GREAT LAKES BELLYDANCE CONVENTION
 2008 REGISTRATION FORM

WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

 

FRIDAY NIGHT

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
7:00 - 9:00 pm

OR ONE OF THESE
7:00 - 8:00 pm

AND ONE OF THESE
8:10 - 9:10 pm

Workshop A - Kay Louise -  Sexy, Snaky Tribal Fusion (All) - Sloooow it down.  Learn precise movements & combos that’s Tribal Fusion.

Sem. 1 – Yasmina Amal - Zils (Beg) - 7 p.m. - For novices or the teacher needing to learn how to introduce them. 3's & 7's will be covered.

Sem. 2 – Ruby - Torture Hips (All) - 8:10 p.m. - Directional endurance technique for hips & conditioning.  Learn to create dynamic drum solos.

 

Workshop B - Hiba - Tabla Frenzy (All) - Sharp accents and luscious shimmies in true Egyptian style while learning an exciting choreography.
 

SATURDAY MORNING

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
10 am - Noon
OR ONE OF THESE
10 am - 11 am
AND ONE OF THESE
11:10 - 12:10 pm

Workshop C - Ruby - Dance Like an Egyptian (All) - Various techniques for movement & combos you can adapt to your own choreography.

Sem. 3 – Mirah Ammal - Tribalusional (Int) - Tribal/Fusion/Oriental style - sharp upper body pop & lock, and isolation techniques.

Sem. 8 – Yasmina Amal - Whirls & Twirls (All)- Spins, turns and traveling turns with fun spin/turn combos and styling with arms, heads, hips etc.!

Workshop D – Zahra - Bedouin Beat (All)Fun & funky, dancing in the desert, with Bedouin moves and grooves.

Sem. 4 – Ziva - BollyFusion - (All) - Explore the world of Bollywood thru movements & music.  Be ready to move at a fast upbeat pace.

Sem. 9 – Carenza - T&T Combos (All) - Tight and tricky troupe combos, funky moves, fun line changes.  Put new twists on your old moves!

   

Sem. 5 – Abrevaya - Sass, Groove, & Funk (All) - Add sassy funk to your groove "Bust out” belly dancing club moves”.

Sem. 10 – Nailah - Oh My Arms?? (Beg.) - Elegant hand and arm movements to frame your moves and mesmerize your audience.

   

Sem. 6 – Julianna - Drama Queen (All) - Entice your audience.  Spice up your dancing with unique flair and tons of DRAMA!

Sem. 11 – Leila Gamal - Skirts & Veils (Int)- Multiple  yard and circle veil movements along with interesting ways to use the full circle and ½ skirt.

   

Sem. 7 - Kimahri - Triple Threat (Beg) - Who says a beginner can’t do a drum solo? Here you’ll use your skills and show them you can!

Sem. 12 – Hiba - Snazzy Drum Solo (All) - Spice up basic accents and shimmies to make them more intricate and exciting!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
1:10 - 3:10 pm

OR ONE OF THESE
1:10 - 2:10 pm

AND ONE OF THESE
2:20 - 3:20 pm

Workshop E - Anaya Gypsy - Turbo Tahitian (All) - Tahitian moves add excitement to your repertoire.  Learn how.  A guaranteed workout!

Sem. 13 – Nailah - Hypnotic Veil (Beg) - The mysteries of the veil using unveiling and veil movement technique.  More than 1 veil presented.

Sem. 18 – Abrevaya - Snake Charmer (All) - Fusion movements + extreme snake-like undulations, arm work w/powerful tucks & shimmies.

Workshop F - Julianna -  East Meets West (All) Combine classical western dance & contemporary Egyptian dance to add to your repertoire.

Sem. 14 – Zahra - Plus and Minus (All) - Use pauses, holds, and tempo changes to create dynamics.  Fun techniques to add interest to your                 dance.

Sem. 19 – Carenza - Elements of Troupe (All) - Look cohesive, formations, line changes.  Fun tips & techniques for group performances.

   

Sem. 15 – Kay Louise -   TribalFusion Arms - Learn specific arm & hand technique + exercises that make Tribal/Fusion so mesmerizing.

Sem. 20 – Donna - Tek-A-Tek! (Int) - Punch up your basic zils in this non-dancing workshop.  Go beyond the "triplets" and possibly some new.

   

Sem. 16 - Mirah Ammal - Shock Factor (Int/Adv) - Use muscle contractions, textures & layers, to leave your audience begging for more.

Sem. 21 – Ghalia - Baby Dancers 101 (Beg) - New dancer?  Explore technique, posture, arms, & attitude with fun combinations and lots of style.

