These 3-hour workshops taught by Alexia will break down the vocabulary in the Suhaila Salimpour Belly Dance Format, including terminology, timing, muscle work for isolations, foot patterns and body positions. We will also spend some time drilling technique. This workshop is designed to help dancers prepare for the certification process but is also beneficial for dancers who would just like to learn about the format. Different material will be covered in each workshop.

Suhaila Salimpour will conduct a 3-day Level I workshop with optional certification in April. Please continue to visit our website for more information.

Details Location Joy of Motion Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE Washington, D.C. The closest metro station is Union Station. Click here to view a map of the location, or visit Joy of Motion to obtain detailed directions. Cost Each: $30 in advance, $35 at the door Both: $60 in advance Sunday, February 19 Suhaila Salimpour Level I Preparation with Alexia 4:30pm - 7:30pm Sunday, March 19 Suhaila Salimpour Level I Preparation with Alexia 1:00pm - 4:00pm		Alexia

Suhaila Salimpour

The Suhaila Salimpour Technique is based on the expansion and evolution of the dance format created by Suhaila's mother, pioneer bellydancer Jamila Salimpour. Jamila was the first dance instructor to define the steps, such as "Basic Egyptian","Maya" and "Turkish Drop" now familiar to so many bellydancers in the United States and throughout the world. Her technical analysis of the movements and positions which comprise bellydance has enabled students to assimilate this dance form in a logical manner for over 40 years.

Structured like her mother's format, Suhaila's teaching enables students to further understand and internalize dance movements. Suhaila's methods of instruction delineate which muscles are engaged in each movement as well as suggest specific exercises designed to build the muscular strength and endurance necessary to execute movements well. Suhaila's program emphasizes the developments of emotional expression by students at any level of dance performance as well as students' technical learning. Suhaila's comprehensive approach helps students to reach their highest technical dance potential with grace, beauty, and emotional artistry.

The Suhaila Salimpour and Jamila Salimpour formats are internationally respected and are used by many respected dancers as the basis for varying belly dance styles including cabaret and tribal.

About Alexia...

Alexia

Kim Leary (Alexia) is a Level 2 Certified Dancer and has been training in the Suhaila Salimpour Format since 2000. Her other dance accomplishments include teaching both credit and non-credit dance and advising Raks Odalisque, Middle Eastern Dance Company at Princeton University. She is Co-Artistic Director of Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble and Co-Director of her school, The Drum & Dance Learning Center.