6 Hour intensive includes Lunch and ticket to Friday Show

Expression in Arabic Dance: In this workshop, we’re gonna study body language, the Triangle theory and its Raqs Sharqi repertoire in order to get to 3 distinct ways of expressing in AD. After that, I have 4 combinations to practice and experiment! -

Taqsim Experience: Meet our guides and main stars: Flute, qanoun, violin and accordion. We’re gonna dive into its history, level of intensity, level of importance in music/arabic history, intention and how close each one is to our body. Get ready to dance on guided combinations and for your own improvisation piece! -

Rhythmology & Interpretation: let’s dive into the most essential rhythms in Arabic Music by to ways: “tempo”/ timing and structure so we can understand musical interpretation and even more, self interpretation by choosing the right repertoire for your dance!

​This class may run over 6 hours but does include Lunch

6 Hour intensive includes Lunch and ticket to Friday Show
usion Belly dance tune up!
A full day filled with dance drills and conditioning to support Fusion dancers at any level. We start with a dance conditioning series to build necessary muscles, and then add lots of exercises for building isolation technique. Next up is flow drills, where we work on sharp and punchy isolations as well as gooey fluid movements, and then layering. After this 6 hour class dancers will feel more connected to their technique and fluidity

THIS INCLUDES ALL WORKSHOPS (1 per timeslot) and shows . THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE INTENSIVES. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] your choices. Limited Supply. Payment plan available

Harmonious
Embark on a transformative journey of self-expression and collaboration in this dynamic workshop, blending solo and partner dance practices. Inspired by contemporary and contact improvisation, this session emphasizes creativity, spatial awareness, and developing a personal dance style within a comfortable environment.
In the first part, you'll explore imaginative movement patterns and spatial dynamics using prompts and imagery to inspire creative responses. You'll practice seamless movement transitions and fluidity to enhance expressiveness and control while developing awareness of space and body placement for optimized performance and clarity.
The second part focuses on communication and creativity. Develop awareness and responsiveness by mirroring and complementing your partner's movements from a comfortable distance. Learn leading and following roles to improve non-verbal communication and create harmonious interactions. Engage in exercises that encourage creative interplay and synchronization using shared impulses and spatial awareness.
In the final part, master precise isolation techniques and experiment with layering movements to create depth and complexity in both solo and partner performances. Focus on initiating and responding to movement, maintaining spatial awareness, and exploring dynamic shapes and rhythms. You'll also experiment with choreographic sequences that reflect personal style and artistic vision, fostering individual growth and artistic development while providing opportunities for joyful and meaningful dance interactions within personal comfort zones.

Greek Tsifteteli - Vintage Style:
Greek music and dance has long been overshadowed in the belly dance world; not for a lack of
uniqueness or beauty, but simply a lack of representation and understanding. Tsifteteli is,
afterall, a highly improvisational and social dance that is learned so naturally in Greek homes,
but rarely taught in formal settings. Therefore, it falls upon dancers and cultural preservationists
who appreciate its distinctiveness to convey the kinetic themes and musical interpretations of
this dance, which holds such a deep historical significance and continues to influence much of
modern Greek music today!
My personal goal is to teach tsifteteli in a way that retains its original basis as much as possible,
while also providing options for setting it on the stage so it can be shared and experienced more
and more by audiences far and wide.
In this workshop, we will learn “Vintage style” which, as I call it, refers to the period of time
spanning from the late 1800s to the early, 1900’s, where Rebetika (and Tsifteteli) music thrived
amongst the Asia Minor refugees, the urban working class, and the outlaws and outcasts of
Greek society who were living in the major cities of Athens and Piraeus, and without knowing it,
shaping Greek society at large. We will explore the nuances of its subtle movements, the “male”’
and “female” characterizations, the emotional expressions, social and performative variations,
musical interpretation, and finally, we will learn a short choreography. You will shimmy away
having understood the context, history, movements, expressions and stylization of Greek
tsifteteli. It is time to shine a spotlight on this flirty, gorgeous, powerful dance! Opa!
Open to all levels. Recommended for dancers with a strong understanding of technique.

Shimmy, Strut, Melt & Pose
Class Description: Let's get Ssssslinky! This fun and sassy workshop is for belly dancers who want to explore a bolder side of themselves with a dash of burlesque elements. Spice up your performance with thunderous shimmies, ooey gooey isolations, eye-popping gestures, sharp glances and more. This class was created to pull many out of their comfort zone and bring forth an all new level of self confidence with emphasis on style, grace, stage presence and technique. This class will also include a brief discussion on the ways in which belly dance and burlesque can intersect. The objective is to combine the snakey movements of belly dance with theatrical elements of burlesque to create work that is visually stunning and impactful.

