Industrial Strength African Fusion

This high energy and cardiovascular class is heavily influenced by West African dance, but incorporates dynamic movements from other styles such as Bhangra, hip hop, modern, and belly dance. Break down seemingly difficult dance moves into smaller, easily deciphered steps, and drill them. This class will also examine ways to improve endurance by boosting physical and mental energy. Be prepared to jump, stomp, stretch, pulse, shake, throw, kick, bend, toss, have fun, and to be worked from head to toe! All levels are welcome; however, some previous belly dance or African dance experience is recommended.

Fundraiser for Haiti (New Date!)

Special belly dance workshop to benefit the Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Topics to be covered include shimmies and Arabic pop combinations.

Open to all levels.

Suggested donation of $35 to be provided in cash at the door. All proceeds go to the Red Cross.

Oriental Turns and Traveling Steps

Add dynamism to your dance with spins, turns and floor patterns. Learn combinations of traveling steps and turns most frequently used in belly dance. Specific attention will be given to spotting, turn technique and Oriental stylization. Workshop is recommended for students transitioning from Beginner II to Low Intermediate.

Beginning Choreography

Combine movements from the beginning belly dance curriculum into a fun new choreography. Workshop is designed for beginner belly dance students, with modifications to challenge Beginner II students.

Master Class Series with Bozenka

Saturday - “From Andalus to Zaffa” — How to dance to obscure rhythms

In this workshop Bozenka will break down and explain rhythms that many dancers are unfamiliar with but are often found in classical Egyptian music. Bozenka will teach clear dance combinations that will help dancers remember these rhythms easily. Each rhythm will have it’s own combo that will include proper stylistics for each rhythms origins. This is a very effective way of memorizing and identifying such rhythms as Rhumba, Vox, Darig Tunesi, Darig Samahi and Sombati. Appropriate for Intermediate level dancers and above.

Sunday - Technique Master Class with Bozenka

This intense master class will include complex techniques, mechanics of movement and a focus on timing and advanced traveling steps. We will also practice drills and learn to articulate moves to maximize visual effect on stage. Combined with an intense warm-up and a relaxing cool down, this is the perfect class to get your body in gear. Appropriate for Intermediate level dancers and above.

Zills Bootcamp

A condensed overview of everything a dancer needs to know about zilling! This workshop will cover all the rhythms and techniques you need to know to be able to perform, layer and improvise with zills. Class is structured to be accessible to beginning zillers, offering modifications to challenge intermediate students.

Latin-Belly Fusion!

Expand your dance repertoire with Latin-belly fusion! In the first hour, learn fun dance combinations that fuse salsa, bachata, and other Latin styles with the ancient art of raqs sharqi. Then, in the second hour, put it all together in an exciting new choreography. All levels are welcome. Choreography is structured to be accessible to beginner students, offering modifications to challenge advanced dancers. Please wear socks or non-marking dance shoes (no heels!).

1001 Shimmies!

An afternoon of coin-jingling, fringe-flying fun! Add a hip shake to your step by learning a great new move for the dance floor, or just review this distinctive belly dance technique. Guaranteed to be a great workout. All levels are welcome. Class is structured to be accessible to beginning dancers, offering modifications to challenge intermediate students.

Fun Combinations

Tantalize the mind and tickle your funny bone with exciting new combinations incorporating fancy footwork and titillating transitions. Inspired by earthy rhythms, modern fusion, and classical compositions, this fast-paced afternoon of fun is for students who have completed at least one semester of Beginner II Technique, with modifications to challenge intermediate dancers.

Undulations and Swirly Movements

Explore the slow and sensual side of belly dance. Guaranteed to be a deeply muscular, core workout! Learn taqsim combinations to put movements into musical context. Taqsim refers to a solo, instrumental piece or section of music, often improvised. Hypnotic and introspective, some believe the soul or essence of a dancer is revealed while performing to a taqsim. Learn to recognize the instruments most often used in a taqsim, and how to reflect the music in your dance. Open to all levels! Class is structured to be accessible to beginning dancers, offering modifications to challenge intermediate students.

Drum Solo Choreography

Learn a vibrant and upbeat drum solo choreography, full of accents and shimmies. Class is structured to be accessible to beginning dancers, offering modifications to challenge intermediate students.

Sweatin’ to the Maqams

Come spend the afternoon working out and cross-training for your belly dance practice! This high-energy cardio workshop will strengthen the body and deepen your muscle memory with movement drills, exercises, and across-the-floor combinations. This workshop is open to all levels. Please bring plenty of water, an energy bar or light protein snack, towel, and your desire to work hard and sweat!

Tribaret: Gooey, Creepy…

A cross between cabaret and tribal style belly dance, tribaret is a fusion dance that explores your inner glitter and inner serpent in the same afternoon! This class will focus on ooey gooey movements from the cabaret curriculum practiced each week, and incorporate unexpected and creepy new movements and stylizations to expand your repertoire. Workshop is recommended for those who have completed Beginner II Technique or higher.

Master Class Series with Karim Nagi

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Belly Dance Yoga Retreat with Rachel Brice

5th Annual Belly Dance Yoga Retreat with Rachel Brice
Pura Vida, Costa Rica
August 22-29, 2010

Put the world on pause to immerse yourself in an intensive yoga and dance practice. Enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica, while studying with one of the leading artists in tribal belly dance. The weeklong intensive will include 20 hours of dance instruction with Rachel Brice, delicious and wholesome food, beautiful accommodations and a serene tropical setting for reflection & rejuvenation.

A typical day would include:

8:00 am	Breakfast
10:00 am	Yoga stretch, dance preparation
11:00 am	Conditioning drills
12:00 pm	Lunch
2:00 pm	Dance technique/special topic
4:00 pm	Open Lab
6:30 pm	Dinner

This retreat is suitable for all levels, with individual attention to challenge advanced dancers. A basic foundation in belly dance and/or yoga is required.

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Master Class Series with UNMATA

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