Salimpour School Certification Performance 2017
Open Tuesday – Sunday
Closed Monday*
Open for Calls
Tuesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
(925) 943-7469
Open for Walk Up
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays.
July 30, 2017
Suhaila Salimpour's Bellydance Certification Program is composed of two dance formats, Suhaila format and Jamila format, and each includes five levels. Each level builds on the previous level, providing specialized training within a logical, cumulative sequence. Over the full course of study in the program, students are trained in dance technique, finger cymbals, rhythm identification, history, music, culture, improvisation, performance, choreography, teaching skills, etc. By the time dancers reach Level 4, they are required to perform in the Salimpour School Certification Performance Recital. Each candidate must perform a series of choreographies written by Suhaila, perform their own personal choreographies, and finally they must improvise to a live Arabic Band playing classical Arabic music. This year we are combining both Suhaila and Jamila format testers and we have a very talented group of candidates performing. Join us for an exciting evening of dance and music!
Running Time: approx. 3 hour 30 minutes, with one intermission