This is the different workshops for the 2010 Miami Bellydance Convention,which will be held September 3rd-6th, 2010. We will be offering 4 days of instruction, featuring International acclaimed dance instructors and performers! Every day, every one of our instructors will teach at least one workshop. Make sure to choose the right class for you, so you can make the most of this convention experience!
ALL INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT THE DOOR WITH CASH OR CREDIT CARD.
Tamalyn Dallal
1- “Finger Cymbal Intensive”
This is a crash course in playing different timings, rhythms and combinations with the zils (AKA zagat). You will also walk and dance while playing and learn techniques to make it easier to play zils and dance at the same time. This class is good for those who have limited practice with zils as well as advanced dancers who want to sharpen their skills.
2- “Going back to the Golden Age.”
There is an important saying “You must know where you come from before you can move forward.” This workshop takes you back in time to the 1950′s where you will do a short choreography, learn song lyrics and enjoy a traditional approach to bellydance.
Tamra-henna
1- Saidi-Sweetness & Strength
The women’s dance of southern Egypt (the Said) is sweet and upbeat, while the men perform to show off their strength. Tamra-henna combines both into her own signature Saidi style that is both fun and commanding! Learn Saidi styling, music and dynamic dance combinations with the assaya (cane) that you can use in your own Saidi dance. Give your performances a fun, upbeat folkloric touch – add the sassy strength of Saidi! Some experience with the cane is recommended.
2- Oriental vs Beledi
Tamra-henna decodes the technique and dynamics that give a dance the classic grace of Raqs Sharqi or the light-hearted upbeat feel of Beledi style. Learn to make dynamic changes in your style to reflect your choice of music! Advanced Beginner and up.
Sherri
1- Shake it like a salt shaker:
Isolations, posture, extension and building choreography: learn the fundamentals of faster paced tribal fusion bellydance. Strong emphasis is placed on developing a correct posture, muscle conditioning and flexibility training. Sharp articulation emphasizing movement and rhythm. We will drill twists, locks, drops, squares, omis and shimmies working to develop the muscles in the lower abs and pelvic area to create crisp, strong hip articulation. We will then take it a step further and move on to drilling these movements within different planes of space, such as level changes and experimenting with variations on the left and right sides of the body. Special emphasis placed on drop turns and drop twists. Students will learn how to create combinations and link them into short choreographies. The goal is to give students the tools to more effectively help link movements together to create their own combinations and to ultimately create a very complete performance. We will also discuss the elements of good stage presence and methods to creating a very strong performance persona.
2- Combos and Transitions:
Learn interesting new combinations that really emphasize the “fusion” in tribal fusion bellydance. Learn how to make your combinations and choreography less predictable by utilizing different planes of space and exploring varied staging options. Strong emphasis is also placed on creating interesting transitions between combinations to make choreography more varied. Mini “workshop within the workshop” will consist of several exercises that will help dancers connect to their inner muses and learn effective techniques to generate new choreography. Great workshop for those who want to be challenged and to be pushed off of their dance plateau!
Saida
1- Bellydance choreography with modern technique:
Modern technique is movement exploration using concepts including weight and gravity with an emphasis on the spine. Like ballet, modern dance builds strength, flexibility and core stability. Argentinean Superstar Saida, will be teaching a Modern Egyptian choreography concentrating on strong technique and quality execution of movement.
2- Saida’s Unique Stylish belly dance routine
In this workshop Saida will be linking the belly dance traditional styling with some classical ballet dance steps, such as: piqué, pirouette, passes, développé, etc. to enhance your bellydance technique. All of this will be put into a magnificent routine to blow your mind!
Mohamed El-Hosseny
This class will offer fun & flirty movements with a translation of the lyrics! Showing us how the two go hand in hand with gestures used in the culture that one would only understand from living in Egypt! Mohamed will break down the techniques he utilizes which are derived from street dancing!
(Sha’abi is the name of a style of living, a style of dance, & a style of music! The word is Egyptian Arabic & refers to the poorer, commoner sections of the city. An English equivalent might be “ghetto.” The name came to characterize the style of music enjoyed in such neighborhoods. The style is somewhat rougher & more playful than the rest of Egyptian pop music. Naturally, the style of dance acquired the name “sha’abi”).
Open Levels~All dancers will enjoy this and dance well at their own level!
2- Pop Balady with Mohamed El Hosseny of Egypt
Using the popular Haifa Wahby’s music (she is a Lebanese model, actress, and singer who rose to fame in the Arab world) Mohamed will show us how to relax and enjoy a choreography & combinatios to more recent Pop music. We will draw upon both tradtional and modern movements for this lovely choreography!
