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As a dancer and choreographer of renown, Momo Kadous has devoted his life since early childhood to the performing arts. He began his career at the age of 10 in Mahalla Egypt (Nile Delta) with extensive training in ballet, character dance, modern dance and Egyptian folklore dance. He worked and collaborated with numerous folklore groups and finished his training at the Balloon Theater in Cairo (El ferqa el steradeya). He established the folklore-group "El Mahalla el Kobre" and his own theater group "Wadi el Nile" in 1974 with which he earned international acclaim.

After a two year tour in Tunesia Momo came to Germany in 1987 and joined the studio Arabeska where he became Artistic Director. Momo is now one of the most prominent and influential instructors in Oriental and Egyptian folklore dance, teaching his unique style to dancers all over the world.

Since 2010 he is also working at Orient Academy in Offenbach. In addition to his regular courses, Momo offers numerous seminars and special programs such as special training for teachers.

Always filled with inspiration and ideas, Momo has more than 40 years of experience that enrich his brilliant and various style.

Multi-Choreography Project

Momo's choreography workshops are a treasure chest for every belly dancer: stage presence, special effects, expression, music interpretation and choreography finesse - all these elements are covered in Momo's unique teaching method.

With this Multi-choreography-project Momo will guide you in 4 weekends to the mystery of challenging choreographies from different style of middle eastern dance including raks sharki, baladi and folkloric dances. Momo will explain his famous technique and elements, which has already become his worldwide trademark.

Another focus of this project will be the authentic interpretation of the different lyrics as well as improving your personal feeling and understanding of the music.

Level:
Ambitious students in intermediate levels and higher, professional dancers and teachers, participants of Momo's previous projects.

Teaching Materials:
All choreographies will be filmed at the end of each workshop. All participants will be informed by email and get a link to the website, where they can download the video-clip for free.

Dates:
07./08. January 2012
10./11. March 2012
26./27. May 2012
11./12. August 2012

Time:
Each weekend saturday 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
and sunday 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Prices:
• Complete Project: 120,- € each weekend
(save 60,- €!)
• Single weekend: 135,- € each weekend

Accomodation:
Several hotels are only some minutes from the studio! > click here
You can also stay at the studio at night (10 €). Please bring your yoga mat & sleeping bag with you.