MAJA, the Girl From the Nile, Spirit 2010, bellydancer, American Tribal, Egypt, goddess, sacred, India, gypsy, tribal, belly dance, middle eastern dance, dance orientale

MAJA & THE GYPSY TRIBE

SPIRIT OF THE TRIBES 10

the Heartbeat of Tribal

10 years of Bliss

INTERNATIONAL – CULTURAL – MAGICAL

28 - 29 - 30 - 31 May 2010

TEACHERS | SHOWS | LOCATION | HOTEL | SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

TRIBAL COMPETITION | BAZAAR | AFTER PARTY

INFORMACAO - VERSAO EM PORTUGUES

Teachers

THE AWESOME GUEST TEACHERS

We are honored & so proud to bring the Artistry of

these International & US Teachers to SPIRIT 10 from

Japan, PR, USA, Brazil & India

ARADIA AND LUCRETIA*RENEE(CA) ARE SERPENTINE: TEMPLE DANCERS OF THE SERPENT MYTHOS is a dark tribal/butoh fusion bellydance duet. They are Co-founders, co-designers, co-choreographers & merge their passions of art and dark tribal belly dance in a unique exploration of self-expression and goddess devotion.

SERPENTINE explores the ancient art of storytelling through spectacle and ritual; each performance is a living vivid painting. Along with writing unique choreography, each artist creates their own costumes, stage props, and fire dancing tools.

The rites of SERPENTINE open into a new aeon. As a transformative duet, ARADIA & LUCRETIA*RENEE explore the beauty and mysterious rituals of butoh: reinventing to birth the serpent mythos & has performed with talented artists/ musicians such as Cheb i Sabbah, Soriah, Azphodel, Jill Tracy, Paul Mercer, March Fourth, and toured Europe joining creative forces with Faith and the Muse, resonating & inspired by the gothic/ tribal culture, has also coordinated East:Meets:West, a community celebration of dark fusion belly dance

ARADIA is teaching the class, a visionary artist of many mediums, a devoted temple dancer & teacher. Honoring the feminine divine through sacred dance & intentional movement. She actively studies several forms of yoga, butoh, ballet, sacred temple dance, tribal fusion belly dance, art therapy, theatrical improvisation, healing modalities, magic, esoteric myths & eastern mysticism. . She delivers spellbinding choreography resonating the honoring of nature and the magic of storytelling. ARADIA approaches performance as an extension of her theater & visual arts training.

THE CLASS BY ARADIA: RITUAL MOVEMENT ARTS
Is a combination of yoga & tribal fusion belly dance. Focusing on dancing from the core. Opening the body with yogic principles to deepen your connection to your dance. With theatrical slinky moves, intricate movements & unique choreography. Tune in with your inner goddess and the art of storytelling through the eyes, hips, and gothic enchanting accents. Deepen your stage presence and your fluidity. Ignite and share in the unveiling process of reclaiming the dark and spinning back into the light.

UNMATA (CA) They're gonna kick your ass and open both your mind and creativity.

AMY SIGIL is owner and director of Hot Pot Studio in Sacramento. CA , home of UNMATA professional fusion troupe & host The Blood Moon Regale, a themed weekend of workshops in October.

Teaching & Performing at major festivals & events across the country and around the globe, tribal-fusion powerhouse UNMATA's high-energy brand of dance and her distinct vocabulary of Improvisational Tribal Style has packed the house and electrified audiences at venues of all sizes.

Whether using fire, swords, or just the sweat off their own bodies they are the best. We love them and thrilled to have them at SPIRIT

THE CLASS: FAST LIKE A NASCAR!

Get your slow like a bumper car - fast like a Nascar! Sigil helps you get from 1st to 5th gear in under 2 hours flat! Content includes a mini choreography that is racetrack ready. Ladies and gents...start your engines!

by Denise Marino (fl)

YUMI & MASAMI (JAPAN) for the 3rd time at SPIRIT have been dancing Tribal fusion style, with sounds of cajons, darabukas, didgeridoues, guitars respecting movements of the traditional bellydance and expanding the Tribal Fusion in Japan.