Open Levels~All dancers will enjoy this and dance well at their own level!
More than three decades after her death, she is still recognized as one of the Arab world’s most famous and distinguished singers of the 20th century! Not just anyone can work with her music! Mohamed El Hosseny will review her music and make it manageable (which is very complex in every way) and teach an elegant portion of this choreography to this “must know piece” for any serious student of this art form!
Aubre
1- Abs For Every Bellydancer
Learn the ultimate control for bellyrolls and undulations as well as strong posture and advanced spinal moves such as backbends and layouts. Based upon a strong foundation of Pilates, Aubre will address students’ individual issues as well as demonstrate how to incorporate these elements into your own training and teaching.
2- Layering Gone Wild
Drills to boogle your mind and your body. Learn how to build multiple layers to create moves and steps of your own creation to more fully express your music and dynamic self.
Nathalie
1- Shimmy Till You Drop!
Get ready to get your shimmy on and dance the day away! Nathalie will show you a series of shimmies, pops, and locks to make your body movements sharper. In this workshop, you’ll work on techniques for beautiful layering *sumptuous shimmies* over juicy movements, and intense vibrations with delicate upper body movements. All the shimmies you need to know and more, using the upper body, hips, and torso to make your next choreography outstanding!! All Levels welcomed, bring a towel and get ready to shimmy till you drop!!
Valerick Molinary
1- Importance of space in the dance expression
We could define a dancer as an architect of movement in a determined space. The dance space does not serve as a fixed frame but as an intrinsic aspect of artistic expression. Theater, stage or restaurants entail different body perspectives for the artistic representation. Through different combinations, the dancer will be able to acquired needed skills to make the most of different dance spaces. The metaphor of a dancer as an architect will serve as a means to visualize how our own structure (in reference to our bodies) can be modified according to the use of space. This class will be greatly useful for choreographers as well as for those who want to improve their skills as soloists. Intermediate-Advanced level
Yamil Annum
1- Oriental Choreography:
Learn an exciting new choreography with a dramatic twist by Argentinean Superstar Yamil Annum. For the third time this amazing artist is hitting the Miami Belly dance Convention. You will learn technique, steps, and combinations that suit the various rhythms of Middle Eastern dance. This choreography is a classical routine with a lot of movement around the dance floor. Intermediate Level students welcomed!
2- Pop Oriental Choreography:
Learn this sassy pop routine with Yamil Annum from Argentina. Take it to the next level and pop, lock, spin, twist, and drop to the beat of this awesome Arabic Pop song! Intermediate Advanced level students welcomed!
Jaya Vaswani
1- Bollywood Basics 101 (For all levels to enjoy!)
In just two hours, Bollywood dance choreographer, Jaya Vaswani, will take you on a tour of India through dance. You are guaranteed to learn everything from the basics of Classical Indian dance, including hand gestures and footwork, high-energy Bhangra moves, and a contagious Bollywood dance routine. If you’ve seen a Bollywood movie, or been inspired by shows like So You Think you can dance, the Jai-Ho Dance craze, or just want to enhance your own style with a Bollywood flair – come and join Bollywood Dance 101! This workshop will give you a fun workout while exposing you to the wonderful music and culture of India. *All ages, shapes and dance backgrounds are welcome Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance barefoot.
2- Bollywood Dance Party Workshop (*It is a suggested for Intermediate level dancers, but all levels of dancers are welcome to enjoy) WARNING! Bollywood dance is full of fun, high-energy, expression and entertainment! Emerging from India’s glamorized film industry, Bollywood dance is fused with Classical Indian dance styles and a variety of dance genres such as; Ballet, Russian Folk, Flamenco, Salsa, Bellydance and Hip-hop. In this workshop, you’ll be required to take off your shoes, add a bounce in your step, bat your eyes and smile while you move your neck, hips and shoulders to the contagious beats of Bollywood film music! Bring your flirty facial expressions and get ready to walk away feeling like you’ve joined a Bollywood musical (no passport needed!)
Estelle Shao
1- how to fuse Chinese elements to enforce the oriental beauty of bellydance
What is Oriental beauty？ How is it possible that the Oriental Dance can be so soft and delicate?
In this class, Estelle will share with you, the result of her collaboration with some of the masters in Traditional Chinese Art Form and also those in the Mastery of Qi, and their research findings into the relation between “Orientalism” in the Middle East and the traditional Chinese “Oriental” culture, the common element in “Oriental beauty”. Using her unique vocabulary in the dance to interpret the music, Estelle shall lead everyone through a series of movements, in order to reflect and demonstrate the Oriental charm of Bellydance.
