Workshops
Workshop Schedule
Saturday
8:30-9:00am Registration
9:00-9:30am Introduction and Warm Up with Jasmin
9:30-12:00pm Morning Break Out Sessions
12:00-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00-2:30pm Afternoon Session
2:30-3:00pm Cool Down & Stretch with Nishi
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Sunday (at Artemis Studios)
9:30-11:00am Morning Session with Katie
Morning Break Out Sessions
Track A - Pure Raks Sharki - Jasmin Jahal
Discover all that is elegant about classical oriental dance in the Egyptian/Lebanese style. This workshop will include a choreography. Please bring a veil.
Workshop level is for intermediate/advanced dancers and runs from 9:30am-noon on Saturday.
Track B 1 - The Thrill of Zils - Katie
Have you ever been interested in trying out zils but don't know how to get started? Or do you ever get in a funk and wonder "what else can I do with my zils?" Here's a chance to explore the wonderful world of finger cymbals! Whether you are brand new to them and wanting to learn to play, or whether you are experienced and want to try something new, there will be something for everyone in this session. We will look at various patterns, tones to use, and how to artfully incorporate them into your performance.
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This session is appropriate for all levels of dancers
Track B 1 runs from 9:30am-10:45am
Track B 2 - Drum Solo Pizzazz - Nishi
Have you always wanted to try out a drum solo but found it daunting? Or maybe you love drum solos but would like to take your performance to the next level. In this session, Nishi will guide you through the fun and challenging aspects of drum solos, with something for everyone. And she may even send you home with some snippets of choreography to play with!
This session is appropriate for all levels of dancers
Track B 2 runs from 10:45am-12:00pm
Afternoon Sessions
Ghawazee - Jasmin
The Ghawazee were one of the most famous dancing tribes in Egypt. They flourished in Egyptian society in the 1700's until about 1834, when they were banished due to religious pressures. The tribes traveled from city to city, attending fairs and going to troupe camps. They danced and played instruments for a living and performed in the streets and at festive occasions like marriages and births. Theirs is an earthy dance with heavy, voluptuous movements. The Ghawazee have a unique style that differs from the Saidi and other folkloric dances. This workshop will introduce the shimmies, bumps, floor work and gestures that are typical Ghawazee. It includes fun combinations for soloists, duets and groups.
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This session is appropriate for all levels of dancers and runs from 1:00pm-2:30pm.
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Sunday Morning Session
Partners in Crime - Katie
Come and play in this fun workshop as we wind down for the weekend. In this workshop, Katie will teach some new partner combos, lead change combos, and talk about how to take combos you know and make them more interesting in duets. The combos studied can be used in multiple styles, but we will also look at the cues to incorporate these moves into tribal improv performances. At the end, partners will create their own combos together.
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This session is appropriate for all levels of dancers and runs from 9:30am-11:00am.
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**NOTE: this session is being held at Artemis Studios, less than 1 mile from the main venue on the same major road.
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Address: 6926 N. University St, Suite G2, Peoria, IL 61614