Melissa Cristina (Vic)
Melissa is Melbourne's most sought after Middle Eastern Dance Artist and has been for over 10 years. She has taught and performed Australia wide.
Shaabi Choreography
(Inter / Adv)
The pop music of Cairo always inspires everyone to get up and dance
and usually tells stories of every day life in Egypt!
In this workshop you
will explore and celebrate short little stories of the city "chicks" from
Cairo, the Malaya dance of the girls from Alexandria and the confident
style of the baladi girls from upper Egypt!
Classical Oriental Choreography
(Inter / Adv)
Melissa’s favourite style and anyone who has seen her dance would agree that she performs it so beautifully.
This routine is rich and full of beautiful new techniques from Egypt.
Music used is Ya Helwa Sabah.
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Belly Dance Burlesque
(All levels except complete beginner)
Lots of sexy, sensual fun in this work shop! The use of high heels, feather boas and classical 1950s music combining jazz and belly dance moves and grooves.
Please bring a feather boa, a hat and high heels. Boas can be bought from Zahira's Belly Dance Bazaar when you enrol.
They are $19.95 plus postage. Colours include wine, royal blue, purple, red, black and hot pink.
If you enrol in over $250 worth of classes (the total after discount has been deducted)
Zahira is happy to send your boa postage free. Pay only $19.95
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Rose Sing (WA)
Rose Sing is a very talented dancer from Albany,WA. She is excited to be teaching at the Tas MED Fest
and we are equally excited to have her here.
Her precise but easy going teaching style earns her a warm reception wherever she teaches.
Sahara's Drums
(post beg / inter)
Rose will teach a choreography inspired by one she learnt from Michelle Pearce, W.A. Great little drum solo or duo, with unusual shimmy combinations and lots of 3/4 shimmy walks.
Music used is Samya’s Drum by Hossam Ramzy.
Notes provided.
Double Veil to Miserlou
(post beginner / inter)
This is a lovely double veil dance, using some spectacular veil moves. Rose recommends using 1/2 circle veils - easier to work with and hold, however two rectangular veils are fine.
Great as a troupe dance, a duo or even a solo.
Notes provided.
Melusina (Vic)
Melusina has developed a strong dramatic dance style that combines technical
precision with passion.
A fun, talented teacher, Melusina taught at last year's festival and was a favourite among students.
Red Belly Black Tribal Format - New Moves and Combos
(Post Beg - Adv)
Red Belly Black is Melusina's Tribal Troupe at Underbelly dance studio in Melbourne. The RBB format is a unique Tribal style developed by Melusina over many years
and is now used by dancers around Australia. The style is a fusion of Tribal, Egyptian, Dark Cabaret and Gypsy Glitz. RBB has a distinct range of movements and cues
and an innovative flair that pushes the boundaries of 'traditional' tribal. Learn exciting new moves and combos from this format that can be adapted to either Oriental or Tribal repertoires.
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Introduction to Tribal Fusion
(Post beg to Adv)
Tribal Fusion is a relatively new form of experimental belly dance, derived from ATS. It incorporates Tribal elements with Egyptian and contemporary Western forms of dance to create a sensuous,
gritty style that is often referred to as 'Industrial Gypsy' or 'Dark Cabaret'.
The movements and poise are a combination between sharp, internal locks and pops and sinuous rolls and undulations.
In this workshop learn the basic principals behind the movements and how to achieve that Tribal Fusion look. Melusina will focus on muscle control, posture, alignment, feel, and movement co-ordination.
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Tribal Fusion Choreography
(Post Beg to Adv)
You've learnt how to do the moves, now see how they can be combined in a dark, sexy Tribal Fusion routine! Have fun snaking, twisting,
and 'locking' in this new choreography by Melusina and learn some techniques and pointers to create your own Fusion dance.
Zahira (Tas)
Zahira teaches in northern Tasmania and is owner of Zahira’s Belly Dance Bazaar and creator of the ‘Zills with Zahira’ DVD. She is also the organiser of the Tasmanian Middle Eastern Dance Festival. An earthy and energetic dancer she’ll be teaching a zill workshops.
Zill Choreography with Zahira
(all levels)
Lack confidence when playing zills? Learn a fun, simple choreography to a Nancy Agram song,
with enough repetition to allow you to concentrate on your zilling and arm movements.
BYO zills. Can purchase from Zahira's Belly Dance Bazaar before the day.
Time will be allotted at the end of the workshop for students to write notes.
Robyn Lapthorne (Tas)
Robyn is the make up lady and some time director with the Rowella Drama Club. With an eye for detail and a 'nothing but the most realistic will do' attitude, Robyn's make up creations are often commented on and always admired.
Weird and Wonderful Stage Make Up
(All Levels)
In this very different workshop, you'll learn how to create bruises and scars and gruesome make up effects. Or perhaps cats' eyes or a Gothic look is more your style? Please bring a small hand towel and your make up bag (lipstick, mascara, eyeliner, foundation, any brushes etc). All other materials will be supplied. You'll have the option of 'modelling' your new look at the Bazaar.
