Workshops with Horizon

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Workshops 2011
Contemporary or Jazz inspired Tribal fusion (2hrs)
Contemporary fusion bellydance- Lyrical style
When a dancer connects with the music the audience are mesmerised by the energy and power exploding before their eyes. Lyrical dance explores how to use musical punctuations with fluidity and grace. How the continuation of movement flows seamlessly into one another and how the dancer explores the stage to create dramatic effect.  This workshop will explore how our bodies become the instruments of our expression and how this can develops you stage persona.
Jazz Fusion Bellydance-
Blending the strong and sharp movements of jazz dance and with the powerful hips of a belly dancer is a recipe for success! This modern fusion of rhythmic accents and snazzy foot work complement the soulful tones of a beautiful Jazz voice and will certainly have you tapping your feet.
Gypsy Fusion tribal style – Skirts with attitude!
Perform with attitude, dance with passion...this workshop is high energy but guaranteed to give your brain and your body a good workout! We will dance with large heavy circle skirts and teach you a variety of skirt combo’s you can then add to your dance repertoire.
Introduction to Tribal Bellydance

Workshop 1 – Introduction to Tribal Style Bellydance (2hr but can be 1hr).
Tribal style bellydance is a blend of the beautiful dances of the East with the raw energy of the west. The fusion of music and movement create a powerful performance. In this Introduction workshop we will cover a selection of the core movements, including posture and muscle development. We will then put these movements together in a mini choreography. This workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities, all you need is a desire to shake your hips.
Workshop 2 – Introduction to Tribal Style Bellydance II. (2hr but can be 1hr).
In this workshop we will explore some more of the movement vocabulary, covering posture and muscle development & begin to look at the posibility of layering movements on top of each other. Again we'll put the movements together in a mini choreography & talk about costuming and music interpretation. Again this is suitable to all ages and abilities.
Performing with Props

Fan veil Combo’s with Horizon:
Want to add another prop to your repertoire? Horizon draws on her love of contemporary dance to create some Fan Veil combo’s which you could then fuse into your improvisational formats or into choreography. Workshop suitable for all levels, an understanding of the basic tribal vocabulary would be beneficial but not necessary. Please bring a set of fans with you for this workshop.

Gypsy fusion – skirts with attitude!
Swooshing skirts and plenty in this workshop! Known for our high energy gypsy skirt routines Horizon will teach you some gypsy fusion skirt combo’s that can be used alongside any improvisations formats or creative choreographies.  Delving into spinning and with plenty of hip work you will be guaranteed to feel inspired what you leave... bring along a 10/25yrd shirt and a bottle of water, suitable for those with some bellydance experience or a fast learner.
CanCan (1hr or 1 1/2 hrs)
Because we can-can can!  – Can-can choreography with a tribal twist.
A high energy fun and sassy routine with kicks and turns and lots of fun!  Alongside some familiar fusion vocabulary we will look at what it is that has kept the Can-can such a popular dance for all these years.  This music will have your feet tapping and your heart racing and a big smile on your face.
Oh la la... can-can!  – French style Can-can choreography .
A high energy fun and sassy routine with kicks and turns and lots of fun!  Alongside some familiar fusion vocabulary we will look at what it is that has kept the Can-can such a popular dance for all these years.  This music will have your feet tapping and your heart racing and a big smile on your face.
Fire Dance (2hrs)
Lit by the Fire...powered by the hips .
Exploring the dark persona we will look at how fire can be integrated into your performance, to frame the body and emphasise the power of the hips and torso creating an alluring sensual performance. We will drill arms, hips and travelling movements and shre some of Imajica's fire combo's with you.
Playing with the bigger flames (Fire experience needed)
This workshop is designed for those who are already familiar with performing fire in their hands. We will explore how using toys such as fans, belts, swords and staff can and will learn a choreography using fans and fire belts. An understanding of tribal bellydance would be an advantage but  not essential.

All workshop begin with a warm up and end with a cool down, those attending workshops should be in good health and any problems, knees, backs etc should be reported to Horizon at the beginning of the session. The inportance of good posture and safe practice in dance will be discussed and Horizon will help individual students to iron out any issues that may arrise.

Horizon is Fully insured and holds a current advanced CRB Certificate

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