A movement is never
only a movement

Seen through different angles, movement becomes intention, emotion, conversation — and a story you share with the world. Angles is for dancers who want their dance to say more.

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three chapters
20 classes
Musicality
Technique
Body Preparation
Dance Library
9 artists
Cairo

What is Angles

Angles is an educational journey for dancers who want their dance to say more

Technique matters. Musicality matters. So do culture, intention, artistry, personal expression, and the connection you create with your audience. Each perspective changes the way movement is understood, felt, and communicated.

Angles was born from years of reflection, research, and artistic exploration. It brings together areas of dance that are deeply connected, yet are often studied separately.

The goal is not simply to learn more, but to understand your dance more deeply — to move with greater awareness, make clearer artistic choices, and build confidence through knowledge.

Oriental dance performance captured mid-movement

The body
that creates
the movement

20

in-depth classes built as one connected method —
not a library of separate lessons

Musician playing during a live Oriental dance session

And through all of them — the intention that gives movement meaning.

Dancer rehearsing technique in the studio

The music
that inspires it

Close-up of an Oriental dancer in costume on stage

The technique
that shapes it

Chapter One

Three angles. One dance.

Three angles.
One dance.

In the first chapter of Angles, we explore three essential perspectives:

— The body that creates the movement.

— The technique that shapes it.

— The music that inspires it.

And throughout them all: the intention that gives movement meaning.

Angle 01

Body Preparation

with Milana

Movement begins long before choreography. In this section you’ll discover how posture, mobility, alignment, strength, feet, hips, spine and body awareness influence every movement you make. These four classes create the physical foundation that allows technique to become easier, cleaner and healthier.

4 classes

Angle 02

Technique as a Message

with Julia Farid

Technique is more than precision and perfection. It is the way your body communicates. Through nine classes we explore movement from different perspectives—weight, grounding, direction, dynamics, texture, intention and body mechanics—so every movement has a purpose instead of becoming decoration. Because beautiful technique is not about complexity. It is about its MEANING.

9 classes + 14 movement breakdowns

Angle 03

Musicality

recorded in Cairo, with guest artists

Every performance is a dialogue between the dancer and the music. Live sessions with musicians and dancers, dedicated instrument classes, and conversations with the artists who shape this music.

7 classes

Angle 01

Body Preparation

with Milana

4 classes

Angle 02

Technique as a Message

with Julia Farid

9 classes + 14 movement breakdowns

Angle 03

Musicality

recorded in Cairo, with guest artists

Every performance is a dialogue between the dancer and the music. Live sessions with musicians and dancers, dedicated instrument classes, and conversations with the artists who shape this music.

7 classes

Why It Works

What you'll take with you

Six shifts that stay with you long after the last lesson.

Build a body that supports your dance

Develop mobility, awareness and movement habits designed specifically for Oriental dance, helping you move with greater freedom, control and confidence.

Make technique speak

Hear the music differently

Feel confident with live musicians

Create performances people remember

Develop your own artistic voice

Build a body that supports your dance

Develop mobility, awareness and movement habits designed specifically for Oriental dance, helping you move with greater freedom, control and confidence.

Make technique speak

Hear the music differently

Feel confident with live musicians

Create performances people remember

Develop your own artistic voice

The full curriculum

What's inside

Body Preparation

Technique as a Message

Musicality

No.

Lesson

Detail

Type

Spine & Thoracic Mobility

Develop a more mobile, expressive and resilient upper body while improving the freedom and quality of your movement

Class

Feet, Legs, Balance & Grounding

Build a stronger foundation through better balance, stability and body support.

Class

Core Strength & Postural Control

Strengthen your center, improve posture and develop greater control
for clean, effortless movement.

Class

Pelvic & Hip Mobility

Increase mobility, release unnecessary tension and create greater freedom in your hips for Oriental dance technique.

Class

Body Preparation

Technique as a Message

Musicality

Spine & Thoracic Mobility

Develop a more mobile, expressive and resilient upper body while improving the freedom and quality of your movement

Class

Feet, Legs, Balance & Grounding

Build a stronger foundation through better balance, stability and body support.

Class

Core Strength & Postural Control

Strengthen your center, improve posture and develop greater control
for clean, effortless movement.

Class

Pelvic & Hip Mobility

Increase mobility, release unnecessary tension and create greater freedom in your hips for Oriental dance technique.

Class

Body Preparation

Technique as a Message

Musicality

Spine & Thoracic Mobility

Develop a more mobile, expressive and resilient upper body while improving the freedom and quality of your movement

Class

Feet, Legs, Balance & Grounding

Build a stronger foundation through better balance, stability and body support.

Class

Core Strength & Postural Control

Strengthen your center, improve posture and develop greater control
for clean, effortless movement.

Class

Pelvic & Hip Mobility

Increase mobility, release unnecessary tension and create greater freedom in your hips for Oriental dance technique.

Class

Included

Dance Library

14 focused movement breakdowns, so you can revisit, refine and master the key techniques explored throughout the combinations.

