How to Create an Irresistible
Egyptian Dance Performance
A pioneering Online Course by Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, for dancers who want to become exceptional performers
Learn a full Egyptian Dance Choreography crafted for an irresistible Performance & learn the skills of exceptional performers
Want to know more about this Course and the transformation it´ll offer its participants? If so, watch the video below👇👇👇
Program of our Course:
Introduction Module
In the Introduction Module, we´ll lay the cards on the table:
➡️You´ll discover how this course is going to work;
➡️You´ll receive your first Dance Challenge - a preparation you cannot miss;
➡️You´ll receive the Music we´ll work with in this course;
➡️And you´ll learn the Rules for an Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance
Module #1
In Module #1, we´ll start to create your Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance/Choreography.
➡️You´ll learn the first section of our Performance Choreography;
➡️You´ll learn about the Mindset of an Irresistible Performer;
➡️You´ll learn how to apply the Mindset of an Irresistible Performer;
➡️You´ll receive Bonus Resources to inspire and empower you even further
Module #2
In Module #2, we´ll continue our Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance/Choreography.
➡️You´ll learn the second section of our Performance/Choreography;
➡️You´ll learn about the Use of Internal and External Space on stage;
➡️You´ll become aware of Geometric Shapes, Angles, Levels, and Directions directed at a dance performance;
➡️You´ll receive Bonus Resources to inspire and empower you even further
Module #3
In Module #3, we´ll continue our Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance/Choreography.
➡️You´ll learn the third section of our Performance/Choreography;
➡️You´ll learn about the Importance of "Us" - you and your audience;
➡️You´ll learn how to engage your audience and keep them interested and begging for more;
➡️You´ll learn about Effective Communication on stage
Module #4
In Module #4, we´ll continue our Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance/Choreography.
➡️You´ll learn the fourth section of our Performance/Choreography;
➡️You´ll learn how to build a powerful show/performance alignment and how to adapt it to different contexts - theater, weddings, small and big venues;
➡️You´ll learn how to choose the right music for your performance and what to wear with different dance/musical styles;
➡️You´ll learn about the importance of Self-Confidence and how to develop it;
➡️You´ll receive Bonus Resources to inspire and empower you even further
Module #5
In Module #5, we´ll conclude our Irresistible Egyptian Dance Performance/Choreography.
➡️You´ll learn the fifth, and last, section of our Performance/Choreography;
➡️You´ll learn about the importance of Identity and Self-Expression and how to bring both to the stage;
➡️You´ll learn about the skill of Charisma and how to develop it;
➡️You´ll learn how to structure your performance - beginning, middle, and end;
➡️You´ll learn how to make an impact and leave an unforgettable impression on your audience
➡️You´ll receive your final dance challenge and the opportunity to receive personalized feedback on it
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Bonuses offered in this pioneering Course
👉Bonus Class on the The Best Dance Performers in the world - who they are and what makes them exceptional VALUED AT $150
👉Bonus Audio Files of Music used in the Course VALUED AT $30
👉Bonus Classes, Exercises and Resources on Stage Management, Musicality, Self-Confidence, and more VALUED AT $890
👉Bonus Masterclass offered by Mr. George Sawa, an Egyptian world-acclaimed Musician, Scholar, Teacher and Author - The Aesthetics and Musicality of an Exceptional Performer VALUED AT $200
👉Bonus Personalized Feedback on your dance and personal development VALUED AT $350
👉Access to a positive, mutually supportive and empowering dance community - PRICELESS
➡️THE VALUE YOU RECEIVE: $1820 worth of education and evolution
➡️THE VALUE YOU INVEST IN WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE: only $379 for these Bonus Resources + the entire Course
When is this Course happening?
This course is available in the recorded format. You can do it, and redo it, in your own time and as many times as you wish.
Also, you´ll have access to personalized support in specific classes, exercises, and homework assignments while you move through the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
You´ll know that is course is for you if you´ve been studying Egyptian Dance for 3 years or more and if you wish to become an exceptional performer.
NOTE: This course isn´t suited for beginners.
We believe in the excellence of our products and services but we also know Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School is not for everyone and we want students who are 100% aligned with our vision and mission and fully satisfied with what they´re receiving.
For that reason, we offer a GENEROUS REFUND POLICY:
You can subscribe and do the Introduction Module as well as the first 2 Modules of the Course.
