Hiba's Workshop Topics

Hiba has performed and taught thousands of students all over North America and in Europe, often going back to the same locations more than once.  While touring, she will teach whatever the sponsor would like including choreography, technique, folklore and if you would like Hiba to come to you, please choose from the following workshop topics below, and contact her for details.  Customized workshops are also available!

Hiba’s Workshop Topics

1. Sassy Combinations - gorgeous combos that can be used for many different rhythms and styles 
2. Sharp Hips! - heavy bumps, sharp accents, controlled isolation's and vibrant shimmies are the name of the game in this heavy duty workshop!  Learn to control and clean up your movements to everyone thinks that your hips have a mind of their own!
3. Sultry Taxim – This popular workshop is designed to show you the different elements of taxim.  Learn to combine your sultry, slow movements to create a seamless flow from one part of your dance to the next!
4. Ready, Set, Improvise! -Does the thought of improvising scare you?  Well not anymore!  In this fabulous class, Hiba will show you how easy it is to get into the improvising state of mind!  Learn easy to follow techniques and guidelines to get you rockin to the music at your next hafla or show!
5. Modern Egyptian -  Get your SASS on!  Learn some spunky Modern Egyptian Technique and combinations that will make you ready to party like you're in Downtown Cairo
6. Tabla Frenzy - Sharp accents and luscious shimmies in true Egyptian style
7. Sassy Saiidi - Kick start any dance with the ultra sassy Saiidi.  Create moves that are inspiring and dazzle audiences
8. Snazzy Drum Solo - Spice up basic accents and shimmies to make them more intricate and exciting!
9. Drum Solo Dynamo - Learn a dynamic and inspiring drum solo choreography that will leave your audience breathless!
10.  Folklore Refresher! – Hiba covers the important  steps, history, music and costuming for an assortment of Folkloric dance from different regions of the Middle East. Styles covered can include Saiidi, Assaya, Tahtib, Milaya, Dabki, Mohamed Ali St., Shaabi, Zaar, Whirling Dervish (Tannoura). She puts a heavy emphasis on culture and the personality of each style.
11. Assaya Techniques – Learn to manipulate your cane in true Egyptian Style.  Learn the rhythms and movements of Saiidi while utilizing your cane in the most effective ways!
12. Beginner to Pro! -This incredible workshop is a fabulous way for dancers to revisit and refine their technique from the beginner level to advanced!  Steps covered begin with foundation and keep expanding and merging until the Advanced level.
13. Drum Solo Choreography
14. Oriental Choreography
15. Khaleegy Choreography
16. Raks al Milaya Choreography
17. Saiidi Choreography
18. Raks al Assaya Choreography
19. Oriental Choreography to Music of Oum Kalthoum.
20.  Advanced Technique – the art of layering.