Classes will be held at three locations this year!
Please refer to our class location list (link below) for all workshops
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The Maxwell Hotel
300 Roy Street, Seattle, WA
Theater Puget Sound studios.
TPS Studios
4th floor of Armory/Center House in Seattle Center
305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA
Vera Project
305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA
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Workshop Schedule
Workshop Descriptions
Below is the schedule for classes on March 27-31.
To register for workshops visit http://hipnoticapparel.com/cues-tattoos.html
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Cues & Tattoos Intensive with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance®, $200
March 27-28, 2013 10 am- 3pm
Conference Room at The Maxwell Hotel 300 Roy Street, Seattle WA.
Cues & Tattoos is thrilled to host our first intensive with the originator of American Tribal Style®, Carolena Nericcio.
The two day intensive will feature 6 hours of instruction covering both the foundation and latest moves of ATS®.
| Time | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY |
10:00am- |
Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance® |
Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance® "New Steps by Sister Studios & FCBD®, including Dueling Duets" |
3:00pm- |
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Rachel Brice |
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9:30am- |
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| 10:00am- 12:00pm |
Davina Tribal "ATS® with an Edge®" |
Anaya "Fly by the Seat of Your Pants" |
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| 1:00pm- 3:00pm |
Rachel Brice "Thick and Juicy" |
Heather Stants "Creative Dance Composition" |
Lisa Hyde "The Space Between the Notes" |
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9:30am- |
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10:00am- |
Kathy Stahlman |
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12:30pm-2:45pm |
SERPENTS MUSE PART 1 SHOW :: |
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3:00pm- |
Rachel Brice |
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3:00pm- |
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| 5:30pm- 7:30pm |
Devi Mamak "Innovative Formations" |
DJ Amar "Mastering Your Mix" |
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9:30am-12:30pm |
Rachel Brice |
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10:00am- |
Carolena Nericcio |
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12:30pm-2:45pm |
SERPENTS MUSE PART 2 SHOW :: |
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3:00pm- |
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DANCE FUNDAMENTALS*TRIBAL COMBINATIONS*IMPROVISATION CHOREOGRAPHY
Carolena Nericcio and FatChanceBellyDance®
Wednesday March 27 (1 of 2-day Intensive, $200)
10am-3pm-includes an hour lunch break 12pm-1pm
Using fun combinations, learn the correct technique of basic movements from the Tribal vocabulary: Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos.
Drill and refine the use of basic steps and their variations in combinations and mini-choreographies.
Partnering and group work with emphasis on communication between dancers. Using a series of simple but challenging drills, learn the concept of Leading and Following, Formations, Cues and Transitions and Music Interpretation.
NEW STEPS: SISTER STUDIOS, FCBD®, INCLUDING DUELING DUETS
Carolena Nericcio and FatChanceBellyDance®
Thursday March 28 (2 of 2-day Intensive, $200)
10am-3pm-includes an hour lunch break 12pm-1pm
Join Carolena and FCBD® as they explore new steps contributed by the Sister Studios, and a few by FCBD®, including Dueling
Duets. 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.
DYNAMICS IN TIME
Mira Betz
Dynamics in Time - in-depth exploration of time and its dynamic influence in dance.
Working within the structure of a short improvisational combination, students will explore the manipulation of the elements of time to create dynamic movement and push their own boundaries of artistic creativity. Material is geared towards Mira’s philosophy of empowering each student with the tools and understanding to create their own unique voice as artists through discussion, applied learning techniques, and critical thought. Bring an open mind, journal and willingness to learn.
ATS® WITH AN EDGE®
Davina Tribal
Building upon what we’ve mastered in ATS slow vocabulary, we have incorporated sword work - adding a unique dimension which evokes strength, passion and grace. Participants will learn basics of sword handling and strengthening exercises, body placement and alignment, modifications for sword movement and cues that compliment FCBD ATS® improvisational slow dance vocabulary. **Prerequisites: Participants must have practiced knowledge of levels 1-3 ATS and must bring their own *dulled* sword.**
FLY BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS
Anaya
Fly by the Seat of Your Pants: Moves and Cues You Can Really Use!
Cari & Tiffany of Anaya Tribal will shake you w/ signature combos utilizing both precision & attitude. Everyone will leave with something saucy to add to their repertoire & spark inspiration to create your own ITS combos.
