- Vintage Styling (Golden Age)
Samina Amar
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- Lights! Camera! Action! Add some Vintage Flair to your bellydance with combinations and styling from the Golden Age of Bellydance. You'll feel like a Star of the Silver Screen as you put the combinations together into a short choreography you can adapt and expand for use in your own repertoire.
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- Bring: A circle skirt and veil. Please let us know when you register if you need to borrow either of these.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Intermediate +
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- $35 ($30EB)
(Individual Workshop)
Or register as part of the 'Choreographies' or 'Styles' Stream.
- Monday 7th January
- 6:30-8:30pm (FULLL)
- Communities @Work, Ernest Cavanagh St. Gungahlin
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- Back to Basics
- Samina Amar
Want to have a go at bellydancing, but aren't sure if it's actually your thing? In this workshop you'll get a taste of core bellydance technique, bellydance postures, arm positions and travelling steps, with friendly support and lots of laughs along the way.
Continuing bellydancers will find this workshop useful for solidifying technique, with opportunities to add expression and intention, and explore layering.
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- ONLY 4 PLACES LEFT!
Absolute Beginners +
$25 ($20 EB)
(Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Technique' or 'Beginners' Stream.
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- Tuesday 8th January
- 6:00-7:20pm
- Nellie Hall
- Chinner Cres.
- Melba
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- Fabulous Fan Veils (WORKSHOP FULL)
Rachel
Silk fan veils are a hynotic and extavagent prop that can dramatically enhance performances with a whirl of colours! Rachel is known for her use of silk fan veils and she will share her tips and techniques on using these props with unique stylisation taking inspiration from fire twirling technique.
Learn a variety of tips, techniques and exciting combos. We'll explore single, double, open and closed fan work as well as look at a range of different grips and planes to work in. This workshop will be aimed at an intermediate to advanced dancer wanting to expand their prop manipulation technique.
What to wear: clothing that allows you to dance and move freely without too much excess fabric around your arms (no baggy sleeves or very loose tops)
What to bring: Fan veils if you have them. Please let us know when you register if you need to borrow a set from Rachel.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Intermediate +
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- $35 ($30 EB)
(Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Styles' Stream.
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- Tuesday 8th January
- 7:30-9:00pm (FULL)
- Nellie Hall
- Chinner Cres.
- Melba
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- Crochet for Bellydance (WORKSHOP FULL)
Samina Amar
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- Want be able to repair your broken coin scarf, or crochet decorated costumes? Do you need a perfectly matched coin scarf, or do you want to make your own coin or paillette decorated costume?
You will learn 2 different techniques for adding crocheted coin and paillette (drop sequin) edgings, beading and decorations to your costumes.
No experience necessary.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Open Level
$15 ($10 EB)
Bring your own supplies or order a crochet pack ($20) that includes everything you need to make a simple coin scarf.
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- Wednesday 9th January
- 6:30-8:30pm (FULL)
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- Ellycienne Home Studio
Macgregor
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- Modern Shaabi (WORKSHOP FULL)
Kirsty
Take a walk down the backstreets of Cairo with Kirsty and enter the world of Egyptian street dance called shaabi. Kirsty will guide you through the evolution of shaabi music and dance since its beginnings in the 1970's, leading to a short choreography.
- Targeted at an open level, this workshop is designed to give dancers an overview of shaabi and its style of movement that sets it apart from other belly dance styles.
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- Assumed Knowledge: at least 1 term of beginners.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Beginners +
$35 ($30 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Styles' or 'Choreography' Stream.
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- Thursday 10th January
- 6:30-8:30pm (FULL)
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- Nellie Hall
- Chinner Cres.
- Melba
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- Arabic Percussion (Beyond Beginners)
- Richard for Darabuka (Drum)
- Sam for Finger Cymbals (Zills/Sagat)
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- Drum: Add some fanciness to your drumming with finger rolls, hand rolls, pops and slaps. Learn the techniques and then add them to rhythm patterns you know.
