Hilal Art Foundation

Hilal Art Foundation was established in 2000 to serve as a support organisation for Hilal Dance, a contemporary form developed and created by the international artist and choreographer, Suraya Hilal. Hilal Dance is essentially rooted in Egyptian/Arab culture and at the same time, it is both universal and contemporary in form.

Goals

The Foundation aims to help develop better understanding and awareness of Hilal Dance, its ethos and cultural roots.

• To support and protect the creative work of Suraya Hilal.
• To help train teachers and dancers to levels of professional expertise, and to provide the Hilal Dance License.
• To provide acknowledgment and support of Hilal Dance licensed Teachers.
• To encourage and develop the Hilal Dance schools and communities.
• To establish a centre of expertise, information, resources, communication for dancers, teachers and the dance communities.
• To give more opportunities for collaboration with international artists from different cultures and to promote cross cultural exchange.

Hilal Dance License

Suraya Hilal through the Hilal Art Foundation awards The Hilal Dance License to dancers and teachers who reach a level of expertise after meeting the required qualifications through training.

Students follow a Foundation course in Hilal Dance with their own qualified teacher or with Suraya Hilal for a period of 2 to 4years. They are then evaluated by the Hilal Art Foundation's board directors. When they qualify, they are then invited to attend the Professional Courses.

Applicants

The Applicant position within the Professional Courses is extended to dancers who are preparing and aiming to obtain the license for teaching and performing. Applicants begin their work on specified modules within the Professional course. Teachers who are already licensed are required to attend the Professional Courses twice a year to continue to update, follow-up and refresh their training.

Associates

Associates are people affiliated with and acknowledged by the Hilal Art Foundation for the valuable work they do in their communities. They do not hold the license, but lead their own groups, organise workshops for licensed teachers and generally enhance the knowledge and teaching of Hilal Dance in their areas. Associates also continue to train in Hilal Dance by attending workshops and courses given in different cities and countries.

Hilal® and Hilal Dance® are registered trademarks under the Foundation.