Blue Moon demonstrates a skirt choreography for participants
at our Darfur benefit workshop, December 2007.
Image credit Megan Freeman.
Saturday, April 11 - Creating Your Practice: Conditioning for Bellydance Workshop
10AM - 1PM at Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
No preregistration. $35 at the door (cash or check only, please) or 2 slots off of a Saturday 6-class Pass.
This workshop is appropriate for all dancers regardless of experience, fitness level or style.
The idea behind my Creating Your Practice series is to give dancers the tools they need to get the most out of their home practice- recognizing that we all have a limited amount of time to train but we'd still like to be the best dancers that we can be. The fact is, not all drills and exercises are created equal- some are wonderfully effective, some are benign but not very helpful, and some might even work against you or present an acute risk of injury.
In this workshop, in addition to learning specific training exercises, drills, and combinations, we will address the intricacies of conditioning for bellydance, including:
-how to understand your body to avoid injury and how to choose/modify movements to accommodate your body's specific needs
-how to maximize the impact of your workout through bellydance- specific functional training
-what kinds of muscle groups, muscular contractions, and muscle fibers are utilized by common "problem" moves and how to train effectively to overcome dance roadblocks
-how to multitask and use "real bellydance moves" in a conditioning context to get the most out of your practice time
My objective is to help each workshop participant put their workout in a greater context so that they can better understand how to exercise in a way that really helps them towards their dance goals.
This workshop is NOT just a "boot camp" style workout where the instructor beats you into the floor, but you WILL sweat. Please bring water, a yoga mat, blanket or towel, and wear workout-appropriate clothing.
Optional props to bring might include a yoga strap and/or an exercise ball.
Workshop participants will all recieve detailed handouts, but feel free to bring a notebook and pen or pencil to jot down your own notes.
Please feel free to send me an email ahead of time and let me know if there are any specific concerns you would like me to address during the workshop. You can reach me at skbeaman (at) gmail (dot) com!
10AM - 1PM at Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
No preregistration. $35 at the door (cash or check only, please) or 2 slots off of a Saturday 6-class Pass.
This workshop is appropriate for all dancers regardless of experience, fitness level or style.
The idea behind my Creating Your Practice series is to give dancers the tools they need to get the most out of their home practice- recognizing that we all have a limited amount of time to train but we'd still like to be the best dancers that we can be. The fact is, not all drills and exercises are created equal- some are wonderfully effective, some are benign but not very helpful, and some might even work against you or present an acute risk of injury.
In this workshop, in addition to learning specific training exercises, drills, and combinations, we will address the intricacies of conditioning for bellydance, including:
-how to understand your body to avoid injury and how to choose/modify movements to accommodate your body's specific needs
-how to maximize the impact of your workout through bellydance- specific functional training
-what kinds of muscle groups, muscular contractions, and muscle fibers are utilized by common "problem" moves and how to train effectively to overcome dance roadblocks
-how to multitask and use "real bellydance moves" in a conditioning context to get the most out of your practice time
My objective is to help each workshop participant put their workout in a greater context so that they can better understand how to exercise in a way that really helps them towards their dance goals.
This workshop is NOT just a "boot camp" style workout where the instructor beats you into the floor, but you WILL sweat. Please bring water, a yoga mat, blanket or towel, and wear workout-appropriate clothing.
Optional props to bring might include a yoga strap and/or an exercise ball.
Workshop participants will all recieve detailed handouts, but feel free to bring a notebook and pen or pencil to jot down your own notes.
Please feel free to send me an email ahead of time and let me know if there are any specific concerns you would like me to address during the workshop. You can reach me at skbeaman (at) gmail (dot) com!
