Thread: Milwaukee 2/28: Fire & Ice Hafla and Workshop with Mirah Ammal

Zahra has been having trouble with her computer/Bhuz account so I said I'd post this--hope to see some of you Milwaukee-Madison-Chicago ladies there!

SPECTACULAR SHIMMIES AND LAYERS WORKSHOP
With Mirah Ammal of Minneapolis
Sponsored by Zahra Sagira

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FIRE & ICE HAFLA SHOW
Featuring Mirah Ammal and beautiful guest artists from the Milwaukee area and other Midwest locations!

Saturday February 28, 2009

Spectacular Shimmies and Layers Workshop:
Whether you’re looking to create dramatic emphasis in an Oriental dance, add spice to a tribal performance, or working on an eye-popping drum solo, spectacular layers are key! In this workshop, you’ll work on techniques for beautiful layering—sumptuous shimmies over juicy movements, intense vibrations in delicate movements, “meta-shimmies,” and more using the upper body, hips, and torso.

We’ll explore how to make good use of various layering effects in different dance styles and combinations. Plus you’ll learn tips and tricks for keeping your shimmies/vibrations and movements smooth, getting past “stuck” spots, and avoiding the “spaz” factor. We'll distinguish different shimmy and vibration variations and work on building technique with each of these types of shimmies, and cover exercises to help you improve your technique to differentiate and even combine different shimmies and vibrations in performance while still keeping each distinct. We’ll also discuss how and when to use shimmies for great effect (and when less is more!), plus explore dance combinations you can use in your drum solos and melodic pieces.

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $35


Fire and Ice Hafla Show

Join us for an evening of warm friends and beautiful performances by wonderful dancers dancers, featuring workshop instructor Mirah Ammal of Minneapolis and several artists from the local region. It'll be an evening of dance, music, food and revelry featuring:

* A spectacular showcase of professional and avocational performers!
* Delicious Mediterranean snacks and other refreshments!
* A fun and festive atmosphere!
* An open, inviting community for dancers, friends, and enthusiasts!

Doors open at 6:30, show begins at 7 p.m.
Admission: $5

Location for all events:
Wauwatosa Lion's Club
7336 St. James Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Would you like to perform?
Performers of ALL styles are welcome. Contact Zahra Sagira at zahrasagira@hotmail.com by February 20.

For more details, instructor bio, and mail-in registration form, visit Belly Dance Workshop

WOOHOO! I'll be there with bells on (Ok...more like coins on).

Me too - coming to the workshop and dancing in the show!

I'll repost to the Madison Bellydance Alliance google group to spread the word for you.

Originally Posted by tigerb

I'll repost to the Madison Bellydance Alliance google group to spread the word for you.

Thanks, Tigerb! We appreciate it!

I just wanted to say a quick thanks to all the ladies from WI and IL--the many wonderful dancers at the workshop (including some bhuz friends!) made me feel very welcome, and the Saturday evening show was a delight! I really enjoyed the dancer performances I was able to sneak up and see. It is also wonderful to see how southern Wisconsin BD community has grown and developed in the last several years, and that is a direct result of the efforts of, among others, many of the wonderful women who were in the room! Thanks to Zahra for hosting, and thank you all for a lovely weekend.

My students and I loved the workshop, and were so honored to have been part of the show. Mirah blew us away as both an instructor and a performer, and her finale brought down the house (they are probably still mopping the drool up off the floor at the Lion's Club!)

Thanks to Zahra, Mirah and everyone else who worked so hard to make the event so special.

Thank you so much to everyone for this great event! I learned SO much! It was so wonderful to meet folks in person and the night was amazing! {{{HUGS}}}