A fantastic variety of belly dance workshops are available for participants to enjoy. The unofficial theme is 'From Cairo to Quirky!'
Caroline Evanoff - guest teacher from Cairo Kariet El Fingan - a classic Abd el Halim song. Every dancer needs some Abd el Halim songs in their repertoire. Come and explore its abundant layers, textures and embellishments. Be prepared to fall in love with this dance - a routine that will delight your audience. Sat March 5th, 11:30 am—1:30pm $70 Modern Khaleegy - the dance of Arab Gulf region. You’ll learn how the modern Khaleegy style differs from the traditional style in movements and costume. In the modern style, the thobe (dress) is different. Unlike the traditional style, you do not pick it up in your fingers and the length is normal. There is no need to bring a Khaleegy thobe to class. Caroline will teach a choreography to a catchy song with lots of opportunity to embrace your Khaleegy spirit. Sat March 5th, 2:30 pm—4:30pm $70
Boshreit Kheir Choreography - Caroline will teach an upbeat choreography to Boshret Kheir (A Good Omen) by UAE singer Hussain Al Jassmi. Immerse yourself in Egyptian belly dance as Caroline breaks down each section in the through teaching manner she is well known for. Experience Caroline’s distinctive dance style – fun, graceful and sometimes cheeky! This cheerful, lively number will be a hit with audiences. Sun March 6th, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Tasdance $70
Secrets of Egyptian Dance - The secrets Egyptian dancers don’t want you to know! Learn a range of rich, exciting Egyptian Belly Dance technique-s. You’ll be eager to add them to your routines straight away. Caroline will also explain the difference between Egyptian and foreign dancers and just what gives Egyptian dance, its own flavour and feel. Sun March 6th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Tasdance $70
Kylie Astarte Morrison Wicked Fascinations - Exploring the underbelly of theatrical belly dance fusion with a deliciously dark journey through archetypes from the mysterious to the macabre. Participants will explore the concept of body language and gesture to create unique, character specific combinations. Sun March 6th, 9:00am - 11:00am, Tasdance $40
Sword Seduction - This workshop combines strong posture and poses, with graceful lines and flowing movement. Participants will learn a series of sword combinations that flow seamlessly from one to the other to use in choreography or improvisation. Bring: Sword. Zen Ptah will also be there for dancers to ask about their swords. Sat March 5th, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Pilgrim Church Hall $40
Virginia Keft-Kennedy Modern Turskish Oryantal with Sass! - Modern Turkish style brings old world Rom (Gypsy) together with the sass and flash of the modern. Turkish Oryantal is all about sinuous body undulations, crisp hip work, fluid upper and lower body isolations, showy turns, powerful shimmies – along with a good dose of attitude. Sun Mar 6th, 2:30pm-4:30pm, Guide Hall $40
Tara - The Lady Sheba Dubstep / Bass Belly Dance - Suitable for all levels, this workshop breaks boundaries with a strong, liberating and sensual choreography to the reverberant beats of bass genre music. This music genre is, without doubt, boosting the popularity of belly dance across the globe with belly dancers appearing on stage with bass genre crews. Sat March 5th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Pilgrim Church Hall $40
Baila Mamita - means dancing momma. This is a fun, upbeat and exciting choreography by Lady Tara DePaolo - with a spicy hot Latin twist. Packed with technique that Lady Tara will breakdown from had to toe, including a mini drum section. Sat March 5th, 9:30am - 11:00am Pilgrim Church Hall $30
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Zahraa Classical Persian Dance - a soft and beautiful dance using a beautiful song from Iran. This dance uses many of the classical moves found in Persian dance and has a lovely flow and emotion to it. This dance has a different feel to a normal taqsim Sat March 5th, 9am - 11am Tasdance $40
Johara Ghawazee - Explore one of Egypt's earthy, relaxed and fun styles of folkloric dance. The Ghawazee, families of professional dancers and musicians, were once highly sought after as paid entertainers for village festivals and religious celebrations (moulids), private weddings and parties. This workshop investigates the key elements of this dance including music, costuming and intrinsic movements. Bring: Stick and zills Sunday March 6th, 9:00am - ll:00am Guide Hall $40
Alia Beledi with Alia - journey through the traditional dances of Egypt from the North down to the South on an epic journey. Includes using the Assaya (cane), a look at the different regional costumes as well as a cute Beledi choreography. BYO cane (optional) Sat March 5th, 9am - 11am Guide Hall $40
Elisa Jade Fine Tuning the Dancer's Body - A mix of theory and the practical, this workshop will cover postural assessments as well as belly dance based exercises, strengthening, stretching and power exercises plus individually tailored instructions. This workshop will get you started on making your body feel great and your dancing more graceful and powerful. Sun Mar 6th, 9:30am - 11am, Tasdance $30
Ruth Casper Soul, Swish and Romance Be seduced by the soulful earthy song ‘Asaheb’ by Alaa Abdel Khalek. A dance with swish & romance, character & spirit, light & shade. Easily adapted to your favourite style, be it oriental, gypsy skirt, folkloric, solo or group. Can be performed with or without zills. Bring: zills Sun March 6th, 11:30am - 1:30pm Guide Hall, 88 Paterson St $40
Zabelle Five Principal Points of Moving in Dance - This topic is one to create thoughtful and grounding images for the experienced dancer and a base for the beginner. This workshop will open the door to dance movements we use all the time. We will experiment with belly dance combinations during the session with an opportunity for veils to utilize new tools. BYO: veil March 5th, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Guide Hall $40
Download the Tasmanian Middle Eastern Dance Festival 2016 booklet for details on all the workshops and more.