Workshops Levels: O = open, B = beginners with some dance experience, IM = intermediate, A = advanced, MC = Master Class

Workshops on Thursday 27th of May.2010

Tempest (USA)

Adventures In Steampunk! 6.15-8 p.m.IM/A

Steampunk is a subdivision of the Gothic Culture, a mixture of Neo-Victorian, Science Fiction, and Fantasy in fashion and music. You will experience 3 different “personas” through mini-choreographies for the essence of Steampunk: The “Airship Pirate”, “Lady Adventurer” and the “Coin-Operated Girl”. Fun factor high!
> Tempest at YouTube

Sashi (USA)

Building Posture for Dramatic Expression in Gothic Tribal 8.15-10.00 p.m. IM/A

Drills for Body and Mind in Ascend Tribal

Prepare yourself for the ultimate test of strength, conditioning, technique and control! You will also learn drills intended for producing precise isolations, undulations and locks. Want more? You got it! You will also experience drills intended to strengthen the mind and body connection to aid with the memorization of choreography and fluidity of movement.
> Sashi on YouTube
> Sashi on YouTube 2

Workshops on Friday 28th of May 2010

Sashi (USA)

The Power of Ascend Tribal Signature Moves 5-7 p.m. IM/A

Learn the fundamental signature Ascend Tribal Moves and how to combine these slow and fast, sharp and soft moves to create dramatic and intense combinations. Ascend Signature moves are easily interchangeable and can be made to fit any music, tempo or storyline, you will walk away from this class with a limitless amount of combination and choreographic possibilities.
> Sashi, Down Under 2009 Part 1

Fayzah (USA)

Magic Goddess Flow 5-7 p.m. IM/A

Curvy lines, melting and effective level changes.

Indian type movements with smooth transitions. Juicy melting moves, snakey arms, and hands, floreying wrists and fingers with turns and double turns. Magic slow moves with focusing on feeling smoothness, stillness, energy, connecting. Enchanting!
> Fayzah on YouTube

Workshops on Saturday 29th of May 2010

Martha (Germany/USA)
Certified FatChancBellyDance Instructor

New, Creative Combinations/ATS 10-12 a.m. IM/A

Learn a series of Combinations from fast to slow and how to use them in your own dance . We will create complex formation techniques and apply our combos to accent movement and music. Gain knowledge and build confidence, as we put everything together and present a performance situation with a chance to drill your combos and communicate with your partners... Let's get dancing and have fun..! Please bring zills.
> Martha and Gabriella on YouTube

Tempest (USA)

Nouveau Noir Dance 10-12 a.m. IM/A

Tempest’s specialty within the realm of Gothic Bellydance is “Nouveau Noir”: Dance pieces that reflect the art of the early 1900’s, pulling from silent films, art deco, and the Oriental craze. Students will learn combinations that capture the elegant form, fluid movement, and dramatic stylings of these eras, while being taught in a format that will enable them to absorb them into their own personal choreographies. > Tempest on YouTube

Fayzah (USA)

Signature Moves: Amazing fluid movements (inspired by sea animals) 10-12 a.m. IM/A

Fluid arms with lots of hands and fingers effects. Using the power from solar plexus to move like water, Jellyfish and sea weed. Lots of Technique and brandnew combos are waiting for you. > Fayzah on YouTube

Mariam Ala-Rashi (Syria/Germany)

The World of Tribal Fusion for Beginners 10-12 a.m. AmV

Welcome to the fascinating and multi-faceted world of Tribal Fusion! Get all the basics you need in this workshop: posture and precise access to muscular activity. Understanding the movement and raising the awareness of your own body. Also learn some techniques and combinations to create your own choreography.
> Mariam on YouTube

Les Soeur Tribales (Italy)

Tribal Bellydance Old School 12.30-2.30 p.m. Beginners with prior experience/IM/A

Cinzia Di Cioccio is a certified Gypsy Caravan instructor

This workshop will cover more steps and combos of tribal bellydance old school, which means Gypsy Caravan Style influenced by ATS: fast and slow movements, simple and complex combos, transitions and formations. File your Tribal repetoire with Gypsy Caravan Style and LST!

> Le Soeur Tribales on YouTube (in Scorie, Ital. TV-Show)
> Le Soeur Tribales on YouTube (in Scorie, Ital. TV-Show, part 2)

Sashi (USA)

The Mind of Ascend Tribal/Signature Moves 12.30-2.30 p.m. IM/A

YOU will learn a series of unbelievably challenging but amazingly potent movements that will take your dance style beyond the next levels! Join us in our exquisitely pleasurable torture and walk away with a short choreography that will leave your audiences wanting more!
> Sashi on YouTube

Arzo (Germany)

Gothic Tribal: Cues and Combos 12.30-2.30 p.m. A/AmV

Group improvisation and power of Tribal Style meets dark movement esthetic of the goth world resulting in intense, powerful, dark, and energetic dance style.
> Grind Gothic Tribal Fusion mit Arzo on YouTube
> Arzo, Gothika 2009 on YouTube 2

Isarma (Germany)

"Straighten the Pose" 12.30-2.30 p.m. Open Level

The ultimate drill for every Tribal bellydancer! Well-conditioned muscles are essential, especially for Tribal and Fusion dancers who like to include impressive floorwork into their dance routine. Isarma's instruction will enable you to create your personal workout helping you master highly complex movements in an anatomically healthy way.