These 2 amazing dancers creates original, flowing though solid movements, and mysterious dances & we are so happy they are back.

THE CLASS: DRUM SOLO - JAPANESE FUSION BELLYDANCE You will enjoy dancing our original choreography on dramatic Drum Solo which has a little surprise at the end of the song.

You will be able to learn the basic steps included beautiful expression, posture, and isolation techniques to move obviously your body parts. Please discover the beauty and its secret of Japanese Fusion Bellydance Style on this workshop.

by Zizi Zabaneh (fl)

ARISHLAM (PR) By popular demand Our Super Star in Puerto Rico, always a success @ SPIRIT.

We are so honored and excited to bring him again to gift us with his awesome teaching.

awarded 1^st place @ different pageants receiving highest reviews & honors, learned w/ the most renowned teachers, created & developed his own unique dancing style that set him apart from other dancers.

Choreographer, actor, amazing dancer, ARISHLAM is unique & w/ a charismatic presence on stage. So much fun & intricate movements & choreographies.

ARISHLAM TROUPE - TRIBATICA -

1ST SPIRIT WINNER AT SPIRIT 9

THE CLASS: RECYCLE - the chance to learn with one of the most creative awarded choreographer
Challenge yourself to recycling classic movements and well known steps.

Turn your vocabulary into something that becomes modern and fun, challenging and surprising.

These combinations add mesmerizing twists to any performance. Recycle, reinvent, reuse, rediscover and respect basics from a contemporary perspective.

by Zizi Zabaneh (fl)

KAYA (CO) We have her back by popular demand after her amazing success at the last SPIRIT.. This is what one of the attendee expressed: " FROM MARIA (SC).. I loved KAYA. She was terrific. It reminded me of a Woman's spirit....that part of a woman that cannot be tamed who has survived thru the ages of time...even with all the modernization of mankind...and all the roles woman are now expected to do. I was so happy she expressed this to the audience...."

KAYA Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer & instructor with Her exotic looks and talents have made her a stand-out performer in the entertainment world.

KAYA has spent the last several years traveling nationally and abroad as a Master Performer and Instructor for theatrical performances, concerts & workshops.

Fans of her work point to her incredible muscle control, powerful execution of movements, and true sense of artistry as highlights. Her unbelievable drum solos and sultry taxims along with her skilled use of props have made her an unforgettable entertainer, with the rare ability to bring to life the rhythms and melodies of the music.

THE CLASS: POPS, LOCKS, AND LAYERS

JOHN COMPTON (CA)- by popular demand, The Sheik, Beautiful, Fun, Witty, Sexy, Talented, He is America’s first traditional male belly dancer since the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.

John’s years of dance experience, a dynamic style and genuinely warm personality make him a superb instructor as well as a truly exciting performer.

He is the Co Founder & Co Director of the Hahbi’Ru Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble… & dressed in the manner of the ancient caliph, he swirls his way into dreams, it’s as if Valentino has come back to life.

CLASS ONE: 2 HOURS CYMBAL DANCE - it is one rocking, fun, packed with information and rewarding: layering simple to advanced syncopated finger cymbal patterns over steps and combinations - Ya Ein Moulaytein - a dance choreography. BRING ZILLS

CLASS TWO: ONE HOUR & HALF:. old world folkloric / The roots of Tribal - a chance to spend time and learn from one of the American Legends of Belly Dance"

ANASMA.(France/NY) - For the first time SPIRIT is proud to have this young international star, Half Tunisian & Vietnamese, brought up in Paris, is a performance arts dancer, teacher & choreographer based in N Y, teaches in dance festivals, prestigious theaters, TV shows & concerts in Europe, North America, Asia & also a member of the Bellyqueen dance Co. which tours and teaches world-wide.

