Ayaam Zaman Schedule & Itinerary

TEATRO EL MASRIYA PRESENTS

The AYAAM ZAMAN COURSE

FROM THE ROOTS

* TITO SEIF *
* NADA EL MASRIYA *
* DOAA SALLAM *
* SORAIA ZAIED *
* NATALIE NAZARIO *
* KELVIA MITRI-MEDA *
* NOURAH *

TABLEAUS, ART PROJECT, WORKSHOPS, LIVE MUSIC, DISCUSSIONS,
EXPLORING THE ELEGANCE AND RESPECT OF THE TIMELESS ART OF EGYPTIAN DANCE

Take a Deep breath and imagine studying and performing on a 1940s set in the land of the Pyramids!
With a real Takhat Shareee and a Classical Orchestra, Lectures and Artistic presentations by artists from Egypt, and around the world.
Real Artistry, Echoes of the Golden Era!

AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE SCHEDULE

JULY 8th

WELCOME TO EGYPT

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration Time

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Welcome Talk
Location TBA
(announced on our Whatsapp group)

Starting at 8:30 pm

Opening Gala Show

Sit, Relax and enjoy an elegant Night where we travel through time with Dance, from the Past and today.
Mandatory dress code, formal 1920-1950

JULY 9th

7:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast & Welcome Talk

10:00 am – 12:35 pm

Oriental Technique from an Egyptian prospective
with Nada El Masriya

with a Live Drummer

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
LUNCH

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mejancee
with Tito Seif

Technique
& Choreography

3:40 pm – 5:40 pm

Classical Style
with Natalie Nazario

How to Connect to the Music

5:45pm – 6:45pm

Dinner and Finishing the planning of your goals.
with Nada El Masriya

7:30pm – 11:30pm

Rest and Relax

Optional evening out

JULY 10th

7:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast & Positive Talk

10:0 am – 12:30 pm

How to Dance to Live Music
with Nada EL Masriya

with Live Band

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
LUNCH

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Ghawazi Sonbatt Style
with Nada El Masriya

History, Technique and Choreography

3:40 pm – 5:40 pm

Online Influencer Marketing
with Nourah

How to Conquer Social Media

5:40 pm – 6:40 pm

Daily Review

6:40 pm – 7:30 pm
Rest Period

7:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Evening out

Go out and see an Egyptian show with Singer and Orchestra – emerge yourself in the culture.
(date may change)

JULY 11th

7:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast & Dancer Self Image discussion

10:00 am – 12:30 am

Classical Belly Dance
with Tito Seif

Technique and Choreography

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
LUNCH

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The Art of Baladi I
History, Technique & Musicality
with Nada El Masriya

with Live Band

3:40 pm – 5:40 pm

The Art of Baladi II
Baladi Character – the Art of Improvisation
with Nada El Masriya

with Live Band

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Master Level
with Live Music

Optional Class – Additional fee applies

JULY 12th

7:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast & Connect with colleagues and teachers

10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Old Shabbi
with Soraya Zaied

Technique and Choreography

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
LUNCH

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Alexandrian Melaya Laff
with Doaa Sallam

Technique and Choreography

3:30 pm – 5:40 pm

Folklore v.s. Oriental
with Doaa Sallam

Essential Skills for Mastery

5:45 pm – 6:45 pm

Daily Review

7:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Evening out

Have a fun evening on a Nile shabbi boat where we will dance and eat dinner the Egyptian way!
(date may change)

JULY 13th

7:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast, Q & A and Review

10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Saidi Gernra
with Nada El Masriya

Traditional v.s. Theatrical v.s. Fantasy

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
LUNCH

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The Evolution of El Raqs Elsharqi
with Nada El Masriya

Q&A

3:15 pm – 5:30 pm

The Art of Interaction
with Kelvia Mitri-Meda

Interaction through an Oriental piece with a Lebanese flair

5:45 pm – 6:45 pm

Daily Review

Starting at 8:30 pm

Closing Gala Show

Enjoy a Night of Elegance.
Mandatory dress code, formal 1920-1950

JULY 14th

Course Finished – Egypt Tour Starts

7:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast & Goodbye

…End of the course
Beginning of the Tour…

(Egypt Tour begins for those who have purchased the Egypt Tour)


Dancer option – Package #1 (Course)

CAIRO – Jul 8th to Jul 14th
7 days & 6 nights
To fully enjoy your time, we recommend you arrive one day early (Jul 7th), then we can help you book the pre night with our special rate.

