World Bellydance Tour is a ONE DAY ONLY series of workshops followed by a FREE evening performance!
PERFORMANCE AT 7PM!!!!
The performance will feature a wide range of belly dance events! Classic Cabaret, Russian Gypsy, American Tribal Style, and Ancient Improv. You will be treated to Daring Fire dancing, Spectacular Sword dancing, Elegant Veil, Stylish Cane! You don't want to miss this show!
In addition to this performance the audience will be treated to live drumming by Peace Beat Drummers!
A henna booth will also be available through artist, Cherokee Kimpel; as well as a FREE fortune telling table!
List of Workshops and Addditional Information
-COST OF ALL WORKSHOPS IS $10/PERSON per Workshop payable at the beginning of each workshop.
-There will be a 15 minute break between each workshop
-Drinks and snacks will be provided by Chili's (cost $2/person)
-There will be a streching/warm-up room avaliable to participants
-Wear something you can dance in.
-Participants might want to bring something they can take notes with during the workshops
10am-11am - 'The Journey of Bellydance Workshop' with Katya Zvezda
Come join us for a morning of Kurdish line dancing (don't worry if you don't know how yet!) and learn some of the origins of popular belly dance moves! This workshop will explore the journey of Middle Eastern dance as it traveled and changed from Egypt to California. Workshop participants will learn a lot about the different forms of bellydance across the middle East and U.S. Part lecture, part dance, and all around fun!
*Ages 10+ are welcome to attend
11:15am-12:15pm - 'Tribal Improv Workshop' with Mehpare bint Ejer
Reminding every woman what her body already knows! Along with emphasis on posture and arm placement/movement, learn some of the basic moves, how to take just a few of those and break them down for a free flowing improvisational dancing experience. You're ready to dance!
12:30pm-1:30pm - 'Grace of the Veil Workshop' with Ona Mira
Workshop participants will learn how to use the veil in all basic bellydance moves. This workshop will focus on the graceful movements achieved with the use of this, the most enigmatic and theatrical of dance props. You will go home with a further knowledge and comfort with the veil as well as handouts of all the moves you have learned.
1:45pm- 3:15pm - 'Nomad's Dance Workshop' with Luna Zahra
In this workshop we will explore the dance of the Gypsies (Roma)as they traveled across Europe. Workshop participants will learn an Eastern European Gypsy dance as well as Gypsy Fusion Bellydance. You will be provided with information on Gypsy culture as well as a handout of the moves you will learn. bring a wide skirt and a shawl!
ages 10+ welcome
ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT
THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF TAHLEQUAH (UUCT)
104 S. COLLEGE AVE.
PERFORMANCE WILL BE AT 7PM AT NORRIS PARK
(ACROSS FROM SAM-N-ELLA'S AND NEXT DOOR TO THE IGUANA CAFE)
