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Workshops
Disclaimer: NJ
Belly Dancing does not endorse any particular workshop or
Instructor nor does the site have any affiliation or obligations in
regards to the workshops listed on this page.
July
Studio Yoga in Chatham NJ is offering a
Tribal Belly Dance Sampler
Instruction by members of Fringe Benefit
on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
American Tribal Style Basics- Pure ATS
July 9 &
16
ATS Basics with a Twist- additions of other
styles and Fusion forms of moves
July 23 &
30
Advanced ATS Fusion
August 6
- Choreography & Improv- includes layering &
moving with a group
August 13
- Flamenco Fusion- includes fan & skirt work
All six workshops $170 for non-members ($150 for
members) or $35.00 for a single class ($25.00
for members).
For more information contact
Studio Yoga Chatham
650 Shunpike Rd.
Chatham Twp, 07928
http://www.studioyoga.info/
staff@studioyoga.info
973-966-5311
Wings-Sword-Boot Camp-Storm-Explosion:
July
11, 2008
from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Registration and payment in advance: $35
Payment on date of workshop: $45
Amira Mor Performing Arts Center
182 Blvd
Hasbrouck Heights NJ 07604
201-257-8710 or 201-257-8711
www.amiramor.com
1 866 DANCE 10
'ART IS A MATTER OF THE SOUL'
July 12 & 13, 2008 - 2-day Workshop with
Unmata
You will not want to miss the ultra fun, high
energy of Unmata!! UNMATA is a professional,
multi-award-winning, belly dance fusion troupe
based in Sacramento, CA. The high-energy team
force of UNMATA is known for extreme
choreography, inventive Tribal improvisation,
and for tapping into an unmistakable divine
inebriation on and off stage. For a little taste
of Unmata's "HotPot" Tribal Improv go to
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4Q8wK5yffU
Saturday, July 12:
"Sigil School" - 12:00-2:00pm - Get a
behind-the-scenes look at the teaching format of
Amy Sigil in this interactive split session with
UNMATA. In the first half of class, Amy will
share her experience, ideas, and dance
doctrine—as well as answer your questions. In
the second half of class, you will get on your
feet for a Sigil School whirlwind demonstration.
Tag words: warm-ups, transitions, music, mixes,
tempo, choreography, common vocab, work, craft,
drill, team, time, counting, working backwards,
notes, repetition, fellowship, and yes, you will
sweat!
“HOTPOTTURBOTRIBALTRICKS” - 2:30-4:30pm -
Strap-on your jet-packs. In this workshop you’ll
get the skinny on what happens when you let off
a lot of steam while dancing really good, really
fast. You’ll learn and drill two original combos
snatched directly from the Hot Pot Studio tribal
vocabulary, both equipped for improv and ready
for show. You will have fun. You will sweat. You
will be inspired. And after class when you’re
sore and on the floor, remember, “Horsepower” is
defined as work done over time. We just teach
you the tricks.
Sunday, July 13:
“UNMATA au naturel” - 12:00-1:30pm - This
multi-level workshop will outline two tribal
fusion combinations emphasizing technique and
isolation. The first combination will
incorporate the building blocks of UNMATA’s
modern bellydance style. The second combination
will focus primarily on the Hula Fusion nuance.
Each movement will be outlined within a tribal
cueing system so that it may be added to any
troupe’s choreography or tribal vocabulary. Amy
will describe and drill each individual
movement, then fasten them together into an
accessible tribal combo that will be practiced
in useful group and duet formations.
“Overlaying Isolations, Amy Sigil Style” -
2:00-3:30pm - Amy’s Art of Overlay is at the
heart of this intermediate to advanced belly
dance workshop aimed to add expressive layers
and distinction to your dance style. Although
controlled simultaneous movement is a complex
idea, this class provides a simple approach
certain to bring impressive results.
