Belly Dance Workshop - March 4, 2011

Hello Dancers,

 

The first Sat. of March is just one week away on March 4^th!  Since there has been a lot of snow and issues with power outages, and more weather is on the way, we will just see how this week goes.  Power outage and or snow on the roads in Colfax will cancel.

 

For now, I’ll plan to start at 10:15am, after the Zumba class.  Location is Studio Z at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street, Colfax, CA.  The cost for the workshop is $10.  I’m planning to repeat February’s workshop with the drum choreography and veil, because we had so much FUN!!

 

Since I’m starting to see a real range of beginner students to more practiced ones, I will gearing the workshop for beginners 10:15 to 11am, and then working on more advanced moves and choreography in the 11-Noon hour.  If you decide to come just for the second half, please make sure you give your body a little warm-up before joining in.  If you are a beginner and decide to stay for the 2^nd half, make sure you listen to your body and modify moves as much as you need =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Belly Dance at Studio Z

Hello Dancers,

 

We had some fun with a drum solo routine and veil last Sat., and since there was some date confusion, I’m thinking of a repeat for the 1^st Sat. in March.  So bring your veils and some good wiggle in your hips on Sat. March 5^th 10:15am to Noon at Studio Z (55 School St. Colfax)!!  Workshop cost is $10.

 

Don’t forget that the biggest Belly Dance Festival of the West is coming to Richmond; Rakkasah is March 11-13, 2011.

http://rakkasah.com/west/   for more festival and dancer links, check my blog site below.

 

Aseela’s Choreography for “Tabla Solo 1” by Issam

(Each line represents 8 counts)

 

1.       Opening beats (get in position)

2.       Hip Ups (singles), arms raise up (between panes of glass)

3.       Double Hip Ups, arms come down

4.       Back Pops to left, shoulder shimmy on the 7,8 count

5.       Back Pops to right,    “

6.       Back Pops to left,      “

7.       Back Pops to right,    “

8.       Omies (CW), chest pop on 8 (with prep on 7)

9.       Omies (CCW),    “

10.     Hip slides R-L-R, quick pelvic lock up

11.     Hip slide L-R-L,              “

12.     Hip slide R-L-R,              “

13.     Pistons (hip downs) with level change

14.     Shoulder Shimmy (lean forward and back)

15.     Pistons

16.     Chest Slides (slow)

17.     Chest Circles (CW)

18.     Body waves with chest pop and pelvic pop accents

19.     Hip drop kicks while circling CCW to back, rt arm frames down, left up

20.     Hip drop kicks continue circle to front, on 7, 8 switch arms and wt to other side for end pose

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

FW: Belly Dance Workshop, Feb 5th, Studio Z

Ack!  I meant “1^st Sat!”

 

=)

 

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From: Aseela Flanigan [mailto:aseelaflanigan@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 10:27 PM
To: Aseela Flanigan
Subject: Belly Dance Workshop, Feb 5th, Studio Z

 

Hello Dancers!

 

The “2^nd Sat.” has snuck up on me…sorry for the late notice!  I’m planning on doing the “drum solo” workshop tomorrow, and am super pumped after seeing an African drumming presentation at Adam’s school today!!  Hope to see all of you at Studio Z tomorrow at around 10:15am, for some dancin’ and good drum beats =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

Belly Dance Workshop, Feb 5th, Studio Z

Hello Dancers!

 

The “2^nd Sat.” has snuck up on me…sorry for the late notice!  I’m planning on doing the “drum solo” workshop tomorrow, and am super pumped after seeing an African drumming presentation at Adam’s school today!!  Hope to see all of you at Studio Z tomorrow at around 10:15am, for some dancin’ and good drum beats =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

Belly Dance info from Aseela

Hello Dancers,

 

Thank you to the lovely ladies who came to my 1^st workshop of 2011!!  Let’s get the workshops schedule back on the 1^st Sat. of the month; so mark your calendar for my next one on Sat. Feb 5^th!  We start around 10:15am, after the Zumba class at Studio Z, and the cost is $10.  For Feb., I’m planning to work on DRUM SOLO, so get those hips ready =)

 

Here is the website for Rakkasah West, which is the largest Belly Dance festival in the West! 

 

http://www.rakkasah.com/west/

 

The sandals I wear for dance are Hermes, and I found some on eBay today for $33.95.  You can Google "Hermes Dance Sandals" and see lots of places that carry them.

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

 

Jan. 15th Belly Dance Workshop

Hello Dancers,

 

Happy New Year!!  Are you ready to shimmy those hips??!!  My next Belly Dance workshop is Sat. Jan. 15^th at 10:15am, after Zumba class, at Studio Z.  Studio Z is located in the Sierra Vista Community Center at 55 School Street, Colfax.  The room is in the back near the baseball field.

 

We’ll review the basic moves from the last class, work on the choreography, and play with the zills (finger cymbals) and veil!  I have some zills and veils for borrowing, but please bring your own, if you have them.  The best material for veils is 3 yards of tissue lame.  Remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring DRY SOCKS or Hermes sandals for ease of moving your feet on the floor.

 

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

 

FW: Seeking Performers for an audition for the Famous San Fran Ethnic Dance Festival!

Whoa, this sounds cool…wish I didn’t live so far away….

 

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From: Daleela [mailto:daleeladances@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 1:30 AM
To: Daleela
Subject: Seeking Performers for an audition for the Famous San Fran Ethnic Dance Festival!

 

Hello Precious Dancers and Dance Enthusiasts!   HERE IS A GREAT WAY TO START OFF THE NEW YEAR! Juliette Arroyo with the Andalosi Dance Company is seeking cast members for an audition that will be held in San Francisco on January 8th, 2011. The festival show will be held in June in San Francisco. If you or anyone you know is interested please see attached flier. If you are selected you will be a part of the Andalosi Dance Company which specializes in contemporary, modern, popular and traditional dances of North African, the Middle East, Central Asia and the Near East with South Asian and Spanish influences. Looking for both male and female Experienced or Professional dancers! This will be an exciting and innovative dance project! Please see attached flier for further details and respond to the contact info provided on the flier. Happy Holidays!   Daleela Morad   http://daleela.com   "If we could peer back through the haze of time and secretly watch our cave sister, what kind of a dance do you think she would be doing? The belly dance, of course!" ---Serena Wilson, excerpt from The History of Belly Dance