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 recommendedFor 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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