Workshop Descriptions
Below is the schedule for classes on March 30-April 1.
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ALL CLASSES ARE LOCATED AT:
Theater Puget Sound
4th floor, Seattle Center House
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Carolena Nericcio of FCBD "Masters Course: Refining Your Teaching Skills" |
Brandi Franks of Diva Dreads "Tribal Style Hair" |
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| 1:00pm- 3:00pm |
Steven Eggers "Layering 101" |
Troupe Hipnotica™ "Livin' Large Revisited" |
Kajira Djoumahna "BlackSheep BellyDance Signature Moves & Combos" |
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9:30am- |
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10:00am- |
Cera Byer |
Colette Todorov of Scarlet Thistle |
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Lacey Sanchez of Florida Tribal |
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| 5:30pm- 7:30pm |
Mimi Fontana of Manhattan Tribal "From the Hudson River Out to the Nile" |
Molly McClellan of Tribaltique "Presto Chango!" |
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10:00am- |
Seba Blanchard of WildCard BellyDance |
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3:00pm- |
ATS REMIX COMBOS
Kami Liddle
This workshop will take some classic ATS movements and re-work them using elements such as layers, levels and direction changes to create new phrases that you can add to your choreography or improv repertoire.
MASTERS COURSE: REFINING YOUR TEACHING SKILLS
Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance
Join Carolena and members of FatChanceBellyDance to discuss, explore and experience the characteristics that make a proficient tribal belly dance teacher. This course is not intended to address ATS teachers only but rather build a skill set that any tribal belly dance teacher could utilize.
TRIBAL STYLE HAIR
Brandi Franks
Brandi Franks, one of the three ladies of Diva Dreads, will explore ways to make your styling with falls and hair pieces more professional and polished while dancing. She will be going over hair color choices with falls, how to wear the falls, different styles of wearing the falls, and hands on practice of using our falls, or any falls you may have purchased from any number of vendors. If you have wigs, hair falls, pieces clips please bring them. We will go over looks that go great with tribal specific hair styling.
LAYERING 101
Steven Eggers
Learn the basics and concepts in the art of layering. With the tools and knowledge you learn in this workshop you will be on the way to becoming a pro. The class will cover specific techniques to overcome the difficulties that arise when trying to layer, along with different drills to accompany the technique. At the end of class a short combination will be taught that includes layering, of course! Be prepared to challenge your brain and bring a notebook. When you leave the workshop I promise you will want to add a shimmy to everything you do.
LIVIN' LARGE REVISITED
Troupe Hipnotica™
Want to be able to improv with your whole troupe in one song? We had such great feedback we decided to bring this topic back. We all love duets and trios but sometimes you want to be able to have all of your members dance at once creating a new element that pulls the whole performance together. In this workshop we will explore new formations and techniques utilizing as many as 8 dancers in a single song. A basic knowledge of ATS moves is recommended.
BLACKSHEEP BELLYDANCE SIGNATURE MOVES & COMBOS
Kajira Djoumahna
Learn a few slow, medium and fast tempo moves and combos with corresponding cues and cymbal patterns (when appropriate) specific to BSBD. Also learn our famous “cut-it-in-half” Pestle Rule and a few new innovations and steps not yet on DVD! Come prepared to work both sides of your body equally as we explore the BSBD Format and what makes it tick. You don’t have to be an advanced Tribal Dancer to take this class, though having a working knowledge of the form will be helpful. Of course, bring your zills! All 5 KD/BSBD DVDs will be available for purchase in class at a special discounted rate, so bring your cash or checkbook as well. :) Notebooks and water bottles optional.
POP AND LOCK WITH SPEED AND AGILITY
Kami Liddle
This class if primarily focused on drills to help create fast and sharp pops and locks with various parts of the body. We will take some of these basic moves and create fast and challenging combinations that can be used in any dance routine.
