FALL SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS for 2011
Who are workshops appropriate for? All levels experienced beginner through pro !!!
IFRIDAY - Located at the Fairgrounds event site - NOTE: No vending or dancing Friday, but hot hot workshops!
- 5:45-7:15 Workshop - Yasmin (ID) - The Many Moods of Masmoudi - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
Both a rhythm workshop and dance moves! Bring drum and/or finger cymbals and learn what to do with this versatile rhythm. Yasmin's rhythm workshops are in high demand all over the Pacific Northwest.
- 7:30- 9:00 Workshop - Saqra (Seattle, WA) - Skirt Dancing for Oriental Dancers - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
Skirt dancing is a natural extentsion of carrying your movement out through the very ends of your body. Come and work through a catalog of moves and skirt handling technique, then learn a short new choreography to cement steps in place and give you a palette of combinations. We will also work through how to use the same moves with veils when your costume doesn't allow for lifting the skirt! Please bring a veil... large skirt optional and fun, but not required.
*****PRE-REGISTER SPECIAL All Friday $40*****
SATURDAY - Located at the Fairgrounds event site
- 9:00-10:30 Workshop - Ra'fiah (CO) - Shake, Pop and Shimmy 'til You Drop - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
- 10:30-Noon Workshop - Zaina (Vancouver, WA) - Finishing Movement and Elegant Pizazz! .$25 pre-reg/$30 at door
Zaina is a master at stylization; her knowledge of how to work angles, dimension, depth of movement and texture and those binding transitions into performance is remarkable. In this class she will bring the dancer to a whole new level – helping to add the fine-tuning that is so often forgotten and seldom taught. Learn beautiful leg placement not only for balance but also style and Zaina's all-important "NO" position. Zaina is an expert at balancing your body while appearing elegant and powerful. Attendees are encouraged to offer two of their favorite steps, for which she will present a transition and styling
- 1:00-2:30 Workshop - Maia Alexandra (NY).- Brain Teaser Drills! - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
Meet our Showcase 2010 Ms Ambassador of Belly Dance and be tortured by what she describes as "a collection of fun and playful drills for cross training and isolation." Maia is a charming and high-energy POWERHOUSE! Come make your this go left while your that does something else! Please bring your brain.
- 3:00- 4:30 Workshop - Indigo (Seattle, WA) - 'Catching the Free Spirited Gypsy' - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
I began BellyDancing in the hopes I would become a Gypsy. After 6 years of BellyDance I began my Journey of Gypsy BellyDance. In this workshop we will blend Skirt work, Roman Gypsy, Flamenco, Dunyavi Gypsy & BellyDance while dancing to 9/8 Gypsy music. Bring a skirt and either Zills or Spoons to play along (if you choose). Breakdown of 9/8 rhythm & music. ------ Indigo loves the fluid artistry, feminity & musicality of BellyDance. As a instructor Indigo enjoys helping students achieve their potiential and improving their dance and body awareness while having fun. Indigo has been BellyDancing for 12 years currently performing throughout the PNW. Recently Indigo received her Zumba License, Yoga, Pilates & Group Fitness Instructor Certifications. Indigo has won 1st place at: 2010 'BellyDance Off', 2010 Emerald Rain Gypsy Category, 2008 Gypsy Category. www.indigodance.net
SATURDAY HOTEL WORKSHOPS:
- 9:30-10:30 Workshop - Indigo (Seattle, WA) - 'Yoga for BellyDancers' .- $20 pre-reg/$25 at door
In both Yoga & BellyDance there are moments when we utilize and flex our muscles and there are times when we soften and let the movement fludily breathe thru our bodies. Class will begin with a thorough Yoga warm up designed for BellyDancers; how to open up some of those 'problem areas' and improve our posture. We will then find moments in music while dancing (with and without veil) when we should drill our muscles and moments when we will soften up while dancing. Bring a Yoga Mat & Veil to workshop.
- 11:00-12:30 Workshop - Cassiopeia (Vancouver, WA).- Moves from the Core - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
Strong and sensual movement comes from the center of your being and Cassiopeia is a master at balanced core-based movement. Come learn to tap into the power of your center with this award-winning dancer!
- 1-2:30 Workshop - Aisha Azar (Spokane, WA) - Shimmy Secrets of the Stars! - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
In this class we will look at different kinds of shimmies, use of shimmies as a layerting tool and some of the techniques, pstures and other devices used by the stars of belly dance to expand their shimmy repertoire in order to more fully interpret the music.
- 3:00-4:30 Workshop - Mezdulene (OR) .- Competition Savvy & Stage Presentation - .$25 pre-reg/$30 at door
WANT to compete? DON'T want to compete? Mezdulene, owner of Jareeda Magazine and the annual "Belly Dancer USA" Competition discusses who should compete, who shouldn't, what judges are looking for, tips and info that apply to any contest, plus Stage Presentation technique & tips... because competing or not, performance is about putting your best foot forward!
*****PRE-REGISTER SPECIAL Any Workshops Saturday $90***** (choice of hotel OR fairgrounds workshops!)
SUNDAY - Located at the Fairgrounds event site
- 9:00-10:30 Workshop - Saqra (Seattle, WA) - SURPRISE! Fast combos! - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
Directional changes! Speed changes! Sudden SASS! Saqra presents usable combos to jazz up your performance, each with a surprise!
- 10:30-Noon Workshop - Shadia (Las Vegas, NV) - Vintage Belly Dance! - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
- 12:15-1:45 Workshop - Karla (OR) - Elegant Isis Wings - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
Dramatic Karla presents tons of moves for Isis Wings! Unleash you imagination and learn to fly with this beautiful prop. Some sets available for class use or bring your own.
- 2-3:30 Workshop - Sidonia Om Dunia (ID) - Hands and Arms & Exciting Stage Bits - $25 pre-reg/$30 at door
Heh.... yes this workshop already has a title, and it will be taught by one of three powerful and experienced instructors. There was some confusion as to which instructor was doing this which will be clarified here ASAP (yeah, I know that is weird) but in the meantime...TAKE A CHANCE and get that great Pre-registration special savings! <grin> Trust me, baby! This will rock!
*****PRE-REGISTER SPECIAL All Sunday $90*****
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