When: Saturday, March 22nd
Who: Instruction by Lisa Myers and Tailsen of Melbourne alemah.tripod.com/
Where: Harwood-Watson Dance Studio Orlando, Fl www.hwdancestudios.com
Schedule:
Drum workshop: 1-3pm
Break 3-3:30pm
Dance workshop:3:30-6pm
Price: Pricing: Drumming class: $30 adv. / $35 door
Dance class: $35 adv. / $40 door

Discount for taking both classes: $55 adv. / $65 door

Workshop Descriptions:
Part 1: Drumming for Dancers
Basic technique will be covered as necessary to accomodate novice drummers. More advanced techniques will be demonstrated for intermediate/advanced drummers. Following the warm-up will be a call and response excercise using a selection of common rhythms that can be drilled with variations suitable to the level of each drummer. Putting the rhythms together will introduce concepts of transitions and endings. Drummer/Dancer etiquette, communication, counting cycles, ideas for accompanying solists, troupes, and/or ATS dancers will be discussed. If time allows we will also discuss the stucture for a drum solo for the dancer. Handouts will be provided and instuctional cds available for purchase. Doumbeks are prefered but frame drums and zills are also welcome. Drummers are also encouraged to take Part 2: Dancing for Drummers to put to practice what they have just learned!

Part 2: Dancing for Drummers
The purpose of this workshop is to listen and dance to the drum. Having knowledge of rhythm and rhythmic structure will enable dancers to define the dance they create whether as a soloist, with a troupe, using choreography or improvisation. In addition to listening and identifyying the most common rhythms, points covered will include communication with the drummer, counting cycles, knowing where the "one" is, hearing the accents and transitions, rhythm vs. melody and playing zills. An excercise for all participants will include choosing two rhythms randomly then communicate with the drummer and improvise or choreograph a short dance. Although the workshop will cater to all levels a basic knowledge of the dance is assumed. Participants are encouraged to bring zills. Handouts will be provided.

Hi All just wanted to let you know that I am now teaching at:

YOU Health Center and Studio

511 Virginia Drive

Orlando,Fl 32803

www.youhealthcenter.com

The following is my schedule to begin on Monday, November 6th.

Mondays:
5:30-6:30 American Tribal Style Intermediate- Focusing on the improvisational qualities of tribal bellydance and dancing within a group. We will explore Fat Chance Bellydance and Gypsy Caravan styles of technique.

7-8pm Tribal Fusion LevBeginning- This class will lay down the fundamental techniques for this amazingly artistic and diverse dance. We will begin by focusing on the basics of tribal technique and then begin to layer that with the stylistic influences of modern day dance styles.


8:10-9:10 Tribal Fusion Advanced- This class stretches the boundries of traditional tribal dance by mixing Tribal technique with stylistic dance influences of Hip Hop, Spanish Flamenco, trance and underground club dancing, and many more.

9:15-10:15- Black V tribal Rehersal

Tuesday:

7:45-8:45pm Tribal Fusion LevBeginning- This class will lay down the fundamental techniques for this amazingly artistic and diverse dance. We will begin by focusing on the basics of tribal technique and then begin to layer that with the stylistic influences of modern day dance styles

9-10pm- Tribal Fusion Intermediate

Thursday:

5:30-6:30 American Tribal Style Beginning

8:15-9:15 American Tribal Style Dance Troupe- This group is open to any and all who have experience with ATS and are looking for a group to bond with and perform together at events like Reniassance Faires, SCA events, Art Festivals, Tribal Festivals and the like. Please contact me if you are interested in being a part of this group.

Classes are $12 per class. Cash and Check are accepted. You may also purchase a class package of 8 classes for $80.