WAMED Festival 2008 (September 26-29)

Take Flight with Isis Wings
Laziza (Perth)
Visually spectacular and with great technique, simply breathtaking.  Whether it’s an amazing entrance, an enticing choreography, or just discovering how to use Isis Wings with ease, Laziza will help your dance take flight.
Prop: Isis Wings (some loan sets will be available on the day)

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 1 - TC

Oriental Technique
Jrisi (Syd)
**NEARLY FULL**
Learn the intricacies of capturing your audience’s undivided attention with technique that is fresh, vibrant and polished.  An insight into the dynamics of movement, carriage of arms, spatial awareness, travelling steps and Jrisi’s innovative variations on turns and spins.  Let your dancing speak for itself, this workshop will leave students understanding the core fundamentals of Advanced technique.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 2 - T

**NEARLY FULL**

Strength of a Woman Paola (Malaysia)

Core Oriental technique blends with Yoga for innovative floor workout designed to tone and strengthen core muscle groups. Inspiring music and breathing techniques will focus the dancer on preparing her body to get the most out of dance, making rounded movements and shimmies effortless. Dancers with knee/ankle problems should bring towel or small cushion.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 1 - O

Steps from the Stars Zahraa (Barbara Wolfkamp, Melb)
You’ve seen the old black and white movies and the modern video clips of Egyptian dancers; now join Zahraa for an in-depth look at their steps and the techniques of famous Egyptian dancers, old and new, and where you “become the star from Egypt"!

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - T

Raqs Gothique: The Core Moves
Ma’isah (Melb)
** NEARLY FULL **
Discover technique and core foundations providing the technical aspects of Ma’isah’s individual style of gothic fusion bellydance.  With an emphasis on slow, darkly dramatic dance using Middle Eastern dance with a twist and fusions of classical Indian and ATS dance.  Please wear dance pants/leggings, tank or sleeveless top, NO coin belts, scarves okay, optional jewellery, fishnet and please bring a yoga mat or towel.

Note time: 11.00-1.00pm
$30 (2hrs)
Lvl 2 - TC

** NEARLY FULL **

1.30-4.30pm
Master Workshop: Princess of Cairo
Prof Hassan Khalil (Egypt)
**NEARLY FULL**
This Modern Oriental choreography with veil entrance includes characteristic movements and expressions of great Egyptian dancerslike Samia Gamal, Naima Akeef and Suher Zaki.   
Prop: BYO veil

$75 (3hrs)
Lvl 2 - C

**NEARLY FULL**

Cairo NOW!
Suzanne Oehlers (Perth)
Be inspired with mini combinations and playful oriental routines popular with exuberant dancers performing in Cairo today.  Following an intensive study tour to Egypt, Suzanne shares routines that can easily be integrated into your own style.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 1 - T

Oasis Dreams
Annette Berry (Syd)
The upcoming new moon begins a new cycle for two lovers who are apart and longing to be back together.  An eye-catching Modern Egyptian choreography using hand veils to “Law Kont Neseet” by Sherine & Tamer. 
Prop: (optional) hand veils, sets will be available at $15 on the day

Note time: 1.15-2.45pm
$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - C

Keman Karsilama
Paola (Malaysia)
** FULL **
A fiery, dynamicbohemian melody full of acrobatic violin and rhythmic variations. The fusion choreography features skirt work, Turkish gestures, and chochek-dabke moves along with dramatic spins, stops, and poses to bring out your inner Gypsy Queen.

$25 (90 min
Lvl 1 - C

** FULL**

Misirlou
Paola (Malaysia)

Fun, easy to learn circle dance fusing Greek step patterns with Oriental.  Set to a great rendition of the timeless “Misirlou”, this dance is flowing and rhythmic, perfect for celebration!

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 1 - C

Bellydance Bootiecamp
Rose (Perth)
Get your bootie moving in this circuit class.  With a focus on exercises to strengthen you as a bellydancer, Rose will provide all the dumb-bells and therabands, you just bring the Bootie!
BYO water bottle, towel, and wear trainers/joggers

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 1 - O

Bollywood Dreamz Sahara (Rose Sing, Albany)
** FULL **
A theatrical Bollywood dance with a focus on arm and hand positions and incorporating some spectacular floor work and partnering.

