Belly Dance Workshops in Technique, the use of Props,
Zil Work, Stage Presence, Costuming & More...
Workshops for 2016
Sword Dance Workshops --- August 28th
2 Workshops to Choose from: Beginners thru Advanced Dancers
• Sword Dance 101 - Intro: The Basics for Beginning Sword Dancers •
This short workshop is geared toward beginning sword dancers. We will cover the following topics:
• History • Sword Choice & Purchasing Tips
• Sword Care • Balance Points
• Sword Framing • Links
• Performance: Etiquette, How to’s & General info
If you have never danced with a sword before, or taken a basic sword workshop, this short 75 minute intro to Sword is packed full of information. It is suggested that you complete this section before moving on to the next level of sword study.
We have a limited number of swords to borrow.
Workshop Fee: $20.00 in advance —- $25.00 at the door
Audit Fee: $15.00 in advance
Date: August 28th
Time: 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Hernando County Lake House - 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill, FL
• Sword ~ The Alchemy of Seduction •
We will study the beauty of sword framing, the power of brief posed pauses, elegant turns and a variety of step/body work, along with the energetics that make your sword presentation potently powerful, sensual, mesmerizing and unforgettable!
We will be teaching various turns addressing the sword energetically as well as turns and step work while balancing the sword with slow music We will be using and modifying steps from the ATS - American Tribal Style Belly Dance language, which in turn creates a dialect form of the dance. Dancers of any genre and style can use these steps, body work and turns, and adapt them to whatever style they currently employ.
This 2.5 hour workshop is designed and best suited for the beginner with some belly dance experience, to intermediate and advanced dancers. Dancers need to be able to execute the following dance steps:
• Side plane, figure 8’s, both up and down (Taksim & Maya/Reverse Figure 8
• Undulating Arms
• Undulations/Body Waves
We have a limited number of swords to borrow.
Workshop Fee: $42.00 in advance —- $50.00 at the door
Audit Fee: $34.00 in advance
Date: August 28th
Time: 1:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Hernando County Lake House - 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill, FL
* Both Workshops: Sword Dance 101 & The Alchemy of Seduction - $52.00 —- Save $10.00 (in adv)
*Monthly All Inclusive DanceCraft Student Memberships entitle students to an extra $5.00 off of the 2 workshop package: $47.00 —- Save $15.00 (must be paid in advance)
Payment Info: Credit & Debit Cards, PaylPal, Checks, Cash —- Contact us via email here on Facebook at DanceCraft or send an email to: DanceCraft1@gmail.com and we can take your CC or DC info over the phone or send you a PayPal invoice.
Questions: Contact Jaynellen at 352-540-1568 or email us here on Facebook or at DanceCraft1@gmail.com
ATS® 101 - Classic Basics
June 24th, Friday - 7:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Building 2 @ 16101 Compton Dr. Tampa, FL
Info Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1691358424456745/
Link to Register: http://www.dancefromthehearttampa.com/#!schedule/cfvg
Cymbal Dance --- John Compton's Step/Zill Choreo
June 25th, Saturday - 12:15 to 2:15 pm
Location: Building 2 @ 16101 Compton Dr. Tampa, FL
Info Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/209623659395716/
Link to Register: http://www.dancefromthehearttampa.com/#!schedule/cfvg
Triangle Tassel Belts Date & Time TBD
Private Residence, Brooksville, Fl
Sultry Veil Date & Time TBD -
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