Tribal Fusion Workshop: Dance it Out then Stretch it Out with Na'la
Saturday, January 21, 2012    2:30-4:30pm

This workshop will be non-stop tribal fusion fun to upbeat energetic music that will make you want to DANCE!  We will focus on shimmies with traveling steps, tribal arm patterns and basic ATS moves that every tribal dancers should be familiar with.  We will then take the energy levels down, grab our yoga mats and get to stretching! We will focus on hips, gluteals, IT band, quads, hamstring, spine, neck and shoulders. We will also do some light ab work for those of you wishing to strengthen (or find) your lower abs!  Help  improve your dance posture and let go after an hour of pure dance!  This workshop is recommended for students who have completed Beginner II Technique or above.  Please bring a yoga mat for stretching.

More about Tribal Fusion and Na'la:
Na’la teaches an eclectic tribal-fusion style, with an emphasis on troupe interaction, American Tribal Style roots with UNMATA stylization, emotional, expressive and dark serpentine movements, and dramatic theatrical elements. Class is ideal for students of any style of belly dance who wish to add depth and range to repertoire, as well as build strength, stamina, and confidence. Condition to build strength, stretch to maintain flexibility, and drill, drill, drill! Structured to challenge body and mind, this class will help students find their own creative dance voice.

For A video of Na'la dancing Tribal Fusion, click here!


Cost:  $35
Location:    Sahara Dance Central
                         4433 Wisconsin Avenue,  NW
                         Washington, DC 20016
                         (202) 362-4400

Click here to register!

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PAST WORKSHOPS...

Na'la and Shakra :: Skeksis, Ringwraiths, and Dementors...Finding the Creature Within! Getting low and creepy!
Sunday, October 23, 2011 :: 11-12:30p.m.

Dance technique and combos, core training and theatrical exercises. Perfect for your Gothic, Dark, Experimental or Theatrical piece, this workshop will give you the groundwork for finding your inner “creature”. Dance doesn’t always have to be upright and pretty. Explore your dark side (and your core strength) by getting low, baring your teeth and looking at moves that will help us dance our way to darkness. We will be using concepts from yoga, West African dance and our favorite fantasy films to bring you a challenging and creepy combo that will give your next number more depth and range. Let your dark side come out to play!

Level: One year of dance experience required
Space is Limited! Buy your ticket today!

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Dance Your Way Into Darkness: Finding the Belly Dance Demon Within!
Saturday, October 29, 2011 :: 2:30-4:30p.m.

Let’s get into the spirit of Halloween by finding our Dark Side, and letting it come out to play! Dance doesn’t always have to be upright and pretty. Explore your dark side (and your core strength) by getting low, baring your teeth and looking at moves that will help us dance our way to darkness. We will use concepts from yoga, West African dance and our favorite fantasy films to bring you a challenging and creepy combo that will give your next number more depth and range. Perfect for your gothic, dark, experimental or theatrical piece, this workshop will give you the groundwork for finding your inner creature. Bring an open mind and a sense of adventure…Grrrowl……….

One year of dance experience required.

Cost:  $35

Location:    Sahara Dance Central
                         4433 Wisconsin Avenue,  NW
                         Washington, DC 20016
                         (202) 362-4400

Click here to register!

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