IMPROV TIPS, TRICKS, AND GAMES FOR SOLOS & GROUPS
Cera Byer
Improv Tips, Tricks, and Games for Solos & Groups
In this workshop we will explore improvisational performance techniques for solo and group acts. In bellydance improvisational performance is a huge part of our art form - here we will dance through some improvisational structures, games, skills and explorations that stray from ATS/ITS/Cabaret structures. I'll teach you some of my favorite improv practices, and help you think about how to develop your won! Keep your audience hanging on your every move, even if you're backstage and haven't picked your music yet.
CRISS + CROSS: MOVES THAT INTERSECT, INTERWEAVE AND ZIGZAG
Colette Todorov
Scarlet Thistle likes to dance close, move from side to side, and
generally mix things up! This workshop will introduce dramatic slow
turns, thrilling fast movements, and variations of old favorites direct
from the Scarlet Thistle box of tricks. We will explore and drill
formation transitions applicable for larger groups as well as variations
perfectly suited for duets. Participants must be willing to get really
close to your dance partners, be ready for any direction to be the
“front” and enjoy the challenge of crossing lines when dancing.
DANCING IN THE 4TH DIMENSION
Steven Eggers
Do you feel like when you improv you always end up using your default moves or patterns? This class will rid you of those habits and break-up that muscle memory and create new connections. We will focus on and isolate different parts of the body and dissect how each moves in all planes of motion. We will drill different patterns that will incorporate different parts of the body, moving in different planes, and changing the time signatures. By challenging your mind and creating new connections in the brain, you will learn new muscle memories, get rid of your defaults, and open up a new world to your dancing.
ROOTS, LIMBS AND LEAVES: AN EXPLORATION OF THE TRIBAL DANCER
Lacey Sanchez
How does a dancer stay rooted in this rich and unique style that is Tribal Bellydance and still feel room to explore and create on their own without fusing their style so much so that it loses it identity? Lacey will take dancers on a comprehensive and dare we say even fun journey through Tribal improv and Tribal Fusion movement in such a way as to encourage individual flair and interpretation. Lacey will give examples on how to start this process and a road map if you will back to your roots and pathways and examples on how to reach your own own limbs and leaves. Be ready to dance, think, interact and more!
SIDESHOW IMPROV
Lava of Sisters of Alchemy
From Vaudevillian flair to Gypsy Rom flavor, from Odissi Classical Indian to Flamenco inspirations, with a tribal fusion backbone, in French Can Can Fashion, all with a Rockin' Edge! Lava's Sideshow Improv celebrates a modern Gypsy in all her stylings. Her vocabulary of fusion combos in a lead and follow format will allow you to explore all the fascinating characters within, and dance with high-spirited energy. An exciting showpiece for any stage. Join Lava and Sisters of Alchemy, and step into some "old-timey fun" - You will Jump, you will Kick, you will Rock out these characters in all their Sideshow Glory!
FROM THE HUDSON RIVER OUT TO THE NILE
Mimi Fontana of Manhattan Tribal
Fun, Energetic ATS combos from the Manhattan Tribal repertoire! This dynamic class will cover moves from our “Tribal Revival” ATS Variations DVD, as well as new combinations straight from the Manhattan Tribal Classic and Modern ATS vocabulary. We’ll delve into how to maximize your performance with creative lead changes, and how to keep your lines clean during fast combos and slow moves. We’ll also explore the mechanics of seamlessly incorporating combinations into an improvisational performance. Confidence in leading and following and our “speed dating” drill will also be included!
Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Arabic Hip Twist, Egyptian Basic, Turkish Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos.
PRESTO CHANGO!
Molly McClellan of Tribaltique
Presto Chango! - Creative fades, switches, and lead changes
Get ready to submerge yourself into cue-able fusion-styled movements!
Using TribalTique Denver's "impro-fusion!" style, we'll cover methods
for dynamic line changes and lead switches that will get you moving
around your dance partners and using the stage! Using movements pulled
straight from TribalTique Denver's MTI (Modern Tribal Impov)
vocabulary, we will explore creative formations, footwork patterns,
layers, turns, dual hip leading, and of course we'll top them off with
zil patterns! Dancers who are familiar with the choo-choo, tribal
basic, and arabic families will get the most out of
this workshop. Please bring zils.
