| shelm, asharah, and Thia workshops and show September 12 and 13, 2008 |
| September 12th and 13th, join Rom Deussen in welcoming HELM and Asharah for workshops and a show, plus our very own Thia from Salt Lake City. Asharah, who can be seen on the Gothic Bellydance DVD's, and star of Modern Tribal Bellydance with Asharah (http://www.asharah.com/dvd.htm) is an amazing dancer. While known for her fusion work, she has also studied cabaret, musicality, and her technique is undeniably strong. She has caught the eye of the Bellydance Super Stars and is a sought-after teacher at many major Tribal events throughout the country. Helm is coming in a rare opportunity to take workshops with Mark, Ling Shien, and Larry, individually and as a group teaching. Many of us know them as the band which plays with Fat Chance Belly Dance, and Helm's members have played with Bal Anat. These amazing artists can be see at http://www. helmmusic.com/aboutus_2.htm. They are nationally and internationally known, playing at Rakkasah, Tribal Girona in Spain, and all over the world. They have played for some of the best in the industry, and are highly sought after musicians and instructors. (www.helmmusic.com). Thia has won the titles of Grand Dancer of 2006, Headliner Dancer of 2000 and 2005, Contributions to Utah Dance 2007, and was certified in Gypsy Caravan #1 in 2007. She has also studied Classical Indian dance and Tribal as well. An amazing cabaret dancer with more experience than many of us will ever have, we are thrilled to have Thia with us this year. Workshops held at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 611 N.2450 East, St. George, Utah. Easily accessible off of I-15. E-mail Rom for directions. Friday, September 12th: 4:00 – 7:00 HELM: Arabic rhythms of Upper Egypt (saidi and fellahi). $50 Three hours total--2 hours separately, on one side Ling Shien with dancers on finger cymbals and one the other side Mark with percussionists, then one hour together Mark and Ling Shien and all participants. They will teach a choreography and finger cymbals patterns using the song Hosanni Oo, track 3 on the CD, Itneen. Also with the song Saidi Roah, track 9 on our SpiceBox CD,finger cymbal patterns in a call and response format that can be used by the chorus in ATS or adapted for cabaret style for solo performance. For percussion workshop add in technique and how ever many additional 2/4 and 4/4 rhythms time allows. 7:00-10:00 Asharah. The Sinewy Spine, $30--SOLD OUT Strength and Flexibility for Backbends and Floorwork Maximum Class Size - 10 students. Experience Level: Intermediate and above. Asharah has been known for making backbends and floorwork look elegant and effortless. In this workshop, Asharah will lead you through an intense warm-up, then we'll do a series of yoga poses and pilates exercises to strengthen the abdominals, thighs, and back muscles as well as lengthen the spine to prepare you for backbends and floorwork. Students will then spot each other as they try out laybacks, berber walks, and backbends on the floor, taking care of our lower backs and knees as we try these difficult, yet impressive movements. Tips for keeping your spine happy and healthy will be discussed throughout the workshop. SATURDAY, September 13th: 8:00 ASHARAH, $30 Danse Mécanique Integrating Elegant and Technical Movement for Tribal Fusion Bellydance Experience Level: Intermediate beginner and above. This workshop will help you refine your technique and add elegance to your bellydance movement. While sharp pops and locks are an essential part of the tribal dancer's repertoire, grace and polish are equally, if not more, important for conveying expression and feeling from the stage to the audience. Asharah will lead students through an intense warm-up that will prepare the body for fluid arm-work, well- defined isolations, and dramatic extension. We will drill smooth bellydance movements (such as arm waves, interior hip circles, and undulations) and hard contraction movements (such as chest locks and hip work in various directions), and Asharah will teach a short combination using these moves in a choreography, emphasizing flow and musical interpretation. 10:00 HELM – Romani line dance steps in 7/8 and 8/8, and how the basic Malfouf rhythem becomes the Wahda Tahwila, and how it fits other rhythms such as wahda wa nos, ciftetelli, and semai. $50 Time permitting, a simple choreography for semai. They will use Waqt il Asil from the CD F'il Waha, track 4. For percussion workshop, add in technique and how to understand odd meter rhythms. It is a 3 hour workshop. The first 2 hours dancers and percussionists separate, the 3rd hour together using the songs above. 1:00 THIA Tribal and Classical Katak Indian fusion, (a fusion of Gypsy Caravan and Classical Indian movement that gives the best of East meets West), $20. Learn to add some ethnic and fusion flair to your choreographies and dance. Katak is a beautiful, intricate Classical Indian dance whose grace and elegance adds to any dancer, and we all love our Tribal! 6:00 HELM and ASHARAH show!!! $20 a ticket-- VENUE CHANGE. Held at The Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church inSt. George, easily accessible from I-15.. Come see Helm, Asharah, and some of Las Vegas' and Utah's best talent. Helm will be playing music from their CD, Spice Box. Tickets are limited to 150 seats, since this is an intimate venue. Slots are still open for dancing--e-mail Rom for details. LIne up includes Asharah, Rom Deussen, Black Star Dance Company, Tabu, Marissa of Las Vegas, Maha Devi, and more! To purchase Friday night Helm workshop tickets, click here. To purchase Saturday Helm workshop tickets, click here. To purchase Saturday Asharah workshop tickets, click here. To purchase Thia workshop tickets, click here. To purchase show tickets, click here. To purchase both Helm workshops for $90--six hours of instruction!, click here. *In terms of housing, for visiting dancers, I am encouraging fellow St. George dancers to open up their homes, so if you are in need of a hotel, please e-mail Rom to see if something is available for you in terms of a house-share* To contact Rom Deussen, e-mail romdeussen@romdeussen.com |
