Winter Warmer Workshops and "Crafternoon" - Sat 4 July
Winter will soon be upon us – the best way to keep warm will be with this day of fun and cozy dance related activities with TribalDiva Belly Dance
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11.15am – 12.15am – African Dance Workshop with Tamara
12.15pm – 1.30pm – ATS® (American Tribal Style Belly Dance) ‘Who’s Who, What’s What and What’s Not (and who cares?) with Tracey
1.30pm – 3.30pm – Aguas de Luna: Flamenco Fusion with Victoria
4pm – Crafternoon at Karyn’s House!
All dance workshops will be held at Chrystal Palace, 12 Chrystal St, Richmond
Full Workshop Descriptions
African Dance Workshop with Tamara:
Share in the joy of African dance! African dance is fun, powerful and uplifting:Tamara will lead you through some of the key aspects of African Dance technique and will teach a traditional West African Dance with live drum accompaniment.
ATS® (American Tribal Style Belly Dance) ‘Who’s Who, What’s What and What’s Not (and who cares?)’ with Tracey:
Who’s Who – Key players in the creation, evolution and history of ATS®
What’s What – Exactly which moves, formations and improvisation techniques are part of the ATS® format
What’s Not – Moves, formations and styles that fall outside of the ATS® format
(Who Cares?) – Is it important to know the difference between ATS® and other styles of tribal belly dance? When might it matter and why?
This workshop will be part presentation and part practical, and will include discussion on the points above. The presentation/discussion will take place first so participants are welcome to bring lunch to this workshop. Comprehensive written notes will be provided.
Aguas de Luna: Flamenco Fusion
The Arab roots of flamenco run deep. As flamenco artists and critics began to explore the elements of 'gitano' (gypsy) performance, they rediscovered the rich Arab influence in flamenco. The art form's basic building blocks —sung poetry and music— were borrowed from the Arabs and Berbers who ruled al-Andalus from 711 to 1492, when the Moors were expelled from Spain. In this workshop we will learn a 3 minute fiery Flamenco-Belly Dance fusion choreography that features beautiful arms and hands, and skirt work. As we learn it, we will talk about how to project our inner energy through our dance, both physically (posture, body tension, facial expression) and emotionally (feelings and attitude). We'll invoke the 'duende', the deep emotional participation of the performer. PLEASE BRING: Gypsy or Flamenco skirt.
Crafternoon at Karyn’s House!
Bring your current craft project to work on in fine company with a cuppa or wine (b.y.o) or get help with a particular item from resident ‘experts’. If you have something you’d like to learn how to make or get some help with email tribaldiva.bellydancers@hotmail.co.nz or let Tracey know to see if we can match you up with someone to help.
Costs:
African Dance $20 (EB discount until Sun 14 June $15)
ATR® $30 (EB discount until Sun 14 June $25)
Flamenco Fusion $40 (EB discount until Sun 14 June $35)
All three workshops $80 (EB discount until Sun 14 June $70)
Registrations available in class or by emailing tribaldiva.bellydancers@hotmail.co.nz
Payments can be made in cash or online to 02-0924-0014779-097 (BNZ account name: Tracey Saunders), please include your name and ‘Winter’ as the reference
About the Tutors
Tamara:
Tamara is the lead flautist and composer of local world band Mundi, and teacher of Traditional West African dances and African inspired contemporary dance. Tamara will share with us the fun and joy of dancing to live drums and understanding the interactive language between them.http://mundi.co.nz/
Tracey:
Tracey is the director of TribalDiva Belly Dance Company and has travelled to many workshops and intensives nationally and internationally to study with top tribal and fusion belly dance tutors to be able to offer local dancers high level tuition in tribal and fusion styles. Well known for blending styles and choreographies which push the boundaries of belly dance, Tracey is also a stickler for detail and learning the origins of dance where possible. She has undertaken a Drills and Individual Evaluation intensive with Devi Mamak and is currently studying for ATS® Teacher Training in Australia this coming August. http://www.tribaldiva.co.nz/
Victoria:
Originally from Mexico, Victoria discovered the sensual art of Belly Dance in New Zealand over 16 years ago. In all these years she has learned a variety of Belly Dance styles from many well known local and international teachers, and fusion has become an essential part of her personal evolution as a dancer. Victoria has taught a variety of Belly Dance workshops in New Zealand, Mexico and Hong Kong, including Tribal Dance, Zills, Salsa Fusion and Merengue Fusion. Victoria is certain of the importance of dance technique, but she firmly believes that the beauty of dancing comes mainly from the dancer’s heart and her ability to share her feelings when dancing.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1447315492233709/
11.15am – 12.15am – African Dance Workshop with Tamara
12.15pm – 1.30pm – ATS® (American Tribal Style Belly Dance) ‘Who’s Who, What’s What and What’s Not (and who cares?) with Tracey
1.30pm – 3.30pm – Aguas de Luna: Flamenco Fusion with Victoria
4pm – Crafternoon at Karyn’s House!
