VENUS UPRISING NEW YORK CITY WORKSHOPS: FALL SCHEDULE

1-instructor workshops are 3 hrs. - $40 prepaid, $45 at the door
2-instructor workshops are 3 hrs (1 hr. 30 min. each instructor) - $40 prepaid, $45 at the door

All workshops will be held at 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette between Astor Place and 4th Street in Studio 4F. This spacious room features a marley floor: NO hard sole or black sole shoes are permitted.
The studio will open at 12:15 p.m., and workshops will start promptly at 12:30 and end @ 3:45 p.m. There will be a 15 minute break in the middle.

  DATE / TIME, LOCATION, PURCHASE INSTRUCTOR
SUBJECT 		DESCRIPTION

SEPT. 29
12:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
440 Lafayette
Studio 4F

Prepay:
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Ayshe
Wild Wings
intermediate-advanced
1 hr.30 min.

A departure from the typical 'floaty' cabaret use of wings, Ayshe
will share stronger, aggressive movements that can be done with wings to express more impassioned and unbridled emotions-- Also useful for the darker moods of tribal and gothic styles.

NOTE: Please bring your own wings to class.

See Ayshe feature this style of movement in her performances in the FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT, Sept. 7, 8 2007, NYC

Blanca
Sensual Bellydance
intermediate
1 hr.30 min.

Sensual dance... you know it the moment you see it. It radiates from deep inside; the dancer’s whole body flows like silk, her movements are beautifully interwoven, breathing with meaningful, effortless grace. Sensuality is not a special talent or skill — it is present in all of us. The task is to discover it, cultivate it, and translate it from an internal state to an expressive, easy-to-understand language of dance movement. In this workshop, Blanca shares her ways of expressing sensuality and of adding the flair of sensual grace to all your bellydance moves.

OCT. 20
12:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
440 Lafayette
Studio 4F

Prepay:
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Ayshe
Warrior Women (sword)
intermediate / advanced
1 hr.30 min.

Another departure from the typical cabaret presentation, Ayshe will demonstrate fighting sword movements taken from theatre arts, martial arts, and Egyptian stick fighting that can be incorporated into the slower, balancing sword style. Ayshe will show how to blend these together into a spellbinding performance.

NOTE: Please DO NOT bring swords to class. For safety reasons please bring a long ruler or a yardstick.

See Ayshe feature this style of movement in her performances in the FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT, Sept. 7, 8 2007, NYC

Neon
Fluid Bellydance - technique & combinations to enhance your fluidity.
intermediate
1 hr.30 min.

Add depth and a feeling of organic connectedness to your bellydance movement whether you perform classic or cutting-edge bellydance. Drawing on her signature style, Neon will share tips and technique for increasing the fluidity of your dance style. Learn elegant modern combinations (put together into a brief
choreography) to enhance the fluid look of your dance and to challenge your inner Serpent!

NOV. 17
12:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
440 Lafayette
Studio 4F

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Tanna Valentine
Veil Mechanics
intermediate
1 hr.30 min.

Tanna will explore the fundamental concepts of skilled veil manipulation, starting with a display of different veil fabrics and shapes. Useful and versatile veil movements will be demonstrated and drilled, including standing and walking veil accents, turns, frames, wraps and “old school” audience favorites

NOTE: Please bring your own veil, although there will be other veils to sample for comparative purposes.

Sarah Skinner
Veil Dynamics
intermediate
1 hr.30 min.

Building on the fundamental principles from the first half of the workshop, Sarah Skinner will weave these basic movements into more complex combinations as she highlights the artistic elements of veilwork. Using the veil to enhance the lyrical emotions of the music, Sarah will teach a classic veil choreography.

DEC. 1
12:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
440 Lafayette
Studio 4F

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Puela Lunaris
About Puela

"“Salome... Exploring the Flamenco-Bellydance Connection"
intermediate
3 hrs

 While you learn exciting combos from a passionate Zambra choreography, you can discover how to use many resources from Flamenco dance to enhance your Bellydancing. Sensual arms, fiery turns, bare feet in touch with the earth, many secrets of ancient Flamenco revealed....