Learn from an experienced of teacher of 23 years in Egyptian Belly Dance. Join the fun and explore this ancient form of dance that will have you shimmering, isolating muscle groups and moving to fun beats and rhythms. Starts 16th July – 4 week introductory course. Following that you can explore a further 4 weeks dancing with props such as Veil, Sagat, & Cane. Limited places – Book now
No need to bare your belly for this one!
Wear comfy exercise clothes, bring a bottle of water and a smile. See you there.
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ARTISTRY OF DANCE
26TH MARCH 2023
Hosted by Mystical Rose Belly Dance and Bluefire Bellydancers
VENUE: Phoenix Dance Company Studio 97 Gisborne Rd, Bacchus Marsh
10.30-12.30pm BEGINNERS EGYPTIAN STYLE with Deb Ford
Bastannak (Instrumental by Zamalek Musicians)
Deb has 22 yrs experience in this beautiful art form. Full bio on the website. Belly dancing literally saved her life.
What to expect:
- Instrumental Exploration of this Classic piece
- Combos you can drill and experiment with
- Each section will be looped to drill too.
- Plenty of opportunity for questions and clarification
Beginners will be taught at SLOW TEMPO
1.15pm -3.15pm DOUBLE SWORD with Emily Nicholson
Emily is a fusion bellydancer who is committed to being an inclusive teacher, props is one of her many specialities. Emily is the owner and teacher at Bluefire Bellydancers, which is a community focused bellydance school in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Emily has been dancing for many years and is a talented choreographer, using a combination of modern Egyptian and fusion techniques she works around the needs and abilities of her students to create exciting pieces. Bluefire Bellydancers are committed to being an inclusive school. We welcome people of all sizes, shapes, ages and abilities. We believe in spreading the love and joy of bellydance as widely as possible!
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What to expect:
- Sword technique with 1 or 2 swords
- Combination drills
- Mini Choreography
Suitable for Beginners to Advanced students
What to bring: 1 or 2 Swords. If you require the use of Emilys Swords please let Emily know on her email:bluefirebellydancers@gmail.com
3.30pm – 5.30pm INTERMEDIATE/ADV EGYPTIAN STYLE with Deb Ford
Bastannak (Instrumental by Zamalek Musicians)
Deb has 22yrs experience in this beautiful art form which she has been studying since 2001 and teaching since 2003. Full bio on this website and check out the link to the article Belly dancing saved my life
What to expect:
- Instrumental exploration of each instruments Taqsim
- Combos you can drill and experiment with
- Each section will be looped to drill too
- Plenty of opportunity for questions, clarifications and refinement
Intermediate/Adv at FULL TEMPO
BOOKINGS: http://www.trybooking.com/CGMAL
RAQS INBASAT – To enjoy Dance
14th JANUARY 2023
Hosted by: Mystical Rose Belly Dance and Bluefire Bellydancers
10.30am – 12.30pm Lebanese Pop with Deb Ford
Enjoy the textural changes in this well known Lebanese Pop song by Fares Karam, with its lively chorus and soft emotive verses. You will be taught the emotive hand/arm expression that play with this song.
Skill Level: Basic bellydance to the advanced dancer
1.15pm – 3.15pm Fan Veils with Emily Nicholson
Come join in the fun with fan veil technique, combos and time permitting a mini choreography.
Skill level: OPEN to the complete beginner or the advanced dancer who just loves the flow and shapes that you can create with Fan Veils.
3.30pm-5.30pm Millayah Laff with Deb Ford
Millayah Laff literally means ‘wrapping sheet’. Millayah Laff is not a traditional or indigenous dance, this is a misconception In fact, the dancing of the Bint al Balad with the Millayah was first introduced by the REDA troupe as a theatrical presentation. QUOTE from the famous Farida Fahmy: Bint al balad (literally meaning daughter of the country) is characterised as being intelligent,livelym straightforward, charming and most importantly dependable.
In this workshop you will learn the wrapping and unwrapping gestures along with the playful use of the Millayah to an Alexandrian song from Ameras album ASAL.
Power through Movement Day Retreat
Saturday 20 May, 10am-5.30pm (registration 9.30am)
Find your flow, unlock your body and mind. Connect to self and release anxiety and inhibitions with a variety of unique mini workshops that will transform you.
Discover confidence and enjoyment of movement, enriching the soul and releasing the mind. Master teachers with years of expertise have tailored their skills to create a joyous journey with music and movement.
BOOKINGS http://www.trybooking.com/CEXMY
POWER THROUGH MOVEMENT
Venue:
Norma Richardson Hall
St Mary’s Church
15 Buckland St, Woodend
Investment:
Early bird all day (until 31 March): $85 (save 15%)
Morning only (2 workshops – Guided meditation, Skills for optimising performance – 9.30am-12.15pm): $45
Afternoon only (2 workshops – Expressive movement, Improvisation to Arabic drum – 1.30-4.45pm): $70
All day: $100
Guided meditation for self connection with Robyn Joore
Meditation is an ancient method of self-healing and freeing the mind of blocks that prevent you from reaching your full potential. By unblocking pathways and connecting to your higher self you will find that your outlook on life becomes more positive and your ability to cope with the trials you face in daily life improves. Meditation is the first step on the pathway to reclaiming your inner peace.
In this workshop we will work towards directing your creative energy to revealing the dancer within.
Skills and drills for optimising performance with Trisnasari Fraser
Self-expression can be highly fulfilling, but so often we are hindered by our inner critic. This workshop explores strategies to manage anxiety and blocks, whether you seek to express yourself through dance, music, theatre, literature or visual arts; for an audience or just for yourself.
Practice drills to manage adrenaline, calm your mind, engage in positive self-talk and create rituals to optimise performance. Learn how to create an environment and form habits to ensure you perform at your best.
Expressive movement – evoking sensations with Debra Ford
Allowing self-expression enhances self-esteem thus increasing a sense of fulfilment using the unique power of the Arts. Arts such as music, theatre, visual arts, literature, singing and dance connect us with our core identity and with those around us. Music by-passes verbal expression, by engaging our emotions through movement and unlocking memories stored in our body. The way we move in every day life is reflective of what we have stored from profound emotional influences. Movement within human nature has been discovered as the most primal form of communication among different cultures.
Explore the release of emotions through unlocking the body and joints creating new pathways for new opportunities for the future.
In this workshop we will be using the art of music and dance as a tool to aid the body to ‘move/dance’ our emotions, to absorb ourselves in the music and allow our bodies to be nourished and rejuvenated.
Improvisation to Arabic drum with Virginia Masri
Belly dance transcends borders and the attraction to the rich, polyrhythmic music is innately primal. The rhythm is the heartbeat of the music and with understanding the structure we can achieve flow and confidently dance using improvisation.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL due to density limits as per Covid restrictions
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