Photo: Carl Sermon
The Sausan Academy of Egyptian Dance (SAED) is a complete Egyptian dance academy. Here, you will learn the following:
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The Egyptian Dance Code®
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Principles & Technique
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Theory & Philosophy
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Expression & Attitude
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Musical Entities, Interpretation, & Application
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Choreography v. Improvisation
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Performance & Critique
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Classic v. Modern
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History & Culture
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Celebration & Cuisine
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Kick Ass Drum Solos
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Finger Cymbals & Patterns
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American Cabaret Veilwork and Floorwork
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American Cabaret 5 and 7 Part Routine
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Recorded & Live music performance
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Egyptian Dance Greats Video Study
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EgyptIan Musicians, Songwriters, and Singers Study
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Must-know Music for Performance
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Opportunities for Out-of-studio Paid Performances
Your one-stop shopping for the full belly dance experience! Call anytime for more information.
Why SAED?
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One-Year Comprehensive Program
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Dance Principles & Technique
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Theory & Philosophy
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Expression & Attitude
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Music Interpretation & Application
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Dance History & Culture
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Celebration & Cuisine
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Performance & Critique
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Choreography v. Improvisation
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Must-Know Music For Dancing
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Walk-in Classes
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5-Hour EDC® Crash Courses
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Single Cane & Double Cane
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Intro to EDC® Free Classes
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Kick-Ass Hips-On Drum Solo
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History of Belly Dance
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Study of Egyptian Dancers of Yesteryear
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Study of Composers, Singers, and Songwriters of Yesteryear
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Sagat (Zils) - Patterns in Music
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Musicality for Performance
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Veils & Cymbals
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Graceful Arms ala Samia G., Nagwa F., & Suhair Z.
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Classic Egyptian v. Modern Egyptian
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American Cabaret v. Classic Egyptian
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American 5 and 7 Part Routine
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Study with Live Music
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Opportunities for Paid Performances
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And a LOT More!
Classes & Courses
We offer several different types of dance study. Some are specialty courses, others are academic courses. We even have single walk-on classes on EDC® technique and must-know music, so that you can "try on" the class to see if it "fits."
Continue with the single walk-ins or sign up for the more comprehensive academic or specialty courses.
Take a look below and choose one that you like. You won't be disappointed.
• Academic Courses •
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, ABP
Intro to EDC®, Upper body technique.
Basic movement, travel steps, and video study.
1st Qtr Tues. - January - March; 5:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd Qtr Tues. - April - June; 7:30pm - 9:00pm
3rd Qtr Wed. - July - September; 5:30pm - 7:00pm
4th Qtr Wed. - October - December; 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Primary Course is the first of a one-year all-inclusive dance program. 1.5 hrs; $199/12 classes
(Belly dance San Francisco)
Challenge yourself as a professional as well as an entertainer! This opportunity is open to you and all belly dancers of all genres to promote and capitalize on your performance
January 28, 2024
February 25, 2024
March 31, 2024
April 28, 2024
May 26, 2024
June 30, 2024
July 28, 2024
August 25, 2024
September 29, 2024
October 27, 2024
November 24, 2024
December 29, 2024
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Open to anyone studying belly dance of any genre.
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20% commission from dinners (all-you-can-enjoy buffet dinners - $30/ea, sans alcoholic drinks) reserved and dined in dancer's name.
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Music must be 9 - 12 minutes, choreographed.
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Finger cymbals (sagat) optional.
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Appropriate costume required.
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Up to four dancers per night, depending on guests. Less than four, longer show.
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Choreograph your own or credit another’s piece.
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Arrive at 7pm; show begins at 7:30pm..
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Dinner complimentary to performers, not transferrable.
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Last Sunday of Every Month.
All you can enjoy All-you-can-eat Buffet Dinner at $30/person. Call 415-867-6754 if you are interested.
About Sausan
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Master Teacher of the Sausan Academy of Egyptian Dance, San Francisco, CA since 2000
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Choreographer/Artistic Director of the Sausan Ensemble Egyptian Dance Company since 2009
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Owner/Executive Chef of Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant, San Francisco, CA since 1999
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Owner/Baker/Distributor of Bitchin’ Baklava Middle Eastern Desserts and Savory Pies since 2012
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Author/Researcher/Historian/Publisher of SAED Reference Media, since 1993.
Decades of national/international dance study, travel, performance (nightclubs, restaurants, telegrams, Egyptian-inspired dance operettas, festivals, museums, universities, colleges, lectures, corporate events, military bases, etc.), instruction -- media and in-person, researcher and writer, and overall, all-inclusive decades of dance experience since 1974. Sausan's two most influential teachers are Jodette Silhi Johnson of Sacramento from 1974 to 1977, and Nakish of San Francisco from 1979 to 1982.
Sausan is in the process of writing a book -- or two-- entitled Celebrating on a Scarab about her life experiences. This book, containing recipes, articles, and photos, is currently in progress. She also has developed a line of bohemian-style jewelry she sells under the name of Scaraboo, which is on display at her restaurant, Al-Masri. Instructional videos on the EDC® are currently in the making.
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Call Today for a Free Class Observation
415-867-6754