Beginning with a thorough breakdown of basic
isolation technique, Amy will expand such
elements as core strength and relaxed tension,
and then demonstrate helpful exercises that are
necessary to develop an awareness needed to
isolate key muscle groups. Then she will teach
and drill an isolation combo that incorporates
the artistic flare unique to Amy Sigil and
UNMATA. Because this class is designed for the
intermediate to advanced dancer, a sufficient
understanding of balance and timing is
prerequisite.
Cost: Single class = $35 / Full day = $65 / Full
weekend = $120
(non-refundable unless event is canceled)
Where: B&R Fitness Center, 1040 Mill Creek Drive
(just off Street Rd), Feasterville, PA 19053
http://www.tribalbellies.com/events.htm
Ghuedra African Trance Dance
Date & Time:
2008-07-12
7:00 PM
Location: Ancient Callings Studio
Join Perizad at Ancient Callings Studio, THE
studio for women's dance, as she facilitates
another Ghuedra African Trance Dance. Used
primarily by the nomadic Berber Tribes of North
Africa since ancient times, it is a powerful way
to heal and cleanse stuck energies while sending
out blessings to the community. We will perform
the Ghuedra several times in this evening, in a
circular format, using counter clapping and
chanting. When the Ghuedra heats up, the pace
picks up, and the intensity reaches a peak. Come
sit in the circle, or brave the center as you
"cocoon" yourself in nothingness and listen to
the beat and droning of the clapping and
chanting, sending you into a trance-like
meditation of movement. The release that brings
you into a state of rapture or bliss is
absolutely awesome!! Each Ghuedra is different,
and unique. The benefits of releasing stuck
energies are profound. Come experience the
GHUEDRA in the sacredness of the Catskill
Mountains, with Perizad as your guide.
Weather permitting, a bonfire will immediately
follow. Perizad also has space for camping and
limited indoor space for an overnight stay.
Refreshments will be provided and you can bring
a bagged supper or late night snack.
Directions: NYS Thruway (87) to exit
19-Kingston. Take route 28 west. Once you get
into Ashokan make a L onto Reservoir Rd. Toward
Olivebridge (immediately after Winchell's
restaurant). Go to end, passing over the
reservoir. At stop sign make a L, bear R at the
fork onto 28A. Continue until you see sign for
Acorn Hill road, make a L onto Acorn Hill. Make
the next L toward Samsonville (Vincent Dunn
Memorial Rd. also country rte. 3). Go about a
mile, make a L onto Sheldon Hill Road. If
you're coming from anywhere other than the
South, please Mapquest or Google directions.
Better yet, email me!
ancientcallings@yahoo.com
Dance of the Seven Veils Workshop
Master teacher Diana Mahat Shahein's 30 years of
experience in Middle Eastern dance and
theatrical world brings you through this artful
and seductive dance using the veil as an
'extension' of yourself.
Date:
Sunday, July 13, 2008
from 12:30 - 3:00pm
Location: 912 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA
Cost: $25 pre-registration, $30 at the door
Teachers with 5 students attend free of charge.
Veils will be available for purchase upon
pre-order request.
To register, make checks payable to: Beledi
dance Theatre Inc., 806 Main Street,
Stroudsburg, PA, 18360.
For more information:
dianashahein@aol.com
www.beledidancetheatre.org
570-424-5050
The Drum & Dance Learning Center presents
Workshops with Suhaila Salimpour
Saturday &
Sunday, July 19 & 20, 2008
Saturday
Registration 1:30 pm
Workshop 2-5pm
Dinner Break
Workshop 6-8pm
Sunday
Registration 10:30 am
Workshop 11 am - 2pm
Lunch Break
Workshop 3-5pm
SSSD CEC's available at this workshop.
Some experience in the Suhaila Format is
strongly recommended.
*Bring finger cymbals
$250 - No one day rates
Pre registration is required. No walk ins.
Sponsored by
The Drum & Dance Learning Center
www.drumdancecenter.com
Workshop @
The Indigo Ballroom
17 Division Street
Somerville, NJ
The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ
(609) 324-7383
Jim Boz workshop and show in Philadelphia,
July 26 - 27.
