Day 2 - Wednesday 2nd December, 2009 - Element "FIRE"
"I, Isis, am all there is and all there will ever be;
no mortal man hath me unveiled."
Morning 'Power Yoga' overlooking the Great Pyramid
Keti Sharif – choreographer/fitness instructor
9.00am-10.00am
Dance Workshop: AstroBelly – Fun with the Zodiac
Dance that represents the energy of the zodiac – floor patterns follow the ancient symbols and gesture highlights character and energy. Join in and dance or observe and enjoy the class.
Keti Sharif – choreographer
A fiery, energetic group drum circle for all participants – drums provided!
Julie-Ann Odell – Director Dubai Drums and Cairo Drums.
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Saiidi - A spirited, lively Saiidi style dance choreography and Saiidi techniques. Join the world’s pioneer of Egyptian Theatre dance.
Mahmoud Reda – Founder and Principle Reda Troupe
Traditional Saiidi Drumming and Tahktib from Upper Egypt
Nasser Osman demonstrates how to play the 5 core Saiidi rhythms
and shows the basic Saiidi steps for the male warrior martial art.
Discussing the term of sacred geometry, and its Ancient Egyptian applications, throughout the recovered monuments of its long history. Exciting facts presented. The sacred geometry of the three Giza pyramids will be explained.
Moustafa Gadalla - international author and Egyptologist
Egyptology Seminar: The Sphinx and the stellar constellation Leo
Presenting the astonishing facts about the Ancient Egyptian antiquities of one and a half zodiac cycles, how the Sphinx represents the stellar constellation and the zodiac age of Leo, and the only perfect calendar in history.
Moustafa Gadalla - international author and Egyptologist
Experience a live stage presentation of powerful dance movement, emotion and gesture to reflect the Fire element in dance and Egyptian music – join in the movement, or watch, listen and enjoy Liza’s lively demonstration and commentary.
Liza Laziza Oriental dance artiste and Egyptian Music Ensemble
About Isis In Ancient Egyptian symbolism the goddess Isis is represented by the Sun, the Throne, Permanence and Gold Metal. "I am nature, universal Mother, mistress of elements, primordial child of time, sovereign of all things spiritual ...Queen Isis." Apuleius |
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Sphinx Festival Evening Event - Fire Element
“Giza Pyramids - Celebrating the Eternal Fire” 7.30pm-10.30pm
Egyptian Dinner and live entertainment overlooking The Pyramids - Bedouin Dance, Pharaonic Dance and Zaar Fire Ceremony.
Outdoors on the roof terrace at Barry’s – full desert and Pyramids view. Celebrating the passion and energy of life; with dance, music, friends and fellow travelers! Coach departs hotel 7.30pm.
Includes Buffet Egyptian Dinner (mixed grill and vegetarian) plus softdrinks.