If you feel this Course isn´t for you, for whatever reason, all you have to do is ASK FOR A FULL REFUND and IT´LL BE GRANTED TO YOU. No questions asked.
From the 3rd module onward, no refunds are granted.
This is an Evergreen Course - it´s available, in the pre-recorded format, for as long as our school exists.
You can do and redo the course in your own time and repeat it as many times as you wish.
No worries. We´ve got you covered.
The 5 Live Masterclasses included in this course have taken place and are fully available in the recorded format.
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Yes. At all times throughout the duration of the Course, no matter when you join is.
Also, you´ll be able to enjoy Personalized Feedback on specific tasks and on your dance.
The contents of the course will be available for as long as our school exists.
You can do it and redo it as many times as you wish.
About your Instructors
About your instructor,
Joana Saahirah
Joana Saahirah is a world-renowned Oriental Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, and Author specializing in Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dances; she´s written and published 3 books - “The Secrets of Egypt – Dance, Life & Beyond”, "Behind the Curtain", a collaboration with the Slovenian Photographer, Breda Jurecko, and "The Lessons I Learned from the Master".
Joana started her career in Egypt, where she performed and lived for 8 years; she´s worked with Mahmoud Reda, as his Teaching and Choreography Assistant; and her career expanded, in recent years into a global phenomenon.
One of the most well-known, respected, and original Oriental Dancers in the World. After almost a decade of Life and a Career in Egypt with her own orchestra – rescuing the ORIGINS and ESSENCE of Egyptian Oriental and Folkloric Dance -, Joana Saahirah has created a style (of teaching, choreographing, and performing) that UNITES EAST and WEST; the best of Egypt and the best of western open and free mind; technique and expression; healing and art; the reconnection of MIND, the HEART, the BODY, and the SOUL.
Joana has been a constant presence – as an invited artist, choreographer & teacher – at major International Oriental Dance Festivals.
She´s also the founder of Joana Saahirah´s World and Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, pioneering Online Platforms promoting authentic Egyptian Dance, Self-Discovery & Empowerment.
Last but not least, Joana is the creator and host of the Podcast "The Oriental Café" bringing the juice of Egyptian Dance, Personal Empowerment, and Life to the world.
- For more information, visit Joana Saahirah´s Official Website
" I recommend this course & every one at Joana's school to dancers who are serious about developing themselves. Joana delivers a wealth of knowledge & experience & shares such a generous amount with her students, gently guiding & teaching how to explore & use your own creativity & potential. The biggest benefits & transformations I've had after the course was definitely more confidence after learning how to develop my performance. It's also made me more aware from the audience's perspective, how to use the space around me creatively & also use contrasts to keep a performance interesting. It made me focus on my reasons for wanting to perform & the beggar/Queen mindset has definitely given me a stronger feeling when I perform in front of others. Joana teaches the importance of conscious breathing while performing which I have found really helps & many of the other tips & teachings from her other courses have been useful to use alongside this one. I'm so happy to have Joana as my teacher! I really feel she's been such a huge, positive influence on my growth as a dancer & as a person & I'm so grateful for all she has shared & taught me. did it really well! I would describe the school to other dancers as a treasure trove of dancing, history & culture. Enter with an open heart & hunger to learn, you will be taken on a dance journey taught with a depth of knowledge & love that will completely expand your mind & elevate your dance."
Samantha Page (UK)
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About our guest teacher,
George Sawa
George Sawa was born in Alexandria, Egypt. He has over 50 year- experience in Arabic music performance, history and theory and has performed and lectured extensively worldwide: Canada, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Europe (Spain, Italy, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Greece) and the Middle East (Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates).
He studied piano with Mme Irene Drakides, herself a student of the famed educator Alfred Cortot.
He studied qanun, theory and voice at the Higher Institute of Arabic Music. After immigrating to Canada, he studied ethnomusicology at the University of Toronto, and obtained his doctorate in historical Arabic musicology.
He has taught graduate and undergraduate courses on medieval, modern, and religious music of the Middle East at the University of Toronto and at York University.
He´s the author of Music Performance Practice in the Early cAbbasid Era.