Registration now open!
Pop Raqs and Philly Raqs are excited to come
together and present Jim Boz in a weekend of
workshops and gala show on July 26 and 27. This
is Jim's first time in the area and it is
guaranteed to be memorable!
All workshops and show will be held at the
Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Workshop 1: Mezze Al Sharq
Date: July 26, 4 hours, 10 am - 12 pm, break
from 12:00 pm - 1 pm, 1 pm - 3 pm
Mezze al Sharq (Combinations from technique,
movements, expressions) Sassy to Demure, Bold to
Delicate. Sample Jim Boz style Raqs Sharqi with
this workshop - an overall introduction to his
style and expression.
Cost: $65, $75 after June 15th
Workshop 2: Drills and Drum Solo
Date: July 27, 3 hours, 11 am - 12:30 pm, break
from 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 2:30p
Beginning with isolation techniques, we will
move rapidly into combining layers for
application in Drum Solo style performance
piece. Combining movements into phrases, and
then phrases into a choreography. A faster paced
class.
Cost: $65, $75 after June 15th
Gala show!
Date: July 26, 7:00 pm - Doors open at 630pm.
**All Show only Tickets will be held at the door
for WILL CALL pickup **
Pop Raqs Special Edition with very special guest
Jim Boz. Special Edition Pop Raqs is a "mixed
tape" show with both traditional and non
traditional bellydance. Stay after the show for
the open floor dancing to a live band!
Cost: $15 before June 15, $20 after or at the
door (if available)
Workshop special - Purchase both workshops for
$120! or
Have it all! Purchase both workshops and a
ticket to the show for $130!
Jim Boz is an award winning Middle Eastern
dancer and choreographer in San Diego, CA. He
has entertained audiences internationally with
performances both solo and with his professional
dance troupe Sandstorm. His workshops are
characterized by a wealth of information,
carefully organized and presented in a
supportive environment.
Complete details and registration via paypal are
available at
www.phillyraqs.com/jimboz.html
Early registration ends June 15th and there are
limited spaces, sign up now and join us for some
Boz!
www.phillyraqs.com
September
Workshops with
Sabriye Tekbilek at DDLC in Sept 2008
The Roots of Tribal Belly Dance ►
Learn the History of Bal Anat – America’s original Tribal Dance
Troupe ► Learn the Jamila Salimpour Dance Format – the roots
of the Tribal Dance evolution
Saturday September 6
- 11am -2pm $60 – Pre
Registration Required
Tribal Fusion Dance Combinations
Learn Bal Anat Style Combinations
Saturday, September 6 –
3-5pm $40 – Pre-Registration required
Register for both
– only $95
Suhaila Salimpour Belly Dance Format ►
Layering & Dance Movement with Finger Cymbals
Sunday, September 7
11am – 2pm $60 – Pre-Registration Required
Suhaila Belly
Dance Choreography ►Learn how to apply the format to a beautiful
Arabic Belly Dance composition.
Sunday, September 7 - 3pm –
5pm $40 – Pre-Registration Required Register for both – only
$95
Workshops at The Drum & Dance Learning Center The
Barracks Trading Post Plaza Route 206 & Elizabeth Street,
Bordentown, NJ Register Online
www.drumdancecenter.com
CEC’s are available for these workshops
Sabriye
Tekbelik is a level 3 certified dancer in the Suhaila Salimpour
Format as well as a member of the Suhaila Salimpour Dance Company
and Bal Anat. She is currently based in the Middle East and tours
internationally as a performer and instructor.
www.sabriyetekbilek.com
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008:
Farasha & Su'ad present: "Hear the Music, Feel the
Music, Be the Music..."
workshop/show with Aszmara at the Holiday Inn ballroom, Somerset, NJ (right down
the street from Rakkasah East/Spring Caravan site). Saturday's
seminar from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. will feature dance movements and
combinations to two popular Oriental rhythms: Turkish 9/8 and
Egyptian Saidi. Aszmara will lead you in a dance exploration of
hearing the music, feeling the music, and being the music. The
seminar is suitable for all levels of dancers. Fabulous afternoon
showcase from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. featuring Aszmara and guest
performers. Workshop participants are invited to perform.
