We are pleased to bring these instructors to Atlanta Bellypalooza 2010.

Cabaret- Traditional

Alternative-Fusion

Workshops on this track will cover choreography, technique and combinations that are all solidly grounded in both traditional and modern Turkish, Egyptian, or Lebanese Cabaret Bellydance Styles.

Workshops on this track will cover choreography, technique and combinations in ATS, Tribal Fusion, Bollywood, and may contain influences from other forms of dance including jazz, modern and flamenco dance.

Instructor

Workshop Time

Instructor

Workshop Time

Diane Adams

10:00 to 11:30

Aziza Nawal

10:00 to 11:30

Samora

12:00 to 1:30

Sanam

12:00 to 1:30

Taylor Gerard

2:00 to 3:30

Jahara Phoenix

2:00 to 3:30

Aziza Nawal is a multi-award winning performer of Oriental Dance who has appeared on national and international television including a live variety show filmed in Istanbul, Turkey. She was featured on IAMED’s nationally distributed performance video Belly Dance O’ Rama. Aziza Nawal has continued to enrich her dance education by pursuing many styles of Middle Eastern and folk dance. She has proven her diversity as a dancer by recently becoming member of Awalim Tribal Dance Company.  http://azizaraks.net

The Workshop: Sequins or Cowrie Shells
Discover a new style of movement (or Moving From a Different Place – Cabaret and Tribal )

Workshop Time:  10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Track: Alternative/Fusion- Levels- All

DIANE ADAMS, founder of Company Mezza, (www.companymezza.com), is a 25+year veteran dancer/instructor.  Her 13-yr. background in ballet and folkloric dance in the western New York area, have allowed her to offer a wide range of Middle Eastern dance styles.  She is choreographer for Company Mezza.  In 2003, she worked in concert with critically acclaimed Yasmina Ramzy of Toronto, Canada, in recreating Yasmina’s dance, “Venus” from the Descent of Ishtar Ballet, for Company Mezza.

The Workshop:Look Like a Pro With Sensuous Hands, Arms, and Poses

Workshop Time:  10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Our goal is to enrich audiences with high quality, family friendly entertainment through the power of dance and the magic of theater. To maintain a company of dancers capable of sustaining a level of technical and artistic standard we continue to grow and learn through classes, seminars, and diligent rehearsals. This in turn creates a company with positive self-esteem, professionalism, and dedication that is obvious while watching Jahara Phoenix on and off the stage.

The Workshop: Fluid Moves

Workshop Time:  2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Samora is a professional Middle Eastern Style belly dance performer, choreographer and instructor based in Atlanta, Georgia.  This year marks her tenth year in the belly dance industry; though she has been studying various dance genres since childhood.  In addition to teaching and performing throughout the US, Samora is the Director and Founder of the Amoraat Dance Ensemble performance troupe and the Bahiraat Student Dance Troupe.  Samora has a true love for the dance form and maintains a deep respect for the Middle Eastern culture.  She is recognized and noted for her captivating, intriguing and graceful performance dance style and for her ability to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds..

The Workshop: Drum Solo Combinations

Workshop Time:  12:00 Noon to 1:30PM

Sanam is a professional Middle Eastern Dance and Bollywood (Indian) Dance performer and teacher, with years of experience in Bellydance and South Asian dance styles including bhangra, bollywood, rajasthani and indo-pak folk dances.  Other forms of dance training include ballet, jazz, modern and flamenco dance. She's also a trained actress, model and show host.  Sanam's style of dance and teaching reflects the gypsy in her.  To learn more about sanam, visit www.sanamstudios.com

The Workshop: Bollywood Basics

Workshop Time :  12:00 Noon to 1:30PM

Track: Alternative/Fusion- Levels- All

Taylor Gerard is a professional fusion bellydance choreographer, instructor, and performer, whose unique ability to convey a range of emotions through technical expertise sets her apart.   Her creative and fluid style of dance incorporates elements of Turkish, Indian, Latin, tribal, and jazz, all solidly grounded in Egyptian cabaret technique and keeps audiences delightfully surprised and mesmerized.

The Workshop: TBA

Workshop:  2:00 PM to 3:30 PM                   

Track: Cabaret/Traditional- Levels- All

Special - Yoga WarmUp Class!

Ayanna says that she was brought into this world to teach. As a pre teen she began working with day care aged children as a "teacher's helper". This progressed to camp counselor, mentor and many other leadership roles as a youth but she always felt that something was missing. Two years ago she began teaching yoga and hooping to 4 year olds. It was not meant to be a life change but when she instructed the children in movement, she felt that she had found what was missing. She was able to meld her spiritual beliefs, her passion for a healthy lifestyle and her love for her students in a way that she could teach to anyone. It was at this time that bellydance and energy work found their way back into Ayanna’s life. Ayanna comes from a deeply spiritual background and has had a continuous and experimental meditation practice for over 6 years. She has an open heart and holds great respect for the relationship between student and instructor, as will be obvious when you experience her teaching style.  She’s been studying American Tribal Style Bellydance, reiki, pranayama and yoga, and is eager to share those passions with her students.

Yoga For Bellydancers Special 45 minute class only $10.00

Workshop Time: 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM

Levels- All -Tracks- All

Gala Bellydance Show on Saturday  featuring all our instructors, local dance companies, and workshop participants.  Doors open @ 7:00 PM show starts @ 8:00 PM. General Seating- So Get There Early. Tickets $15.00 in advance $20.00 at the door.

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