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FRIDAY April
25, 2008
The following workshop will take place at
Borchard Community Center - MAIN ROOM
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sharon Kihara "Techniques Master Class"

Sharon Kihara is presenting a technique workshop, focusing
on muscle control, isolation, strength building and flexibility.
Built largely on the foundation of the Salimpour technique,
Yoga and Pilates, we will learn to control movement from the
inside out, toning and learning to access the deep core muscles.
Emphasis on healthy alignment and joint protection. Learn to
move muscles you didn't even know you had! Freak out your friends
and family! Or not, it's up to you.
Skill Level, 2-3.
Please dress as though you are going to a yoga class, yoga mat
optional.
$50 Pre-reg. / $55 at the door
(add 3$ if paying on-line)
This is a 3 hour class.
SUNDAY
April 27, 2008
The following workshop will take place at Borchard Community
Center - MAIN ROOM
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
10:00am -12:00pm
Sharon Kihara "Choreography"

Learn a brand new Tribal Fusion Choreography with Sharon Kihara!
After a quick warm up, get ready to dance! This class is appropriate
for all levels as well, but it is recommended that student also
attend Friday's technique class, or have a rudimentary knowledge
of Suhaila Salimpour or Tribal belly dance terminology and technique.
Wear something comfy, and bring water!
$35 Pre-reg. / $40 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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FRIDAY April 25,
2008
The following
workshop will take place at
Borchard Community Center - MAIN ROOM
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
4:15pm - 6:15 pm
Amy Sigil of UNMATA "Sigil School"

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the teaching format of Amy
Sigil in this interactive split session with UNMATA. In the
first half of class, Amy will share her experience, ideas,
and dance doctrine-as well as answer your questions. In the
second half of class, you will get on your feet for a Sigil
School whirlwind demonstration. Tag words: warm-ups, transitions,
music, mixes, tempo, choreography, common vocabulary, work,
craft, drill, team, time, counting, working backwards, notes,
repetition, fellowship, and yes, you will sweat!
All levels welcome.
$30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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FRIDAY
April 25, 2008
The following workshop will take place at
Borchard Community Center - ROOM #8
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
4:10pm - 6:10pm
Steven Eggers
"Isolation Drills & Combinations"

This class would consist of different isolation techniques
and drills. Focusing on articulation and brainteaser type
drills to break up muscle memory. These would be incorporated
in little combinations to be used for practice or in choreography.
All Levels welcome.
$30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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SATURDAY April 26, 2008
The following workshop will take place at
Borchard Community Center - ROOM #8
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
10:00am - 12:00pm
Frederique David "Gooey Pops"

Wanna learn the fundamentals in pop 'n lock? This class will
guide and drill you through gooey moments and how to add pop
'n locks in between. These exercises will build muscle memory
in order to apply the nuances, details, tempo change and most
importantly, control you need for the deed.
LEVEL 2-3
$30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
SUNDAY
April 27, 2008
*LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Frederique David "Urban Tribal Moves"

Want to add to your tribal vocabulary? Learn new moves with
the ATS concept of lead and follow developed with non-verbal
cues. Frederique has created new Urban Tribal moves that have
been inspired by a variety of ancient and modern dances with
fundamental roots in ATS and Cabaret stylized belly dance.
Class will begin with elementary yoga / pilates based stretches
/ exercises, ending with isometric upper body strengthening
that will help develop excellent upper body posture for dancing
as well as our daily life. Be prepared to focus on strong
technique throughout the class. By the end we will all be
dancing new tribal moves together, as a tribe. *Prior knowledge
in ATS is recommended but not necessary. I will go over the
concept in class.
All Levels welcome.
$30 Pre-reg. / $35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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SUNDAY
April 27, 2008
The following workshop will take place at
Borchard Community Center - ROOM #8
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
10:00am -12:00pm
Freyja "Layering Technique"

Layering is an excellent technique used for dancing to different
layers of the music at the same time. This workshop focuses
on executing multiple movements simultaneously. Class begins
with warm up and drills to activate muscle memory and prepare
for more advanced layering. Movements are practiced individually
and then combined. Emphasis is placed on proper breathing
technique, traveling, layering slow movements over fast movements,
slow movements over slow movements and fast movements over
fast movements. Layering transitions as well as layering combinations
will also be covered. Be prepared to sweat and focus on strong
technique.
All levels welcome.
$30 Pre-reg. / $35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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SUNDAY
April 27, 2008
The following workshop will take place at Borchard Community
Center - MAIN ROOM
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Ariellah Aflalo "Belly, Arms, Chest"

Work intensively on belly, arms and chest areas in this workshop
with Ariellah. Learn to strengthen and open the chest, arms
and belly by working these areas exclusively. Students will
discuss and work through any problem areas by repeated drilling
and through the use of repetitive combination work.
All levels welcome.
$45 Pre-reg. /$50 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
This is a 3 hour class.
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FRIDAY
April 25, 2008
The following workshop will take place at
Borchard Community Center - ROOM #8
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Marjhani "Understanding the Gothic Scene"

In this class we will discuss the different looks and sounds
found in the Gothic Sub-cultures: Ethereal/Romantic/Dark Wave,
Industrial, Death Rock, EBM & Powernoize. We will cover what
type of movements and costuming goes with which sound as well
as cover genre appropriate stage presence and space utilization.
This workshop is designed for dancers of all levels and the
curious at heart.
$30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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SATURDAY
April 26, 2008
The following workshop will take place at
Borchard Community Center - ROOM #8
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791
12:15pm - 2:15pm
Ayse Cerami "Slow Down Your Anatomy"

Muscle control is one of the key elements to mastering
slow movements. This workshop will no doubt be filled with
body conditioning, inspired from Pilates and Ballet to fit
a Tribal Belly Dance format. Isolate key parts of your anatomy
and slow it down. Learn slow combos with floor work that can
be used as choreography or cued in improvisation.
All levels welcome.
Please bring a towel or yoga mat for we will be working on
the floor, and of course water.
$30 pre-reg/$35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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SUNDAY
April 27, 2008
The following workshop will take place at
Borchard Community Center - ROOM #8
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320
Phone: 805-381-2791

12:15pm - 2:15pm
Vicki Virk "Dholrhythms Bhangra 101"
This class will be a mini crash course in learning all the
basics of bhangra that will then be translated into a beautiful
choreographed routine that you can use any time you hear the
dhol(drum) or incorporate it into other dance routines and
performances. The class will make you shake your hips, move
your arms, stomp your feet and give you a great cardio workout
by indulging your dancing spirits.
All levels welcome!
Recommended for beginners and those very new to bhangra looking
to have a fun time while they get a great workout and learn
something new.
$30 Pre-reg. / $35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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SATURDAY
April 26, 2008
*LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Elizabeth Souza "Island Influence"

Tribal fusion has taken quite an influence from Polynesian
dance. Join Elizabeth as she teaches exciting tribal fusion
combos that are inspired from Hula, Tahitian, Maori, and Samoan
dances.
Skill level - Beginning thru advanced.
$30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door
(add
3$ if paying on-line)
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