ANASMA believes in mixing various art forms to express who she is through performance and teaching (Hip Hop, Theatre, Gymnastics, Salsa, Wushu, Flamenco, Modern Jazz).

ANASMA’S dances are featured in the BD Experience DVD, in the Fantasy BD DVD & in her first instructional DVD BD Hip Hop Liquid Fusion.
and also sings alongside PETE LIST (BEATBOX) in the album Songs for Kassar

THE CLASS: BELLYDANCE HIP HOP LIQUID FUSION INTRO : Open endlessly the doors of creativity” Technique and combos – Advanced beginners to Advanced dancers of any background - Bellydance basics, hip hop basics OR fast assimilation are recommended.

The workshop focuses on the abundant creativity that the dynamism Hip Hop elements can bring to the fluidity of Bellydance. To traditional Bellydance vocabulary (isolations, hipwork, layering…), we will add Hip Hop dance technique (Waving, Liquid, Popping, Tutting) and also a Hip Hop awareness of Movement (with concepts such as Ticking, Tracing, Locking, Bouncing)...........

NOT TO BE MISSED

By Denise Marino (fl)

ARIELLAH (CA) – an International Star. The Goddess of the Gothic, her style infuses traditional MEDE dance with a modern, very dark flavor, that is uniquely her own. She is widely known for her strong stage presence and unrivaled technique.

Her performances are designed to mesmerize and invoke emotion and the darker, more passionate side of dance.

ARIELLAH believes her style emanates from passion as well as the infusion of her lifelong involvement in the gothic subculture, allowing her to fully express herself in a unique and beautifully dark way

She was a founding member of the Indigo with Rachel Brice.

THE CLASS: SUPER STRENGTH & SLINKY COMBOS **MIXED LEVEL WORKSHOP**
Learn the basics of ARIELLA'S style of fusion belly dance by strengthening the body, as well as refining technique. Dancers will work through concepts such as fluidity, agility and muscular isolation. This workshop offers uncommon exercises and fusion style combinations to gain a firmer grasp on the more lyrical facet of belly dance.

by Zizi Zabaneh (fl)

SHAKRA (DC) - We bring the best and present to you one more time this progressive, cutting edge fusion artists - :….”We were fused together in the summer of 2004 by a passion for dance experimentation and a desire to deviate from the norm.

We have all studied a variety of western and world dances, pulling from them the movements and concepts that inspire us. We combine, revise and twist these pieces together to form an expressive and unconventional fusion style that is constantly developing and evolving.

We strive to be unique and use innovative choreographies to tell the stories we discover in the powerful music we love. We are based in the DC metro area. You can find us on stage in theaters, clubs, festivals or wherever inspiration leads us.

THE CLASS:

SHAKRA'S INDUSTRIAL AFRICAN FUSION WORKSHOP:

UP, DOWN AND ALL AROUND!

Looking to broaden your range of bellydance movement? Consider adding some West African flavor to your dance repotoire! In this fun and challenging workshop you will be taught the basics of IAF (Industrial African Fusion); from low grounding moves to uplifting freeing moves that show you how to defy gravity.

Mix in one part bellydance and one part attitude, and you have the recipe for a delicious dance creation!

Be prepared to sweat! Open to all levels, though belly dance experience would be very helpful.

NEENA & VEENA - “THE BELLYTWINS,” (CA/INDIA) We cannot wait to see them here at SPIRIT 10. What a treat. They are a fascinating and powerful blend of East and West and inner and outer beauty. They specialize in dances of India including Bollywood, folkloric, (Bhangra, Rajastani, Garba), Mujra, and Classical (northern & southern). They are the founders, artistic directors and choreographers of their own dance company, which includes over 70 professional artists - over 50 male and female dancers and 20 musicians. They also choreographed, directed, produced, as well as performed in Hooray for Bollywood at the famous Alex Theater . The show received rave reviews, and is currently pending a 20-city U.S. tour.