All dance workshops will be held at Chrystal Palace, 12 Chrystal St, Richmond
Full Workshop Descriptions
African Dance Workshop with Tamara:
Share in the joy of African dance! African dance is fun, powerful and uplifting:Tamara will lead you through some of the key aspects of African Dance technique and will teach a traditional West African Dance with live drum accompaniment.
ATS® (American Tribal Style Belly Dance) ‘Who’s Who, What’s What and What’s Not (and who cares?)’ with Tracey:
Who’s Who – Key players in the creation, evolution and history of ATS®
What’s What – Exactly which moves, formations and improvisation techniques are part of the ATS® format
What’s Not – Moves, formations and styles that fall outside of the ATS® format
(Who Cares?) – Is it important to know the difference between ATS® and other styles of tribal belly dance? When might it matter and why?
This workshop will be part presentation and part practical, and will include discussion on the points above. The presentation/discussion will take place first so participants are welcome to bring lunch to this workshop. Comprehensive written notes will be provided.
Aguas de Luna: Flamenco Fusion
The Arab roots of flamenco run deep. As flamenco artists and critics began to explore the elements of 'gitano' (gypsy) performance, they rediscovered the rich Arab influence in flamenco. The art form's basic building blocks —sung poetry and music— were borrowed from the Arabs and Berbers who ruled al-Andalus from 711 to 1492, when the Moors were expelled from Spain. In this workshop we will learn a 3 minute fiery Flamenco-Belly Dance fusion choreography that features beautiful arms and hands, and skirt work. As we learn it, we will talk about how to project our inner energy through our dance, both physically (posture, body tension, facial expression) and emotionally (feelings and attitude). We'll invoke the 'duende', the deep emotional participation of the performer. PLEASE BRING: Gypsy or Flamenco skirt.
Crafternoon at Karyn’s House!
Bring your current craft project to work on in fine company with a cuppa or wine (b.y.o) or get help with a particular item from resident ‘experts’. If you have something you’d like to learn how to make or get some help with email tribaldiva.bellydancers@hotmail.co.nz or let Tracey know to see if we can match you up with someone to help.
Costs:
African Dance $20 (EB discount until Sun 14 June $15)
ATR® $30 (EB discount until Sun 14 June $25)
Flamenco Fusion $40 (EB discount until Sun 14 June $35)
All three workshops $80 (EB discount until Sun 14 June $70)
Registrations available in class or by emailing tribaldiva.bellydancers@hotmail.co.nz
Payments can be made in cash or online to 02-0924-0014779-097 (BNZ account name: Tracey Saunders), please include your name and ‘Winter’ as the reference
About the Tutors
Tamara:
Tamara is the lead flautist and composer of local world band Mundi, and teacher of Traditional West African dances and African inspired contemporary dance. Tamara will share with us the fun and joy of dancing to live drums and understanding the interactive language between them.http://mundi.co.nz/
Tracey:
Tracey is the director of TribalDiva Belly Dance Company and has travelled to many workshops and intensives nationally and internationally to study with top tribal and fusion belly dance tutors to be able to offer local dancers high level tuition in tribal and fusion styles. Well known for blending styles and choreographies which push the boundaries of belly dance, Tracey is also a stickler for detail and learning the origins of dance where possible. She has undertaken a Drills and Individual Evaluation intensive with Devi Mamak and is currently studying for ATS® Teacher Training in Australia this coming August. http://www.tribaldiva.co.nz/
Victoria:
Originally from Mexico, Victoria discovered the sensual art of Belly Dance in New Zealand over 16 years ago. In all these years she has learned a variety of Belly Dance styles from many well known local and international teachers, and fusion has become an essential part of her personal evolution as a dancer. Victoria has taught a variety of Belly Dance workshops in New Zealand, Mexico and Hong Kong, including Tribal Dance, Zills, Salsa Fusion and Merengue Fusion. Victoria is certain of the importance of dance technique, but she firmly believes that the beauty of dancing comes mainly from the dancer’s heart and her ability to share her feelings when dancing.