FULL ITINERARY

  • 6 nights accommodation in 4-5 star hotel
  • Airport arrival & departure transfer services
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary based on (BB meal plan) at Cairo hotels
  • Ayyam Zaman course
  • AYYAM ZAMAN Show Tickets
  • Shabbi Boat Dance party with Egyptian Dinner


Excluded:

  • International flights (available on request)
  • Performing in AYYAM ZAMAN shows with CD ($35 USD) or Live Music ($50 USD)
  • Extra Rehearsal Time ( All dancers have 5 min rehearsal,  free one run of their song, for extra time there will be a fee. Book a head to guarantee a spot for rehearsal, starts from 15 min for $100 30 min $150 1hour $200
  • Entrance fees to sites visited (according to nationality will be paid on sites)
  • Tipping kitty (allow $75 USD per person)
  • Visa fee ($25 USD available on arrival for most nationalities) check early for visa requirement and before booking your ticket.
  • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
  • Tour guide tipping
  • Any other items not mentioned above
  • Any optional tours or outing.
  • Any thing that is not stated in this itinerary

ITINERARY

JULY 8 – CAIRO
Pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel (only available if you arrive Jul 7th or 8th )
rest, then get ready for the majestic Theatro El Masriya’s AYYAM ZAMAN OPENING SHOW – with an 1930’s & 40’s Dress code
Over night at the hotel

JULY 9 – CAIRO
Breakfast
Course starts at 10:30 am
AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE – a day of Workshops and live music
Open Evening (optional tour, or Cairo stars show, extra fee required)

JULY 10 – CAIRO
Breakfast
Course starts at 10:30 am
AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE – a day of Workshops and live music

JULY 11 – CAIRO
Breakfast
Course starts at 10:30 am
AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE – a day of Workshops and live music
Shabbi Boat Dance party with Egyptian Dinner

JULY 12 – CAIRO
Breakfast
Free day out (extra fees required). Build connections with the groups.
We will release details of where the outing will be when you arrive to Cairo.

JULY 13 – CAIRO
Breakfast
Course starts at 10:30 am
AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE – a day of Workshops and live music
You can book extra time to rehearse with live music your show (extra fee require, Limited spaces available)
Teatro El Masriya presents the majestic CLOSING GALA SHOW (Dress code: formal)

JULY 14 – CAIRO (fly home)
After breakfast is the end of our course. We wish you safe trip back home.
Transfer to the airport will be available for you upon request.

TOUR SPECIFICS

Starts in: Cairo
Ends in: Cairo
Length: 7 days
Included Meals: Breakfasts In the hotels
Hotel Rating: 4 or 5 star
Tour Leader Included: Yes


Dancer option – Package #2 (Course & Egypt Tour)

CAIRO – NILE CRUISE -ASWAN – LUXOR  CAIRO

CAIRO – Jul 8th to Jul 20th
13 days & 12 nights
To fully enjoy your time, we recommend you arrive one day early (Jul 7th), then we can help you book the pre night with our special rate.

FULL ITINERARY

    • 7 nights accommodation in 4-5 star hotel
    • Airport arrival & departure transfer services
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary based on (BB meal plan) at Cairo hotels
    • Ayyam Zaman course
    • AYYAM ZAMAN Show Tickets
    • Shabbi Boat Dance party with Egyptian Dinner
    • Good bye Dinner on Jul 19th (Egyptian food and Party)
    • 2 Nights sleeper train- Cairo Aswan – Luxor Cairo (you may upgrade to fly instead)
    • 3 Nights on the Nile cruise full meals included
    • Historical sightseeing with English – speaking Tour Guide and Tour Leader

    Cairo Desert Tour: Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Sakkara Pyramid.
    Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Mohammed Ali Citadel. Ibn Tulun Mosque, and Old Bazaar (Khan El Khalili)
    Tours of: Phillae Temple, and The Aswan High Dam in Aswan
    Tours in Luxor: East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
    West Bank: The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple.