Established in 1995, BELLYTWINS dance company was the first professional Bollywood dance company in the North America (and many other parts of the world). With over 400 choreographed songs in their repertoire, the twins and their company have been hired by clients of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including A-list celebrities and royalty to perform for elaborate, high-profile weddings, galas, concerts, and other prestigious events all over the world. NEENA & VEENA are recognized as Bollywood dance experts in Hollywood due to their quality and knowledge of Indian dance.

They have been featured as special guest dancers and choreographers on hundreds of national and international stages as well as in films, TV shows, commercials and music videos. They have also been tech advisors on many film and television projects.

Voted “AMERICA’S SEXIEST TWINS,” they have performed live stage shows on numerous occasions for world renowned artists, celebrities, royalty, and dignitaries, including former Prime Ministers of India and Lebanon, Prince, Eddie Murphy, Ozzy Osbourne, U2, Hugh Hefner, and Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s wedding reception.

NEENA & VEENA have been spotlighted in several books, and now they have a multi-book deal of their own with a reputable publishing company. Their first book, The Way Of The Belly received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, choreographed, produced, and starred in over twelve instructional and fitness videos, some of which had long runs on the Billboard Top Ten charts. Fitness magazine named some of their videos as one of the “Top Ten Videos of the Year.” Bellytwins have over 2 million products worldwide..

CLASS 1: RAJASTANI / BOLLYWOOD: Rajastan is the desert region of India where the gypsies originated. Danced mostly by women, this street folk dance is known for its spins, backbends, protruding hip movements and has been said to highly influence belly dance, especially tribal style. In this workshop, we’ll mix a fusion of Rajastan and Bollywood to create a fun, very informative dance.

CLASS 2: BOLLYWOOD: Bombay (Mumbai) produces the highest number of films in the world. The name “Bollywood” is derived from the combination of Bombay and Hollywood, indicating the music is from the films. In the simplest terms, the style of Bollywood music & dance, is a mixture of different Indian dance styles to a western beat.

Within India alone, there are hundreds of different languages, cultures, religions, and dance styles (eight classical and hundreds of folk dances from villages). In Bollywood, many of these styles are incorporated with some western movements, creating a style that’s very unique. Most songs are sung in Hindi (which the twins speak); however, many songs mix the languages.

Many songs have religious gestures and meanings, which also must be understood and carefully choreographed so that there is no offending anyone. HIGH ENERGY FUN HOUR

DALIA CARELLA (NY) - 3rd time @ SPIRIT, is a world renowned ME Contemporary Dancer, Choreographer, teacher & Global Fusion Artist in her own right. Audiences from around the world have applauded her mystical & innovative dances & choreographies that are taken from the tradition of the countries she is representing.

The core of DALIA’s work is her research along the ROMANI trail focusing on Spain, India & Turkey, & developed styles as “EL MUNDO” & “DUNIYAVI”. Her creativity of blending these Roma Dance forms together is expressed in a fiery & passionate dance experience. She is our inspiration in the GYPSY style.

Her dances are both traditional and contemporary with a spiritual essence. Some of DALIA new works represent her on-going study and research of Sacred Movement and Ancient Hand Gesturing. Blending mudras and movements from India, China, Japan, North Africa, and Egypt, her choreographies represent movement rituals from the ancient to the avant-garde.

THE CLASS: EL MUNDO - Fusion of Belly Dance, Flamenco and Latin Caribbean Dance. -Combinations will be taught to hot Arabic/latin music. Hip work, skirt work, hand gesturing and footwork will be combined in these fiery combinations. BRING SKIRTS, ANKLE LENGTH OR SHORT SKIRT THAT'S ABOVE THE KNEE

YASMEEN (FL) - We are so excited to have YASMEEN, the source from Egypt at SPIRIT. Immerse yourself to Egyptian Style with a dancer who lived and worked in the mother country of Belly Dance.

