| Workshops |
| Below is a list of workshops that Zehara Nachash teaches. Workshop pricing is dependant upon travel, length of workshop, and estimated number of participants. If you are interested in hosting one of these workshops, please contact Zehara@aol.com Intro to Belly Dance: This workshop covers the fundamental basics of belly dance including hip circles and shimmies! A short choreography is taught to participants. (1.5-2 hours). Belly Dance with Veils: This workshop will cover the use of veils in belly dance. Participants should bring a chiffon or silk veil, or 3 yards of fabric to use. A simple veil choreography will be taught. (2 hours). Super Sassy Cane Choreography: This workshop will focus on the use of cane in dance. Participants will learn proper swinging techniques and "tricks" to add some "oomph" to their cane performance. This workshop will take the more traditional "Raks Assaya" and integrate into a super sassy belly dance fusion choreography. (2 hours). Feast of Fusion: Fusion (not to confused with Tribal Fusion!) is the integration and weaving of various forms of music and dance styles with belly dance. Fusion is a complex web of do's and dont's and can go from good to bad very quickly! This workshop will cover the different facets of Fusion belly dance, including what works and what doesn't. We will also go over how to incorporate different type of music to belly dance movements. (2 hours) Russian Gypsy Fusion Dance: This workshop will cover both the traditional and non-traditional aspects of Russian Gypsy Dance. A short Russian Gypsy Fusion choreography will be taught to traditional Russian Gypsy music. Participants will learn how to emote the passion and fiery energy within the traditional gypsy music. 25 yard skirts and/or long peasant skirts are required for this workshop. Zehara has studied Russian Gypsy dance since childhood. (1.5 hours) Simply Sweet Choreography Recipe: Ever have issues creating your own choreography? Do you get a song in your head and think "I've got to dance to that!?" but then cant get it out? This workshop will cover a simple recipe designed by Zehara to help you create your own belly dance or belly dance fusion choreography! (1.5 hours) The Art of Snake Dancing: This workshop will cover the do's and dont's of snake dancing. Husbandry, basic biology, proper dance technique, costuming and traveling with your slithering dance partner will be covered. Participants will work alongside Zehara's slithering partners. No snake or previous snake handling required. (2 hours) Serpentine Mythology, Culture and Religious Beliefs: This workshop will cover the Serpents never ending role as demon-healer-protector. Learn about the role snakes have played throughout history! Participants should bring a notebook and pen! Live snakes will be present! (1.5 hours) Fanciful Skirts: Kick it up and swirl around! This workshop will cover the fun and joy that is skirt dancing! Zehara will cover the do's and dont's of skirt dancing as well as some new "tricks" to give your skirt an extra kick! From a Southern Shimmy to a Dancing Gypsy you will learn several short choreographies that will teach you how to integrate a skirt into your dance work! We will also cover the art of flirtation when it comes to being a sassy skirt dancer. (2 hours) |
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