Workshops/Master Classes

Workshop
Saturday, March 12, 2006, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Friendship Heights, $30, ($25 in advance). No partner necessary. All levels welcome. Register

Join this dance workshop and learn the exciting social dance of Brazil...SAMBA! Camila will instruct you step-by-step on how to dance samba and all of the rhythmic nuances of this art form. Her samba style is from Bahia - intricate foot and hip movements. Students will also learn "frevo" which is a very upbeat high energy dance that is also popular at Carnival. Camila Karam is currently the artistic director of SARAVA SAMBA Group. Experience the exotic sounds and movements of Brazil!

This workshop is a great introduction to the Brazilian Samba drop - in class that we are offering in Spring 2006, Beginning I Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m at our Bethesda location.

Flamenco/Spanish Dance - NEW SCHEDULE DATE

Braceo (Carriage of the Arms) with Estela Velez

Sunday, March 19, 2006, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Friendship Heights, $25, ($20 in advance) All Flamenco levels welcome. Register

Braceo, or arm movement, is an essential element of flamenco that requires coordination and a flow of movement. It is part of the way through which the regality and richness of flamenco is expressed. This workshop will focus on the technique of flamenco arms including variations of hand, arm, and torso movements integrated with elements of style and presentation.

Tribal Belly Dance

Presented by DCTribal in conjunction with Joy of Motion Dance Center:

Suhaila Salimpour Format Belly Dance Preparation Workshops

Suhaila Salimpour Level I Preparation Taught by Alexia

Sunday, February 19, 2006, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., Atlas, $35, ($30 in advance)

Sunday, March 19, 2006, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Atlas, $35, ($30 in advance)

These workshops taught by Alexia will break down the vocabulary in the Suhaila Salimpour Belly Dance Format, including terminology, timing, muscle work for isolations, foot patterns and body positions. The workshop will also spend time drilling technique. This workshop is designed to help dancers prepare for the certification process for the Suhaila Salmipour Belly Dance Format, but is also beneficial for dancers who would just like to learn about the format. Different material will be covered in each workshop.

Click here to find about more about the Suhaila Salimpour Technique.

Advanced Registration
*** Advanced registration is for all registrations received prior to 5:00 pm the Friday preceding the scheduled workshop.