{"id":160,"date":"2023-05-08T08:23:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T08:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lauradegaspari.com\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2024-02-16T13:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T13:46:23","slug":"my-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lauradegaspari.com\/index.php\/my-story\/","title":{"rendered":"My Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I would like every human being to dance, not to become a dancer but to dance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rudolf Nureyev<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raqs Sharqi <\/em>, <\/em>literally translated as Dances of the Orient <\/em>has ancient roots: originally dance was meant as a form of celebration, rite and prayer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, despite its cultural bonds with the Middle East, anybody can open up to the language of Raqs Sharqi<\/em> by tuning in to our heartbeat and the joy of the body moving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These movements are healthy and natural, respect our anatomy and are wonderful for women of all ages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The movements are wonderful for women of all ages natural and available to all body forms, backgrounds and all ages.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dance yoga and non-violent communication<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I love to build a relationship of connection, inclusion and mutual trust with my students, where everybody feels welcome and can open up to the experience of movement as a path of joy, growth and healing. With several years of diverse artistic experiences, I have shaped my unique way of working and dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raqs Sharqi<\/em>, ignited a flame in my heart and soul, thanks to the extraordinary encounter with the great avant-garde artist Suraya Hilal<\/em>, and her company of outstanding musicians who were living between London, Cairo and Alexandria. The force of their art still inspires me to this very day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the years 1989\/1992, I was part of her pioneering project called \u201cThe Dance Theater of Egypt<\/em>\u201d to present Raqs Sharqi <\/em>on the concert stage, with a full Arab orchestra ( The Layali El Sharq Ensemble<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, I have been collaborating with several major artists and musicians:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Guy Shalom and the Baladi Blues Ensemble<\/em> (UK),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Centre Culturel Arabe<\/em> (Brussels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Al-<\/em> Andalous Academy <\/em>( Brussels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Master musician Sattar Al Saadi ( Teacher of Arabic music at the Conservatorium of Amsterdam ) and his ensemble of Sufi musicians ( NL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Thor, Contemporary Dance, Brussels<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • BlpusC<\/g>, LAKTheater, NL<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Next to my journey as a dancer, I completed a Master of Arts degree in philosophy and become a trainer based on Non-violent communication in short NVC, (Marshal Rosenberg method with certified NVC<\/em> trainer Yoram Mosenzon at Connecting2life, Amsterdam<\/em>). I am also a qualified Do-In Yoga teacher and lifestyle coach based on Do-In Yoga (Do-In Academy, by Lilian Kluivers<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dance, yoga and NVC contribute to a life based on empathy, harmony and authenticity. NVC is the art of maintaining a respectful and honest dialogue and improves your relationships in your family and at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you wish to remain connected, please follow us here or on Facebook :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For Dance projects: you can follow us through Raqs Sharqi Project Facebook or click on the youtube video on the Home age and you can subscribe to my channel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For NVC projects, you can follow us on Wespeakpeace <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    We will be delighted to hear from you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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