Ali Sherif ~ Creator / Producer of HABAIB FESTIVAL EGYPT – International

From 1977-1982 Ali Sherif was a member of the world famous Egyptian National Theatre El Balloon Ministry of Culture/ Cinema -Theatre & Music. His background program of study and education was in Egyptian Folklore and Ballet.

His extensive performance background includes appearances on the elite five stars stages in Cairo. To name a few… Mena House Hotel – Oberoi Sheraton –Nile Hilton – Marriott- Semiramis- Meridian- El Salam Hyatt- Holiday Inn – Menial Palace- Shepherd, and the Opera of Cairo, Mr. Sherif has also appeared in different musical shows for TV productions.

 

His stated goal in dance is the development and refinement of the different dance style of Egypt.

 

He stands for the respect for the Egyptian art of dancing and the presentation of the oriental dance as an art form.

 

Ali’s curriculum of teaching Egyptian Dance includes many styles from the Folklore up to classic Egyptian Oriental Dance – Raks Sharki & Oriental Ballet, emphasizing excellence in stage presentation, technique and form.

 

With his also extensive educational background in Sport Medicine & Sport Rehabilitation he is able to have the student learn the movements to keep the body strong; This is useful and necessary knowledge for a professional and non professional dancer in any style.

 

The interdisciplinary cooperation with physicians and physiotherapists gave him a deep insight to the sector of power regulation and diagnostic insight.

 

This is another step to support his teaching style to combine methods of injury prevention (Working with biomechanical knowledge of the human body).

 

Currently Ali travels extensively worldwide teaching and performing Egyptian Raks in its many styles. He also directs the Egyptian Folkloric School and Oriental Ballet continuing education courses located in Germany.

 

Creator / Producer of HABAIB FESTIVAL EGYPT – International

 

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