2 – long tail[veil fan] fan dance
Thanks to Tamalyn Dallal in her Month-long Workshop in Shanghai, Estelle got to see how a common Chinese fan can be used as a prop for Belly dance and the magical effects created when the two is being fused together. The long-tail fan has both the soft fluidity of the veil and the sharp execution of the fan, this is in line with the pursue of firmness and flexibility within the performance realm in dances of the East, and the “Square within a Circle” philosophy of life. Endless inspiration to be experienced with each grab of the fan. In this class, you will learn how to use and manipulate the long-tail fan, how to select various music to show the different characteristic and faces of the long-tail fan [such as a introverted self-contained type, or assertive-expressive type]. Many of which is Estelle’s original creation.
Nourhan Sharif
Rhythm Training & Drills Workshop! Bellydance Bootcamp!
Utilizing her 4 Cds for training with Rhythms (co-produced with Karim Nagi a professional musican). Learn rhythms while learning combinations, one of her signatures when teaching as she drills technique into your body! Be prepared to sweat and learn Middle Eastern Rhythms! Nourhan will apply some of the rhythms we focus on to a piece of music or two time permitting! Nourhan is known for organized classes and has developed a method of teaching that works ! Many of her students are top dancers in NYC today because of her training !
Open Levels are welcome !
Ela Rogers
1- “Splendidly Slow” -
We’re pressing the “slow-mo” button for this one. Slinky, hypnotic stylizations will be focused on in this slow Tribal Fusion movement workshop. We will begin with a Pilates practice that will prepare us for slow technique in drills and combinations, building a strong foundation in developing core strength and flexibility. Points of focus will include patience with slow movement, stage presence and facial detail, and retaining interest with your audience. All topics will be highlighted and danced in combinations. Bring water and a yoga mat. All levels welcome.
2- “Snake, Glide, and Coil” -
We will put the stage to good use focusing on traveling steps and combinations in Tribal Fusion Bellydance while paying careful attention to fluidity, strong form, and sooth transitions in movement. We will begin our dance practice with Pilates-based exercises, focusing on strengthening and activating the core muscles necessary for balance and control during turns, tight spins, torso work and poses. Multi-directional combinations will be joined together to form a short, original choreography. Bring water and a yoga mat. All levels welcome.
Ansuya
1. Fast & Sassy choreography by Ansuya!
This upbeat dance to Ululu by Hakim is a knock out! Intermediate to advanced level dancers welcome!
2. Flirtatious Fan choreography by Ansuya!
This mix of Spanish and Arabic movements with decorative fan accents is a fun flavorful fusion! Intermediate to advanced level dancers welcome! Bring a fan
Jihan Jamal
B.O.D.Y RAKS EXTREME 2010 BY JIHAN JAMAL
1- EXTREME CHOREOGRAPHY SERIES - Jihan Jamal’s “Mermaids of the Nile” – Dance Theatre choreography for solo artist and/or dance troupe; One of Jihan’s favorite dance piece productions, set to the composition by Mohammed Adbel Wahab, “Fi Youm Wa Leyla” (All in a day and a night). This choreography is a mix of both Classical Raks Sharqi technique, with elelments of Egyptian and Tunisian Folk and interpretational nuances (floor work), and the use of “jarras” (vases) as props. The piece can be performed with veils, in lieu of the water vases. Please wear leggings, tights or dance pants, so that you feel comfortable descending to the floor. Bring veils. If you have an unbreakable vase, please bring it as well. I will have some available. Intermediate/Advanced Levels.
2- EXTREME CHOREOGRAPHY SERIES - Jihan Jamal’s Baladi and Interpretive Fusion piece, “A Cuban In Cairo” – Dance Theatre choreography for solo artist and/or dance troupe. This choreography is an inspiration of my own travels and experiences in Cairo, The City Victorious, and it is a Baladi piece with elements of Cuban “Guaguanco” (an Afro-Cuban bi-product of Rhumba) and “Chancleteo” (wooden sandal dance, worn by women in the pre-Castro carnivals in Cuba to “arroyar” (drag-walk), which are also used in Cairo in the hammams (baths). This is a very energetic, invigorating and fun piece – Be sure to nourish yourself well before class and take your vitamins! I advise you to wear dance shoes; ballet slippers; jazz shoes, jazz tennis shoes, etc. I will demonstrate with the wooden sandals. (Bring them, if you have them, but not essential to learn the routine. The music for this number is Egyptian Pop. Intermediate/Advanced levels.
Jihan will have complimentary CD copies of both dance pieces for pre-registered students.