    Excluded:

      • International flights (available on request)
      • Performing in AYYAM ZAMAN shows with CD ($35 USD) or Live Music ($50 USD)
      • Extra Rehearsal Time ( All dancers have 5 min rehearsal,  free one run of their song, for extra time there will be a fee. Book a head to guarantee a spot for rehearsal, starts from 15 min for $100 30 min $150 1hour $200
      • Entrance fees to sites visited (according to nationality will be paid on sites)
      • Tipping kitty (allow $75 USD per person)
      • Visa fee ($25 USD available on arrival for most nationalities) check early for visa requirement and before booking your ticket.
      • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
      • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
      • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
      • Tour guide tipping
      • Any other items not mentioned above
      • Any optional tours or outing.
      • Anything that is not stated in this itinerary

     

  • ITINERARY

    JULY 8 – CAIRO
    Pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel (only available if you arrive Jul 7th or 8th )
    rest, then get ready for the majestic Theatro El Masriya’s AYYAM ZAMAN OPENING SHOW – with an 1930’s & 40’s Dress code
    Over night at the hotel

    JULY 9 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Course starts at 10:30 am
    AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE – a day of Workshops and live music
    Open Evening (optional tour, or Cairo stars show, extra fee required)

    JULY 10 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Course starts at 10:30 am
    AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE – a day of Workshops and live music

    JULY 11 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Course starts at 10:30 am
    AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE – a day of Workshops and live music
    Shabbi Boat Dance party with Egyptian Dinner

    JULY 12 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Free day out (extra fees required). Build connections with the groups.
    We will release details of where the outing will be when you arrive to Cairo.

    JULY 13 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Course starts at 10:30 am
    AYYAM ZAMAN COURSE – a day of Workshops and live music
    You can book extra time to rehearse with live music your show (extra fee require, Limited spaces available)
    Teatro El Masriya presents the majestic CLOSING GALA SHOW (Dress code: formal)

    JULY 14 – CAIRO – End of the course and beginning of the tour
    After breakfast, our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Sphinx and Giza Pyramids.
    Then to Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser.
    Overnight sleeping train to Aswan.

    JULY 15 – Nile Cruise – Aswan
    Arrive in Aswan. Our representative will meet and transfer you to The 5* nile cruise Ship. Morning tour of the famous High Dam of Aswan.
    Next you will visit the romantic Temple of Philae. Overnight on Cruise ship.

    JULY 16 – Nile Cruise – (Abu Simble optional tour)
    After breakfast,  you will sail around Elephantine and Kitchener Islands by Felucca sail board.
    Overnight on Cruise ship.

    JULY 17 – Nile Cruise – (Kom-Ombo, Edfu)
    All meals on Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy cruising down the Nile and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
    Overnight on the Nile Cruise.

    JULY 18 – Nile Cruise – Luxor
    After breakfast, arrive in Luxor, start  tour to the East Bank of Luxor, containing Karnak temple and Luxor then tour the West Bank of Luxor.
    Start your tour off with the world famous Valley of the Kings. Then onto the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Relax overnight on the sleeping train back to Cairo.

    JULY 19 – Cairo
    After breakfast, a guided visit of the Egyptian Museum, then a tour of the old city where you will see Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, Islamic Cairo, the Saladin Citadel, the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the old Cairo Bazaar (Khan El Khalili) and the El Fishawy Coffee Shop. Overnight at your hotel.

    JULY 20 – Cairo (Fly Home)
    After breakfast the trip will end in Cairo where it began. Transfer to the airport.
    Take your memories and adventure with you on the flight home.

    TOUR SPECIFICS

    Starts in: Cairo
    Ends in: Cairo
    Length: 13 days
    Included Meals: Breakfasts In the hotels. Full Meals: On the Nile Cruise
    Hotel Rating: 4 or 5 star
    Tour Leader Included: Yes


Dancer option – Package #3 (Course & Egypt Tour)

CAIRO – NILE CRUISE -ASWAN – LUXOR  CAIRO

CAIRO – Jul 8th to Jul 20th
13 days & 12 nights
To fully enjoy your time, we recommend you arrive one day early (Jul 7th), then we can help you book the pre night with our special rate.