Seminar/show is $65. Teachers: preregister 5 students and receive
your seminar free! For more information, visit
www.farasha.com or email
farashadance@gmail.com .
ARIELLAH WORKSHOP
- Happnin' again this year! The lovely Ariellah graces us with
her combos and conditioning!
Sept 13th, 2008
$65 Prepaid/$75 at the door
For more info:
www.chovexani.com/ARIELLAH.htm
A workshop with the one and
only Shoshana! ~
Sunday September 14th, 2008
http://www.shoshanabellydance.com/index.htm
Shoshana, is recognized as one of New York's finest and most
prolific Middle Eastern dancers, a creative and accomplished dance
instructor.
She has performed in the top Middle Eastern night clubs throughout
the American Northeast, among them Club Ibis, Darvish (NYC), The
Middle East Hall, Lincoln Center (Serena Dance Theatre); and has
been invited to work with some of the finest arabic musicians as
guest artist in numerous productions. Her international repertoire
consists of solo engagements in Israel and Panama.
Shoshana will be teaching a breakdown of and entire show.
A must for professional dancers and students alike.
If you have never studied with Shoshana you are in for a real treat!
The workshop will cover:
*Entrance with veil and zills: How to work with your veil while
wearing zills as well as the how to's of capturing your audience
with an exciting entrance.
*Taksim: How to work the music and mesmerize your audience.
*Beladi The heart of an Egyptian show: Work on the sinuous to sharp
"gut" movements that make that part of the show so dramatic.
* Finale: How to leave them wanting more. Use your veil to create a
dramatic finale and strike with an unforgettable ending pose!
Workshop
*Time: 12-3pm
*Place: The Cornerstone
491 Broad Street, Carlstadt, NJ
*Cost: Advanced registration $40 (must be received by Sept 7th)
$48 @ the door if space available
*Space is limited, advanced registration is strongly recommended
For updates and info:
http://www.bellydanceusa.com
or contact Yasmeen @
Yasmeenelqahira@yahoo.com
October
Rakkasah
www.rakkasah.com
Weeklong Package
Mon., Oct. 13 to Sun.19 , Oct. 14
$530.00
for all the classes, festival entrance, and c
Monday October 13 Columbus Holiday Workshops
Please check the box for the classes you wish to be
registered in
Monday, October 13th
Special Day Rate 9 AM to 4 PM - Before Sept. 20 $80
After $95
9am - 12pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Michelle De Vine - Fabulously Fluttering Vail Fans
Shukriya - Play with Cymbals & Steps
12pm - 1pm
Lunch Break
1pm - 4pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Annena - Classy Slinky Moves
Natica Angilly - Variety Pack Spectacular - Developing
Innovation, Extension and Expression
Monday Evening
7pm - 10pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Oreet - The Art of Wings & Taqsim
Tuesday, October 14
Special Day Rate 9 AM to 4 PM - Before Sept. 20 $80
After $95
9am - 12pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Latifah - Sassy Cane Combinations with Sa'idi Flavor
Willow Chang - Comboville! - Useful and fun combos to
enrich your personal repertoire! Plus a great array of
music to dance these combos to
12pm - 1pm
Lunch Break
1pm - 4pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Naheda - Gypsy Dance with Tambourine - A fiery Hungarian
dance with absolute Gypsy feeling
Tuesday Evening
7pm - 10pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Jim Boz - Raks Sharki technique & combinations. Dynamic
combos using methods and the Jim Boz style
Wednesday, October 15
Special Day Rate 9 AM to 4 PM - Before Sept. 20 $80
After $95
9am - 12pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Saqra - Be the Music - Instant perfect interpretation &
phrasing, plus a powerful taqsim choreography
12:pm - 1pm
Lunch Break
1pm - 4pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Oreet - The SharQui method with Cabaret Combinations
Wednesday Evening
7pm - 1pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Leila Haddad - Bedouin Tunisian Dances
