Reminder! THREE workshops you don't want to miss at Saffron Dance!

[Asharah]

Greetings dancers!  Just a friendly reminder about three workshops this April at Saffron Dance in Arlington, Virginia, that will enhance your dance, polish you performance, and challenge your brain and body.

Saturday, April 11, 2009 - Tempest (www.darklydramatic.com) comes to Arlington, Virginia, to share two workshops aimed at the performing dancer: "Journey to the Underworld" and "Strange Presence."

Time: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Saffron Dance Studio
Street: 3260 Wilson Blvd
City/Town: Arlington, VA

Journey to the Underworld – When’s the last time you broke down your own facades and explored the truth of what lays bare underneath? Are you brave enough to look and become stronger as a dancer for it? Being a part of the bellydance community for any length of time affects us in so many ways, many below the surface that can influence how we look and feel about ourselves and others. In this dynamic and unusual workshop, we will explore through exercises and movement combinations the mythic concept of the Descent and Encounter in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures. This is a safe and supportive opportunity to challenge yourself mentally and physically, while discovering who you are or wish to be as a dancer. Warning: This is not a “woo-woo” or “new-agey” class, but it will ask you to push your boundaries.

Strange Presence – It’s all about bleeding your soul out to audience, serving it to them on a platter, and then eating THEM for lunch instead. A truly successful performance does more than show how well you can do the moves—it should really speak to your audience and exude expression. You CAN learn how to have a stronger personality on stage and channel that energy for a more dynamic performance. Discover the key aspects of capturing your audience with your stage presence and develop your own onstage drama! We’ll particularly focus on improvisational technique, character development, and learning to be more “in the moment.” This class is especially for any dancer who is ready to perform or is considering it.

Workshops will be followed by a ritual dance dedication to friend, dancer, and artist Kaihea at the Palace of Wonders. A portion of the proceeds from the workshops will benefit Kaihea's partner and cats.

Register today at MeaHuna Productions: meahunaproductions.com/

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Sunday, April 19 - Asharah will teach a three-hour intensive on mastering finger cymbals, also known as zills or sagat.  NO previous cymbal experience required!

Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Saffron Dance Studio
Street: 3260 Wilson Blvd
City/Town: Arlington, VA

Finger cymbals are an integral part of American Tribal Style bellydance, and can be a lovely accompaniment to a traditional or fusion solo performance. However, many dancers often feel daunted by cymbal playing and have been using them less and less… Finger cymbals aren’t scary, and this workshop will help you approach cymbals as an instrument and as a way to enhance your performance. With the right exercises, anyone can play cymbals and dance! Asharah will lead you through an intense warm up, teach drills that layer movements and cymbal playing, introduce common cymbal patterns found in Middle Eastern music, and teach a short dance combination focusing on the playing of your cymbals with the music and your movements.

Registration coming soon to www.saffrondance.com


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Hope to see you at one or all of these workshops!

- A

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asharah - modern tribal bellydance
www.asharah.com
703-405-5410

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