Thread: princess farnana/lee ali/ helena vlahos/amaya

these lovely and talented dancers w/ be teaching 1hr SPECIALTY class in all the styles and components of the dance along w/ sadie and suhaila both days.
$15 in adv. $20 door deadline for adv puchase on ALL workshops is 2/6.

2hrs classes w/ sadie and suahila $45 adv. $55 door w/ uniqe agenda for BDUC
they w/ all be performing sat eve. at the judges celebrity show $15 at the door
come see the greats in action and dancing to LIVE music by John Bilizikian !..g.:

so exicited! all the workshops sound great now i just have to schedule my self.

Here are the descriptions and times for the 2 Hour classes at the 20th Annual BDUC in Long Beach CA! Plan NOW, sign up in advance for your choice of classes and SAVE $$!

SADIE 2 HR WORKSHOP: Saturday, Feb 13, 2010, 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon
FIND YOUR SIGNATURE SHIMMY: The shimmy is the dancers' finger print. No two people will shimmy the same. Are you ready to develop your signature shimmy? This workshop will cover the many variations of shimmies as well as add some exciting layers. It's a great workout and enhances coordination. Shimmy combos or choreography will be taught. Get ready to sweat!

SADIE 2 HR WORKSHOP: Sunday, Feb 14, 2010, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
TAKE YOUR DANCE TO THE GODDESS LEVEL: No matter what your style - Egyptian, Tribal, or Universal, this class allows the dancer to really delve into technique and polish their dance vocabulary through a series of intense drills and combinations. Foot patterns and exciting layers will also be incorporated. Get ready to be the best you can be!

SUHAILA WORKSHOP: Saturday, Feb 13, 2010, 4:00-6:00 pm
FUSION COMBOS AND ISOLATIONS: Learn to isolate your muscle groups for efficiency and clarity of movement, setting the stage for layering. Students will learn to internalize dance movements, focusing on specific muscles to engage for each movement. Specific exercises and drills will be presented to help students develop the muscular strength and endurance necessary to execute movements effectively and efficiently. Whether you've taken from Suhaila or not, you will walk away with new concepts and material to keep you inspired and training.

SUHAILA WORKSHOP: Sunday Feb. 14, 2010, 10:00 am -12 Noon:
TRIBAL SUHAILA / JAMILA SALIMPOUR FORMAT: This super fun class is a combination of Suhaila format, Jamila format, folkloric steps and dance movement, all topped off with exciting finger cymbal combinations. This class gets you moving and out of your comfort zone to start integrating the movements in an organic way and to layer any finger cymbal pattern and hand movement on top of any dance combination. Great for all levels, beginner to advanced. Ideal for universal and fusion contestants, all levels, with or without zils

Here are the one hour classes, be sure to sign up soon, and save on class fees!

AMAYA WORKSHOP: Saturday, Feb 13, 2010, 12:30-1:30 pm
DANZA MORA! Learn Spanish/Arabic Fusion from From the 8-15th centuries. Southern Spain also known as Andalusia was dominated by Islamic Moors. The Gitano (gypsy) nomads, horse traders, fortunetellers, and smiths came into contact with these "Moriscos." The Gitanos & the Moors intermingled and influenced the existing Spanish culture in music and dance. Amaya fuses the Power of Flamenco with the Feminine Oriental Dance to create DANZA MORA!

LEE ALI WORKSHOP: Saturday, Feb 13, 2010, 1:45-2:45 pm
POWER RHYTHMS -- Dance with passion to explosive rhythms from Greece, Morocco, Lebanon and Egypt. Learn "power gestures" including stomps, snaps, kicks, and poses that bring drama to any style performance, group or solo. Learn dynamics transitions from quick to slow, sharp to smooth, that mesmerize audiences and control the mood of your dance!

HELENA VLAHOS WORKSHOP: Saturday, Feb 13. 2010, 3:00-4:00 pm
FLIPS ROLLS AND FLUTTERS. Enhance your dance with this Abdominal Workout using Quarters & Dollar Bills which will help you find muscles you never knew you had. Trim, slim and define your abs with this unique workout. Bring your own currency, please.

HELENA VLAHOS WORKSHOP: Sunday, Feb 14. 2010, 1:45-2:45 pm
6/8 and 9/8 FOR EVERYONE: Zils and Drills with Combinations: Cabaret or folkloric interpretation. Learn these exciting Universal Rhythms of the dance to enhance any performance.

JAYNA & MARTA SCHILL Workshop: Sunday, Feb 14. 2010, 12:30-1:30 pm
-- Master the "Core" of Choreography -
Former Superstar Jayna and the notorious Marta Schill will take you exploring the content and the emotions of three rhythms - then teach a sassy choreography as well as show you how to create your "own" dance reflecting the feelings of the music you choose.

PRINCESS FARHANA WORKSHOP: Sunday, Feb 14. 2010, 3:00-4:00 pm
GORGEOUS 'N' GOOEY: TAXIM COMBINATIONS & VEIL WORK
Time to get your "goo" on! Learn some beautiful slow and slinky combinations featuring undulations, layered shimmies, and abdominal work, perfect for taxim and chiftetelli pieces. We'll go over technique for beautiful veil work, then combine the moves with our combinations We'll also explore entrances and exits, musical phrasing and interpretation, the power of pauses in motion, and use of performance space.
* Please bring a veil!