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Ranya Renee, one of New York City’s leading Arabic-style dancers, will host a performance along with four workshops at St. Charles Community College Sept. 17-18.

Renee, who specializes in holistic Egyptian-style dance and tours internationally, will take part in a performance along with other local dancers at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building at SCC. Dinner will be served before the performance at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and performance are $22.50 each. Tickets are $7.50 for the performance only.

Renee will also conduct a total of four workshops, through the SCC Continuing Education Department, over a two-day period, including:

• “Egyptian to the Core” Body Philosophy/Technique Tidbits for Egyptian Oriental Dance: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 17
• Embrace Your Mistakes: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
• Fancy Footwork: Combinations in the Style of Mahmour Reda: 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 18
• Art of Improvisation: Choreographing on the Spot: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18

There is an early bird registration special available until Aug. 19, in which each session is $45 each, or $160 for all four. After Aug. 19, prices will increase to $50 per session or $180 for all four. Lunch is also available for an extra $7.50 per day. The workshops will be in Room 203 of the College Center on the SCC campus. 

To register for the workshops or to purchase tickets for the performance, visit www.stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636-922-8233.

Established in 1986, St. Charles Community College is celebrating 25 years as a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.