132-320 AH/750-932 AD; Rhythmic Theories and Practices in Arabic Writings to 339AH/950 CE (Ottawa: The Institute of Mediaeval Music, 2004 and 2009); and An Arabic Musical and Socio-Cultural Glossary of Kitab al-Aghani (The Book of Songs) of al-Isbahani (d. 971) (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 2015);
Erotica, Love, and Humor in Arabia. Spicy Stories from the Book of Songs of al-Isfahani (Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland and Company, 2016);
Musical and Socio-Cultural Anecdotes from Kitab al-Aghani. Annotated Translations and Commentaries (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 2019);
Hawi l-Funun wa-Salwat al-Mahzun, Encompasser of the Arts and Consoler of the Grief-Stricken by Ibn al-Tahhan. Annotated Translation and Commentary (Leiden, E.J. Brill, 2021).
His latest book “A Treatise on Qanun Musical Ornaments” will be published by Brill this year.
He has published over 70 articles on Arabic music in refereed journals and encyclopedias, and is frequently invited to give lectures and concerts worldwide.
In 2005, he received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Egyptian Ministry of Culture for his research in Arabic music history.
George has been the musical director for several productions of the Toronto-based Arabesque Dance Company, and taught hundreds of dancers at the Arabesque Academy and Hannan's Bellydance Studio in Toronto, as well as studios in Canada, USA, Brazil and Mexico.
His CD, The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun, Vol. 1, was nominated for a JUNO Award in World Music in 2009. A subsequent volume, The Art of the Early Egyptian Qanun, Vol. 2, was released in 2009. His Egyptian Music Appreciation and Practice for Bellydancers has won international acclaim and is an invaluable - one of a kind - companion to bellydancers all over the world (it is also available in Chinese, French, Greek, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, German and Portuguese). A companion set of two DVDs produced with Lulu Hartenbach in Brazil includes over 50 tracks of dancing instruction from his CDs and book: Lulu and George Dimitri Sawa.
- For more information, visit George Sawa´s Official Website
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Testimonials from our (fabulous) students
"Dear Joana, thank you for offering this Masterclass. I´ve received immediate benefit from my participation. Your personal style of teaching has given me a whole new perspective on the dance. My background is mainly Baladi which involves mostly improvisation as you know so following and remembering even the most basic choreography has always been extremely difficult for me throughout my 20 odd years of practicing this dance. This has nothing to do with my teachers - I´ve had amazing teachers and chose wisely. But I am astounded to find myself easily following your choreography today using your principles based on Sacred Geometry. Really - it was so simple to follow. Maybe it´s my artist brain that needs a different way of learning! Your explanation on energy work with the hands as we dance and the in-depth meaning behind Khamsa is also new to me even I am familiar with Reiki and this protection amulet. Your teaching method is truly fascinating and changes my whole perspective and also brought me back to my body and to a different head space. I felt really grounded, focused and 'in the moment' as I danced. I feel as though I´ve had a major breakthrough in my dance and I thoroughly enjoyed your class. I'm amazed at how much magic happened in my living room; I´m truly amazed and grateful. And now, I have some homework to do! Thank you so much, Joana. "
Audrey Doherty (Ireland)
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"Dear Joana Saahirah, I am speechless, how an online Course can be that touching! Energy flows without taking care of any miles-distance. Your structure is great, the way you announce the program of the lesson, how you guide us and how you let us free, it is such a good dose. Thank you also for giving theoretical Input to get some knowledge of Egyptian Dance history and Culture..and all of the Bonus material! Today, for me, was a clue lesson. We really dug deep in this journey :-). I thank you from and with all my heart for your honesty and the energy you put in it, in us, your faith, your trust, your love., your wisdom and your clarity. May this pure love come back to you in more than 1000 different ways. Not every great dancer is meant to be a great teacher too, but some of them are...happy those who find them ...thank you for sharing what your heart is burning for."
