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Registration at St Dunstan's: From 6pm Friday and 9am-9.30am Saturday (late arrivals)
Other details at end of programme
Friday evening
19.00 Evening Meal, bar available.
SHOW TIME at 20.30 Gala Showcase.
22.00 to midnight: PARTY TIME - dance the night away
| Saturday 5th March 9.30 to 11.30 - Session One | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| The art of Dancing to the Egyptian Tabla Solo | Hossam & Serena Ramzy | A1 | Join Hossam and Serena Ramzy for a Bellydance Renaissance. Learn how to interact with a Drum Solo, express yourself. This promises to be a dynamic, energetic and mesmerising workshop. | Open | Spaces Available |
| NUBA: A DANCE JOURNEY THROUGH THE MAGHREB | Amel Tafsout | A2 | Amel Tafsout will introduce the various dance movements that are specific to each country, such as the Tunisian hip twists, the Moroccan hips and belly drops the Algerian hip figures of eights and various steps. She will teach the similarities and differences in each dance, talk about costuming, give some background of each dance and teach some sequences for each style | Open | Spaces Available |
| The art of the moment - Part 1 | RAKSAN | A3 | Drawing on her vast experience as a dancer and actor, Raksan will teach art of improvisation. Learn how to spontaneously react to your environment with confidence. | Open | Spaces Available |
| The Octopus Hypothesis - Part 1 | Samantha Emanuel | A4 | An introduction to character development in a dance using Sea creature imagery. Learn to move in a more dynamic way. Join Samantha on an under water expedition using typical tribal fusion movements and not so typical hip hop undulatory breakdowns. This workshop features some floor work, bring knee pads and a yoga mat. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Props till you drop | Michele Pender | A5 | Introduction to different props and what you can do with them | Open | Spaces Available |
| Afro-belly | Katie Holland | A6 | Get down and funky, earthy, afro mama style! | Open | Spaces Available |
| Exploring the Zambra (Moorish flamenco dance) | Valerie Romanin | A7 | After a short explanation about the Zambra to understand its spirit, this workshop will focus on different sequences of steps, graceful arm moves and elegant body attitude to interpret the Zambra rhythm with refinement. Bring comfortable clothes such as stretchy trousers and skirt. | Intermediate | Spaces Available |
Saturday 11.30 to 12 noon is time to move to your next class and venue with a free shuttle bus at 11.35 from St Dunstan's to the Town Hall and back at approximately 11.45
| Saturday 5th March 12 noon to 13.30 - Session Two | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| The art of the moment - Part 2 | RAKSAN | A10 | A continuation into learning the art of improvisation. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Move Like a Minx | Michele Pender | A11 | Slinky combos to add to your dance repertoire | Intermediate | Spaces Available |
| Unveiling double & single veil secrets | Raheesha | A12 | Discover new veil moves and how to dance with both single and double veils. Please bring two veils of a similar size. | Intermediate | Spaces Available |
| Finger Cymbals for the confused | Fulya | A13 | Hints, tips and tricks plus lots of technique and the odd combo - suitable for all levels | Open | Only 10 Left |
| The Octopus Hypothesis - Part 2 | Samantha Emanuel | A14 | Samantha continues her dive into what makes Tribal Fusion so otherworldly. | Open | Spaces Available |
| The art of Dancing to the Egyptian Tabla Solo - Part 2 | Hossam & Serena Ramzy | A8 | The second part of Hossam & Serena's workshop where you can learn how to interact with a drum solo. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Nuba: A DANCE JOURNEY THROUGH THE MAGHREB - Part 2 | Amel Tafsout | A9 | Second part of Amel's dance journey through the Maghreb | Open | Spaces Available |
Saturday 13.30 to 15.00 lunchtime and the video lounge and bazaar are open.
