Workshops
THE FIREWATER INTENSIVE WITH SUSAN FRANKOVICH AND COLLEENA SHAKTI
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Wednesday 3rd July 7-9pm
Colleena Shakti – Pranam: (Reverential Salutation) Indian Fusion Dance
Infused with Indian aesthetic concepts and movements, yoga and breath work. Choreography and exploration.
Colet House, London
£35
Thursday 4th July 7-9pm
Colleena Shakti – Tribal Roots Rajasthan
***This workshop is FULLY BOOKED. Please email us to be placed on the waiting list***
Tribal Belly Dance and Rajasthani tribal / ‘Gypsy’ dances find a gorgeous balance in this fun new choreography. Rajasthani folk and Sufi music have an upbeat, ecstatic quality that is undeniably joyful! Fast spins, simple footwork, strong earthy hip movements and dancing with big skirts!
Colet House, London
£35
Friday 5th July 10am-1pm
Colleena Shakti – Oriental Beauty (Lecture) & Indian Fusion (Belly Dance)
PART: 1 – Theory Lecture – Oriental Beauty
Re examining feminine power, beauty and the very concept of ‘art’ from the East Indian perspective. Understand more about the ‘Oriental’ approach to dance by discovering the original ritual context of dances from East India… and look at how we build the messages communicated through our dance by our aesthetic choices.
PART: 2 – Dance technique – Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with rich Indian flavour
Subtle gestures as well as the potent presence found in Indian classical dances will be explored in this workshop. Mudras. isolation patterns, drills, strengthening exercises, Indian stylizations, innovative turns, postures and storytelling will be clearly explained. Finally, a choreographed phrases will demonstrates new possibilities of body lines and transitions in Fusion Belly Dance.
This workshop is for intermediate to advanced Belly Dancers looking to engage and challenge their sensitivities through the lens of Indian aesthetics. Grace and elegance are the timeless qualities highlighted in this classic fusion.
The class will include lots of spinning technique. Please wear a big skirt and do not eat for one hour before class.
ISTD Studios, London
£55
Friday 5th July 2-4pm
Colleena Shakti – “Anarkali”: Indian Fusion Belly Dance Choreography
Colleena draws together Tribal Belly Dance as well as many different techniques she has trained in throughout her years of living in India. The universal themes in Indian aesthetics are fused with liquid-like belly dance to communicate a romantic, classic and powerfully feminine mood. This class contains Belly dance choreography at Intermediate level and will build on the knowledge taught in the previous workshops.
ISTD Studios, London
£35
Saturday 6th July 10.30-12.30pm
Susan Frankovich – New Moves & Combos
Learn fun and unique moves and combos, both fast and slow, which were created for the ATS/ITS format but can also apply to Tribal Fusion improvisation or choreography. After warming up we will dive right into the combos, and work on linking each one together with the last in an improvised series to help transitioning in and out of each move and/or combo. All that repetition helps solidify muscle memory so that you have something solid to walk away with. Some ATS knowledge is advantageous, but not required.
ISTD Studios, London
£30
Saturday 6th July 1.00-3.00pm
Susan Frankovich – Slow & Sassy ~ Layering Outside of the Box
This is not your typical layering workshop, as the layers will not pertain to working with simultaneous hip and upper body isolations. We will be working with long and luscious extension through the arms, expansion and contraction through the abdomen, and juicy hips, all with a bit of saucy attitude. There is a lot more to dancing than just the movements, and we will “play” a bit to bring out some of that inner sass, exploring your own musical interpretation, and to witness how different musical interpretations of different people can create a delightful treat for the eyes. We will begin with a warm up, technique, and drills to prepare for a free form choreography inspired by the music and liberating your newly discovered sass. Intermediate/Advanced.
ISTD Studios, London
£30
Saturday 6th July 3.30-5.30pm
Susan Frankovich – Creative Movement Creation
This workshop is meant to explore the choreographic process in a fun and creative way to break you out of the “same old Thang” so you can create a new and interesting movement vocabulary and discover shapes you would never have thought of otherwise. It’s also helpful in training your eye so you have a more solid idea of what works, what doesn’t, and why. There will be dance and discussion and you may be pushed outside of your comfort zone, but this is the best way to make a breakthrough and you will be happy that you tried.
ISTD Studios, London
£30
The Place to be:
Wednesday & Thursday – Colet House Study Society, Barons Court, London, W14 9DA
Friday & Saturday – ISTD Dance Studios, Old Street, London, EC1V 9NQ
Booking options:
Friday & Saturday workshops: £155
Friday workshops only: £80
Saturday workshops: £80
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Please note: Bookings are non refundable. If you cannot make it you are welcome to sell your own ticket as long as you give us the name of the person who is coming in your place.