Sepideh (Germany)
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" I´m so thankful for you sharing your knowledge with the world. I have to say, you truly changed my life in such a positive way. I feel so connected with Egyptian dance and myself on such a deeper level I had no idea it was even possible. I´m dreaming non-stop about learning more. I cry tears of joy and a bit of sadness because this is what I have been searching for my entire life. I was so lost for so many years until I realized I wanted to be a dancer but then I became a lost dancer. Misguided because I had no one to teach me. Until I discovered you. I fell deeply in love with Egyptian culture and I know I will visit Egypt one day. It’s so strange how the dance pulls you in. How it opens your eyes to learning the truth about the dance and Myself. Baladi Awadi/ Baladi dance is the dance my body and spirit have been searching for. It´s right for my personality because it’s so grounded. I walk the earth barefoot. I dig my hands into the soil. I breathe with the trees and dance beneath the moon and the stars. I live in the forest disconnected from society because that is where my heart belongs and I feel that is what brought me to Baladi. I had no knowledge of Baladi. I only knew it was a rhythm. I always wondered more about it and that’s how I found you. I googled info about Baladi and one of your YouTube videos popped up, so I decided to watch it and I was like whoa!!! Who is this beautiful magical woman? She knows what she is talking about so I watched more videos and then I saw you were a teacher. Once that discovery was made I saved every penny to sign up for one of your courses. I am hooked. I am completely hooked lol. I feel more connected to the music. You have taught me how to listen. Once the music plays, my ears begin to twinkle and twitch like little antennas searching for the sound. Once the waves reach my ears they make their way to my heart and then my body moves in ways I didn’t even know it could. I was always so focused on what dance move I should do instead of just moving. Now I listen, feel and move. I am learning how to enjoy my dancing. I am tasting the moves and music, something I never would have thought of doing. I am less of a nervous dancer now when I am able to let go and just enjoy myself and the music. I would highly recommend people to sign up for your courses if they wish to discover the true art of Egyptian dance. If they wish to dive deeper into the culture. If they wish to throw away their masks and become heart dancers. Exposing their inner world to the world. Thank you again, Joana. I´m so blessed to have you as my teacher. I´m like a drug addict waiting to get her fix but with knowledge (hahah). I wish you happiness, love, excellent health and many blessings. "
Juniper Willow (USA)
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"I absolutely loved this Course ("Saiidi with Assaya" available at our School)! I loved the beautiful choreography, and even more, I loved learning the history and culture of the Saiidi people. This course was challenging my comfort zone, which helped me to be very creative. My confidence skyrocketed thanks to this course. Every module, Joana helped me assess my dance journey and life, which made me love myself more! Indeed, like the course’s name, I discovered my inner warrior. I´d recommend this Course to other dancers because you can learn Saiidi culture deeply through it. Also, this course helps you learn about yourself, be assertive and confident. I can see how much my dance and life has changed since I finished learning this course. Thank you so much for giving me lots of support and love on this course. Learning from you makes me fall in love with Egyptian dance and culture more and more. "
Chiharu Hotta (Japan)
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"The best thing that happened to me in 2020 in the dance field was to discover Joana Saahirah's online dance school. Joana's teachings are what I will gladly carry with me into 2021 and further as I grow both in dance and on a personal level. When I first saw Joana's video performances, I was glued to the screen. I was captured by her presence, her unique style, and charisma. Intrigued, I decided to check out her online school courses. There I uncovered immense amounts of material, invaluable insights into dance and life in general, and a very rich, deeply caring, giving person. Joana's guidance has given me confidence in my path as a dancer and a human being. She has given me tools to achieve my dance goals. And in her magical ways, she has helped me find answers to profound questions. Joana leads by example and it shows in everything that she offers to her students. The material that she gives is always rich, captivating, and enlightening. I would highly recommend Joana's school of dance to dancers of any level and of any background. There is something special and highly useful in her teachings for everyone. "
Xenia Leonteva (Kyrgyzstan)
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" I am loving the courses I've taken at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School, they are comprehensive, challenging and fun at the same time. My dance feels more authentic because it's more authentically ME. Joana leaves no stone unturned and attends to every detail in one's life that needs attention in making them a better dancer. Joana is an extremely knowledgeable and generous teacher who gives 150% to her students. In addition to providing rich detail and respect for the history and pioneers of the dance, her school provides a path to self-love and empowerment through her unique and caring teaching style. "
Jill Shireen (Canada)
