If you are seeking to accelerate and enhance your artistic and/or fitness development/expression,

private lessons and workshops build the motivation and momentum to meet your goals.

Whether interested in enhancing your fitness and self-care routine in a creative way with easy-to-follow bellydance movement combinations, or learning about Oriental musical rhythms, language, and cultural aspects, and choreography, it is offered in a health-conscious, positive atmophere promoting well-being through dance.

Private session:  1 hour = $50

Group Workshop Session: 2 hour= $30

Workshop Schedule 2013

Keti Sharif’s  A-Z Bellydance Teacher Training and Open Community Workshops, Rochester NY

Siobhan is instructing morning classes in ‘Yoga for Bellydance’ and her  ‘Modern Egyptian Dance and Drum’ Choreography Workshops  based on A-Z Performance Artistry DVD and A-Z Orig/Adv. routines.  For more info; www.ketisharif.com

June 13, 14, 15

Musicality for Dancers; Instruments, Rhythms, Finger Cymbals

Sat. June 22   2-4pm  $30 Registration payment due by June 8  to reserve space

This workshop focuses on developing an awareness of the intricacies of classical Oriental Egyptian orchestra music, musical interpretation, counting, and what movements correspond to different instruments.  Basic finger cymbal patterns explored using 4/4 time signatures such as Saidi and Maqsoum.

The Heart of Bellydance; Drums and Artistic Expression

Sat.  Aug. 17-4pm $30 Registration payment due by Aug. 3 to reserve space.

Workshop covers musical interpretations; identifying the rhythm’s beats and accents and to learn how to embody the music.  We will explore a variety of  drum solo style staccato  torso and hip movements known as locks and pops and the many varieties of shimmies. Then, we will weave the moves together into a sleek, easy-to-follow, short drum solo choreography.  You will learn ways to enhance a heartful approach to dancing by expressing emotions through dance.

Keti Sharif’s Pulse8Fitness EARTH Element

Sept.7  2-4pm  $30 Registration payment due by July 27 to reserve space.

This festive, earthy, enlivening workshop will enliven your senses as you learn simple dance movements practiced in rhythmic drills.

Gentle Yoga and Self-Care for Dancers

Sept. 28 2-4pm  $30 Registration payment due by Sept. 14 to reserve space

Learn gentle yoga stretches targeted to the muscles used in bellydance and self-care techniques and tips for sore muscles including self-massage.

Modern Oriental Group Choreography

Sat. Oct. 19 2-4pm  $30 Registration payment due by Oct. 5 to reserve space.

A contemporary classic filled with lots of soulfulness and appeal.  You will radiate the Oriental spirit from every pore of your being as you learn this easy-to-follow choreography set to the latest pop hit.

Keti Sharif’s Pulse8 Bellydance Fitness EARTH Element

Dec. 7   2-4pm  $30 Registration payment due by Nov.23 to reserve space.

This festive, earthy, enlivening workshop will enliven your senses as you learn simple dance movements practiced in rhythmic drills.

Private Sessions and Workshops offered in:

Choreography:

Classical or Folkloric  Egyptian Oriental

Drum Solo

Tribal Style

Choreography using Props: veils, finger cymbals, sword, cane.

Musical Rhythms and Finger Cymbal Patterns:  2/4,  4/4,  9/8

Make-up and Costuming Tips

Customized Yoga for Self-Care

Relaxation Techniques for Performance Anxiety