Shape the Day
Shapes will be the modality of our play. Yes, we all know how to do a chest circle and we will use
the tools in our toolbox! But in this workshop, we will be thinking outside the box. Using creativity in our bodies, through a series of guided exercises and improvisational activities, you'll learn to transform basic movements into unique, dynamic patterns. We'll experiment with angular, circular, and abstract shapes, integrating them into our dance and movement practice. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious beginner, this workshop is designed to ignite your imagination and broaden your movement vocabulary. Come ready to play, explore, and discover new dimensions of your artistic potential.

The cutting edge: Sword technique and moves that leave a lasting impression
Are you familiar with balancing a sword but itching to get some jaw-dropping moves? This is the workshop for you!!! Get ready to learn that with the right technique and know-how-to even the most difficult of moves can be mastered! Turns, spins, floorwork, drops and all sorts of mind-blowing steps! I promise I will make you leave your fear at the door and make you feel empowered by the end of the workshop!

Latin Bellydance Fusion by Angel Bellydance (AOTB 2025)
Bring the FIESTA to your Bellydance!
Angel will teach some of the most basic steps in Latin Dance. Angel will then fuse these steps into a couple of short sassy Bellydance combos. We will discuss how to identify the Latin rhythm(s) used in this workshop. Identifying rhythms in Latin dance is just as important as identifying various rhythms in Bellydance.
Both of Angel’s Latin and Bellydance techniques are quite useful for all dancers who wish to be more versatile and wish to achieve that “polished” look we all desire in our dancing such as elegant posture, sharp isolations, clean arm stylizations, basic shimmies, easy to follow traveling steps, drills and combos.
This workshop is designed for intermediate level or above.
Bring your water and towel and be prepared to sweat!

Traditional Yemeni Dance – from Sana’a to Jerusalem
Yemen's rich cultura

l tapestry includes Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities, each contributing to the vibrant and diverse dance traditions. Yet in this workshop, you’ll experience the movements that reflect the ancient dance heritage of the Yemeni Jews.
From intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns to expressive gestures, you’ll explore the unique elements that tell the stories of these people. Ideal for dancers of all levels, this workshop not only teaches the cultural significance behind the movements, but how it has evolved to what it is today.

Join Oreet and immerse yourself in the rhythmic and expressive world of Yemeni dance.

Shaabi à la Mahraganat – Dance your cares away with a fun, flirty, free-spirited shaabi choreography in the emergent Mahraganat style. All levels welcome, but a knowledge of bellydance fundamentals is assumed.

Combos Opulent – Let’s get fancy and sophisticated with elegant combos that include fluid undulations, beautiful poses, stylized arm pathways, and decorative articulations. We will focus on executing each isolation with precision and grace. Fine-tune your dance skills by learning these grand movement sequences that command attention. Then take these combos home and leave your audiences captivated with your postures, poise, and regal stage presence. All Levels.

Learn It! Play It! Perform It!
In this workshop, you'll learn the drum part for up to 4 basic Middle Eastern songs. Everyone who takes the class gets to perform in the show that evening. This class is great if you know the basic rhythms. Other types of drums (riq, frame drum, etc.) are welcome.

Spanish-flamenco-arab fusion: it’s so hot we will need a fan! (all levels) With more passion than ever before, a brand new routine for all the gitanas at heart that-no kidding- will require a fan as a prop to give us some air! In this workshop you will learn the basics of the spanish zambra mora (gitano) dance, the use of the skirt and the fan in it. We will proceed to build up steps into combinations that will complete a passionate routine…get readyto have fun and shout Ole!

Drum Solo With Angel (AOTB 2025)
Do you ever look forward to a drum solo workshop, but after showing up you find yourself overwhelmed with trying to memorize a long choreography piece that you likely will never use? Do you need new drum solo movements, but can’t seem to find the time or inspiration for colorful, unique movements? Let Angel do the work for you!
During the span of 2 hours, Angel will teach you a couple of short drum solo combos to help inspire your next performance…or you can even for short social media posts just for fun!!
We will also take time to discuss and drill important techniques to help with those sharp and dynamic accents. This workshop is a perfect blend of “basic” to “challenging” to “unique movements” utilizing a variety of rhythms and speeds. This can be altered to use in small spaces as well as large stages.
Be sure to get plenty of rest before you ride this roller coaster of a workshop!
This workshop is recommended for intermediate levels or above.