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"I enjoyed Joana Saahirah´s Course soooo much. Well explained and enough repetitions - it was really easy to follow. And what I liked the most: The enormous knowledge you shared with us. You made me understand what is Shaabi about and gave me the important background information for my dance. Everything was so well-founded. This is really rare these days. Most the teachers don't care, mix up everything, don't even know what Egyptian Dance is about and where the different styles come from. I appreciate this very much, thank you. And it helps me to develop my dance and grow as a person. "
Nuraya Nicole Mohn (Germany)
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"You are an excellent teacher, amazing dancer & a beautiful person inside & out. You absolutely radiate while teaching & dancing & your passion, knowledge & love for Egyptian Dance is so uplifting & infectious. I listen & watch all your you tubes & bonuses as I find them so empowering & positive. It makes me believe anything is possible if I try.... So much love Joana & many many thanks"
Samantha Page (England)
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"When a dance friend from the Philippines sent me the link to Joana’s Facebook Live chat on her Baladi Awadi course I didn’t realize that I was going to hit a jackpot that would enrich my dance life forever. The more courses that I take, the more I get hooked. Before long, I have signed up 8 separate courses and most recently the annual membership for the signature course. But why? First of all, what appealed to me was the holistic approach that Joana takes to each of her courses, i.e. physical, emotional, and spiritual. And it makes total sense to learn how to integrate these elements to enhance the soulfulness of the dance, a passage leading to the divine. Secondly, all the courses that I have taken were well designed and really focused on each of my problematic areas such as shimmies, hands and arms, hips, traveling steps, how to interpret lyrics, etc. As the result, my vocabulary for each area got greatly expanded and my techniques, strengthened. Thirdly, Joana’s dance style is creative in such a way that really resonates with me. Furthermore, Joana is incredibly knowledgeable about not only Arabic music but also non Arabic music. Since I started working with Joana four months ago I have created three choreographies. I noticed a dramatic difference between the ones that I created before and the new ones after Joana’s school. The creativity that Joana emphases so much has become a crucial driver in my approach. Suddenly I feel very liberated in my application of the techniques and concepts that I have learned. Joana often says that education and application go hand in hand. And I found that the creativity she instilled in us can really make the application take off. I recommend Joana´s School to anyone because of the transformation that I have experienced in my choreographies and performances. "
Jian Sakakeeny (China/USA)
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"This year, I subscribed to 4 courses at Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School and, honestly, her courses are amazing, I recommend them 100% because she teaches you the dance technique and choreography but the Egyptian Culture behind the dance, the mentality behind each movement. Furthermore, she develops you on a personal level - emotionally and psychologically -, something that can help you evolve in your dance and in your life. If you´re wondering if you should join her school, I´d say “don´t think twice, join it now!” "
Linda Hadj (Spain)
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"I definitely recommend the school to all dancers and women who want to work not only in their dance but also in their personal development. Everything I have learned in school has changed the way I perceive everything that surrounds me, and that influences my dances and my life in a very positive way."
Cecilia Zúñiga (Costa Rica)
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"I loved this course. I loved being taught the importance of dancing with love. I loved the choreography and the feeling of each movement. It brings out the soul and emotion every time I dance to it. I feel I'm more confident with expressing my emotions in my dance and life. I have more respect and appreciation for classical Egyptian music. Joana, I would tell the world to take your courses. You honestly deserve an award for teacher of the year. Every course I take of yours I am seeing my skills improving. I love you as my teacher. I am so blessed and thankful to have the opportunity to study with you. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into teaching us. "
Juniper Willow (USA)
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"I would recommend Joana Saahirah´s Online Dance School to other students, for sure. But only those who are really interested in the authentic Egyptian dance and the culture behind it. I have learned beautiful choreographies, received many beautiful learning materials, tips for self-practice, and some Arabic. I have also learned practical ways to be self-confident through your course, which is indeed life-changing. The reason I cannot leave her school is that she doesn't force her students to be her followers (totally the opposite!) She values each student's individuality and guides us to be "ourselves," in dance and in life. Taking your courses in 2020 was truly a great help for me, both physically and mentally. Literally, you saved my life...Thank you. "
Seiko Endo (Japan)
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"I recently participated in Joana's Balady Awadi course and was very pleased with its content and commentary. In addition, to giving us the "meat" of a beautiful choreography, she adds the "seasoning" of her wealth of knowledge on Egyptian womens' culture as well as self-empowerment exercises. I would highly recommend taking a course in Joana's Dance School either from a dance education viewpoint or self exploration exercise. Thank you for sharing your dynamism with us. "
Jamila Zahran (USA)
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