Assumed Knowledge: confidence in playing common Arabic rhythms.
Finger Cymbals: You'll be using numbers and word patterns to create complementary, rhythmic ornamentation. You'll also experiment with different playing techniques to produce more complex sounds.
Assumed Knowledge: have made sounds and patterns on zills once or twice.
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- ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT!
Beyond Beginners +
$15 ($10 EB)
- Includes entry to Beginners Workshop & Jam.
Saturday 12th January
- 1:00-2:00pm
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- Ellycienne Home Studio
Macgregor
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- Arabic Rhythms for Beginners (WORKSHOP FULL)
- Richard for Darabuka (Drum)
- Sam for Finger Cymbals (Zills/Sagat)
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- For percussionists and dancers alike, this workshop will cover the most common rhythms used in bellydance. Understanding common rhythms from the Middle-East is an essential step in your bellydance journey. You can use a Drum*, Finger Cymbals, or just your hands to get a sense of rhythm patterns. We will also have brief discussions on the history of each rhythm - where they are from and when they are commonly used.
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- *A small number of instruments will be available for use during the workshop. Let us know if you will need to borrow one and your preferred instrument when you register - first in, best dressed!
- Intermediate percussionists are welcome to stay on to practice and consolidate their earlier learning.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Open Level.
Absolute Beginners +
Dancers & Percussionists
$15 ($10 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Beginner' Stream.
- Includes entry to Jam.
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Saturday 12th January- 2:00-3:00pm (FULL)
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- Ellycienne Home Studio
Macgregor
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- Percussion Jam
- All Welcome.
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- Consolidate your learning with a Percussion Jam. Practice your rhythms, have a dance, and enjoy the experience of making music together!
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- $5
- Free Entry with any Percussion workshop.
Saturday 12th January- 3:00-4:00pm
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- Ellycienne Home Studio
Macgregor
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- Make Up for the Stage (WORKSHOP FULL)
Flick
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- Hands on workshop, learning tips and tricks to create a wearable, lasting, showstopping look.
- Concentrating on bold eyeshadows, blending and highlighting. You'll learn how to apply false lashes, create dramatic lips, use basic contouring and how to have fun with makeup.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Open Level.
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- $30 ($25 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Best Practice' Stream.
Sunday 13th January
3:00-5:00pm (FULL)-
- Nellie Hall,
Chinner Cres.
Melba
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- Get Your Slink On (WORKSHOP FULL)
Bronwyn
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- Bronwyn has more than 20 years experience in folkloric and and ATS® belly dance, captivating audiences with her serpentine movements and holding their attention with a mesmerising stage presence and that Mona Lisa smile.
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- In this workshop Bronwyn will show you how slowing it down adds power and presence to your dance and will help you get the most out of your fluid moves. Gain confidence and milk the full dramatic potential of slower music without fear of losing the interest of your audience.
- Suitable for dancers in all styles, Beyond Beginners to Advanced, this workshop will explore how to create dramatic tension without losing your momentum, and leave you with a series of movement combinations that can be performed as a hypnotic standalone choreography, or repurposed for your own use.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Beyond Beginners +
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- $35 ($30 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Technique' Stream.
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- Monday 14th January
- 6:30-8:30pm (FULL)
- Communities @Work, Ernest Cavanagh St. Gungahlin
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- Choreography Theory (WORKSHOP FULL)
Samina Amar
A lot of bellydance choreography comes from simply responding to the music. A little like a recorded improvisation, we often allow the music to take us where we need to go, and stop there.
In this workshop, you'll learn different ways to approach the choreographic process, and take your choreographies to the next level. You'll look at the theory behind some of your choices in dance making, and then learn how to consciously apply those theories to create solo and group choreographies that will really "wow" your audiences.
Notes will be provided. Bring a pen/pencil.
No choreographic experience required.
Assumed Knowledge: Intermediate in any style.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Intermediate +
in any style of dance.