SNAP DRAGON
A dynamic choreography. Slathered with gooey movement, crisp attacks, and delicious recoil. You will learn some of Pixie’s signature style from her cross training and how she integrates it into her dance, and will see how she hears music through movement! This choreography will be aimed for Intermediate/advanced but beginners are more than welcome!

Pop Sharki:
A sassy fun choreography for all levels on the hottest pop Arabic song in today’s dance scene! Get ready to learn fun combos and drill them with Simon. This is a crowd favorite and a sizzling choreography you don’t want to miss.

Sharp Skills/Soft Skills – Ready to enter the bellydance workplace with both sets of skills? This workshop is a technique builder of sharp isolation technique and fluid connector technique. We’ll see how one feeds the other! We then level-up by adding layering and sequencing movement patterns to both. This workshop is geared towards the intermediate dancer.

Finger Cymbal Songs: Be the Band!
Anything can inspire a rhythmic idea; a song, sounds in nature or even the sound of your windshield wipers. Let’s explore creative ideas with a focus on musicality, timing, dynamics and song form. We’ll build awareness and skill uncovering musical nuances; make choices on how to choose traditional rhythms combined with rhythmic ideas and accents. You’ll be an integral component of the music! With these skills, you’ll be able
to write your own music! Bring your finger cymbals and something to write with and on.
Open to all levels.

Flex and Flow: Stretching for Dancers- This class is designed to enhance your flexibility, refine your muscle control, and thoroughly warm up your body. Ideal for dancers of all levels, these tailored stretches will prepare you for a dynamic day of dance, helping you move with grace and confidence.

ntroduce your children to Middle Eastern culture through Middle Eastern dance! This year we will be learning about the people of Egypt, their contributions to astronomy, and the “Star of the Orient,” Umm Kulthum. We will also learn a simple choreography to one of her most popular songs, “1001 Nights.” Children ages 6 and up are invited to attend, and those attending both Saturday and Sunday may also perform the choreography with the class on Sunday. Be sure to bring something sparkly to wear on stage, or bring a solid color tee shirt and leggings and borrow costume pieces from Miriam.”

Epic Fusion
Step into the epic and mystical world of Fusion Bellydance with this unique and immersive workshop designed to elevate your dance experience beyond the ordinary. Combining traditional techniques with innovative styling, this workshop focuses on the expressive and theatrical aspects of Tribal Fusion, offering a blend of fun, joy, and technical growth.
The workshop begins with a grounding ritual that incorporates elements of sacred geometry. Visualization exercises will help you connect with your inner dancer and prepare for a profound experience. Simple breathwork and meditation practices are included to center your mind and body, enhancing your focus and presence.
You will then learn and practice the shapes and patterns that form the foundation of Fusion Bellydance. Emphasis is placed on wide, expansive movements that create a sense of grandeur, including large arm sweeps, full-body undulations, and extended leg lines. Mastering dynamic transitions between movements will help you create a seamless flow, combining sharp accents with fluid sequences for a captivating effect.
In the segment on expressive and theatrical techniques, you'll explore character development and emotional expression in your dance. Use facial expressions and body language to convey different moods and stories. Practice dramatic poses and pauses to add theatrical flair, and experiment with levels from high reaches to grounded lunges to create visual interest.
By the end of the workshop, you will have experienced the joy and excitement of Fusion Bellydance while gaining valuable technical skills and theatrical expressiveness. This class aims to inspire and elevate your dance journey, leaving you with newfound confidence and a deeper connection to the art of Fusion Bellydance.

Choreo Construction For Busy Dancers (Lecture Class)
Having a short amount of time to create, clean and perfect a stage-worthy choreography is quite challenging for many dancers when juggling a day job, family, and/or other basic life responsibilities. This workshop is a deep dive into numerous tips, guidelines and techniques on how to effectively put together an elite choreography piece when faced with a short amount of time while also dealing with the hustle and bustle of the fast paced life. Angel will also share names of apps and computer programs which could be very useful and help with time efficiency. We will also discuss helpful tips on keeping realistic time schedules or time management routines for not only choreographing, but also music editing, music selection, costume decisions, successfully working around injuries, preventing injuries, and how to work around the “brain block” and “over thinking”. It is Angel‘s pleasure to share all of her tips and tricks after learning through trial and error over the last three decades.
This is designed for dancers of any level. Notepads and writing utensils highly recommended.

WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG, BAD LIVE DRUM SOLO?
A Live Drum Solo Percussion Workshop with Casey Bond

Drummers: Can you overcome your reliance on "pre-packaged" solos and create magic in the moment with dancers of all levels? Belly Dancers: Can you overcome your fear of dancing to a live, improvised Drum Solo without "choreography"? Well, Casey Bond is a dancer-friendly percussionist with decades of live, onstage experience who says: YES, YOU CAN!

Join Casey for this fun, safe-space workshop for beginner and intermediate drummers and dancers. Learn the drum solo format that gives drummers the freedom to improvise while offering dancers a structure they can follow. To do this, we will explore: differences between pre-recorded drum solos versus live, improvised drum solos; audience awareness skills; basic rhythms for bass drum/frame drum; simple yet effective doumbek accents and rolls; rhythm transition tricks and tips; call and response between drums and zills and how to nail that rockstar ending!
Please note: this is an open level percussion workshop! Novice/Beginner drummers can focus on bass/frame drum patterns while Advanced Beginner/Intermediate drummers work on lead doumbek skills, but you're free to mix it up! Dancers of all levels are welcome to take the class as an observer or participant- bring your hip scarf and zills. Everyone will get a cool folder filled with copious class notes and a kajillion links to live drum solos.

The dabke folklore:
This folk dance is deeply rooted in the Levant culture. Simone will start with the essence and basics of a dabke line. We will drill fun footwork and sweat while keeping the folk combos accessible to all levels. Get ready to be inspired and to celebrate this famous folklore style! From the people, we give back to the people who gave us so much and inspired many in this art form.

Choreography
Making choreography can feel like a daunting task, and finding that perfect balance between inspiration and a well-thought-out plan can be tricky. In this workshop Zoe will be helping dancers harness that creative energy! This workshop is suitable for anyone that is at the point where they are either beginning to make dances or have been creating for while now. Zoe will lead the students through clear exercises and concept work that will allow the student to have useful tools for getting the creative juices flowing. By the end of this 4, part series dancers will have a toolbox of different methods to create choreography for solo acts and groups

Dancing Farid El Attrache: one of the most famous singers, actors and musicians of the Egyptian’s Golden Era scenario and beyond! In this class, let’s get to know more about this artist and dance along one of his unique compositions. Music/dance technique to be practice and choreography.

Dancer’s Stretch & Flow
This class caters to all levels and designed to enhance your flexibility, balance and fluidity. You'll be guided through a series of gentle stretches and flowing movements that promote relaxation, improve posture, increase range of motion and prep
you for the day of workshops ahead. Dancer’s Stretch & Flow is a wonderful way to begin your day of joyful dance!

ntroduce your children to Middle Eastern culture through Middle Eastern dance! This year we will be learning about the people of Egypt, their contributions to astronomy, and the “Star of the Orient,” Umm Kulthum. We will also learn a simple choreography to one of her most popular songs, “1001 Nights.” Children ages 6 and up are invited to attend, and those attending both Saturday and Sunday may also perform the choreography with the class on Sunday. Be sure to bring something sparkly to wear on stage, or bring a solid color tee shirt and leggings and borrow costume pieces from Miriam.”

The Baladi Soul:
Starting with a series of hip circles combinations drilled to multiple rythms, the class will progress to cover a short taksim baladi progression rich in soulful combos, footwork and juicy hip work. This is an essential class that emphasizes essence of raks sharki and baladi.

COMTHE ART OF IMPROVISATION (WITH A DASH OF PRACTICALITY):
Tips and tools for every dancer wanting to improve their improvisational game. This workshop will present clear ways to develop your improvisational skills through musicality, phrasing, and take-home practices. The dancer will learn how to utilize phrases of different lengths to bring variety to their solo, how to
create a beginning, middle, and end to improvisation, and how to bring these techniques into your practice routine to help make improvisation second nature!

Filling Your Stage: Modern Dance Techniques to Creatively Embrace
Your Space (all levels)
It has been said that traditional bellydance can be performed on a stage the
size of a postage stamp. Gone are those days! In this workshop, you will
learn some useful Modern Dance techniques to utilize any dance space, no
matter what its size. Spinning, jumping, and gliding movements will be
experimented with and experienced. The class will culminate with a few
beautiful combinations to get you flowing through space.