Amanda's Workshops for 2009

All workshops are $20 in advance and $25 at the door

Advanced payment option available until 24 hours before the workshop.

Pay with credit using PayPal buttons below (PayPal account is not required),
or download a flier with the registration form and send personal check or money order (payable to Amanda Baer) to
Amanda
c/o Halanda Studio
1062 Lincoln Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125

Date	Workshop Topic	Times	Location	Pay Now ($20)
Sunday April 5, 2009	Turkish Karşılama  This class will explore the 9/8 rhythm of Karşılama in Turkish-style Oriental dance. Amanda will introduce basic steps for Karşılama and incorporate them into a short choreography. Advanced Beginners and above. Handouts provided.	12pm-2:30pm	Halanda Studio San Jose, CA
Sunday June 14, 2009	Dabke - Lebanese Line Dance This class will cover Lebanese Dabke, both traditional party style and the theatricalized festival style. Amanda will teach the basic steps to get you dancing in the Dabke line at a party, then present a fun choreography suitable for stage. All levels welcome. Handouts provided.	12pm-2:30pm	Halanda Studio San Jose, CA
Sunday Aug. 30, 2009	Classical Dance Infusion: "Ballet for Bellydancers" Explore the realm of Classical Dance to enhance your Oriental Dance. Structured like a Classical Ballet class with barre work and center work, this workshop will present movement and aesthetics from both Western and Eastern Classical Dance traditions, emphasizing line, arms, and posture. Explore Western Ballet and synthesize with Persian, Central Asian, and Indian Classical dance styles. All levels welcome. Recommended to wear light dance shoes, such as ballet slippers or jazz shoes.	12pm - 2pm	Halanda Studio San Jose, CA
Sunday Oct. 18, 2009	Khaliji Dance (AKA Saudi) Learn the fun and joyous women's dance style from the Arabian Gulf (Khalij) region. Amanda will cover the basic rhythm and dance movements, including "hair tossing." Bring a thobe nashal if you have one, or a large, very loose caftan. All levels welcome. Handouts provided.	12pm - 2pm	Halanda Studio San Jose, CA	Please pay $25 at the door.

A Note on Dance Levels:
"Advanced Beginner" expects that the student has had at least 4 months of Bellydance training and is familiar with basic moves including hip and shoulder shimmies, hip accents, chest work, and basic traveling moves. Those workshops which specify "Advanced Beginner and above" will move at a faster pace or present more complex concepts that a new beginner may find challenging. However, enthusiastic Beginners are welcome to attend, with the caveat that basic Bellydance movements will not be broken down.



last updated Oct. 18, 2009