C. O. D. E. - Certified Oriental Dance Education

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All our workshops are accredited within the C.O.D.E. system and can be booked separately and independently of one another. You also can start with part 2 of each WS.

What is C. O. D. E.?

Be a C.O.D.E. breaker with our certified oriental dance education. Yes, we freely admit it - it takes time and work  to crack this CODE and learn the secrets of Oriental dance but you can do it. When you've done it, you will really have achieved something - you will have a certificate to prove it and our good name to back you up!. And you will have trained with accredited and internationally famous teachers!

Ongoing education - learn as much as you want - no obligation to take  exams!

All our workshops are accredited within the C.O.D.E. system and can be booked separately and independently of one another. We can give written proof of any workshops taken and all can be considered as qualified stages in your oriental dance education - even if you never take a formal exam.

How long does C. O. D. E. last?

Its entirely up to you how far you take your dance education, when and where you take accredited workshops  and which themes and subjects you choose to study. You can easily catch up on any workshops you have missed and  you can book workshops as far apart - or as close together - as suits you. So long as you have taken 200 workshop hours in total  you qualify for your full CODE certificate to show that you have completed your dance education.

Exams

You can take a more formal exam with us if you wish - exams are  on request and the requirements for entry are that you have completed 200 workshop hours, including the following compulsory classes:

Technique 1 and 2, Rhythm 1 and 2, Choreography 1 and 2, Drum and Finger cymbal 1 and 2 , Folklore, Shimmys, Dance styles (eg spanish/arabic fusion), Bollywood, Persian, Isis Wings and Veil 1 and 2, Pharaonic, Tribal, Sword, Gypsy, Tambourine; Improvisation, Dance Teaching and Methodology, Health and Safety, Warm Up etc

Exam fees are 50 Euros per exam - please note, however, that our exams are non profit- making and only your success matters to us - we will not advise you to take the exam before you are fully prepared and only when you have good chances of passing! 

(Note: Exams take place by arrangement with Leyla Jouvana and are subject to a minimum number of bookings)

Our teachers

Leyla Jouvana & Roland (Main workshop themes, technique, Rythm and music studies, choreography, drums and cymbals, different dance styles with or without props, folklore etc) Moria Chapell (Tribal Fusion), Dilany Meera (Bollywood), Gabi Bendel (Dance teaching and  methodology, psychology), el-Wahida - Marion Rieger, Physiotherapist and dance teacher -  Warm ups, health and safety,  preventative medicine through dance.

Workshops of our festival teachers are accredited for CODE by prior arrangement Schachlo - Persian and middle asiatic, Aziza (USA), Samara Hayat, Aziza Abdul Rhida, Tito, Seetha, Louis Anch Amun, Apsara Habiba, Sabina Amadia, Dr. Mo Geddawi, Ava Fleming, Gonda (Tribal) and all our other festival teachers. Our festival teachers are personally chosen by the organisers and are recognised as top class teachers and performers in their chosen areas.

Registration

CODE is open to anyone who wishes to further their education in oriental dance and/or to take the formal exam. Already practising dance teachers as well as students are welcome to enter for the dance education or the exam. For those wishing to proceed to certificate level we do however, recommend good prior knowledge of oriental dance - for those with lower level of prior knowledge of dance, the probable duration of the dance education through to certificate level can be discussed in advance with the course organisers. We recommend workshops and ongoing courses held in the centre for oriental dance for all C.O.D.E participants

Our Aims

The aim of our dance education is to produce competent and excellent teachers in oriental dance, to keep up and improve  standards and  to give more people a chance to learn this dance. We are particularly pleased to welcome existing teachers and to develop and support them within the C.O.D.E framework
 

Course Materials/DVD

In order to keep costs down for you, only  the workshop hours count towards CODE For the main subjects such as technique, shimmies, rhythm you can also obtain an educational DVD and train in your own time using these materials - although we do recommend developing your own study plan

Please take note of the following festival and Workshop times which are accredited for C.O.D.E

07.+08.02.09 Cymbals and Drums 2 a+b  Leyla Jouvana

Using Leyla and Roland’s clearly structured system of learning, an essential course to become proficient in the basics of cymbals and drum.Includes the rhythms of the Karshliamar, Masmoudi Kabir, Saudi, Malfouf, Walzer, Karachi, Triole. Oh, and dancing as well…. Part 2a: Sat. 13.00-15.00 h,  2b: Sun. 11.00-13.00 h, 29,- Euro each or 52,- Euro for both

 

07.02.09  7 Veils and Isis Choroegraphy.