Dance Library

14 focused movement breakdowns, so you can revisit, refine and master the key techniques explored throughout the combinations.

in-depth classes

20

Dance Library movement breakdowns

14

Live Zoom group classes with Julia (bonus)

2

artists and musicians

9

Who you'll learn from

Meet the artists

Nine artists, one method — recorded between the studio and Cairo

Julia Farid
Created the Angles method. Teaches the nine classes of Technique as a Message.
Creator & lead teacher
1/9
Milana
Four classes on mobility, alignment and strength, built specifically for Oriental dance.
Body preparation
2/9
Morjana Marmar
Rhythm, melody, phrasing and maqamat, and how they shape the way you move.
Music & movement
3/9
Shahrzad
Two classes on the dialogue between dancer and musicians, and how to improvise on stage.
Working with a live band
4/9
Mohamed Reda Band
The band behind the live sessions filmed for the Musicality chapter.
Live orchestra, Cairo
5/9
Reda Saad
The voice of the accordion, and how its sound changes movement and emotion.
Accordion
6/9
Mohamed Hijri
The expressive character of the oud and its role in Arabic storytelling.
Oud
7/9
Amr Darwish
How the violin brings emotion and nuance to Arabic music.
Violin
8/9
Kareem Gad
A conversation about writing music for dancers, and the choices behind his compositions.
Composer & songwriter
9/9

Created the Angles method. Teaches the nine classes of Technique as a Message.
Julia Farid
Creator & lead teacher
1/9
Four classes on mobility, alignment and strength, built specifically for Oriental dance.
Milana
Body preparation
2/9
Two classes on the dialogue between dancer and musicians, and how to improvise on stage.
Shahrzad
Working with a live band
3/9
Rhythm, melody, phrasing and maqamat, and how they shape the way you move.
Morjana Marmar
Music & movement
4/9
The band behind the live sessions filmed for the Musicality chapter.
Mohamed Reda Band
Live orchestra, Cairo
5/9
The voice of the accordion, and how its sound changes movement and emotion.
Reda Saad
Accordion
6/9
The expressive character of the oud and its role in Arabic storytelling.
Mohamed Hijri
Oud
7/9
How the violin brings emotion and nuance to Arabic music.
Amr Darwish
Violin
8/9
A conversation about writing music for dancers, and the choices behind his compositions.
Kareem Gad
Composer & songwriter
9/9

Created the Angles method. Teaches the nine classes of Technique as a Message.
Julia Farid
Creator & lead teacher
1/9
Four classes on mobility, alignment and strength, built specifically for Oriental dance.
Milana
Body preparation
2/9
Two classes on the dialogue between dancer and musicians, and how to improvise on stage.
Shahrzad
Working with a live band
3/9
Rhythm, melody, phrasing and maqamat, and how they shape the way you move.
Morjana Marmar
Music & movement
4/9
The band behind the live sessions filmed for the Musicality chapter.
Mohamed Reda Band
Live orchestra, Cairo
5/9
The voice of the accordion, and how its sound changes movement and emotion.
Reda Saad
Accordion
6/9
The expressive character of the oud and its role in Arabic storytelling.
Mohamed Hijri
Oud
7/9
How the violin brings emotion and nuance to Arabic music.
Amr Darwish
Violin
8/9
A conversation about writing music for dancers, and the choices behind his compositions.
Kareem Gad
Composer & songwriter
9/9

Honest fit

Is Angles for you?

Angles was created for dancers who are ready to explore movement more deeply.

You’ll feel at home here if you…

•⁠ ⁠want to understand not only how to move, but why movement works;
•⁠ ⁠are curious about the connection between technique, musicality and artistic expression;
•⁠ ⁠enjoy learning through reflection as much as through practice;
•⁠ ⁠want to develop your own artistic voice instead of simply copying movement;
•⁠ ⁠are looking for long-term growth as a dancer.

Experience Level

Angles is primarily designed for intermediate and advanced dancers. Some lessons—particularly in Body Preparation and Musicality—can benefit dancers of every level, while the Technique as a Message section is intended for students who already have a foundation in Oriental dance.

You’ll feel at home here if you…

Experience Level

Angles is primarily designed for intermediate and advanced dancers.

Some lessons – particularly in Body Preparation and Musicality– can benefit dancers of every level, while the Technique as a Message section is intended for students who already have a foundation in Oriental dance.

Two ways to join

Choose how you want to study

Both options give you the complete course. The difference is how much direct work with Julia you want along the way.

Angles Self-Study

Everything recorded, at your own pace.

$215

TIPS4HIPS students — $150, always

You can join Angles from 1 September, at the open class, with a special offer for everyone who's there. The course itself starts on 21 September.

I'm with you

All 20 lesson recordings

14 movement tutorials

8-minute choreography with full breakdown

Two group live sessions with Julia on Zoom

1-year access

Student discussion group

Angles Signature

15 places, sold out

The full course, plus a month of individual work with Julia.

$330

You can join Angles from 1 September, at the open class, with a special offer for everyone who's there. The course itself starts on 21 September.

I'm with you

Complete Angles course — 20 lessons

14 movement tutorials

8-minute choreography with full breakdown

2-year access

Study roadmap

Two group live sessions with Julia on Zoom

One private class

Home assignments with feedback

Individual project with Julia’s personal guidance

Student discussion group

The individual project is a month of guided work on one skill that matters to you — technique, improvisation, performance preparation, or developing your personality in dance. You choose the topic, or shape it together with Julia, and receive your own study programme. It ends with a final task and personal suggestions for where to go next.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Anything we haven't covered — just write to us.

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When does the course start?

Angles opens in two parts: the first on 21 September, the second on 28 September. After that everything stays in your account — there are no further weekly releases.

Do I need to be an advanced dancer?

Is the course live or pre-recorded?

How long do I have access?

What language are the classes in?

Do I need access to live musicians for the Musicality chapter?

Can I start with Self-Study and upgrade later?

Do I have to attend the open class to join Angles?

See you on 1 September

One hour with Julia, on the day the school turns six. Forty minutes of class together, then twenty minutes on Angles.

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Open to everyone. 60 minutes · Zoom · Recording stays in your account for 2 weeks.