Tribal Force 2010

Storm Troupers Bellydance

Present

TRIBAL FORCE 2010

at Midland Community Theater, Midland TX

20-21 March 2010



WIN A LIGHTSABER!!!!!

Get an entry into the raffle for EVERY workshop you purchase

(two if you purchase the 4 hr ballet intensive!)

Drawing will be held during intermission in the Saturday evening show

A Weekend of bellydance, bagpipes and lightsabers!


Featuring workshops and performances with:-

~ JOHN COMPTON (The Roots of Tribal and Layering Finger Cymbals)
~ SILVIA SALAMANCA (Fiery Partner Dancing: Zambra Mora and Tribal Fusion with a Flamenco Twist)
~ MICHELLE MANX (Pinup Bellydance School of Charm and Cheesecake)
~ CHERYL BUSHEY (Ballet Intensive for Bellydancers and Pops and Locks)
~ DIANCE FAULKNER (Beginning Hula Dance)
~ EJ JONES, KEVIN HARTNELL and TERIBUS (Workshops on Breton Dance and Beginners Doumbek and live music!)

We have everything from Folkloric to Egyptian Cabaret to Hula to Pinup Bellydance!!!! Don't miss this ...


With a Saturday evening performance at the historic Yucca Theater, Midland TX.

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We look forward to welcoming you to West Texas!

HOTEL INFORMATION!!!

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center

4300 W Wall St
Midland, TX 79703-7722

(432) 697-3181

$69.99 plus tax per night

Mention "Tribal Force" when making reservations

Offers Interior and exterior corridors. Two-room Executive suites or Hot tub suites available. All rooms have coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing boards, cable TV with HBO, microwaves and mini fridge. Restaurant & Bar located on property. Mini-Golf Course, Table Tennis and Fitness Room. Wireless access throughout hotel. Featuring the largest heated indoor pool and whirlpool. Also now offer free shuttle service to and from the airport and within a 10 mile radius of the hotel.

Thanks,
Andrea & Victoria
Directors, Storm Troupers Bellydance
www.stormtroupersbellydance.com

WORKSHOPS:-

Please be aware that there are two rooms and some of the workshops will overlap one another.



Register online at: tribalforce2010.eventbrite.com


SAT 8:30-10:30 ~ JOHN COMPTON ~ The Roots of Tribal {2hrs}
A fascinating introduction to the roots of tribal. Learn some basic steps & combos and have some fun! $35



SAT 10:30-2:30 ~ CHERYL BUSHEY ~ Ballet Intensive For Bellydancers {4hrs}
This class is a ballet intensive starting from the beginning. The first two hours offer drills for making a strong and more graceful dance. These ballet drills build a stronger core and nicer foot and leg position. The last two hours focus on ballet technique and combinations that include bellydance movements to complete a comprehensive study. $90



SAT 10:45-12:45 ~ EJ JONES ~ Introduction to Breton Dance {2hrs}
Breton dance is an old tradition from when houses were built on dirt foundations. The family building the house would invite over the whole community to drink cider and dance on the spot where the house would be built to stomp down the dirt. The simple dances taught in this workshop are accessible to people with no dance experience because they emphasize bringing the whole community together in rhythm. The music played during the dance is characterized by a call and response usually done by two singers or instrumentalists. These dances are still done today in Brittany and music and dance are still vibrant parts of everyday life. Come learn some easy dances for any time you’re at a concert of Celtic music. piperjones.com/ $30



SAT 2:45-4:45 ~ DIANE FAULKNER ~ Beginning Hula Dance {2 hrs)
This workshop will focus on basic hula steps and Hawaiian dance terminology for the beginning hula dancer. The class will also include some intermediate hula for the more advanced dancer. We will discuss the differences between Hula Auana (Modern Hula) and Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula). ABOUT DIANE: Diane Faulkner is the founder and Director of “Aloha O Hawaii” Polynesian Dance Troupe , in Midland Texas, since 1981. She has more than thirty years experience in Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, and Maori Dance that began in San Diego California. She has performed throughout the United States and competed in E Hula Mau in California, and Merrie Monarch Competition in Hawaii which is the equivalent to the Olympics for Hula Dancers. $35





SAT 3:45-6:45 ~SILVIA SALAMANCA~ Fiery Partner Dancing: The Joyful Side of Zambra Mora {3hrs}
Do the gitanas (Spanish gypsy women) dance in couples? They do! And they have fun! Learn a brand new routine designed to dance with your friends that will make you shout ole! at the end of it. In this workshop we will break down the basic elements of zambra mora dancing (a dance form that combines flamenco and bellydance) and put it to use right away! The routine can also be learned to be a beautiful solo. No need to bring your own partner! Just your fiery spirit and a skirt! $45