FULL ITINERARY

    • 7 nights accommodation in 4-5 star hotel
    • Airport arrival & departure transfer services
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary based on (BB meal plan) at Cairo hotels
    • AYYAM ZAMAN Show Tickets
    • Shabbi Boat Dance party with Egyptian Dinner
    • Good bye Dinner on Jul 19th (Egyptian food and Party)
    • 2 Nights sleeper train – Cairo Aswan – Luxor Cairo (you may upgrade to fly instead)
    • 3 Nights on the Nile cruise full meals included
    • Historical sightseeing with English – speaking Tour Guide and Tour Leader

    Cairo Desert Tour: Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Sakkara Pyramid.
    Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Mohammed Ali Citadel. Ibn Tulun Mosque, and Old Bazaar (Khan El Khalili)
    Tours of: Phillae Temple, and The Aswan High Dam in Aswan
    Tours in Luxor: East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
    West Bank: The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple.


    Excluded:

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Entrance fees to sites visited (according to nationality will be paid on sites)
    • Tipping kitty (allow $75 USD per person)
    • Visa fee ($25 USD available on arrival for most nationalities) check early for visa requirement and before booking your ticket.
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tour guide tipping
    • Any other items not mentioned above
    • Any optional tours or outing.
    • Anything that is not stated in this itinerary

     

  • ITINERARY

    JULY 8 – CAIRO
    Pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel (only available if you arrive Jul 7th or 8th)
    rest, then get ready for the majestic Theatro El Masriya’s AYYAM ZAMAN OPENING SHOW – with an 1930’s & 40’s Dress code
    Overnight at the hotel

    JULY 9 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Free Day, Talk to our Tour leader the day before if you wish to do any of our optional tours during the day like:
    – Egyptian civilization museum
    – Pharonic Village tour
    – plus many more options, ask tour leader for the full list.
    Open Evening (optional tour, or Cairo stars show, extra fee required)

    JULY 10 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Free Day, Talk to our Tour leader the day before if you wish to do any of our optional tours during the day like:
    – Egyptian civilization museum
    – Pharonic Village tour
    – plus many more options, ask tour leader for the full list.

    JULY 11 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Free Day, Talk to our Tour leader the day before if you wish to do any of our optional tours during the day like:
    – Egyptian civilization museum
    – Pharonic Village tour
    – plus many more options, ask tour leader for the full list.
    Shabbi Boat Dance party with Egyptian Dinner

    JULY 12 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Free day out (extra fees required). Build connections with the groups.
    We will release details of where the outing will be when you arrive to Cairo.

    JULY 13 – CAIRO
    Breakfast
    Free Day, Talk to our Tour leader the day before if you wish to do any of our optional tours during the day like:
    – Egyptian civilization museum
    – Pharonic Village tour
    – plus many more options, ask tour leader for the full list.
    Teatro El Masriya presents the majestic CLOSING GALA SHOW (Dress code: formal)

    JULY 14 – CAIRO – End of the course and beginning of the tour
    After breakfast, our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Sphinx and Giza Pyramids.
    Then to Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser.
    Overnight sleeping train to Aswan.

    JULY 15 – Nile Cruise – Aswan
    Arrive in Aswan. Our representative will meet and transfer you to The 5* nile cruise Ship. Morning tour of the famous High Dam of Aswan.
    Next you will visit the romantic Temple of Philae. Overnight on Cruise ship.

    JULY 16 – Nile Cruise – (Abu Simble optional tour)
    After breakfast,  you will sail around Elephantine and Kitchener Islands by Felucca sail board.
    Overnight on Cruise ship.

    JULY 17 – Nile Cruise – (Kom-Ombo, Edfu)
    All meals on Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy cruising down the Nile and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
    Overnight on the Nile Cruise.

    JULY 18 – Nile Cruise – Luxor
    After breakfast, arrive in Luxor, start  tour to the East Bank of Luxor, containing Karnak temple and Luxor then tour the West Bank of Luxor.
    Start your tour off with the world famous Valley of the Kings. Then onto the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Relax overnight on the sleeping train back to Cairo.

    JULY 19 – Cairo
    After breakfast, a guided visit of the Egyptian Museum, then a tour of the old city where you will see Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, Islamic Cairo, the Saladin Citadel, the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the old Cairo Bazaar (Khan El Khalili) and the El Fishawy Coffee Shop. Overnight at your hotel.