Whether you're a beginning level tribal dancer or a seasoned troupe member, Cari and Tiffany of Anaya Tribal will funk up your vocabulary Anaya Style with some new signature combos that you will know like the back of your hand before the end of class! The goal of this workshop is to give you new combos to add to your repertoire like the bomb, airplane and more.…come on over! Fly and explode w/zils incorporated - bring 'em if you have 'em. All Levels Welcome.
THICK AND JUICY: SINKING YOUR TEETH INTO MEATY MID-TEMPO
Rachel Brice
Medium tempo is a place where some of the gooiest, juiciest belly dance movement can be showcased. We'll play with two combinations that really drop deep in, resulting in a relaxed, powerful, and mouth-watering performance.
CREATIVE DANCE COMPOSITION
Heather Stants
Improvisational exercises to inspire movement and choreography creation. Please bring a yoga mat and knee pads for floor work.
THE SPACE BETWEEN THE NOTES
Lisa Hyde
This two-hour workshop focuses on the art of zilling and the exciting possibilities of combining traditional rhythms with fusion moves. The workshop will open with exercises designed to relax the neck and shoulders and increase stamina and flexibility in the forearms. Next, we will examine and drill basic patterns that are used as building blocks for dynamic zill work. We will then layer these over our dance vocabulary, learning to disconnect body movements from the hands. In the second half of the workshop we will create our own unique melody with more complicated patterns while adding moves that complement our new arrangement. We will focus particular attention to highlighting and accentuating the space between the notes. This workshop promises to challenge both beginners and zill enthusiasts and all levels are welcome; however, knowledge and proficiency in basic belly dance movement is strongly recommended.
LAYERING OF CONSCIOUSNESS IN IMPROVISATIONAL DANCE
Mira Betz
Layering of Consciousness in Improvisational Dance (exploring the many layers of what a performer must track, exercises on sharpening the mind and expanding one’s conscious control on stage).
Layering does not only apply to one’s body parts, as a performer we are called to have heightened awareness of space, time, music, balance, technique, communication and forethought, we must maintain all that with a sense of grace and a quick reaction time. This workshop offers students a space and the guidance to start exercising the mind and body to open new avenues of layering and untimely improve their performance awareness and quality.
STRETCH, CRUNCH, DRILL!
Heather Stants
Yoga , core work and movement drills from Heather's Urban Tribal repertoire. Centering, long lines and expanded movement vocabulary will be the focus of this two hour workshop. Please bring a yoga mat.
CUE IT UP! CREATIVE CUES AND DYNAMIC VARIATIONS
Kathy Stahlman
Basic steps are the foundation, variations are the flavor. This workshop takes a look at a few classic ATS® moves to create dynamic variations. Practicing in duet and trio formations you will learn Tribal Moon moves such as the Tango, Tribal Moon Barrel Turn, Camel Partner Pass, Temple Camel, Turkish Partner Pass, and a variation of the Arabic Partner Pass. With an emphasis on communication between dancers this workshop will help you improve your ability to create clear cues for flawless transitions, including fast spins, dramatic slow turns, and dynamic fades and passes - all while staying true to the magic of ATS®. This workshop sold out at Tribal Fest 2012.
DATURA VOCABULARY FOR GROUP AND SOLO IMPROVISATION
Rachel Brice
Learn a few movements from Datura's emerging ITS vocabulary that can be used for solo or group work. Bring your finger cymbals, yoga mat, and love of improvisation with a shared vocabulary.
SASSY BRASSY COMBOS
Wendy Marlatt
Sassy Brassy Combos--Skirt work, sassy attitude and gestures inspired
by dances of the Turkish Rom are the mix for this fun and upbeat world
fusion workshop. These feisty combos will dress up your Tribal
repertoire for Balkan brass beats. Bring a little sass and a lot of
skirt (10 yards and up) for this workshop!!
FLIPPIN' OUT
Troupe Hipnotica™
Strategies for incorporating both sides of the body and all sides of the stage in your improv. In this class Troupe Hipnotica will share our double sided method that allows you to utilize both sides of the body without re-learning your current improv moves or causing your head to explode! The class will then bump to the next level, with 4 sided stage exercises and formation changes that will have your head spinning! A basic knowledge ATS® or improv moves suggested.
