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February
WORKSHOP

Raks Shamadan -- Bellydance with Shemadan (Candleabra) with Princess Farhana
Sunday February 28,
1:30-3:30 pm.

LIGHT MY FIRE! RAKS SHAMADAN HISTORY, TECHNIQUE & CHOREOGRAPHY
Everything you always wanted to know about dancing with a huge candelabra on
your head! After a full warm-up especially targeting the neck, shoulder,
upper arms and thighs, you will learn foundation technique for dancing
with the beautiful Egyptian shamadan, or candelabrum, including all sorts of
floor work. Learn the history of the Egyptian wedding procession or
“zeffah”, as well as how to conduct one. We will also learn a complete
short shemadan choreography. Also included: tips for care and repair of your
shamadan, and shamadan safety. Basic belly dance foundation technique is a
must; if you do not own a shamadan, bring a heavy book to balance.


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March
FREE CLASS!

FREE TRIAL CLASS!
SALSA WITH HIPS!!! - Solo Styling Salsa Dance Workout with Jennie - NO PARTNER NEEDED!
Thursday MARCH 4th at 6:30 pm
If you are a seasoned Salsera, or brand new to the dance, you'll love Jennie - she'll get your energy up and move your hips and feet to the salsa beat with ease! With more focus on the solo stylings of Salsa (no need for a partner), Jennie gives you sizzling hot moves and combinations with that funky Cuban style that make you feel like a salsa star!
Originally from Miami Florida, Jennie is a first generation Cuban American, so her style is Cuban with LA Salsa influence. She holds a bachelors degree in Dance from Florida International University. She has danced with numerous salsa companies, and performed in such venues as the Latin Image Awards, Puerto Rican International Festival, and the West coast Salsa Congress to name a few. She will give you a fun workout for sure!

OPEN DANCE
LIVE MUSIC

DG RAQS OUT! Open Dancing with Live Music!

Come on by, tie on your hip scarf, and get down! No performances, no costumes, no judging, and no sitting still! :)
Just great live music courtesy of the Saffron Parade Arabesque Band and all the bellydancing you can do!

Sunday March 21 -- 7 - 9pm

$5 at the door -- bring water and your dancing shoes!

at DanceGardenLA -- 3407 Glendale Blvd

Atwater Village, Los Angeles, California 90039

WORKSHOP

Persian Classical Dance
Workshop with Dr. Robyn C. Friend
**Don't miss this rare chance to study in LA with the premiere Persian Dance teacher in Southern California!***
The workshop will begin with a warm-up routine that focuses on posture and alignment, and introduces some basic movements and styling for Persian Classical and Party (bazmi) dance. Dr. Friend will then teach specific movements that will be used in a choreography she will teach. The music for the choreography (by Bijan Mortazavi, “Ey Maah Bebin”) though modern, is suffused with imagery and symbolism from Persian classical mystical poetry. Robyn will explain the poetry and how the dance movements interpret both the poetic ideas and the musical accompaniment. By the end of the workshop, participants will have acquired a basic understanding of how to dance to Persian party music, as well as a small taste from the rich banquet that is Persian Classical dance.

Dr. Robyn Friend is the pre-eminent teacher and performer of Iranian traditional and folkloric dance on the West Coast, with more than 30 years of experience with Iranian dance and culture. She has a Ph.D. in Iranian linguistics, and studied classical Persian music and mystical poetry for nearly 25 years with Persian music master Ostad Morteza Varzi. This combination of artistic and academic work has given her a unique perspective on the role of dance in Iranian tradition, and a deep understanding of the music, poetry, mysticism, expression, and meaning in classical Persian dance. Beloved by the Iranian community of “Tehrangeles”, she has been teaching dance at a local Farsi-language school since 2001.

ONE DAY ONLY!!! March 21st, 1pm - 3:30pm

$45 if you pre-register on or before Monday March 1, $50 after that. Register now!

April

PERFORMANCE

taXim LIVE MUSIC & Bellydance Showcase

Friday April 2 at Studio Iqaat in nearby Eagle Rock (Los Angeles)

Special featured guest belly dancer -- DanceGarden's own Roxxanne Shelaby!

Jenna & Zahra of DanceGarden host this performance showcase with live arabic & turkish music, loads of bellydancing and other special treats in nearby Eagle Rock!
Click on taXim for more details!


WORKSHOP
Bellydance Sword Work with a Partner or Small Group
with
Princess Farhana
Sunday April 11,
1:30-3:30 pm.

SWORD WORK WITH A PARTNER OR SMALL GROUP
This workshop covers everything you need to know about performing sword with
two or more people. After a warm-up, we will go over basic sword work and
technique and sword safety,moving on to partner and group dynamics and
synchronization excercises. Then it’s time for sword partnering technique. We will
drill sword pass-offs and transfers; floor slides, ascents and descents and
synchronized floor work. Time permitting, we will also learn a short sword dance
choreography suitable for a duet or small group.
* Bring your sword…and a friend!
PARTY

SPRING FIESTA! Our 3rd Anniversary GardenParty!!

Sunday April 25

Happy Anniversary to us!! Come celebrate 3 years of dancing and fun at DanceGarden.
Performances by DanceGarden teachers, students and more!

Doors at 3pm, Show at 4pm

DJ Sets by Petrol Bomb Samosa and Raffles for FREE CLASSES!

Best part? It's FREE! Please bring a dish or beverage to share! :)
Check your inbox soon for the eVite so you know what to bring- and if you didn't get the eVite, drop jenna@beyondbellydance.com a line, and we'll add you to our mailing list.

May

WORKSHOP

SPECIAL WORKSHOP : : GOING PRO
Sunday May 2, 1:30 - 3:30

So you want to be a professional belly dancer -- what is expected of you? What do you need to know? What tools do you need to have? When are you ready?

Jenna shares her expertise gathered from years of experience, and hundreds of bellydance shows, from weddings and parties to television appearances to stages in New York, Las Vegas, Tokyo, Dallas, Singapore, Beijing and Miami.

She will share with you her methods for success as a soloist, so that you can be more than just 'the bellydancer' -- you can be a polished artist who knows how to engage her audience and put together a show that entertains and inspires.

June

PERFORMANCE

taXim LIVE MUSIC & Bellydance Showcase

Friday June 11at Studio Iqaat in nearby Eagle Rock (Los Angeles)

Special featured guest belly dancer -- AMARA of EEMED fame!

Jenna & Zahra of DanceGarden host this performance showcase with live arabic & turkish music, loads of bellydancing and other special treats in nearby Eagle Rock!
Click on taXim for more details!


COMMUNITY EVENT

Atwater Street Fair!
Sunday June13

Atwater Village's annual street fair with vendors, entertainment and family fun! DanceGarden teachers & students take the stage! More details to follow...

   

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Los Angeles 90039

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