   

Sem. 17 – Leila Gamal -  Golden Era (All) - Explore the classic dance styles of Tahia Carioca, Samia Gamal, Sohair Zaki, and Nejwa Fouad.

Sem. 22 – Ziva - Sacred Dance (All) - Feel centered, refreshed, inspired, new.  Connect mind, body, & soul movements.  Find the Dancing Spirit.


ALL
 ATTENDEES CHOOSE ONE FROM THE 4 BELOW - 3:30 - 4:30 PM

 

Sem. 23 – Yasmina Amal- Put your Face ON! (All) - Theaters to nightclubs, restaurants & outdoor venues. Stage make-up vs. store brands.

Sem. 26 – Mirah Ammal - Rock your Raks Assaya! (All) - Incorporate cane dancing into your folkloric, Orientale, even fusion style numbers.

 
 

Sem. 24 – Ruby - Flash Dance (All) - Using Flash Cards, discover interactive combinations.  Pull them apart or link them together to create dances.

     
 

Sem. 25 – Zahra - Cantina Boogie (All) - Learn a basic Sevillanas, the social dance of southern Spain.

Sem.  28 – Shahira - Raqs Aqua (All) - Integrate water aerobics, yoga, and belly dance all into one! It’s pool time!  Great exercise and fun.

 
           



 

SUNDAY MORNING

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
10 - Noon
OR ONE OF THESE
10 am - 11am
AND ONE OF THESE
11:10 - 12:10 pm

Workshop G – Carenza - Let's Bollydance! (All) - Fuse bollywood into belly dance? Learning 5 different styles of Indian dance + movie moves.

Sem. 29 – Ruby - The Fundamentals (Beg.) - Explore isolations from the top of your head to the tip of your toes with movement and technique.

Sem. 34 – Yasmina Amal - Strategic Staging (All) - Dramatic effects & spectacular statements. Discover the top 12 staging plots.

 
 

Sem. 30 – Anaya Gypsy - Urban Funk - (All) - Add a little urban flair to your style! Come learn some urban and tribal style moves and accents.

Sem. 35 – Mirah Ammal - Haggalla! (All) - Earthy yet delicate and often youthfully energetic, learn this disappearing dance form from Egypt.

   

Sem. 31 – Donna - Poi/Veil - What's That? (All) - Polynesian poi twirling with a 3-yard veil. Bring 3 yd. veil. Poi sets in  vending area.

Sem. 36 – Kimahri - Bad Girl Bellydance (Beg)- Get the fundamentals to lock and rev up your performance skills and BRING IT to the stage!
   

Sem. 32 – Abrevaya - Ooey Gooey Belly Dance (All) - Make your movements more fluid & snaky?  Create resistance with captivating sensuality.

Sem. 37 - Julianna - Sizzling Sword (All) - Learn sword flourishes, drops, floor work for a compelling performance all without using a sword.
   

Sem. 33 – Ziva - Belly B-Girl (Int/Adv) – East coast Top Rock, west coast Boogaloo, Popping & Locking for the funky bellydancer in you!

   

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
1:10 - 2:10 pm
AND ONE OF THESE
2:20 - 3:20 pm

Sem.  39 – Leila Gamal - Andalusian (All) - A must for every dancer who embraces dance Fusion. Tips & tricks Andalusian style.  Shawl required.

Sem. 44 – Julianna - Isis Wings (All) - Swoosh & flourish creating dramatic visual tableaus.  Enhance your solo dancing or group choreographies.

Sem. 40 – KayLouise - Tribalicious - (All) - More urban tribal/fusion for those who can’t get enough using modern alternative music.

Sem. 45 – Nailah - Praise Dance (All) - Learn bellydance technique to create a ‘wholesome’ praise dance currently used in many worship services.

Sem. 41 – Kimahri - Urban SASS (All) - Slammin' combinations in this earthy street style with bad-girl attitude to burn!

Sem. 46 – Mirah Ammal - Luscious Layers (All) - Juicy movements, intense vibrations using upper body, hips, and torso. Smooth & sumptuous!

Sem. 42 – Anaya Gypsy - Shake Down, Break Down (Int)- Merengue, Mayan, Arabic, Ghawazee, 1 and 6, the shimmy list goes on...and on.!

Sem. 47 – Donna - Drum Solo With Zils! - (Beg/Int) - Short drum solo where you get your hands to work with your hips while hitting those accents. 

Sem. 43 – Hiba - Sultry Taxim (All) - Learn how slow moves and music work together.  Explore the sensual side of Egyptian belly dance!

Sem. 48 - Ziva - Art of Emotion (All) - Time, space, energy, dancing with feeling and emotion.  Learn to portray a dance in its entirety.



 

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