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- $30 ($25 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Best Practice' Stream.
Tuesday 15th January- 6:30-8:30pm (FULL)
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- Ellycienne Home Studio
Macgregor
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- Fancy Feet (WORKSHOP FULL)
Samina Amar
This workshop will cover footwork used to create common and uncommon travelling steps and add interest and variation to hip & upper body work.
You'll learn a series of combinations you can adapt, layer and add to your repertoire.
Beginner students will be encouraged to focus on foot movement with simple layers, Intermediate & Beyond students will have the opportunity to try different layers on each combination to play with effect and styling.
No experience required.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Open Level
- Beginners +
In any style of dance.
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- $25 ($20 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Beginners' or 'Technique' Stream.
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- Wednesday 16th January
- 6:30-7:30pm (FULL)
- Nellie Hall
- Chinner Cres.
Melba
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Drum Solo (WORKSHOP FULL)
Renee
There's nothing quite like a good drum solo to finish out a performance. A drum that makes you want to move and hit that beat, and leave you wanting an encore!
In this workshop we'll be looking how to hit those accents for maximum impact while rolling on through the shimmies as we learn a short sharp choreography.
- Assumed Knowledge: at least 1 term of beginners.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Beyond Beginners +
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- $35 ($30 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Choreographies' or 'Styles' Stream.
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- Wednesday 16th January
- 7:30-9:00pm (FULL)
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- Nellie Hall
- Chinner Cres.
Melba
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- Your Dance Practice (WORKSHOP FULL)
Samina Amar
Getting your practice routine happening can be a real challenge. This workshop will give you the tools you need to make your practice time sustainable, flexible and enjoyable.
Part discussion - part practical, you'll also learn some easy-to-remember drills and conditioning exercises that you can slot into your practice time. Notes and video will be provided.
No experience necessary.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Open Level.
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- $30 ($25 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Best Practice' or 'Beginners' Stream.
Thursday 17th January- 6:00-7:20pm (FULL)
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- Nellie Hall
- Chinner Cres.
Melba
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Stage Presence & Polish (WORKSHOP FULL)
Jacqui
Have you ever noticed you can watch a group of dancers, all performing the same moves, but for some reason you will be drawn to watching one particular dancer the whole time?
In this workshop we will be using both group discussion and practical elements to explore what contributes to giving dancers that captivating X factor, and how to transform the technique you learn in class into a performance fit for the stage!
Using some fun bellydance combos we will play with them to unlock your individual performance style, and work through some technical tips and tricks to add those polished finishing touches.
- Assumed Knowledge: base bellydance technique.
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- WORKSHOP FULL
Adventurous Beginners to Advanced.
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- $35 ($30 EB)
- (Individual Workshop)
- Or Register as part of the 'Best Practice' Stream.
Thursday 17th January- 7:30-9:00pm (FULL)
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- Nellie Hall
- Chinner Cres.
Melba
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- Hafla & Market.
- Free Entry. Social Dancing.
- Shopping new & pre-loved costuming & props!
With classes just around the corner, get together with your bellydance family for some fun socialising, shopping and social dancing. Practice your new moves or give your new percussion skills a workout. Celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new year of bellydance and music!
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- Stallholders & Sellers: If you have a small amount (max 10) of pre-loved costuming or props, you can add it to the pre-loved stall. Make sure all items have your name and a price on them, and bring an inventory with you. If you can help out for half an hour on the Pre-Loved stall, there is no fee.
If you need your own table to sell your new or pre-loved items, you can book your own space for $5. You may need to bring your own (small) table, or clothing rack.
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- FREE ENTRY
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- Saturday 19th January
- 2:00-4:00pm
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- Canberra Dance Theatre
1 Kingsley Street
- Civic
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- STALL HOLDERS:
- Stall Set Up from 1:40pm
- Pack Down 4-4:30pm
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- $2/per person for items on pre-loved stall.
- $5/table space for stall holders.
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