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Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 12:00 PM - Monday, November 03, 2008 at 09:00 PM (CT)
New Orleans, LA
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5:00pm-7:00pm The Six/Eight... Rachel's Way!
Class is open to Intermediate through Pro level Dancers. Zilling, dancing to the fun 6/8 Rhythm... with an emphasis on contemporary Persian music! Bring your Finger cymbals. This class is applicable to ANY style of Bellydance. Class size is limited to 15 participants.
Monday Nov. 3rd 2008
6:00-9:00pm Pro Level Hardcore Training w/Rachel
This class is open to Advanced Dance Students through Pro Level. Rachel's signature approach to: making your improvised show and choreographed performance flow with ease, zilling those finger cymbal patterns flawlessly, smooth technique, layering isolations with combinations and floor movement. She will show you how to bring the best out of your dance repertoire! This class is applicable to ANY style of Bellydance. Class size is limited to 15 participants.
Rachel George is a Multi-Award winning performer and choreographer based in Portland Oregon. Originally a student and winning competition partner of the famous Aziza of Montreal, Rachel has become a sought after performer and workshop instructor throughout the country.
Rachel's jaw dropping isolations, impeccable layering and energetic enthusiasm have earned the respect and admiration of of all who have witnessed her awe inspiring technique. Don't miss the opportunity to study with this high caliber performing artist!
**Rachel will also be available for private lessons between the hours of 10 am and 4pm MONDAY 11/3 ONLY. Please contact her directly to schedule your lesson today! Rachel@Rachelbellydance.com
For more information and video of Rachel go to http://www.rachelbellydance.com/
Urban Gypsy (Sahira and Zymirrah)
Urban Gypsy is Houston's premiere American Tribal Style dance troupe and is composed of six incredibly talented and dedicated dancers passionate about bringing the beauty and grace of tribal dance to the Houston scene. Sahira and Zymirrah are founding members of the troupe and also serve as its leadership.
In 2006, they had the honor (and thrill!!) of being the first tribal dancers invited to teach at Ahlan Wa Sahlan, the largest bellydance festival in the world, in Cairo, Egypt.
Here is the url to a video of Urban Gypsy performing a Ghawazee-style dance at the 3rd Coast Tribal Festival:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9QPtls8JjQ
Zymirrah
A long time student and lover of dance, she has been dancing since 1990, when she began studying American Egyptian style belly dance. She added Tribal Style to her repertoire in 2001 and became a founding member of Urban Gypsy in 2003. Her dance has taken her all over the US and internationally.
Zymirrah's teaching style is gentle for beginners and still challenging for those with more experience. She often leads students through visualizations to a deeper understanding of what muscles are firing during movement. Zymirrah credits her understanding of anatomy to her long time fascination with the workings of the human body, her work with physical therapists and yoga.
Zymirrah is dedicated to sharing and developing our dance. She currently teaches and performs with Urban Gypsy . Urban Gypsy sponsors 3rd Coast Tribal Dance Festival, one of the best tribal dance festivals in the South.
Sahira
Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer in Houston under the direction of Thalia and Shakira Masood-Ali. Sahira travels as a performer have allowed her to study several styles of dance with many talented instructors including: Dina (Egyptian), Nagwa Fouad (Egyptian), Ragia Hassan (Egyptian) Suhalia Salimpour (Cabaret), Aziza (Cabaret), Hadia (Gypsy Rom & Flamenco), Amel Tafsout (North African), Helena Vlahos (Raqs Sharqi), Laurel Victoria Gray (Persian), Aida Nour (Ghawazee), Artemis (Turkish), Fat Chance Bellydance (American Tribal), and Domba (Tribal and West African).
Sahira's focus is in Egyptian Cabaret style dance and American Tribal Style. She performs five nights a week with BellaDonna, and is founder and director of Urban Gypsy. She also specializes in zill, fan, and fire dancing with Empyrean Fire Tribe. In addition to dance, she performs regularly with the award-winning world fusion music group Moodafaruka (flute, vocals and percussion), as well as early music ensemble Istanpitta (Renaissance flute and vocals).
In 2005 Sahira released her first instructional DVD, "Arabian Spices" and since then has released two other hugely popular videos - "Ali" and "Bella Donna Ya Helwa."
Sahira is known for her friendly and energetic style, making her a favored performer for restaurants and family events. Her extensive training in not only Egyptian, but also Tribal and West African dance gives her performances an incredibly intense and earthy energy that captivates audiences.
Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 12:00 PM
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Monday, November 03, 2008 at 09:00 PM (CT)
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News & Updates
We are excited to be offering a show called Bellementals: A Pharoah's Dream. We are on the look-out for an amazing array of performers and choreography! Your performance piece must reflect the theme of the show which is "Elements" as in Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Metal or Wood.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2008
TIME LIMITS: Solo - 5 mins, Troupes - 8 mins.
We need talented artists to create distinct and unique acts within our show that encompass a wide range of styles and dancers. We do not require performers to be professional; however, our selection committee is looking for performers with a high level of proficiency in their respective style. We embrace the entire spectrum of Bellydance and welcome every submission from Egyptian to Tribal to Fusion, from Folkloric to Cabaret. Yes, even experimental!
All performance submissions must be from workshop participants registered for a MINIMUM of 2 classes and they MUST be registered at the time they submit their performance application. **Please Note: We give preference to people traveling from out-of-state, truly gifted performers, and those that can follow instructions.
Our selection committee will review the applications and send out offers to those that we feel would fit our vision best. There are always more applicants than space available and lack of inclusion does not mean lack of appreciation in any way, shape, or form.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
DVD/You Tube performance video: Minimum run time of 1 minute:max 4mins. Please submit a performance within the genre or style in which you would like to perform.
Dance Resume: Professional resume with contact information, affiliations, performances, training and education, etc...
Performance Description: Minimum one paragraph with detailed information on style/genre of performance you would like a chance to dance to at the show. Participation in the show requires that your performance piece must reflect the theme of the show which is "Elements" as in Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Metal or Wood. Please let us know what Element(s) you will be invoking in your dance.
TIME LIMITS: Solo - 5 mins, Troupes - 8 mins.
You must have already registered for a minimum of 2 workshop classes.
Please send all requirements together to: perchance2dream@hotmail.com
Please use subject: Bellemental Performance App
OR Snail Mail To:
Crescent Lotus Dance Studio
Bellemental Performance App
c/o Kryss Statho
3143 Calhoun Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
Please submit or mail your application no later then September 1, 2008.
Thank-You,
The Jury Committee
Kryss, Ali, Amy and Gretchen
