Belly Dance I
Belly Dance I is an introduction to fundamental raks sharki (belly dance) technique in the modern, Egyptian style. The curriculum incorporates key essentials on Arabic music and movement with basic dance concepts from Western genres. Five dance elements comprise every class: stretch, warm-up drill, new technique, dance applications/progressions, and a taqsime cool down. Meticulous attention is given to the development of each student’s technique.
This is an 8-week enrollment-only class. Belly Dance I begins Saturday July 12th, and will run every Saturday through the final Saturday, August 30th. Total cost for the 8-week session is $240.
Salsa Fest featuring Gordon Neil: July 19th & 20th
Join us July 19th and 20th for our Summer Salsa Festival!
The festival features two days of classes, and a star-studded Social featuring workshops and performances by Gordon Neil (Atlanta), Julissa Cruz (Orlando), Mezzlocutis (Baltimore) and Yemashun (Washington, D.C.)
Take class for one day, both days, or just come to the social.
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Upcoming Events
Gazsa Hungarian Folk Ensemble
Join us on July 12th for a performance by the Gázsa Hungarian Folk Ensemble. Presented by the American Hungarian Federation, Gazsa has accompanied the famous Budapest Ensemble for a decade. Together they have performed in many countries, including the United States, Canada and Mexico, to critical acclaim. In their 2000 North American tour, the ensemble was praised by The New York Times as “admirable” and “compelling”; New York Newsday noted “superb musicians… lively, seductive music”; The Boston Globe praised their music as “pulsating”; and in the Chicago Sun Times, the groups fiddlers were called “irresistible” and the musicians “superb.”
Join us for a unique night of music and dance! The cost for the evening is $25 for adults and $15 for kids under 12. To purchase tickets online, click here.
Theater Arts Seminar
This is an educational symposium open to anyone. Workshop graduates will receive documented credits for attending TA symposiums of the Imperial Society, applicable toward a Fellowship degree, but attendees need not be pursuing their degree. If you already have an Associate degree in this subject this is opportunity to work toward the Licentiate degree. Professionals who already have a licentiate degree are encouraged to further their education by attending the seminar.
Graduates of the program will receive an honorable mention in Topline and their qualification will be documented not only with the Imperial but also with the NDCA. Graduates will also have their name added to a published list of persons who have the TA qualification.
This seminar is taught by Frank Regan, a Master and Director of the Theater Arts Branch. Frank will be assisted by celebrated World Champion, Sharon Savoy.
Schedule:
Noon – 1:30 PM Theory
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Practice and Theory
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Multiple Choice Written Exam
In addition to the prescribed curricula, the following subjects will be addressed:
*The Science of Spatial Dynamics Applied to Ballroom and Latin Dance
*How Effective Are You as a Teacher: Not Just What You Know But How You Know It
*Higher Principles of Dance and Theater Applied to Partner Dancing at All Levels
*Focal Deflection and Movement Contextualization
To learn more, and to register for the workshop, click here.
Imperial Tango Congress
Open to Professionals and Amateurs
Faculty: Bill Davies, Fabio Bonini, Dan Calloway, Corey Von Ginkle, Sharon Savoy; Moderator: Frank Regan
Schedule:
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Registration
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fabio Bonini - Argentine Tango
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Dan Calloway - International Tango
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bill Davies - Parallels between International and Argentine Tango
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Corey Von Ginkle - American Tango
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sharon Savoy - Theatrical elements of the Tango
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Q&A with faculty
Prices:
USISTD Members: $80.00
Non USISTD Members: $95.00
Students with a valid Student ID: $76.00
NOTE: 20% discount for college students
There will be a $10 Registration Fee if tickets are purchased at the door. To avoid this charge, purchase your tickets online in advance. Purchase online using a Master Card or Visa.
Closest hotel:
Hawthorn Suites
420 North Van Dorn
Alexandria, VA 22304