THE ANATOMY OF A STEP PART I
Carolena Nericcio of FCBD
Anatomy of a Step-modern ATS steps and combos in a two part workshop.
Join Carolena and members of FatChanceBellyDance as we explore new steps contributed by our Sister Studios, and FCBD. We'll look at the steps and combos through the "ATS filter" and you'll understand the artistry and logic of creating a new step. *Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos.
What to Bring: Finger cymbals
What to Wear: Choli, full skirt and pantaloons or basic dance wear.
MOROCCAN GUEDRA BLESSING RITUAL
Kajira Djoumahna
This ritual comes from the branch of Tuareg Berbers known as The Guedra, who are also one of the several Tuareg branches known as “The Blue People” or “Kel Tagelmous”. Guedra tribes inhabit parts of Mauritania, Morocco and the High/Upper Atlas Mountains. This group of people are unique in that they are matrilineal and councils are egalitarian. In this unique Berber branch, the men veil but the women do not (the reason will be revealed in class). The word “Guedra” has many meanings as well which will be discussed. Plentiful handouts will be provided, as well as supporting material passed around. Your handouts will include one of the many chants with translations, which are sung in a language called Hassanic Berber, a mix of Arabic and Berber dialects.
You will listen to actual field recordings, learn call-and-response chants as well as claps and counter-claps. You will learn the meanings behind the gestures and the movements that go with T’bal (the optional standing portion) as well as Guedra (done kneeling). A CDR of these field recordings will be available for purchase before and after class for a low fee.
If time allows, we may have a Guedra circle in which at least some of the participants will be able to come out for a few minutes and try it while being supported by your tribe of classmates who will be clapping and chanting for you, creating the possibility of a light trance state. You will have the tools to go deeper with your friends outside of the busy classroom setting by the time you leave, to try on your own!
Please bring: An open heart and inquisitive mind! A non-slippery dark opaque piece of cloth or textured veil (not silk). Any shade of blue or black are preferred. This cloth need be only large enough to cover your head and can be larger. The remainder of the costume for this ritual will be discussed, photos passed around and components talked about in class. Bring kneepads. People with knee, back or neck problems will be asked to take it easy and know your personal limitations. You can still do the T’Bal (standing) section, which is done traditionally as well.
TRIBAL SPINS WITH WILDCARD BELLYDANCE
Seba Blanchard of WildCard BellyDance
Love to Spin? We do too! There is nothing like pulling off a hot spin to
Wow an audience. In this workshop we will break down proper spin
technique and share some of our signature spin combo's like the
Powerstroke and the Wild Sailor. All our combos are ATS friendly! Bring
your finger cymbals because we love to play while we dance!
THE ANATOMY OF A STEP PART II
Carolena Nericcio of FCBD
Anatomy of a Step-modern ATS steps and combos in a two part workshop.
Join Carolena and members of FatChanceBellyDance as we explore new steps contributed by our Sister Studios, and FCBD. We'll look at the steps and combos through the "ATS filter" and you'll understand the artistry and logic of creating a new step. *Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos.
What to Bring: Finger cymbals
What to Wear: Choli, full skirt and pantaloons or basic dance wear
BOLLYWOOD TRIBAL COMBOS
Samantha Riggs of Portico
Bollywood dance has been made popular by the Hindi movie cultural phenomenon and is an amalgamation of Indian folk dance and classical dance with infusions of modern jazz, ballet and hip hop. It is riveting, precise, coquettish, athletic, theatrical and lyrical. Now you can incorporate Bollywood style into your ITS vocabulary utilizing Samantha's combos which were a staple of Domba's, Boom Boom Bollywood's and Bedouin Tribe's repertoire for many years... and now in use by her new dance company, Portico. You will learn both basic Indian dance technique plus the beginnings of a lexicon of Bollywood moves with cues that will inspire you to dance like a Hindi movie star! This class is open to all levels and requires no dance experience of any kind.
THE DANCER IS IN THE DETAILS
Troupe Hipnotica™
Through drills, exercises and games we will explore 5 levels of performing tribal improv to include posture, movement technique, leading/following, formations and audience connection. This class is intended to be a technique primer for beginning to intermediate students.
