by Bronwyn
21. July 2010 19:57
URBAN DANCE WORKSHOP
with Michele Emmanuel
Saturday 24th July 2010
12 - 1:30 pm (1.5 Hours)
$25 per person
Online enrollment coming soon...
URBAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Be a part of this intensive dance workshop learning from one of the best in Australia’s dance Industry. Learn the moves and steps from today’s most desired dance styles, grooving to the most current urban, hip hop/funk, and Dancehall music.
Michele-E has a versatile teaching technique that caters for the beginner to advanced dancer. Her new mix of ‘Urban Dance’ is the latest and most desired dance technique used in today’s hottest dance videos. Michele-E brings you a dance experience that will have you dancing like a star.
ABOUT MICHELE EMMANUEL
Acclaimed choreographer, dancer and performer Michele-E, presents Urban Dance . Originally form a Kenyan and Sri Lankan background, Michele has been dancing since the age of 5. After years of extensive experience in jazz, hip hop and African Contemporary, Michele has created an exciting and unique fusion where the "grace" of jazz is mixed with the "groove" of hip hop, r'n'b with a little old school and funk thrown in for good measure. She incorporates the use of body mechanism, musicality and distinctive techniques. Michele Continues her training with top USA choreographers such as Germaine Brown and Devora Canario. she has performed internationally in China and Thailand, and most recently returned from touring South Africa. Michele's Choreography is technical, strong and bursting with passion and energy dancing to only the latest and most trend setting music.
by Bronwyn
20. May 2010 06:25
BELLYDANCE
with Georgina Escobedo
www.bdanceartist.com
Saturday 22nd May 2010
3pm - 5pm
$45 per person
SPECIALS:
- $40 for pre-payment
-$160 for workshop + 8 Week Course (to comence sat 29th May, 3-4pm)
Video available on our website: www.dancexcite.com.au
What is bellydance?
Bellydance is a beautiful art form born in The Middle East. It is part of the way the Middle Eastern cultures express themselves and it nowadays involves a wide range of styles such as classical, folkloric, tribal, fusion, Turkish, Lebanese, Egyptian, etc.
Needless to say, women all over the world dance to Arab music, feel it and they also feel identified with the beauty of this dance. Women from countless countries enjoy bellydance in different ways: as an art form, as a way to do physical exercise, as a therapy, as an activity to help break with the routine and release stress. The diffusion of its practise also helps people appreciating other cultures and being more interested in them.
Benefits of its practise...
In the latest years some bellydancers have carried out researches about how this activity helps their students. The senior bellydancer Devorah Korek, -with more than 25 years of experience in the field- dedicates in her book a chapter to the benefits of bellydance. She mentions a series of benefits witnessed by her students: flexibility, stamina, lung capacity, decrease of menstrual cramp, toxins elimination, joints release, etc. (Korek, D. (2005): 58) . Obviously these benefits depend on every person; they are potential but not always guaranteed!
It is also important to refer to the benefits of bellydance at other levels , since bellydance is also well known for making women feel beautiful and more comfortable with their bodies, no matter what your body type is. And this dance can definitely be a beautiful experience to share with other women like yourself and seen as a bond to each other.
1Korek, D. (2005) Danza del vientre Barcelona: Ed. Océano
Who can attend bellydance Classes?
Bellydance is a great way to keep fit, having fun at the same time. The degree of physical challenge varies according to the level: the higher the level, the most physically demanding it is. It also depends on your personal choices on what to do or whether to practise extra hours at home or not.
This means that anyone can enjoy a bellydance lesson because anyone can find something special about this dance!!
Women of all ages and shapes are welcome and encouraged to try bellydancing!
ABOUT GEORGINA ESCOBEDO...
Georgina is originally from Spain, and she recently moved to Sydney with her husband. Her passion for bellydance and her deep interest about understanding other cultures lead her to graduate in Social and Cultural Anthropology in University of Barcelona, excelling in a research project about 'Learning bellydance in Barcelona'.
Over her years of training Georgina has studied mostly the Egyptian style. However, proving that belly dance is a journey of self-discovery she nowadays dances with a very own style which mixes influences from Egyptian, Turkish and Lebanese belly dance.
She has been involved in bellydacing for nearly six years during which she highlights the weekly lessons, workshops and teacher's training she took with the international well-known teacher Munique Neith, as well as all the master class lessons which she has taken during all this time with teachers from all over the world, from Mahmoud Reda and Farida Fahmy to Lulu Sabongi and many others (see photo gallery workshops).