    JULY 20 – Cairo (Fly Home)
    After breakfast the trip will end in Cairo where it began. Transfer to the airport.
    Take your memories and adventure with you on the flight home.

    TOUR SPECIFICS

    Starts in: Cairo
    Ends in: Cairo
    Length: 13 days
    Included Meals: Breakfasts In the hotels. Full Meals: On the Nile Cruise
    Hotel Rating: 4 or 5 star
    Tour Leader Included: Yes


Dancer option – Package #4 (Egypt Tour)

CAIRO – NILE CRUISE -ASWAN – LUXOR  CAIRO

CAIRO – Jul 13th to Jul 20th
8 days & 7 nights
To fully enjoy your time, we recommend you arrive one day early (Jul 7th), then we can help you book the pre night with our special rate.

FULL ITINERARY

    • 2 nights accommodation in 4-5 star hotel
    • Airport arrival & departure transfer services
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary based on (BB meal plan) at Cairo hotels
    • AYYAM ZAMAN Show Tickets
    • Shabbi Boat Dance party with Egyptian Dinner
    • Good bye Dinner on Jul 19th (Egyptian food and Party)
    • 2 Nights sleeper train – Cairo Aswan – Luxor Cairo (you may upgrade to fly instead)
    • 3 Nights on the Nile cruise full meals included
    • Historical sightseeing with English – speaking Tour Guide and Tour Leader

    Cairo Desert Tour: Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Sakkara Pyramid.
    Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Mohammed Ali Citadel. Ibn Tulun Mosque, and Old Bazaar (Khan El Khalili)
    Tours of: Phillae Temple, and The Aswan High Dam in Aswan
    Tours in Luxor: East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
    West Bank: The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple.


    Excluded:

    • International flights (available on request)
    • Entrance fees to sites visited (according to nationality will be paid on sites)
    • Tipping kitty (allow $75 USD per person)
    • Visa fee ($25 USD available on arrival for most nationalities) check early for visa requirement and before booking your ticket.
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tour guide tipping
    • Any other items not mentioned above
    • Any optional tours or outing.
    • Anything that is not stated in this itinerary

     

  • ITINERARY

    JULY 13 – CAIRO
    Pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel (only available if you arrive Jul 13th)
    rest, then get ready for the Teatro El Masriya majestic CLOSING GALA SHOW (Dress code: formal)
    Overnight at the hotel.

    JULY 14 – CAIRO – End of the course and beginning of the tour
    After breakfast, our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Sphinx and Giza Pyramids.
    Then to Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser.
    Overnight sleeping train to Aswan.

    JULY 15 – Nile Cruise – Aswan
    Arrive in Aswan. Our representative will meet and transfer you to The 5* nile cruise Ship. Morning tour of the famous High Dam of Aswan.
    Next you will visit the romantic Temple of Philae. Overnight on Cruise ship.

    JULY 16 – Nile Cruise – (Abu Simble optional tour)
    After breakfast,  you will sail around Elephantine and Kitchener Islands by Felucca sail board.
    Overnight on Cruise ship.

    JULY 17 – Nile Cruise – (Kom-Ombo, Edfu)
    All meals on Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy cruising down the Nile and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
    Overnight on the Nile Cruise.

    JULY 18 – Nile Cruise – Luxor
    After breakfast, arrive in Luxor, start  tour to the East Bank of Luxor, containing Karnak temple and Luxor then tour the West Bank of Luxor.
    Start your tour off with the world famous Valley of the Kings. Then onto the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Relax overnight on the sleeping train back to Cairo.

    JULY 19 – Cairo
    After breakfast, a guided visit of the Egyptian Museum, then a tour of the old city where you will see Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, Islamic Cairo, the Saladin Citadel, the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the old Cairo Bazaar (Khan El Khalili) and the El Fishawy Coffee Shop. Overnight at your hotel.

    JULY 20 – Cairo (Fly Home)
    After breakfast the trip will end in Cairo where it began. Transfer to the airport.
    Take your memories and adventure with you on the flight home.

    TOUR SPECIFICS

    Starts in: Cairo
    Ends in: Cairo
    Length: 8 days
    Included Meals: Breakfasts In the hotels. Full Meals: On the Nile Cruise
    Hotel Rating: 4 or 5 star
    Tour Leader Included: Yes