Note time:
9.15-10.45am
$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - TC

** FULL**

Bellyesque
Kylie Morrison (NSW)
** FULL **
From the “hoochie koochie’ dancers of vaudeville to the Pussycat Dolls, this fun workshop explores the history and development of burlesque performance and theatre from a bellydance perspective.

Note time:
9.15-10.45am
$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - TC
** FULL **

Sassy Shimmies
Rose (Perth)
** FULL **
Master the art of punctuating your shimmies with Rose - learn everything from basic technique and maintaining your rhythm to the beautiful rippling and cascading shimmies and finish with the powerful energies of a dramatic drum shimmy.

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 1 - T

** FULL **

New Moves for ATS & Tribal Fusion
Devi (Syd)
** FULL**
Learn the differences that lie between ATS and Tribal Fusion and discover some new and exciting moves to add to your tribal or fusion repertoire.  These new moves can be incorporated into your choreography or done in improvisation.

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - T

** FULL**

Lebanese Dabke Alma (Perth)

A modern energetic dabke group dance.  Learn traditional steps performed to a modern piece, fun and lively and perfect for troupes. 
Must wear shoes

Note time:
11.00-1.00pm
$30 (2hrs)
Lvl 1 - C

Magic of Om Kolthoum
Russya (Perth)
Explore the deep emotion, the exquisite and intricate combinations that express the wonderful music of Om Kolthoum in this oriental routine.

Note time:
11.00-1.00pm
$30 (2hrs)
Lvl 2 - C

Stylish Sword
Jilyan (Perth)

Learn new tricks and combinations that you can use to create your own personal style and mesmerize your audience.  Covers sword handling and techniques. 
Prop: BYO sword (some loan swords will be available on the day)

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 2 - T

Tribal Veil
Devi (Syd)
** FULL **
Devi will show you some exciting veil combinations to add to your Tribal repertoire, which will cover basic tribal veil technique through to mesmerising combos and formations that can be done with or without a veil.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 2 - TC

** FULL**

Managing Midnight Ooo-aay-sis
Gitana (Perth)
Is your dancing becoming more of a pain than a delight?  Gitana will take you through some key safe exercises, develop good core work and show you how to minimize the post dance ‘ooo-aay-sis’ that can occur in your bellydance experience.  Suitable for all bellydance students and instructors alike.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 2 - O

Dynamic Double Sword
Jilyan (Perth)
Increase the drama with new techniques and sword handling combinations.
Prop: BYO sword(s) – some loan swords will be available on the day
**must have previous single sword experience

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - T

El Einab
Paola (Malaysia)
** FULL**
It’s Diva time, girlfriend!  This bawdy, energetic shaabi dance is bound to get people on their feet.  Sassy, bold moves combined with ‘Divaesque’ theatricality make this a cheeky, electric piece with a touch of light-hearted comedy.

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - C

** FULL**

Choreography Lab
Jrisi (Syd)
**NEARLY FULL**Contemporary ideas with ancient flavours!  Explore the notion of choreographic elements in this practical session, and learn how to create: a story in dance; create innovative movements; facial expression; and meaning of space; working as a soloist or in a group.  For dancers wanting a new edge in choreographic ideas outside the box.   Prop: BYO veil

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 1 - T
**NEARLY FULL**

Simple Sexy Saiidi
Amanda Smith (Perth)
** FULL**
Beg and int dancers will love this simple and fun choreography to ‘Harem Aleyk’ by Natacha Atlas.  Make the most of the powerful saiidi beat and cheeky accents and get comfy with your cane!     
Prop: BYO cane, a smile and your cheeky personality!