A free shuttle bus at 13.35 from St Dunstan's to the Town Hall and back at approximately 13.45
Pre-ordered sandwitches are available in the coffee shop from 1pm.
| Saturday 5th March 15.00 to 16.30 - Session Three | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Essential Tribal Fusion Technique | Samantha Emanuel | A15 | Back to basics for the experienced dancer and perfect for the dancer new to Tribal Style wishing to have a go. Samantha will share strengthening techniques and then introduce basic Tribal Fusion sequences and drills. We will focus on the upper body carriage and hone clean articulation throughout the body whilst striving to project the strength and open frame characteristic of well excecuted Tribal Belly Dance. Come dressed for a workout. Cardio warm up included. Please bring yoga mat | Open | Spaces Available |
| Fantastic Fans | Fulya | A16 | Looking at all kinds of fans from Feathers to Fan Veils. Learn a few combos with various different types. Bring any fans that you have, also bring a hand fan if you can. (Fulya will have various types you can borrow and try out.) | Open | Spaces Available |
| Wild Women! Turkish Romani | RAKSAN | A17 | Be a gypsy at heart and unleash your wild side in this Turkish Romani workshop. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Fantasy Make-up for Stage | Annette Hamilton | A18 | From Glitter to Goth and inbetween, learn the techniques of how to apply stage make-up to get the fantasy look you require. | Open | Spaces Available |
| DANCING TO RAI MUSIC | Amel Tafsout | A19 | “Rai” also called the “Algerian Blues” has its roots in Bedouin culture and its evolution in the city makes it a semi-city dance from West Algeria. Amel will introduce the various traditional dance techniques and teach her own dance choreography. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Bolly-raqs | Katie Holland | A20 | Spice up your dancing with some 'masti, masala' grooves combining bharatanatyam, bellydance and bollywood. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Intentionally slow (Barefoot Flamenco technique) | Valerie Romanin | A21 | Learn how to use hands, arms and body posture to add a distinctive flamenco flavour to your dance. Wear a leotard (not compulsory but helps to visualize the arms’ moves and body alignment) | Open | Spaces Available |
Saturday evening
19.00 Evening Meal, bar available.
SHOW TIME at 20.30 Gala Showcase.
22.00 to midnight: PARTY TIME - dance the night away with live music from the Arabic Balkan Gypsy Band.
| Sunday 6th March 9.30 to 11.30 - Session Four | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Classical Era of the Golden Age of Egyptian Dance - Part 1 | Hossam & Serena Ramzy | B1 | Join Hossam and Serena Ramzy for a Bellydance Renaissance. This is a rare opportunity to dance and learn with Serena Ramzy, the world’s exponent of the art of music translation. Learn how to become one with the music, present it to your audience and delve into the joy for dancing any composition. | Open | Spaces Available |
| SUFISM: The art of healing - Part 1 | Amel Tafsout | B2 | This workshop is designed to enable women and men to release the fear of change, to embrace their rebirth, and surrender to a New Life! Amel will start her workshop with a warm up, breathing exercises, body work and sound healing. Amel will also introduce her students to whirling/ spinning. Amel has requested students wear something white. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Contemporary Dance for Performance - Part 1 | RAKSAN | B3 | Raksan leads a second workshop in improvisation, which will culminate with a highly energetic "opening ritual" for those who'd like to take part in the Shimmy On Showcase. Part one concentrates on improvisation, while Part 2 will concentrate on the showcase performance. | Intermediate | Spaces Available |
| Tribal Fusion Choreography | Samantha Emanuel | B4 | Fast paced with a dash of humor thrown in for good measure, Samantha teaches an original choreography featuring spins, layering, retrograde and fancy footwork. We will discuss finer details regarding technique and musculature through short drills. Consider how best to use the stage and also develop tips and tricks to make your audience smile based on Samantha's theatre studies. Come dressed for a workout: Cardio warm up included. Please bring a yoga mat. | Intermediate/ Advanced | Spaces Available |