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May 5 - An Evening Workshop with TEMPEST! This workshop is SOLD OUT!! Due to space limitations we can no longer accept any more registrations. Please do not send in checks or forms for this workshop unless you have asked to be on a waitlist and are informed that a space has opened up via email. Presented by The Devoted Bellydance Collective as part of the 2009 Durga Tour Time: 7:30-9:30PM NOTE LOCATION CHANGE! Location: The Solution Center 1101 Slater Road, Suite 200, Brighton Hall Durham, NC 27703 http://www.thesolutioncenter.com Topic: "Nouveau Noir Dance" Haunting audiences around the globe, Tempest’s area of specialty within the realm of Gothic Bellydance is “Nouveau Noir” – dance pieces that reflect the art and society of the early 1900’s, pulling from silent films, vaudeville-Denishawn style, art nouveau, art deco, and the Oriental craze. Students will learn combinations that capture the elegant form, fluid movement, and dramatic stylings of these eras, while being taught in a format that will enable them to absorb them into their own personal choreographies. This workshop is appropriate for bellydancers of any skill level or stylistic persuasion. For more information about Tempest, please visit her website. |
Sunday, May 24 - Blue Moon Dance Company presents Moving with Grace and Sensuality: a Slow Moves Choreography Workshop
12:30 - 3:30 PM, Academy for the Performing Arts, 115 Commerce Street, Apex, NC.
N.B.: Commerce Street runs parallel to Salem Street. You must turn off of Salem Street onto Saunders St. and make an immediate left onto Commerce. The Academy for the Performing Arts will be on your immediate right.
Noon: Doors open for registration and shopping
12:30 - 3:30 PM: Slow Moves Choreography Workshop. Blue Moon is renowned for their elegant choreographies and evocative stage presence; this workshop will incorporate these elements in a beautiful choreography that will allow you to connect with your audience while moving with power, grace and sensuality. If you enjoyed Blue Moon's performance at Shimmy South 10, you will love this workshop!
Space is limited so sign up early. We will no longer accept any registrations once we have reached capacity. Ages 14 and up.
Fee: $30 if postmarked by May 8; $35 thereafter. No refunds unless event is canceled; registrations are transferable to another person. Please notify Blue Moon if this occurs.
For more information and to register, please visit the Blue Moon website.
12:30 - 3:30 PM, Academy for the Performing Arts, 115 Commerce Street, Apex, NC.
N.B.: Commerce Street runs parallel to Salem Street. You must turn off of Salem Street onto Saunders St. and make an immediate left onto Commerce. The Academy for the Performing Arts will be on your immediate right.
Noon: Doors open for registration and shopping
12:30 - 3:30 PM: Slow Moves Choreography Workshop. Blue Moon is renowned for their elegant choreographies and evocative stage presence; this workshop will incorporate these elements in a beautiful choreography that will allow you to connect with your audience while moving with power, grace and sensuality. If you enjoyed Blue Moon's performance at Shimmy South 10, you will love this workshop!
Space is limited so sign up early. We will no longer accept any registrations once we have reached capacity. Ages 14 and up.
Fee: $30 if postmarked by May 8; $35 thereafter. No refunds unless event is canceled; registrations are transferable to another person. Please notify Blue Moon if this occurs.
For more information and to register, please visit the Blue Moon website.
I am currently available to teach workshops at your studio, event or festival starting in February 2009. Please contact me for details regarding scheduling and pricing and to read a sample contract.
I am happy to coordinate with you regarding the workshop curriculum and to try to fit your needs as much as possible. For your reference, here are some of the workshop topics I have taught in the past:
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Tribal Group Improv Basics Formations and Combinations for Group Improv Zilling for Tribal Group Improv Zil Combos into Choreography Sword/Balanced Prop Dancing Basics Sword/Balanced Prop Choreography Skirtwork Basics Skirt Choreography |
Arms and Hands Technique Intensive Upper Body Technique Intensive Lower Body Technique Intensive Shimmies and Layering Intensive Levels and Floorwork Intensive Stagecraft and Musicality Tribal Costuming and Makeup Tribal Belt Construction |
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