YASMEEN exotic blend of Puerto Rican & Moroccan Heritage, with a passion for Art, Music and Dance started her dance training at the age of three and a half years old with pre Ballet, folkloric, Hip Hop and Modern Dance before transcending her love to Tribal fusion Bellydance and finally Classical Egyptian Oriental & Having trained with top world renown master teachers from US like Maja from the Nile & Maria Jamal & abroad with the Stars of Egyptian Dance: Madame Raqia Hassan, Mona el Said & Nagwa Fouad.

While in Egypt, She performed at the Ahlan Wasahlan Festival in Cairo, lived & worked there at the Alzeebah Hotel & Resort in Giza.

She Produced & Directed her DVD "Connecting with your inner Goddess" Vol. I. She currently teaches weekly at the Hollywood, Fl area & performs weekly at the Only Mediterranean restaurant Downtown Hollywood

If you need a little break from TRIBAL.... Reconnect with the Source & experience YASMEEN and her exquisite original moves from Egypt

THE CLASS: CLASSICAL & MODERN EGYPTIAN CHOREOGRAPHY -

A Complete choreography will be taught by YASMEEN with legitimate authentic moves that are interestingly challenging yet fun and full of personality & Egyptian flavor Classical Egyptian Oriental dance with a hint of Cabaret.

MEGHA GAVIN (AL), director of DEVYANI Dance Co. is the first teacher to offer American Tribal Style in this region. This is Traditional Tribal Style Bellydance. Dont miss the chance to learn Tribal in its original form

She continues to teach and perform at sold out workshops across the country and around the world both individually and on the Tribal Pura tour with her teacher/partner, Carolena Nericcio creator of ATS and founder of FatChance BellyDance

Megha & Devyani has performed at countless festivals, corporate events, weddings, and private parties over the last 10 years and has been nominated for multiple cultural and artistic awards, and we are thrilled to have them again at SPIRIT.

THE CLASS: FAVORITE AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE COMBINATIONS.

We’ll break down combinations such as the Ghawazee Shimmy Combo & the Arabic Shimmy w/ Arms &Turn combo in standard ATS formations.

TJARDA (NETHERLANDS)

TJARDA is an accomplished dancer and trained teacher with a unique approach to bellydance. She has studied many genres of dance including Middle Eastern, modern, flamenco and mime as well as dance therapy and improvised movement. Fusing all of the above with her natural creativity, TJARDA delivers progressive choreography resonating within the world wide culture of movement.

In March 2005 Tjarda became the artistic director and choreographer of the innovative and charismatic UZUMÉ, the leading Tribal Fusion bellydance company in Europe & have won several awards, including one for Best Dance Company.

In 2008 TJARDA was nominated by The National Institute for the Voluntary Arts for Most Promising Upcoming Choreographer with Exquisite Skills, performs solo or with The UZUMÉ throughout Europe and the USA. Blurring lines and drawing inspiration from even the most unlikely sources, TJARDA is a choreographic force in today's Tribal Fusion Scene.

THE CLASS: MODERN FUSION W/ A TOUCH OF FLAMENCO

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to study modern belly dance with a hint of Flamenco flair., TJARDA biggest inspiration...... Her background in modern dance has given her unique insight to sharing the essentials of this great technique, dynamic presence and joy in her workshops.

TJARDA will be teaching some fun and challenging modern fusion combo’s from this dance vocabulary and adding a touch of Flamenco moves to incorporate in your dance.

Then, let's play cards! It's your turn to play to change the dynamics in these combos and make them uniquely yours. Be ready to get inspired by a different view on Tribal Fusion Bellydance…

AEPRIL SCHAILE (MA)

An American priestess of the Dark Goddess, working thorugh the ancient & ever evolving arts
of Belly dance, music, Ritual Theater, and Divination.

AEPRIL dances to make the archetypal Dark Feminine sacred again, is a recognized innovator of dark theatrical and shamanistic bellydance. teaches ongoing classes in Salem, MA, and teaches workshops both locally and nationwide. She will be at TRIBAL IN PARIS/ JAN 2010.