| Introduction to Tribal Style Dance | Michele Pender | B5 | Learn the basics of dancing Tribal Style, with moves and cues to achieve the synchronised group improvisation style of dance. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Samba-belly: Time to Shake! | Katie Holland | B6 | Combining samba, reggae, and latino styles into a fun-filled workshop | Open | Spaces Available |
| Vintage Vixens | Fulya | B7 | Incorporating dance moves from the Charleston as well as steps from Tunisian and Egyptian Folkloric dances which the Charleston originated from, this workshop fuses a millennia of dance and will bring back the Shimmy Shake and the Hootchie Kootch to your dancing. As well as teaching you technique, you will learn 2 or 3 combinations. | Open | Spaces Available |
Sunday 11.30 to 12 noon is time to move to your next class and venue with a free shuttle bus at 11.35 from St Dunstan's to the Town Hall and back at approximately 11.45
| Sunday 6th March 12 noon to 13.00 - Session Five | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Contemporary Dance for Performance - Part 2 | RAKSAN | B10 | Raksan leads a second workshop in improvisation, which will culminate with a highly energetic "opening ritual" for those who'd like to take part in the Shimmy On Showcase. Part one concentrates on improvising, while Part 2 will concentrate on the showcase performance. | Intermediate | Spaces Available |
| Majma Taster | Raheesha | B11 | Raheesha leads an introductory class which is open to the public and Majma delegates | Open | Spaces Available |
| Rumba Flamenca : keys to improvise | Valerie Romanin | B12 | From simple steps to more complex combinations, learn how to dance a Barefoot Flamenco Rumba in a spontaneous way. You will understand the rhythm through claps ‘exercises and follow guidelines to play in small groups. Wear a skirt | Open | Spaces Available |
| Combinations for improvisation | Samantha Emanuel | B13 | "Jumping is to soaring as improvisation is to choreography" Lynne Anne Blom Samantha is known for her liquid mercury movement which she contrasts with sharp articulated isolations. In this class learn some of Sam's signature combos and then enjoy adding your own twist to them as we develop some more handy tools for improvisation. Play with Tribal Style movements through practicing short combinations with varying tempos. Slow and strong, fast and fluid. Bring a Yoga Mat. | Intermediate | Spaces Available |
| Egyptian Rhythm Jam Session | Hossam Ramzy | B14 | Here’s your chance to learn from an international star. Hossam opens the door to Egyptian rhythms and promises an insightful and entertaining workshop. Suitable for dancers and drummers. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Classical Era of the Golden Age of Egyptian Dance - Part 2 | Hossam & Serena Ramzy | B8 | The second part of Hossam and Serena's workshop, where students will learn how to become one with the music, present it to an audience and delve into the joy for dancing any composition. | Open | Spaces Available |
| Sufi Dance - Part 2 | Amel Tafsout | B9 | In this healing workshop, Amel will teach some background into Trance. After the trance session, Amel will do a flower meditation. Please bring a small blanket, or long shawl, and candies and come with an open heart and open mind. Amel has requested for participants to wear something white. | Open | Spaces Available |
Sunday 13.00 to 14.30 lunch with bazaar and video lounge open.
A free shuttle bus at 13.35 from St Dunstan's to the Town Hall and back at approximately 13.45
Pre-ordered sandwitches are available in the coffee shop from 1pm.
13.30 to 14.45 rehearsal for the Shimmy On in St. Dunstan's studio.
| Sunday 6th March 14.30 to 16.00 - Session Six | |||||
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| Class | Teacher | Class Code | Description | Level | Spaces |
| Shimmy-On Showcase 2.30-4pm | Shimmy On Showcase | B15 | If you would like to perform in the Shimmy On Showcase, please tick the session box. If you do not wish to perform, but wish to watch the show, please tick no session required. Those who wish to participate will be sent a tech form and applicants will be selected on a first-come first served basis. The deadline for entering the Shimmy On is February 1, 2011. | Open | Spaces Available |
General Information:
Bar opens at 6pm - midnight on Friday; 4.30pm-midnight Saturday; 1.30pm-4pm Sunday
Coffee shop & video lounge open - 1pm - 3.30pm Saturday and noon - 2.30pm Sunday
Zen Den Meeting Room - open throughout festival from 9am Saturday to 3pm Sunday
Souk Times:
Friday 6pm-8.30 pm and then after show until midnight.
Saturday 1:30pm-2:45pm, 4.30-8.30pm, and after show until midnight.
Sunday 11.30pm - until end of Shimmy On at 4pm