Workshop Content & Location by Teacher

Amira Mor
2008 Aug 2: Cincinatti, OH
... 4 hrs. Workshop described as a belly dance boot camp and several of the following: jazz bellydance fusion, latin bellydance fusion, indian bellydance fusion, and hip hop bellydance fusion.
Asharah
2008 Jun 28: New Albany, IN
... 3 hrs. Pops, Locks and Tick-Tocks. Described as :how to break down traditional belly dance movements such as vertical hip figure-8s, shoulder rolls, torso undulations, turns, and arm waves into smaller and sharper parts to give your performances a robotic and creepy edge.
Dave Hergert
2008 Jun 29: New Albany IN
... 2 hrs Drumming for the Darklings, described as How to embellish Middle Eastern rhythms to create a distinctly fusion sound.
Eleni Lentini
2008 Sept 13: Cincinnati, OH
... 4 hrs. Description: The focus of class will be: Andalusian Rumba with fan, Technique through Centering Stillness, Whirling, and Pharaonic · Zambra: an Arabic-Spanish dance. Please bring veil, zils and fan to class.
... Concert: Behind the Veil Bellydance Theatre.A fantastic tale of the creation and evolution of the ancient art of Oriental Dance. Enter the exotic and mysterious world of Ancient Goddesses, Intoxicating Harems, Lively Gypsies, Romantic Hollywood and the Fusion of Trives in the cutting edge, modern world of belly dance.
Habiba
2007 Nov 1 - 2: Louisville KY
... 5 hrs Ghawazee. Workshop described as teaching 15 typical ghawazi steps, history and costumes, one group choreography, and one choreography that can be done solo or with a group. Short demo of Habiba demonstrating how the ghawazi play zills while dancing.
... 2.5 hrs Andalusian. Workshop described as a reconstruction by Habiba of dance originally performed in the noble houses of medieval Andalusian Spain and throughout the Arab world, emphasizing elegant arm and hand movements of the court dancer with just a hint of what would become flamenco hundreds of years later.
Jasmine Jahal
2008 May 16,17,18: Cincinatti OH
... 8 hrs. Contents unspecified: teacher described as awarded Best Modern Egyptian Dancer by IAMED, and as an international artist of classical and folkloric dance from the Middle East.
Joe Williams
2008 Apr 14: Louisville KY:
... 2 hrs Delsarte for Dancers. Workshop described as teaching Delsarte gesture & movement principles suitable for dancers of any genre. The workshop was a hybrid of two longer seminars, Body Language and the Dance and Expressive Zones of the Body.
 
2008 Jun 8: Louisville KY
... 3 hrs Delsarte for Dancers. Workshop described as teaching Delsarte gesture & movement principles suitable for dancers of any genre. This workshop purpose was to (re)introduce the basics of body language as revealed by Delsarte, describe straightforward but little-known techniques for communicating with your audience, and teach Delsarte exercises that establish the qualities of Beauty, Power and Presence in any dancer.
Karim Nagi
2008 Aug 30-31: Bloomington IN.
... 2 hrs Dancer-Drummer Communication.
... 2 hrs Sagat (zills).
 
2008 Nov 1-2: Louisville KY:
...TBA
Liz Strong
2008 Jul 6: Lexington KY:
... 2.5 hrs Turkish Roman fusion. Workshop described as teaching the pure form to traditional music in 9/8 time signature, then using non-traditional music to create an original fusion choreography, drawing on the technique and knowledge of the folkloric form.
Mira Betz
2008 July 5: Lexington KY:
... 2.5 hours Isolations and Layering. Workshop described as a motivational tool to enhance personal practice. A thorough breakdown of basic isolations gradually increasing into multiple layering. All levels.
Morocco
2008 Jul 26: Lexington KY
... 4.5 hrs, content unspecified. Morocco not described.
Roxxanne
2008 Aug 9: Paducah KY
...Hours and content unspecified
Sahra Saeeda
2008 May 31: Mishawaka, IN
... 4 hrs. Description: Sahra will be exploring Orientale Styling that will enhance your movement and choreographic skills.
... Concert: Evening at the Oasis.
 
2008 Jul 25, 26: Columbus OH
... 3 hrs. Description: teaching an in-depth workshop on entrancing Egyptian style technique and choreography.
... 3 hrs. Description: Sahra will instruct you in Egyptian folkloric style by taking you on a tour of regional dances of Egypt. Whether you are a cabaret or tribal dancer, folkloric movements can easily be incorporated into your fusion or traditional cabaret technique.
Sri Tarasita
2008 Jun 29: New Albany IN
... 3 hrs Dance the Duet. Described as : teaching exercises for beautiful fusion duet work. Learn to work seamlessly with a partner for the ultimate duet performance.
Taletha
2008 Jun 28: New Albany IN
... 2 hrs Killing Them Softly. Described as fluid movement and nuance.
Travis Fontaine Jarrell
2008 April 26: Louisville KY
... 3 hrs Ecstatic Gestures of Dance. Described as exploring a few systems of gesture, Western, Eastern, Indian, Uzbek, Persian and others, tracing their roots through time.
Tribal Pura
2008 Feb 29, Mar 1-2: Bloomington IN
... 2 hrs. True Tribal Basics & Tribal Combinations. Described as: several basic movements and their correct technique from the Tribal vocabulary. You'll walk away with mini-choreographies you can plug into your dance and effective setups for some of the faster moving steps and turns.
... 2 hrs Drills for Leading and Following. Described as: learn the concept of Leading and Following, Formations, Cues & Transitions and Music Interpretation.
... 2 hrs Improvisational Choreography. Described as: The steps: their variations in combinations, choreographies and improvisation. Musical interpretation, finger cymbals, refinement of technique. Partnering and group work with emphasis on communication between dancers.
... 1 hr The Trick to Spins and Turns. Described as a duplicate of Drills for Leading and Following, probably a typo.
... 1 hr Zils!. Described as: Yes, you can play zils and dance at the same time! Learn the five basic Tribal Zil patterns (Basic RLR, Alternating RL, Military, Moroccan Six, Baladi) and apply them to your dance.
Zahara
2008 Jun 28: New Albany IN
... 2 hrs Creeptastic Floor Work and Goth Rock Choreography. Described as floorwork and goth rock choreography.
Zahra Zuhair
2008 Feb 23: Cincinnati OH
... 4 hrs. Described as: Zahra will teach technique and fun dance movements that will be incorporated in a couple of exciting oriental combinations that you will be able to incorporate to any style of dance! Zahra will also teach us about "Music Interpretation" a must for the serious Middle Eastern dancer!
Zanbaka
2008 Jul 25, 26: Columbus OH
... 3 hrs. Description: Zanbaka will focus on the essentials of core strength and dance foundations, focusing on technique and exercises based on her new book Bellydance for the Versatile Dancer.
... 3 hrs. Description: tribal fusion and the American Tribal style of dance.
Zoe Jakes
2008 Jul 6: Lexington KY
... 2.5 hrs Unleashing the inner spaz. Workshop described as Fancy kicks, tight spins and those elusive concepts to take pops and locks to the next level by mixing the liquid smoothness of a snake with hits and stops that look almost inhuman