Aepril became deeply immersed in the world of Spirits and Invisibles during a long period of voluntary solitude. There, while inhabiting the wild and magical coast and woods of northern New England with her wolf companion Coda, her heart was opened, and dance and music moved through her in a new and mediumistic way; she is inspired by forces of nature such as winged creatures, wolves, storms, and the sea; she is also inspired by the invisible forces of the subconscious, the supernatural, and the synchronistic. Aepril dances as a ritual of gratitude to the Divine for Her powers of regeneration and redemption.

Interested in times past as well as the Timeless, Aepril’s “ancestors” of dance include Ruth St Denis, Josephine Baker, and Isadora Duncan. She is also influenced by bellydance masters Elena Lentini and Dunya, as well as the performance artists Diamanda Galas and Rachel Rosenthal in her approach to performing

Her recent performances include Night of 1000 Goddesses in NYC, An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance 2008 (EEMED) in Los Angeles, and she was a Guest Artist at Rakkasah’s Spring Caravan 2008 in NJ. Aepril , . She directs Exquisite Corpse Productions which produces a darkly themed theatrical bellydance event called Descent: Dances of the Dark Goddess; she annually co-produces The Art of Bellydance show with the Salem Arts Association in Salem, Massachusetts. Aepril is an AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor, and she holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art.

THE CLASS: EERIE SERPENTS & ETHEREAL GRACE
Technique for creating inhuman, ghostly appearance for bellydance. We will work to create liquid arms and body, the appearance of “floating” across the floor, otherworldly locks and isolations. We will explore how to use space and time – unusual level changes, theatrical blocking and staging, eerie traveling steps. In addition to form, the importance of dramatic technique is emphasized – facial communication, striking pauses and dynamics, energy and power direction and intention. All will be integrated at the end in a haunting choreography.

MYRA KRIEN (NM) and HER TROUPE AHATTI - 3RD WINNER AT SPIRIT COMPETITION

MYRA KRIEN (NM)

By popular demand she is back at SPIRIT after the amazing class she gave last year and her troupe AHATTI were 3rd WINNER at the SPIRIT competition. MYRA is an international performer, choreographer, and teacher. She is known for her elegant and graceful presence as well as her stylistic versatility, from traditional Egyptian (folkloric and modern) to classical tribal and contemporary fusion forms, with a strong emphasis on Flamenco and East Indian dance.

A highly sought after dance instructor and choreographer, her workshops are often described as "profound and inspirational." She imbues her teaching with a deep respect and abiding passion for the form, with a strong emphasis on anatomical technique and history of the art form and culture.

She is the Founder/Director/Master Teacher for Pomegranate SEEDs (Self-Esteem, Empowerment, and Education through Dance) a non-profit youth development organization. Krien is the owner and Director of Pomegranate Studios, hosting over forty classes weekly in various movement arts. She is the creator of Funk-Ex fitness, a state-of-the-art dance fitness program.

THE CLASS: BELLY BAILE : HOT Combinations! This stylized form, created by Myra Krien, draws from tribal and oriental style belly dance, flamenco, east indian, hip hop, jazz, and modern. These combinations are great for every style of dance and extremely usable.

ARTEMIS MOURAT (MD - The Passion of the dance. We are so proud to have her at SPIRIT 10 -

ARTEMIS has been dancing, teaching and researching dance history in the United States and abroad for her entire adult life, is of Greek and Turkish descent. She fuses her love of these cultures with strong academic knowledge and excellent dance technique. She brings her spirited and articulate technique to workshops which include information on the history and cultures that generate the dances she teaches. She believes that we can all use art to build bridges across cultures.

Artemis has contributed to many publications. Extensive travel to 33 countries and intensive research into oriental dance, Rromany (Gypsy) dance and dance ethnology have yielded many manuscripts and articles, continues in her efforts to have Middle Eastern dance receive the recognition and respect that every other legitimate dance form enjoys.