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 1 - TC

** FULL**

Mahdy’s Milaya
Rita Montgomery (Margaret River)

A fun energetic group dance with choreography by Egyptian dancer Ashraf Mahdy.  This dance celebrates the theatrical Alexandrian dance (Eskenderani) featuring the Milaya shawl. 
Prop: BYO Milaya (or suitable fabric)

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 2 - TC

Custom Made Costumes
Rosie Whitehead (Perth)
Navigate your way through the endless maze of detail and product available and discover how to custom make your own individual costume to suit you.  Bring your ideas and we’ll discuss the possibilities and you will discover that any outfit will look great when it fits you well.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 1 - O

ABT Stage KAPOW! Azzura (Vicki Pretorius, Bunbury)
Dynamic Afro-Belly-Tribal fusion combinations for high impact stage work, taught then combined into a fun and funky mini-routine.  Energetic and theatrical, learn how to really sock it to your audience!

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - TC

Sagat Solo
Hassan Youssef (Perth)

Be one of the first in Perth to learn a professional sagat (finger cymbals) solo taught by master musician Hassan Youssef.  Discover techniques on how to dance with sagat and also to improvise rhythms. 
Suitable for all levels of dancers.

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 1 - T

Dark Moon Rites
Paola (Malaysia)
** FULL **
A haunting, theatrical interlude set to ethereal music combining lunar movements with Isadora Duncan inspired expression and gestures.  This is an evocative piece symbolizing the deep, mystical and intuitive nature of woman.

Note time:
11.00-1.00pm
$30 (2hrs)
Lvl 2 - TC

** FULL **

Drum Solo with a Twist
Jrisi (Syd)

Drawing inspiration from our everyday lives, we turn our daily routines such as washing, cleaning, working, eating, etc into innovative movements within a drum solo that tells a story.  Not your everyday 4/4 drum solo, this choreography has dynamics, charisma and most importantly an individual stamp of your own dance style and one that reflects your life.

Note time:
11.00-1.00pm
$30 (2hrs)
Lvl 2 - C

1.30-4.30pm
Master Workshop

Egyptian Dance through Space and Time

Prof Hassan Khalil (Egypt)

Experience and discover typical Egyptian dance movements and expressions through combinations as they are adapted into different styles of performances such as street cabaret and theatre.

$75 (3hrs)
Lvl 2 - T

DIY Shaabi 
Amanda Irwin (Perth)

Technique, combinations, music and performance tips for the complete hot-right-now Cairo Shaabi.  Learn how to put it all together to make your own choreography.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 2 - TC

Bling, Bling, Glam Queen Here! 
Robyn Kennedy (Perth)
Need a hand to choose just the right accessories?  Join Robyn and discover how to add just the right pieces to reflect your mood, personality and choreography.  With many years experience in jewellery design and costume making, as well as selling semi-precious silver and stone jewellery from India, our own Glam Queen will transform your ideas and costumes.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 1 - O

The Art of Captivation
Dawn White (Perth)
Visualise, internalise, characterise and discover how to deepen your dance experience and capture the heart of your audience.  Through effective visualization of your dance ideas and utilizing a short choreography, you will deliver the dance of your dreams.  Be inspired, your dance will never feel the same again!  Don’t forget to BYO wildest dreams & inquiring mind.

$20 (75 min)
Lvl 2 - TC

Laun Oyounik
Zahraa (Melb)

With fun, fast combinations, you will finish your workshop day on a high with this modern choreography to Nancy Ajram’s “Laun Oyounik” (you have colourful eyes).

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - C

The Tabla Player and The Dancer
Hassan Youssef & Jadiya (Perth)
Learn and improve your tabla playing or discover the magic of dancing to live percussive music. This fantastic duo will inspire you to dance, drum or do both! Giving you a solid insight into the rhythms and dancer responses needed to work with live music.

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 1 - TC

Raqs Gothique: Emotion & Expression
Ma’isah (Melb)
Explore the elements of air, fire, water and earth, with the emphasis on gothic stylings and learn to  develop the emotional dramatic presentation that is uniquely Raqs Gothique. 
Please wear dance pants or leggings, tank or sleeveless top, NO coin belts, scarves okay, optional jewellery, fishnet and please bring a yoga mat or towel.

$25 (90 min)
Lvl 2 - TC