Gabriella (Germany)

The Spirit of American Tribal Style (ATS) 3-5 p.m. Beginners

Get the feeling of a unique group experience dancing together. Learn your first ATS movements and cues: the rules, the troupe has to follow – FCBD style, known and danced all around the world. Get to know the basic steps and experience this popular dance stlye created in San Francisco that has conquered the world. Please bring zills.
> Gabriella und Martha on YouTube

Tempest (USA)

A Gothic Trilogy Attention: 3-6 p.m. A/MC

Discover the diversity of expression found within the realm of Gothic Bellydance by exploring style variations via three mini-choreographies.

In this workshop you will work with Romantic/Neo-Victorian Goth, Industrial/Cyber Goth, and Steampunk concepts through concise choreographies that accentuate both movement and attitude, and also will enable you to create your own choreography.
> Tempest on YouTube, Teil 1
> Tempest on YouTube, Teil 2
> Tempest on YouTube, Teil 3

Fayzah (USA)

Hot Hip-Hop Movements for Tribal Fusion 3-5 p.m. IM/A

Fayzah ia a specialist for footwork, popping, waving, accents, and isolations. Combining hip hop foundations with tribal-fusion she will teach you her innovative, very special combos.
> Fayzah & H1st0ry - Metamorphosis Show on YouTube

Les Soeurs Tribales (Italy)

Balinese Fan Choreo 3-5 p.m. M/F

Exciting, contemporary Fan Veil Choreography á la LST

This workshop focuses on how to use a prop like two fan veils in dance, with explanation of the technique and steps. A very elegant fusion choreography inspired to Tribal and Contemporary Dance, which will capture you.

> Le Soeurs Tribales on YouTube (itl. TV Show

Sunday, May 30th 2010

Schemzedah (Austria)

Indian Tribal Fusion 10.00-12.00 am M

Immerse yourself in the fascinating mix of various Indian dance forms with a touch of Hip Hop, Flamenco and other exciting ingredients that make Tribal Fusion so unique: Elegant mudras (hand gestures) in conjunction with sophisticated isolations, expressive facial expressions, step techniques and wonderful choreography are waiting for you!
> Schemzedah on YouTube

Tempest (USA)

The Fabulous Forbidden Art of Floorwork 10.00-12.00 am IM/A

Floorwork is looked down upon in some areas of bellydance due to cultural issues and connotations – and is actually quite physically difficult to perform well – hence it’s become somewhat of a lost art in many communities. Discover an amazing and dramatic realm that can add a new level to your dance. Learn new twists plus all new gothic combinations. We’ll cover important keys for a strong floorwork performance inside and out.
> Tempest on YouTube

Martha (Germany/USA)
Certified FatChanceBellyDance Instructor

Power Duets to Duelling Duets/ATS 10-12 am IM/A

Learn how to transform duos, trios and quartets into dynamic formations. Create different views and angles that accent each dancer as we learn to smoothly make our transitions seamless. Explore the concept of different performance situations and keep everything in a tight ATS structure with powerful formations. Share the energy, connection and beauty that is ATS... Come have fun and learn pure ATS from a San Francisco native!

Les Soeurs Tribales (Italien)

LST Signature Moves/Tribal bellydance new school® 10.00-12.00 am IM/A

This workshop focuses on exclusive steps and combos created by Les Soeurs Tribales switching up in different formations. We will be using basic tribal bellydance old school moves and brand new and exciting steps and combos.
> Les Souers Tribales on YouTube
> Les Souers Tribales on YouTube

Sashi (USA)

The Dark Angel of Gothic Tribal Attention: 12.30-3.30 p.m. A/M

Captivating Stage Expression/The Ultimate Gothic Input

In this intensive and powerful master class, you will learn the preparation, exercises, technique, reverence and intent that will help you create your own Spirit of the Dance. Extra dark combinations and choreography! Experience the most powerful journey of your dance life.
> Sashi on YouTube

Fayzah (USA)

Robot Cat Style Attention: 12.30-3.30 p.m. A/M

…Mixes robot hip hop moves with slinky melting flirty moves.

Fun to play with. Contrasts: hard and soft. Slow and fast. High and low. Level changes. Big and small. When we play with contrast it adds a lot to our dimension of dance and choreo. When something is all at the same speed, tempo, energy, it will blend together. Just add contrast to your dance and you will be able to highlight your dance and stage expression.
> Fayzah on YouTube
> Fayzah on YouTube

Sibel Nefa (Germany)

Amazing Voi (Veil-Poi) 12.30-2.30 p.m. AmV/M

Learn a brand-new voi choreography full of elegance and power, featuring versatile turns and effective combinations, exciting to both dancer and audience. A very special treat and challenge will be intricate combinations with two vois.

Patricia (Deutschland) von Perlatentia

Tribal Fusion: uptempo hungarian Folklore Choreo 12.30-2.30 p.m. IM/A

Caution, please! This choreography is a real brain tease! No worries, though: Patricia is well-known for breaking down each combination and explaining it in great detail, making sure every student gets a chance to master it... Get down with this energetic and fun mixture of Tribal, Gypsy, and Balkan style and prepare to sweat!
> Patricia on YouTube