Joy in Motion
Bellydance Workshops
Elevate your dance skills and deepen your understanding!
Immerse yourself in a series of bellydance workshops led by talented local instructors. Enjoy a variety of styles including Egyptian Classics, Drum Solo, Sha'abi, Turkish, AmCab Finger Cymbals, Iraqi, and Hagalla Folkloric. No matter what style you dance, you will benefit from the stretching and strengthening workshop tailored for dancers.
These workshops offer a comprehensive experience. Get ready to strengthen your technique, unleash your inner rhythms, and cultivate a richer appreciation for the art form and culture you hold dear. Let the journey begin!
July 22 Workshops
Classic Egyptian Song - Natalia
Drum Solo Improvisation - Lucia
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10:30-12:30 Classic Egyptian Song will include theory, technique, lyrics, and choreography
Lunch
1-3 PM Drum Solo - Lucia and Rogelio have been working together for 13 years! Join them for rhythm review and technique to enhance your drum solo dance. Live drumming by Rogelio!
July 29 Workshops
Turkish 9/8 (Karsilama) - Vilia
Sha'abi Old School to Modern Day - Shani
10:30-12:30 Turkish 9/8 (Karsilama) Learn how to incorporate the flamboyant and dynamic Turkish belly dance style to your dance repertoire. In this workshop you will learn how to hear and count the distinctive Turkish 9/8 Karshilama rhythm along with various movement break downs, technique, drills and a fun combo!
Lunch
1-3PM Sha'abi Old School to Modern Day Mahraganat will include cultural understanding, stylization, stage presence, costuming, and FUN dance combinations. Learn how to incorporate this fiery, energetic style in you repertoire!
August 6 Workshops
Bellydance Conditioning & Heels - Gloria
AmCab Finger Cymbals - Rachel
10:30-12:30 In Bellydance Conditioning & Heels you will learn Stretching & Strengthening exercises to improve your dance. This will be followed by technique, alignment, and movement in heels specifically for bellydance.
LUNCH
1-3 AmCab Finger Cymbals and Movement
Aug 19 Workshops
Iraqi - Anel
Hagalla Folkloric - Sahar
10:30-12:30 Learn about Iraqi dance history, technique, Hacha'a and rob3 rhythms and how to apply Kawleeya Style. For those interested in adding Iraqi dance to your repertoire at events and venues, this class is a must!
Lunch
1-3 PM Hagalla Folkloric dance workshop will include understanding the hagalla; history, technique, culture and choreography.