She has won the "Ethnic Dancer of the Year Award" presented by the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance (IAMED) and has won the "Most Popular Ethnic Dancer Award" from Zaghareet Magazine twice. Artemis has also won their "Lifetime Achievement Award."

THE CLASS: ESSENCE OF TURKISH ROMANY (GYPSY) DANCE

The Turkish Romany (Gypsy) people have performed in Turkey for the past 1000 years. They were the most famous street performers during the Ottoman Empire & this art form is the mother of Turkish Oriental Dance.

ARTEMIS will teach steps, hip & pelvic articulations, isolations, gestures & some short combinations. This material is perfect of your Tribal, Oriental or Romany dance vocabulary. ARTEMIS also briefly will share the music, history, costuming & culture of this illusive population

THE BRAZILIANS ARE HERE!. The spirit of Brazil.! the beat. the beauty. the creativity in their movements, the diversity of styles

NANDA NAJLA was here last year with her Tango Fusion and we are thrilled she is back.

She had such a warm reception from all of you and was such a success, she is back with

2 classes: a new Tango Fusion and Asian Fusion

KILMA will bring the beat and rhythms of exotic Brazil- the fusion of BRAZILIAN TRIBAL

with two classes.

Heat up your dance. So don't miss Phenomenon Brazil Tribal and experience the exuberance of this expressive culture...

by Zizi Zabaneh (fl)

NANDA NAJLA (BRAZIL) - I am so excited and proud to bring her back after the huge success of her tango fusion at last Spirit. Don't miss her this time…

NANDA is one of the most renowned teachers in Brazil, Director of a studio & KALUA FUSION TROUPE in Belo Horizonte, a professional photographer & a teacher and dancer in Middle Eastern & Tribal who is always traveling teaching her amazing workshops.

Her dance is hypnotic, magical, sensual & full spirit dancer either in Middle Eastern or Tribal. She mesmerizes the public with her curves, her talent & her sensuality.

She takes us through ancient times, in perfect harmony …her body, music, movement and her expressions. She brings in her belly the perfection of the seduction of women.

She has a deep look full of mystery, the body of a goddess, and magical movements

When I saw her dancing in Brasil ….I was in awe as everybody at last Spirit……..and she will be here with us again.

THE CLASS: TANGO FUSION - If you did not get it at last Spirit...a WOW success....NANDA brings to SPIRIT a new TANGO FUSION, a delicious fusion between Tribal and Argentinean Tango. She is the first dancer who developed this strong, sensual and intriguing style in Brazil. Not to be missed

CLASS 2 : ASIAN FUSION W/ FAN

For the second class this creative dancer brings us an amazing theatrical Asian dance...Enchanted by this culture NANDA began to develop a fusion inspired by the most diverse Asian Dances, merging movements & poses from Kung-fu, movements with fan, chinese, japanese and belly dance.

Chinese Dance has its own vocabulary & meaning, for the dancer to express fully her thoughts and feelings with grace. A singular amazing and surprising fusion - Dance experience would be very helpful for this class. - BRING FAN

KILMA (BRASIL)
KILMA Brazilian choreographer & instructor, research Afro Brazilian dances and rhythms. Her work includes popular culture of Brazil through the adaptation of the popular dances to the Tribal Fusion.

KILMA is BELE FUSCO dancer, Director of the CIA LUNAY & STUDIO LUNAY, wrote the book BELLYDANCE, MOVEMENT THROUGH THE ENERGY in 2004, introduced the tribal style in Buenos Aires, Argentine in 2006 & was cover of CD Nomad Club inTokyo, Japan/2007.

As the founder of BRAZILIAN TRIBAL FUSION , KILMA travels teaching dances technique accompanying w/ the original beats of drums. Her dance is strong, marked by aboriginal and African style. We are thrilled to have her Art - THE BEAT OF BRAZIL at SPIRIT. She brings in her luggage Rhytms as Maracatu, Coco, Baião, Ijexá, Afoxé, Samba, and so much more...

