First impressions matter! Capture your audience from the moment you step into the spotlight by immersing yourself in the vibrant layers of a mejance composition. Let stage presence and musicality take center stage, as we dissect the common structure of a mejance (entrance) piece, allowing you to leave the audience wowed and waiting for more! 

Advanced  / Technique + Choreography / $100

Who doesn't love a good skirt swish?
Featuring moves and combos from the Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance format, this workshop will teach a fun choreo that may be danced and/or performed as a solo or in a group. We will use an element of the gorgeous tribal bellydance costume as a prop - the 25 yard skirt to create a beautiful flurry of movement and colour. 
This workshop is suitable for dancers with no experience of tribal format and/or dancing with skirts, as well as those who regularly dance the format. 
So come share some joy, make those skirts fly, and leave with a beaming smile and a fun choreo.

Open / Choreography / $50

A challenge for the mind and body, adding well executed shimmy-layering techniques can elevate your drum solo performances and captivate audiences. Learn how to master shimmy layering techniques and add your own personal flair to drum solos by incorporating unique accents, layers, and angles that showcase your individual style and artistic expression.

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Intermediate/Advanced / Technique  / $100

Before Raqs Sharqi - Recreating the Past; Awalim Technique and Aesthetic

The Awalim are a class of professional urban dance entertainers that have been based in Cairo and the Delta region of Egypt since the late 19th century. They provided traditional entertainment at weddings and other celebrations of the urban lower and middle classes before being incorporated onto the stages of Cairo’s entertainment halls as well as into Egyptian cinema.

The Awalim dance style is often quite raw and energetic, earthy and grounded with a very low centre of gravity. It is often considered a precursor to modern Raqs Sharki.
In this workshop we will explore the fundamental movements that comprise Awalim style, its aesthetic and musical accompaniment. While Awalim dance is entirely improvisational, we will create some combinations to show the movements in context with era specific music.
Finger cymbals are optional, but helpful!
Please bring something to balance, like a small packet of rice ~500g. Balancing these during technique drills will aid in grounding our movements lower into the body.

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Open / Technique  / $50

Immerse yourself in the joyous world of Baba Karam, a character dance cherished by Persians for its rich history and exuberant expression. Open to all, this workshop invites you to explore the dance that has adorned countless parties, weddings, and celebrations. Experience the comical bravado that defines Baba Karam, where movements like hip swings, finger snapping, neck slides, head bobbles, masculine stances, and distinctive postures come together in a rhythmic symphony. Whether you're familiar with the dance or discovering it for the first time, this workshop promises an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of this beloved Iranian tradition.
Please bring a fedora hat and light scarf. Jacket and collared shirt can also be brought.
 

Open / Technique /  $50

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Come and explore the concept Reflect-Plan-Do with me. We will delve into exercises that are proven to accelerate learning and improve skill retention in many spheres of life, from academia and  elite sports, to music learning and everything in between. I will be teaching you an upbeat choreography, applying Reflect-Plan-Do, to bring in the moment awareness and deliberateness to your dancing and how you practice. Reflect-Plan-Do can increase your joy of dance giving you a valuable tool for your dance journey and life journey.

Open  / Choreography / $50