Powerful veil dance with a short Tribal fusion entrance  - choreography from Leyla for the Show Gala which sets new standards of excellence! Workshop will also cover turns,spins, losing and keeping your veil  and general veil technique. Please bring a veil ( some available to buy in  the studio)

 

08.02.09 Oriental Technique (1a)

Posture, feet positions, circles and half circles, Mayas, Bodywaves, combos
Sunday 13.30 - 16 Uhr, 37 Euro, all 4 WS = 125,-

 

07.03.09 Saidi with 2 sticks - Leyla Jouvana

One of her most impressive choreograophies and a real show stopper. Feminine and cheeky, with new jump and step combos.
Sat 13-17 Uhr, 53,-

 

Easter Dance Weekend
Oster-TanzWoche 14. -19.04.09
with Leyla Jouvana & Roland & Bellydance Superstars Petite Jamilla (USA)14.4.09 18.30-21.30 Uhr, 42,-
- Leyla Jouvana: Rhythm -introduction. 1 a, Fallahi, Zaar, Malfouf, Karachi, Saudi

15.04.09 11.30-13 Uhr, 22,5,- Gypsy/Tambourin Choreogr. Leyla Jouvana

15.04.09 18.30-21.30 Uhr, 42,- Rhythmus 1b, Saidi, Tango, Karshliamar, Choreo.

16.04.09 Leyla Jouvana: 39 Shimmys & 1001 Variation 18.30-21.30 Uhr, 43,-
- Behiye: Indo-Tribal Fusion 20.00-21.30, 22,50,-

17.04.09 18.00-20.00  WS je 32,- 2 WS = 60,-
- Samantha: Tribal Fusion Technique & Combos I
- Jamilla: Single Veil, and combos – her speciality

17.04.09 20.00-22.00 Uhr je 32,- 2 WS = 60,-
- Samantha: New Tribal Fusion Combos II, Arms, Positions, etc.
- Jamilla: Modern Fusion Drum Solo

18.04.09, 10.30-12.30 Uhr je 32,- 2 WS = 60,-
- Jamilla: Doppelschleier, Samantha: Tribal Fusion Elementals/Layering I

18.04.09, 12.45-14.45 Uhr je 32,- 2 WS = 60,-
-Jamilla: Art of BD & Body Conditioning, Samantha: Tribal F. Choreogr. „Hypnosis“

19.04.09, 11.00-13.00 Uhr je 32,- 2 WS = 60,-
- Jamilla: Modern/Jazz Fusion Choreogr., Samantha: Layering II, Isolation & Drill

19.04.09, 13.30-15.30 Uhr je 32,- 2 WS = 60,-

Jamilla: „Caba-Riba“ Cabaret/Foklore-Tribal, Samantha: Tribal Choreogr. “Ratatat“

 

17.05.09 Span-Arab Fusion Choreogr. - Leyla Jouvana
 11.00 - 14.00     43 Euro
High energy and level – please bring a skirt, veil or large scarf.

13.06.09 Double Veil Choreo. - Leyla J.
13.00-16.00 – 43 Euro

13.06.09 Classic Orient. Technique  Leyla Jouvana
Drops, Lifts, Pull-Ins Step and Suheir-Zaki-combo etc.
  16.30-18.30 h, 29,-   both WS on Saturday 67 Euro

03.10.09   new date! WS mit Al-Wahida, Gesundheitl. Aspekte/Sportphysiologie in Duisburg (CODE- WS)

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Centre for Oriental and International Dance
Leyla Jouvana and Roland
Claubergstrasse. 20 – 22
47051 Duisburg
Tel & Fax.: 0203/20229
www.Leyla-Jouvana.de * e-mail:
Jouvana@aol.com
Member of the Federal German Union for Oriental Dance