Thursday, October 16
Special Day Rate 9 AM to 4 PM - Before Sept. 20 $80
After $95
9am - 12pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Fahtiem - Fabulous fingers, hands, arms, feet and toes -
all in between fun combinations/technique
12pm - 1pm
Lunch Break
1pm - 4pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Suzanna Del Vecchio - Exciting dance combinations with
Suzanna - featuring fast sequences, standing taqsim to
floor sequences, and even a few drum solo piece
sequences
Thursday Evening
5pm - 6pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $20 After $25
Suhaila Salimpour - Folkloric Fusion Drills and
Combinations
7pm - 10pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55
Dondi - Classical Egyptian Choreography for "Zay El Hawa"
and the study of Abdel Halim Hafez
Friday, October 17-no
festival included in Friday classes - please check
location of classes
Special Day Rate 9:15 AM to 4:40 PM - Before Sept. 20
$80 After $95
9am - 12pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55 at the
Crowne Plaza.
Jim Boz - Interactive exercises in expression,
personality and emotion
Fahtiem - Contrast & shading to give your dance that
extra quality. Combinations and technique
9am - 12pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55 at the
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Willow Chang - Sophisticated Hula - An Introduction to
Hawaiian Hula, including history, basic techniques,
concept and cultural outlook. Discover what elements of
hula can enhance your belly dance practice, while
learning a a sassy Awana Hula.
125pm - 1pm
Lunch Break
1pm - 4pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55 - at the
Crowne Palza
Leila Haddad - Combinations 'a la Leila'
Suhaila Salimpour - Belly Dance Jazz Fusion drills and
combinations
1pm - 4pm
Registration Before Sept. 20 $45 After $55 - at the
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Natica Angilly - Beyond boundaries dancing with Natica's
Stardust veils, tambourines and & dance passion
Saturday, October 18
(Class includes Festival Ticket)
9am - 10:30am
Registration Before Sept. 20 $35 After $40 - at the
Crowne Palza
Suhaila Salimpour - Jamilla Salimpour Format.
9am - 10:30am
Registration Before Sept. 20 $35 After $40 - at the
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Saqra - Finger Cymbals - Beginning through insane - all
levels welcome.
9am - 10:30am
Registration Before Sept. 20 $35 After $40 - at the
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Naheda - Salsa - Oriental Salsa Fusion - music, combos
and expression.
Sunday, October 19 (Class
includes Festival Ticket)
9am - 10:30am
Registration Before Sept. 20 $35 After $40 - at the
Crowne Palza
Dondi - Movement choreography, combos and technique for
beautiful hands, arms and veil.
9am - 10:30am
Registration Before Sept. 20 $35 After $40 - at the
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Fatima al Wahid - Folkloric Pop with a twist.
9am - 10:30am
Registration Before Sept. 20 $35 After $40 - at the
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Carmine Guida and Blanca - Drum Solos for dancers and
drummers
November
Have it Your
Way! Three 1 hour intensives taught by
Farasha, Su'ad and Yasmeen el Qa'hira
Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Take one, two or all three intensives
*Time: 11:30am to 3pm
*Place: The Cornerstone
491 Broad Street, Carlstadt, NJ
*Cost:3 workshops $40.00
2 Workshops $30.00
1 Workshop $20.00
More details to come
For updates and info:
http://www.bellydanceusa.com
or contact Yasmeen @
Yasmeenelqahira@yahoo.com
2009
Workshop and Hafla
featuring the one and only
MOROCCO!!!!
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
http://www.casbahdance.org
Details to come
For updates and info:
http://www.bellydanceusa.com
or contact Yasmeen @
Yasmeenelqahira@yahoo.com
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