Bellydance has taken Georgina to Egypt twice so far; there she has found lovely people and has got the opportunity to experience the Egyptian culture from first hand. During these trips she took private lessons with Ashraf Hassan (2007) and with one of her favourite dancers, Dalila of Cairo (2008).
Also she has taken regular lessons in other kinds of dances such as Kathak (North-Indian classical dance) with Sharmini Tarmaratnam and Spanish Flamenco in a school called L'aula de dansa.
Georgina believes a dancer's journey as a student never ends and this is why she keeps learning from the master teacher Jrisi Jusakos, based in Sydney.
Tell us what you want!
We hold workshops monthly & would love to hear what YOU want to learn! Email Us Here
by Bronwyn
20. November 2009 04:41
BALBOA
with Stuart Staunton & Vanessa Mathews
Sunday 22nd November 2009
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$40 per person
(10% off pre-paid bookings - only $36 each)
Balboa is a dance that originated in Southern California in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Mostly dancing chest to chest, it has a smooth style and now contains many “swing” style moves. The Beginner Balboa Workshop is perfect for the absolute beginner or those wanting to brush-up on their basics. We will teach you the basic steps of the Balboa for a great foundation and some moves to enable you to dance the night away in style.
Getting The Basics Right
The first half of this workshop is designed for absolute beginners who have never done any Balboa before. However, dancers who have done a basic Balboa class before will also benefit strongly from this class. Taking the time to master the Balboa Basic and the Break Turn will create a rock solid foundation for moving on to more exciting moves.
Get Moving on the Floor Once you have the basics under your belt, you’ll be ready to move on to some Bal-Swing moves to get you moving on the dance floor. Throw-Outs, Paddles & Cross Overs are fundamental moves that can be constantly varied to extend and personalise your Balboa.
by Dancexcite
26. September 2009 18:43
BOLLYWOOD
with Sareena
Sunday 11th September 2009
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
$40 per person
Bollywood dancing is dancing to the tracks, old and new, from the Bollywood movies. This can be in any style that you interpret the music to follow. A real ‘masala’ mix of music can be found in Bollywood film songs from salsa sounds, belly dancing beats, hip-hop/ street style tempos, waltz melodies , to country rhythms. The trick is to let the music and words lead you.
You can learn and feel the excitement of true Bollywood essence with us!!
You don’t need to have any experience in other dance forms; all you need is some energy, enthusiasm and a big smile, to see what authentic Bollywood style dancing is.
Come and have some serious fun and exercise at the same time, no matter what age, background or sex you are!! Let some Bollywood flavour into your life.....................
ABOUT BOLLYWOOD
Bollywood is the Indian equivalent to Hollywood. The word originates from India's film capital Bombay, now Mumbai. The industry produces almost 1000 films a year - that's twice as many films as is produced in Hollywood and is about three a day!
Bollywood films are typically flamboyant musicals – but it’s not the actors who usually sing. There are a number of famous playback singers who sing the songs, and the actors 'lipsync' and add in the bags of expression along with extravagant dance moves.
Very few films are made without at least one song-and-dance number, involving vibrant colours and exotic locations. Indian audiences expect full value for money - they want songs and dances, love interest, comedy and dare-devil thrills, all mixed up in a three hour long extravaganza with an interval! This is a way to escape and see all the wonders of the world in all its glory.
Bollywood films like this have also been nicknamed the real 'masala' movie, as they're like a traditional Indian spice box – a little bit of everything!
ABOUT SAREENA
Sareen has a background in classical Indian dance training in both Kathak and Bharat Natyam from the UK. She has been a professional dancer and teacher of Bollywood style for over 6 years in the UK.
She was a dancer for Bombay Dreams, the West-end Theatre Production in London and the lead dancer for the promotional tour of this show around the UK.
Sareena danced for Gareth Gates no. 1 single 'Spirit in the Sky, touring all over UK and Europe, and breaking the record for number of TV show appearances to promote one single. Also performing live on stage to a 100,000 audience for Party in the Park at London’s, Hyde Park, for The Prince’s Trust.
She played a Bollywood dancer role at popular London attraction; Madame Tussauds, and have performed to thousands on stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall, for Charity Variety show.
Sareena has taught and danced as a professional for London based dance troupes. Performing at various corporate events and high profile shows, both in the UK and Europe.
"I believe I can show you how to convert any ordinary dance step into a Bollywood masterpiece, and transform a dance routine into Bollywood panache!!" Sareena
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