Asharah will bring TWO amazing workshops
10:30 a.m. - Doors Open/Workshop Registration begins
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pops, Locks and Tick Tocks
Technical Tricks to Mechanize your Movement
Experience Level: Intermediate beginner and above.
Inspired by robots, experimental electronic music, and poppin' and lockin', Asharah has integrated mechanical movements into her expressive tribal fusion performances. In this workshop, Asharah will lead students through an intense warm up and then will show students how to break down traditional bellydance movements such as vertical hip figure-8s, shoulder rolls, torso undulations, turns, and arm waves into smaller and sharper parts to give your performances a robotic and creepy edge. After drilling these movements, she'll teach a short combination that demonstrates how these movements can be used in a performance. She'll also briefly discuss concepts of electronic music, how it is created, and how to listen to the nuances of music made by machines and computers.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Danse Mecanique
Integrating Elegant and Technical Movement for Tribal Fusion Bellydance
Experience Level: Intermediate beginner and above.
This workshop will help you refine your technique and add elegance to your bellydance movement. While sharp pops and locks are an essential part of the tribal dancer's repertoire, grace and polish are equally, if not more, important for conveying expression and feeling from the stage to the audience. Asharah will lead students through an intense warm-up that will prepare the body for fluid arm-work, well-defined isolations, and dramatic extension. We will drill smooth bellydance movements (such as arm waves, interior hip circles, and undulations) and hard contraction movements (such as chest locks and hip work in various directions), and Asharah will teach a short combination using these moves in a choreography, emphasizing flow and musical interpretation.
Asharah's Bio:
Asharah has been performing since the age of six as a dancer, figure skater, and singer. As a bellydancer, she is best known for her dramatic fusion of tribal and cabaret styles, but also has extensive experience in Turkish, Egyptian and American bellydance. She recently earned her Level 2 certification in the Suhaila Salimpour format, and aims to blend this format with American Tribal Style bellydance. Her technique, musicality, and finger cymbal playing skills have been noted and admired across the country. She is deeply grateful to Alexia (Kim Leary), Artemis Mourat, Suhaila Salimpour, and others who have guided her along the way.
Workshop Registration and Hafla Tickets
- On-line registration will only be available until Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
- After that, hafla tickets and will only be available at the door for $30.
- Workshop registration will not be discounted at the door.
- We encourage early registration. Thank you!
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One Workshop - $40 "Pops, Locks and Tick Tocks" -OR- "Danse Mecanique" |
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Both Workshops - $75 |
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One Workshop with Hafla Ticket - $60 |
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Both Workshops with Hafla Ticket - $90 |
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| Hafla Ticket - General Admission - $25 | |
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Our printable registration form is no longer available. |
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Important Notice | |
The Evening Hafla will feature:
- Performances by ASHARAH and other local Professional and Student Dancers
- A LIVE DJ with plenty of OPEN DANCING for everyone.
- Refreshments and Middle Eastern appetizers will be served.
- Vendors selling sumptuous Middle Eastern Treasures!
- A cash bar will be available downstairs.
- Middle Eastern Drummers and Musicians are welcome!
- Guests are welcome to come enjoy the Hafla. Bring your family and friends - whoever will enjoy an evening of bellydancing and fun!
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Hafla Ticket Advance Reservations - $25 |
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~For further information contact Willow or Shivati~ |
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Shivati: |