I saw a Compton performance at elevation and was impressed. I was wondering if anyone taught his style to men in the Denver area?
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Re: John Compton
Tue, April 22, 2008 - 11:10 PMYou could check with Eva Cernik....she teaches some folkloric styles which you may enjoy.
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Re: John Compton
Wed, April 23, 2008 - 10:12 PMThanks Phoenix. I will look her up. -
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Re: John Compton
Wed, April 23, 2008 - 10:55 PMShe teaches at the Mercury Cafe. I think she also still performs at Mataam Fez on Colfax.
Hope that helps!
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Thu, April 24, 2008 - 6:27 PMI found her email. She is starting a beginners class in early May. I guess this is it. I plan to take it.
Thanks for the info Stef. -
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Re: John Compton
Sat, April 26, 2008 - 4:20 PMI've also taken a lot of classes with Amina in Boulder, and even though most classes are just going over true "raqs sharqi" she also knows Egyptian folkloric really really well. Her classes are in Boulder on Wednsdays, so if you really want to be hardcore about it you could take both and the times wouldn't conflict. Or, what I would recomend is doing a couple of privates with Amina because her price is pretty reasonable and then you could get what you are after specifically.
Have fun with Eva, she is a really nice lady and REALLY knows her stuff!!
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Re: John Compton
Sun, April 27, 2008 - 7:47 PMTell Eva what you are interested in. Rafi'ah is teaching for her for a bit...but she would be a great one for folkloric. Wonderful teacher and lady...you will enjoy her.
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Sun, April 27, 2008 - 9:06 PMI just signed up for Eva's basic class through Colorado Free University. It starts on May 6. I am getting excited and a wee bit nervous. So few men dance in this community, and I am a bit shy on top of that, I find it a bit intimidating. I will say that whole dance community that i have met are very nice and for that I feel encouraged. We shall see where it takes me.
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Re: John Compton
Sun, April 27, 2008 - 9:44 PMDon't be nervous! Every class I've ever been in has LOVED it when a guy takes the class!!!
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Re: John Compton
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 3:23 PMEva is really fun and sweet...you will enjoy her. Do not be nervous. Talk to her about some of the folkloric teachings -- she will be fun for you I am sure! She is who I learned a lot of folkdances from myself....they are a blast! Khaliji is my favorite - that is more a womans folk dance....but there are soooo many to learn.....
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Tue, May 6, 2008 - 9:23 PMJust finished my first class. Eva was fun. I look forward to learning from her.
I have always had a lot of respect for dancers, but after taking my first class, I feel and see much more. My respect has gone up exponentially. Huge props too all you dancers out there whose grace make this art look easy. I never knew so much muscle controll went into even the most simple of moves.
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Re: John Compton
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 8:49 AMAnd don't stress about bein' a guy with a bunch of girls... seriously, we seem to flock to the men in the community, all screaming in our heads, "OMGTESTOSTERONE!" and shower them with love and affection, hahaha. Glad you had fun in your first class, welcome to the addiction! -
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Re: John Compton
Wed, June 11, 2008 - 9:11 AMThought ya'll might be interested to know that John Compton will be teaching (3 classes) 7 hours during our festival in January 09 in Fort Worth... lotz of other stuff to take too...
If you feel like kicking off your New Year getting your dance booty kicked into gear come visit us at 3rd Coast Tribal! It's a great present to yourself after the holidays...
All this talent smack dabbitie in the center of the country...Jan 8>11 in Fort Worth, Tx.
2009 Teachers~
~ Elizabeth Artemis Mourat (MD) ~ John Compton (CA) ~
~ Ariellah (CA) ~ Sharon Kihara (CA) ~
~ Cammi Vance/Darshan (NY) ~ Tribe Marrakech (CO)
~ Kiki Kuan (TW) ~ Mychelle (FL) ~ Shamsi (LA) ~
~ Empyrean Fire Tribe (TX) ~ Rasha & Kimberly (TX) ~
~ Lauren DeAlbert (TX) ~ Madam Nina & Lotus (TX) ~
~ Bella Na Tana (TX) ~
&
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Largest Tribal Gathering in the Central U.S.
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www.3rdcoasttribal.us/schedule.html
3 classes have already sold out... but there are still 40 classes to choose from !
ps - All of John's classes (including his semi-private classs) are still available... !
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