Nov. 12, 2008
Fan Fusion
Bohemian Underground Workshop
Lyndale United Church of Christ
810 West 31st Street, Minneapolis
COST: $10/Drop-In OR $64 for the complete 8-week session
TIME: Wednesdays at 6:30pm-8:30pm
DATES: Oct. 22 through Dec.17 (no class on Nov 26)

Aug 19-23, 2010
Goddess Fest, For the Big Beautiful Belly Dancer
I will teach 2 workshops (see link above for more info):
Adding Drama to your Dance
Friday 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Fan Fusion
Saturday 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
 

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msZuza productions - 2008 Workshops

Taste of Tribal
Learn the history behind American Tribal Style (ATS) and other styles of tribal improvisation. This workshop provides an overview of the history and concepts behind this style of dance. We will then put the theory into practice with some basic fast and slow moves, transitional cues, dancer formations - and improv fun!

Adding Drama to your Dance
Drama isn’t always a bad thing - particularly in belly dance! In this workshop, Ms. Zuza will teach techniques for adding the dramatic elements to your performances. Topics include developing and evoking a persona before going onstage, dramatic facial expressions, connecting with your audience members and adjusting dance movements for dramatic effect.

Ins and Outs of Improv
The spontaneity of improvisation can add a whole new layer to your dance. Let go of your choreography! Ms Zuza will show you the fine art - and freedom - of improv belly dance. Discover some techniques for dancing spontaneously - and put some of them into practice during this fun workshop.

Hand Percussion in Belly Dance
Zils, turkish spoons, tambourines and other hand percussion can add musicality to your performance. Ms. Zuza will provide a basic overview of various hand percussion, teach some basic rhythms that work with movement, and share tips for seamless layering of dance and music. Please bring zils, if you have them, and an open mind!

Fan Fusion
One fan. Two fans. Red fans. Blue fans. Learn the basics of fan fusion Ms. Zuza style! Learn basic fan techniques - opening and closing, snaps, hand and arm techniques, dramatic poses, and single and double fan movements, Flamenco style and Japanese influence. Please bring a fan or two of any kind for this workshop. A few fans will be available to borrow from the instructor.
 

Zymirrah, Ms. Zuza, Sahira
Ms. Zuza's Belly Bonanza, July 2008
©2008 PCML PHOTOGRAPHY

Past workshops/ events

2008
Aug. 6: Taste of Tribal, Salome Alexandria's Summer Session, Deephaven Community Center

July 26-27: Urban Gypsy workshops, Ms. Zuza's Belly Bonanza

April 13: Adding Drama To Your Dance, Thorp Workshops and Student Hafla

2007
Oct. 27: Sabine workshops, Hips and Blades Cabaret  
(co-hosted with Arayya Shawaza)

Aug 2: Taste of Tribal, Aalim School of Dance

June 2-3: Darshan workshops, The BellyFusion Show
(co-hosted with Aliyah Sahar)

April 28: Taste of Tribal, Sahar School of Middle Eastern Dance
 

Adding Drama To Your Dance workshop attendees
Thorp Workshops and Student Hafla, April 2008