JOYful Shimmies Bellydance

American Tribal Style Belly Dance
with Ameena Ahava
Teaching the entire FatChanceBellyDance vocabulary - and then some!

E-mail: ameena@joyfulshimmiesbellydance.com

Ameena

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			Workshops offered by our instructors: Both of our instructors offer independent workshops in areas of interest to the belly dance community and to women's groups in general. If you'd like to bring one or more of the following workshops to your event, please contact each instructor individually. Offered by Ameena: Positive Body Image Through Feminine Movement American Tribal Style Belly Dance - Introduction to Group Improvisation. American Tribal Style Belly Dance - Steps, Cues, & Transitions. Improvisational Basket Dancing Offered by Alexandra: Please note: Alexandra is an independent instructor, please contact her directly to schedule a workshop. Headscarves and Turbans: Wrapper's Delight Fake Hair for Real Dancers (go to top)



			Positive Body Image Through Feminine Movement Instructor: Ameena Ahava ameena@joyfulshimmiesbellydance.com The media today seems to make almost every woman feel insecure about her body. Through the feminine movement of belly dance, we'll explore some of the beautiful ways we can move, and start to learn to appreciate our own bodies more. Get in touch with your belly, shake your hips, and stand proud! Recommended length of workshop: 1.5 hours No belly dance experience required. (go to top)

			American Tribal Style Belly Dance - Introduction to Group Improvisation. Instructor: Ameena Ahava ameena@joyfulshimmiesbellydance.com That's improvisation - no choreography? Yes! In this workshop learn some of the skills basic to dancing in a group without using choreography. We'll learn a few steps and then practice dancing them together in small groups with no set plan. Recommended length of workshop: 2 hours Some previous belly dance experience is required as basic movements will not be taught. (go to top)

			American Tribal Style Belly Dance - Steps, Cues, & Transitions. Instructor: Ameena Ahava ameena@joyfulshimmiesbellydance.com Learn and practice some of the more advanced steps from the FatChanceBellyDance vocabulary along with their zill patterns. The steps taught vary according to your group's needs and level of dance experience. Ameena will work with you to choose steps that will be fun and challenging without being frustrating. Recommended length of workshop: 2 hours Some previous belly dance experience as well as a basic knowledge of improvisational style belly dance is required. If your group hasn't experienced this style, the above workshop, "Introduction to Group Improvisation", is a great primer. Schedule both workshops for the same day! (go to top)

			Improvisational Basket Dancing Instructor: Ameena Ahava ameena@joyfulshimmiesbellydance.com Dancing with a basket can add a fun change to your improvisational vocabulary. In this workshop, learn some of the steps developed through JOYful Shimmies Bellydance and often performed by our student troupe. Recommended length of workshop: 2 hours Some previous belly dance experience as well as a basic knowledge of improvisational style belly dance is required. If your group hasn't experienced this style, the above workshop, "Introduction to Group Improvisation", is a great primer. Schedule both workshops for the same day! (go to top)

			Headscarves and Turbans: Wrapper's Delight Instructor: Alexandra Lancette alex@joyfulshimmiesbellydance.com Ever tried to wrap a turban and wound up giving yourself a headache? Or wished there was an easy, short-hair-friendly fix to a bad hair day-- on a performance night? Then this workshop is for you. Alexandra Lancette teaches a variety of head wraps that are appropriate for performance or street wear. Included are turbans, both full and "mini" versions; several "faux long hair" head wraps; wraps that keep the scarf up off your neck (perfect for ATS dancers or those performing in summer heat!); and even a wrap that incorporates a cover-up! Special attention is given to anchoring scarves for performances, and to solutions for short-haired dancers. Participants may provide their own scarves or purchase a kit along with registration. (go to top)

			Fake Hair for Real Dancers Instructor: Alexandra Lancette alex@joyfulshimmiesbellydance.com Get your dread on! Alexandra Lancette has been working with extensions and hair pieces for over 10 years, and has adapted many of her tried-and-true methods for use by dancers. Participants will learn to create, style and wear hair pieces that are simply out of this world! Incorporate hand-made dreadlocks, braids, loose synthetic hair, yarns or whatever other material you can dream up. Two basic methods of extensions are also taught, for use all over the head or as a finishing touch when worn with hairpieces. A special focus is given to dancers with short hair, however, participants who want to use these methods immediately should have hair at least 3" long. (go to top)