INTERMEDIATE

Introduction to Arabic Folklore

Discover essential folkloric styles, developing rhythm, character, and cultural connection in your dance.

What's included?

  • 4 Units
  • 8 Videos
  • 2 Choreographies
  • 1 Certificate
This course is part of our intermediate belly dance program, designed to introduce essential folkloric styles by exploring their character, rhythm, and style to enrich interpretation in dance.
  • Learn the foundations of Saidi, Baladi, and Khaleegy
  • Develop the character, musicality, and cultural connection of each style
  • Integrate these styles into your dance to gain variety and expressiveness

Oscar Flores

Teacher · Choreographer · Artistic & Program Director
Member of the International Dance Council – CID UNESCO

International performing artist, creator and educator with over 30 years of experience in Oriental Dance, musical theatre and artistic direction.

Artistic and Content Director of Orientalisimo Academy, Artistic Director of the Alina Babayan Dance School (Barcelona, 2026), and Artistic Director of Orientalísimo Weekend, International Dance Festival.

He has developed an extensive international career as a performer, choreographer, master teacher and judge at major dance festivals worldwide, working in more than 30 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. 

Alina Babayan
Guillermo Nassim

Professional Bellydance Teachers & Artists

Alina Babayan and Guillermo Nassim are both belly dance teachers at "Acadèmia Dansa Alina Babayan" in Barcelona, with more than 15 years of experience training dancers and a long journey as artists in various international dance festivals and shows.
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