be included.
“Real Gone”
Vintage Burlesque Bump-&-Grind choreography.
“Siente Mi Amore”
Inspired by the teachings of Amaya, the Gypsy Queen of the Desert. This double Spanish Fan choreography was originally designed as a Burlesque solo, but can be easily adapted for a Bellydance troupe.
“Sway”
Double Chinese Silk Veil Fan choreography. Originally for Burlesque, but can be easily adapted for Bellydance.