INNOVATIVE FORMATIONS
Devi Mamak
Ghawazi Caravan is well known for their exciting staging & formation ideas for ATS® that are suitable for both choreography & improvisation. In this workshop Devi will present to you new concepts suitable for larger formal stage shows as well as exciting variations for a more casual show. Learn some of Ghawazi Caravan's favorite formations such as The Flower, Sea Anemone, & Solid gold!
MASTERING YOUR MIX: A MUSIC MIXING WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS
DJ Amar
Learn how to make an impressive sounding mix for your next performance using industry standard, state-of-the-art software that you can download for free.
If you find yourself envious of certain dancers who blow the audience away with their style and music mixes, this workshop is for you. With a few simple steps you can adjust bass, midrange and treble frequencies; cross-fade one track into the next or edit a track down to just the portions you need; adjust the volume on one song if it is noticeably lower or higher than another; add layers using beats and ambient melodies from other songs.
Do you love a song and want to use it, but it is just too long? Is there a portion of a song you want to use, but don’t know how to edit it smoothly? Have you performed at a gig and given the “DJ” (or sound person) your CD with 2 or more tracks on it, and the wrong track gets played? Or your set gets cut short? Would you like to control exactly when your next track starts, or mix a continuous set with smooth transitions rather than stop the momentum and wait for the next song to begin?
With my laptop and a projector, I will give an overview of key features and shortcuts to get yourself started, show you how to edit a track, use the fade in and out feature, add a second track, and then I will make a mix using 3 songs with one piece of music overlayed onto another.
for full workshop details, visit http://djamar.wordpress.com/
SMOKE + MIRRORS: SPELLBINDING SLOW PHRASES + FLUID FOOTWORK
Rachel Brice
Learn new smoky and serpentine phrases and pair them with foot patterns that give the illusion of gliding or floating. We'll begin class with a rigorous conditioning sequence to prepare you for the slow and narcotic phrases, so bring your yoga mat.
NEW ATS STEPS, AUSSIE STYLE!
Devi Mamak
This workshop is exactly that! New and exciting ATS® steps from down under, brought to you by Devi Mamak of Ghawazi Caravan. Come and learn Devi's new ATS® steps that have been accepted into the FCBD® format. Workshop will incorporate The Box Step & Turn, Push Forward & Back, Arabic with a Double Turn,T riangle Step, Egyptian Sevillana, The Pulse Turn,The Loco Camel, The Rainbow & Medusa.
MASTERS COURSE: REFINING YOUR TEACHING SKILLS
Carolena Nericcio and 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.
ATS FLOORWOORK
FatChanceBellyDance®
For advanced students; the anatomy of floorwork, technique and application. Kneepads recommended. Includes Hip Opening Stretch.
*Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations.
SHIMMIES
Ashley Lopez
Is your shimmy weak or missing? Can you shimmy, but have trouble adding smooth arms on top? Is your shimmy stuck in one place…so you have trouble making shapes or traveling with it? Ever wonder what the difference between an up/down shimmy, a twist shimmy, and a 3/4 shimmy is? Would you like to learn specific exercises designed to help you build the muscles necessary to make your shimmy strong and consistent?
During the first section of class we’ll focus on exercises that will train your “shimmy” muscles, and then we’ll explore those slow, slinky arm movements that are so beautiful layered on top of a shimmy. We’ll then explore other upper body movements that can be performed simultaneously with your shimmies. A little chest, a little shoulder, a lot of sweat!
Now that you’ve unlocked the mysteries of the vibrating hips, let’s make some shapes! Circles, eights, boxes, oh my! We’ll break down hip shapes, drill them, then shimmy with them. Next, let’s take a walk…traveling with shimmies is challenging but one of the essential belly dance moves. Learn several different ways of moving around with your shimmies. Tie it all up with a nice combo that will remind you of all the possibilities and take it home to make it your own!
All levels welcome.
ADDITIONAL ATS® STEPS, AUSSIE STYLE!
Devi Mamak of Ghawazi Caravan
This workshop is exactly that! New and exciting ATS® steps from down under, brought to you by Devi Mamak of Ghawazi Caravan. Come and learn Devi's new ATS steps that have been accepted into the FCBD® format. This workshop will not repeat moves taught in the am class. Both Aussie ATS classes can be taken together or separately.
