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Lebanese Simon was born and raised in northern Lebanon. With a natural passion for cultural arts, he found himself drawn closer to dance. Simon has traveled internationally to teach, perform, and share his passion for this art form.
His style of Lebanese Folk Dabke is described as strong, captivating, and deeply heartfelt. Through Raks Sharki dance, his first love, Simon reveals his personal creative approach and his passion. In workshops, Simon focuses on drilling combinations with a focus on technique and rhythms. Most importantly, he focuses on executing the moves yet staying emotionally connected to the melody and the storyline. His versatility in dance has brought him very close to the hearts of a wide range of audiences and followers around the world.
Since 2010, Simon has served as artistic director and manager for the Al Awtar Zaffa folklore group based in Houston, Texas. Settled in Houston, Texas, Simon is a Structural Engineer and enjoys horseback riding. Simon organizes yearly cultural tours to Egypt and Lebanon; attend his workshops to learn more.
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Lebanese Simon was born and raised in northern Lebanon. With a natural passion for cultural arts, he found himself drawn closer to dance. Simon has traveled internationally to teach, perform, and share his passion for this art form.
His style of Lebanese Folk Dabke is described as strong, captivating, and deeply heartfelt. Through Raks Sharki dance, his first love, Simon reveals his personal creative approach and his passion. In workshops, Simon focuses on drilling combinations with a focus on technique and rhythms. Most importantly, he focuses on executing the moves yet staying emotionally connected to the melody and the storyline. His versatility in dance has brought him very close to the hearts of a wide range of audiences and followers around the world.
Since 2010, Simon has served as artistic director and manager for the Al Awtar Zaffa folklore group based in Houston, Texas. Settled in Houston, Texas, Simon is a Structural Engineer and enjoys horseback riding. Simon organizes yearly cultural tours to Egypt and Lebanon; attend his workshops to learn more.
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