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The Exotic fantasy of belly dance
We will use movements from Egyptian dance combined with some ideas, postures and movements from Burlesque, modern and Indian dance.
Posture,posing, pouting winking ,teasing,clowning,expression will be our focus We will look at:
Use of the stage
Facial expressions responding to the audience Stage make-up-focus on eyes. manipulation of energy
Charisma
Confidence building. techniques Body make Showy fantasy belly dance choreography.
 Becoming the spiritual Warrior Woman
 There are energies we can connect to that will help us to not be afraid of life's challenges. Women have been using the techniques taught in this workshop to become connected to powerful feminine energies for thousands of years.
So many of us get trapped in destructive behaviour patterns which lead us to chaotic and negative realities. The dark goddess of destruction like the Hindi Kali or the Celtic Morrigans can help us to destroy the things that are no longer useful and that are hindering our progress. We can use dance and ritual to reprogram ourselves using goddess energies.
In this workshop we explore Goddess myths and archetypes that will enhance our lives. We will look at strong, powerful Goddesses from Middle Eastern, Asian and Celtic mythology.
We are all diverse individuals with our own unique personalities; we are also many different women in one person.
This day is about connecting with the strong dynamic and powerful aspect of the self that is IN ALL WOMEN. Using a variety of Goddesses handed down to us through myth and legend, we will have loads of fun as we work on our inner selves. Using various transpersonal techniques such as meditation, visualisation, creativity, movement, costume and ritual.
Glamorous belly dance gothica !
Look dark, dangerous and delicious ! We may also involve some sword dancing in this piece (using sticks to practise with) students. We may also use masks and other theatrical props.
This dance piece will be very creative and involve moves and ideas from other forms such as contemporary and Indian. If you look on the video clip section of the site for the Unity theatre piece you will gain an insight into this style of dance.
 Bellywood dreams.
This is a romantic, feminine and poetic choreography. This piece will allow the individual to shine whilst working in a group. Influenced and inspired by the dark goddess Kali. A challenging piece involving Egyptian, Turkish and Bollywood dance moves.
 Release Your Inner Showgirl  Join the Glamour posse
We will use movements from Egyptian dance combined with some ideas, postures and movements from Burlesque style dance.
Dance like a professional, how to release your inner diva and give her permission to express her true goddess sexy self!
We will look at:
Dancing 12 Middle Eastern Archetypes In this workshop, I give a talk and slide show of twelve Middle Eastern Goddess archetypes.
I instruct the group in suitable Middle Eastern dance techniques. The mythological stories are enacted through dance psychodrama.
Through the movements, participants can connect in a very powerful way to the metaphysical and transformative meaning of the movements. I use trance and creative visualisation to produce a life changing, inspiring and magical experience for those involved.
Dance of the seven veils
 Based on the myth of Ishtar we will learn a choreography and technique that will be both sensual and spiritual. Special attention will be paid to fluid movements such as various undulations of the torso and feminine and gentle hand/arm movements. We will examine moves that are serpentine and archetypal . This dance will show how to reveal the inner goddess that lives in all women. The veil is a symbol of what we choose to reveal and conceal about ourselves, we will use the veil to illuminate our most shining dancer self. This is the ultimate seduction dance. The number seven has mystical properties in many cultures it is also the number of energy identities (Chakras) In the human body. This workshop will teach technical details to achieve the movements described as well as psychological and mythic information that is meant to empower as well as entertain.
Dance of the Enchantress
Using a fusion of belly dance with Indian and other world influences we will work on a piece that is enchanting magical and mystical. This is a dance drama who's technical focus will be how to layer shimmies with undulations. Indian hand movements. and spinning and turning. Theatrical use of space and facial expression.
 Shamanic belly dance- Trance-formative belly dance- Healing dance, North African trance dance , khalighe. (Gulf dance)
We will also contact our inner power animals. Dance moves directed by strong primal power animal energies can look dynamic and amazing and mesmerising. . Once a power animal has been located they are a great source of healing.
 Belly dance burlesque- with fans and veil.
 Learn a choreography, feel great look fab-,pose ,pout,strut,shimmy, bump and grind!
Electric drum solo
The drum solo is a time for a belly dancer to show her skills. technical and primal we will learn drum solo combinations we will have the chance to dance to a live drummer. We will learn how to name some Arabic rhythms and suitable moves to match the rhythms
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You do not need a sword for this, although you will have the opportunity to practice with a real sword. Technique will be learnt using canes provided. We will learn balancing techniques, floor work, combative manipulation of the sword and integration with belly dance moves. 