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Shimmies & Vibrations Workshop
Shimmies express the universal element of vibration. They're a signature movement that defines belly dance, and used in multiple other forms. Yet they're technique is distinctively different from every other belly dance move. And they're a powerful source of healing and relaxation. So let's zoom in and focus on the exotic world of shimmies! Most importantly, let's work on developing YOUR unique shimmy -- the shimmy that only your body can express. All levels welcome. $32 - If you're a RakasaFit.com online member, have a current RakasaFit package for the Sunday class at Alive Juice Bar, or purchase one before the workshop. $40 - With single RakasaFit drop-in on December 8th. $48 - Workshop only RakasaFit is a core fitness belly dance workout. To register for RakasaFit (and get the workshop discount), go to www.rakasafit.com/classes. |
"My students love you -- they're always telling me about cool things you teach them."
– Amira, award winning performer and master instructor
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Arrange customized workshops for your group and location! Suzanna presents a variety of topics, including Belly Dance Fitness (RakasaFit™), Improv Training, Shimmy Layers, Dancing with Zills (finger cymbals), Veil, Dancing with Live Music, Musical Interpretation, How to Choreograph, Performance Power, Dancing Through Your Chakras, Egyptian Technique, Navigating Your Professional Dance Career, Makeup and Costume, Folkloric Styles, and more! In addition, Suzanna also enjoys co-teaching or hosting many exciting workshops with other dancers and musicians!
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Past Workshops
Mr. Erik's Memorial Drum and Belly Dance
Suzanna is honored to present RakasaFit on Saturday, October 12th in this monthly drum and dance series hosted by Delilah and Visionary Dance Productions, celebrating the life of Erik Brown! Each workshop begins with a drum hour by George Sadak followed by dance workshops with esteemed instructors such as Ruby, Delilah, Suzanna, Dahlia, Nadira, and Mirabai. Workshops take place at Phinney Neighborhood Center in Seattle. Register now and secure your spot!
More info and registration >
Suzanna is honored to present RakasaFit on Saturday, October 12th in this monthly drum and dance series hosted by Delilah and Visionary Dance Productions, celebrating the life of Erik Brown! Each workshop begins with a drum hour by George Sadak followed by dance workshops with esteemed instructors such as Ruby, Delilah, Suzanna, Dahlia, Nadira, and Mirabai. Workshops take place at Phinney Neighborhood Center in Seattle. Register now and secure your spot!
More info and registration >
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Pop-Up Drum Solo Workshop
Learn a dynamic jazzy belly dance drum solo routine you can perform, as well as Suzanna's structure and approach so you can customize to your own style! It's very Egyptian, of course, but with lots of dynamics and influences from jazz, African, samba, and even a touch of burlesque!
Basic belly dance technique required and experience learning choreography desired (but can be waved if you're willing to be patient with yourself).
Learn a dynamic jazzy belly dance drum solo routine you can perform, as well as Suzanna's structure and approach so you can customize to your own style! It's very Egyptian, of course, but with lots of dynamics and influences from jazz, African, samba, and even a touch of burlesque!
Basic belly dance technique required and experience learning choreography desired (but can be waved if you're willing to be patient with yourself).
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Art of Veil in Belly Dance
Veil is such a spectacular way to make any dance set ultra dynamic, and there is something mystical, poetic, and sensual about the dancer with a long flowing cloth. This workshop trains you on core techniques with veil and guides you to explore possibilities and make the most of this audience favorite. You'll be guided through personal improvisations, principles, techniques, moves, and transitions you'll use throughout your dance career. In addition, we'll cover a simple yet elegant choreography to Alf Leila, an Egyptian classic, which begins with veil and completes with delicious belly dance bodywork!
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Gyongyi Stuber in Seattle
Gyongyi Stuber
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Beyond being multi award-winning and relentlessly talented, Gyongyi continues to stretch her dance as a discipline and universal form of art and expression. Gyöngyi spans all categories from classical Egyptian to cabaret, folkloric, and fusion. She's also refreshingly humble, encouraging, and genuinely in love with sharing the joy of dance. In July 2019, Gyongyi presented the workshop series below and was the featured artist in Bellydance Intersections, a seamless tapestry of belly dance, contemporary, folkloric, ballet, and more, at The Chapel Performance Space in Seattle.
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Hair, Neck, and Head - How to Integrate Hair Technique Into Your Dance Like a Pro!
Thursday, July 4th, 12-3 PM "Hair is such an amazing and useful tool in belly dance -- why not make the most of it? In this workshop we'll go over theory on the anatomic connections between scapula, chest, shoulders, neck and head, and how to incorporate them in a proper and healthy way in combinations that involve hair. I'll show you some really simple exercises on how to open the chest and loosen up the upper body area involved in hair circles. We'll also talk about the length and texture of hair, how these qualities influence the motion created by the dancer, and advantages and challenges with various hair types." --Gyongyi |
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Layering: The Key to Creating Something New
Friday, July 5th, 6:30-9:30 PM "Do you sometimes feel you lack fancy, trendy, or pretty combinations or movements? Or do you feel that what you know is just "not enough"? Please allow me to prove you wrong. In my opinion, there aren't "new moves" to belly dance, or any kind of a dance, only new and creative ways to use the basics. In this workshop, I show you how to apply a very effective and understandable movement analysis system called the Laban method for creating combinations and choreography. We'll cover some theory, and implement into practice. We'll learn a short combination and use it in three different belly dance styles. And I'll share my tricks, tips, and concepts on how I've used layering to adapt combinations to different styles, and how I've customized to my own personal style. I'd like you to discover the fact that anyone is capable of using this method. It's so much fun and can teach you more about the body than you would imagine! Use your body and existing knowledge as an endless source of combinations, new motions, and movements." --Gyongyi |
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Embody Your Style the Way Only You Can!
Sunday, July 7th, 1-4 PM (after RakasaFit) "Have you ever noticed that the same movement or technique that works so well for some dancers just doesn't look as good on you? Or maybe the opposite -- you simply nail something from the first moment and others struggle with it for years? It's totally normal, because belly dance isn't about standardized images of movement like ballet. My experiences show that isolation, turns, or a simple pose can look so different depending on body type, size, and ratios. This workshop will cover the five primary female body types and analyze and adjust basic movements according to the individual needs of workshop participants. I'll also provide some hints, insights, and advice on how to use the most flattering combinations according to your physical and emotional features." --Gyongyi |
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Vintage Choreography: A Journey Back to the Golden Era
Wednesday, July 10th, 7-10 PM "Learn a clean vintage-inspired choreography, and amaze your audience with a mesmerizing and mystical experience! In this workshop we'll do a 3.5 minute dance piece in which we'll mix cheekiness with graceful elegance. My aim is not only to teach the movements but also to share all details and concepts that went into building this choreography." --Gyongyi |
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