CLASS 1: BRAZIL TRIBAL FUSION - Afro Brazilian rhythms - All levels

•Experience this new vocabulary - Intro to Afro Brazilian rhythms adapted to TRIBAL w/these specific rhythms: Ijexá, Maracatu, Coco, Baião. ...Combos of traveling steps & turns most frequently used in Brazilian Tribal.

CLASS 2: BRAZIL TRIBAL FUSION - Brazilian Indian - All levels

Experience a most primitive authentic feeling to enhance your fusion dance - High Energy, dynamic, technique, images of brazilian culture – w/ these specific rhythms: Caboclinho and Toré - Includes dance ritual (Afrobrazilians) and their symbology adapted to Tribal

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS -

& more to come

CARMINE GUIDA (NY) is an accomplished instructor, teaching doumbek both nationally & internationally. His students compliment his lively and engaging teaching style and his ability to make complex technique and intricate rhythms easy to learn.

CARMINE is a member of several music ensembles including Middle Eastern fusion group "Djinn" and traditional music group "The Turkish Band Camp All Stars", & his music has been featured on several CDs and DVDs as well as prime time T.V. shows.

CARMINE OWN WORDS: "Teaching is my passion. I have the wonderful job of traveling the world teaching people how to play doumbek. It brings me great joy to have someone who has never played a musical instrument before be able to play several rhythms after just one class. My specialty is teaching drummers and dancers how to work together. I love my job".

THE CLASSES:

1) DOUMBEK ROCKSTAR: ROLL, POP, SLAP AND SNAP!
In this workshop, you will learn techniques and new hits to use on your doumbek. These are the rock star tricks! Learn how to incorporate these hits into rhythms and solos to really spice up your playing. This workshop is perfect for any drummer who knows the basics.

2) HOW TO PLAY A DRUM SOLO FOR A DANCER
The drum solo is the climax of any belly dancer show. This is a great time for the dancer and drummer to improvise and communicate. In this workshop, you will learn how to build your own solos and improvising techniques. You will also learn what the dancer is expecting from you and how to play something interesting and exciting for them. This workshop is perfect for drummers who know the basics. This workshop is also great for dancers to learn about the drum solo from the drummer's perspective.

DARBUKA DAVE(AL) has been studying the goblet drum for 9 years, sought out instruction from some of the best teachers in the country, including Kevin "Nevik" Hartnell, Jeremiah Soto & Issam Houshan.

He is considered an excellent instructor and performer by his contemporaries, known for his technical precision and emotional expression.

He has performed & taught at international festivals, workshops & shows throughout the country.

THE CLASS - WORKING W/ SIXES, SEVENS & NINES – Many drummers have problems with time signatures that are not the basic 4/4 rhythm. We will learn a sure-fire method for counting rhythms in odd meters, as well as an overview of the most common rhythms that are played in these “odd” time signatures. It's a good class for anybody who wants to understand complex time signatures. It even helps DANCERS learn to dance in odd time.

DANYAVAAD (CA) I met them playing in CA....fell in love....Talented, colorful & so much fun......DANYAVAAD plays live original Middle Eastern flavored music featuring the electric sitar and tribal drum beats.

They create an atmosphere of Middle Eastern lounge mixed with Indian vibes and rock.

The unique songs of Danyavaad are originals by San Diego's Guitarmageddon Champion GREG VAUGHAN, tribal drummer GABRIEL PENIX, and DJ/bassist SANDY BAGRI.

NOMINATED 2009 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS BEST WORLD BAND &
BEST WORLD ALBUM

	BEATBOX GUITAR (NY) - The Brooklyn based duo, BBG create an innovative mix of flamenco, psychedelic rock, hip hop and punk. Human beatboxer PETE LIST'S effortless flow of beat and breath on the mic showcases ROB MASTIRANNI'S innovative, intricate guitar and electric sitar stylings.

	LUMINA WORLD FUSION PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE (AL)

Last updated: 02/08/2010

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