SUN 08:30-11:30 ~SILVIA SALAMANCA~ Tribal Bellydance Meets Flamenco {3hrs}
A gypsy Spanish twist to tribal movements and combinations. Combine the precision and sharpness of tribal with the fire of flamenco expression and you get a series of exciting steps, combinations and short routine to take home and leave everybody speechless! Emphasis will be put on posture, arms and spins. Bring a skirt and your best ole! $45



SUN 8:30-10:30 ~ KEVIN HARTNELL ~ • Tekronomicon • Beginners Doumbek Workshop {2hrs}
Beginners doumbek class covering tones, techinque, rhythms, and exercises:: • Tekronomicon • is a book of over 100 exercises and drills for the aspiring darbuka (doumbek) player and features a primer on learning split finger/hand technique throughout. The “Tekronomicon” (LOD Records 2006) The “Tekronomicon” is designed to help the drummer to build skills by establishing a regimen of various exercises and rhythms to work on. The book features basic through advanced material (plenty of photos too), including traditional rhythms and many variations featuring split finger/hand technique. This technique divides each hand into 2 striking areas which can increase speed and dexterity as well as provide a fun challenge to players of all levels. Copies are available for $15. The Tekronomicon has already been shipped to over 16 countries around the world. The book can be ordered online at: www.legionofdoumbek.com/tekro.htm

Please bring your own drum. $30



SUN 11:45-1:45 ~ STORM TROUPERS ~ JeDi FuSiOn {2hrs}
Join Andrea and Victoria for a funtastic workshop on “Jedi Fusion”. Blending comedy, dorkiness, lightsabers and bellydance to create an unforgettable combination.

PREREQUISITE: Sense of Humor

OPTIONAL: Lightsaber

May the Force be with you …. Always. $30



SUN 10:45-12:45 ~ CHERYL BUSHEY ~ Powerful Pops And Locks {2hrs}
Pops and locks are an essential part of bellydance because they are used to compliment accents in modern and classical music. This class will give the dancer a lesson on muscle contraction and the kinesiology involved in the pop and lock movement. It will also include combinations and demonstrate different ways that they can be included in basic rhythms and classical music. $35



SUN 1:30 – 4:30 ~MICHELLE MANX~ Pin Up Bellydance School of Charm and Cheesecake {3hrs}
This workshop will discuss the history of the classic pin-up girl of 40’s and 50’s and how to incorporate vintage fashion, classic pin-up poses, and facial expressions into fusion bellydance. Following the lecture portion of the class, the dance section will include a warm-up, a demonstration of various pin-up poses, and a fusion choreography with a pin-up girl flair. The third section of this workshop will focus on the use of the feather boa to add instant glamour and a touch of sass to your bellydance performance. Workshop participants will learn entrances, exits, traveling steps, and how to use the feather boa to accentuate dance movement. $45

SUN 2:30-4:30 ~ JOHN COMPTON ~ Layering Cymbal Patterns {2hrs}
Layering finger cymbal patterns over combinations of steps – from basic patterns to advanced. $35

GOOD VIBES NEEDED!

Please channel all the positive energies of the Universe this way today. I will be sitting my Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) this morning from 8:30am until approximately 1pm.

I'll take all the help I can get :-)

3rd Coast 2009

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's as far as my brain has articulated the awesomeness of 3rd Coast! I've got a more detailed review in progress over at my regular blog spot bellydancervictoria.wordpress.com so I'll keep it simple here.

What an amazing weekend! Fantastic workshops, incredible instructors and two shows that were to die for!

I am so inspired!

Even Jesus was there :)

Bellydancing in Odessa

In January 2009 I am taking over the Zils of Leadership from my instructor and teaching an introductory belly dance class in Odessa. I call it introductory because the majority of students attending are relatively new to belly dance. Which suits me because I am new to teaching!


The classes will consist of yoga-inspired stretches, isolation drills and energetic combinations. My goal is to give the students not just a taste of the dance form, but a great work out too. Together we will discover muscles that you didn't even know existed!


Classes start Wednesday January 14th at the Love to Dance Studio in Odessa from 7:00PM - 8:30PM. Please wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to move freely. The majority of belly dance is conducted bare foot, so shoes are not required.


I look forward to seeing you there!


Love to Dance Studio

2817 N. JBS Parkway

Odessa TX


Belly dance classes will be held every Wednesday at 7:00PM.

** 3rd CoAsT *** ROCKED!!!

Oh yeah ... best workshops I've been to in a while. Met some great ladies (and gents!), burned A LOT of calories .... spent too much money .... it was GREAT!

Can't wait until next year!!!!!

Tribe Newbie

So I finally gave in and in addition to MySpace and Facebook have joined the world of Tribe.net.

Now let's see how many freaky people I can attract :)