DCTribal is proud to host the exclusive partnership of Devyani Dance Company and FatChanceBellyDance the weekend of July 7 & 8, 2007. Tribal:Pura is an alchemy of art and science and a unique exploration of Traditional Tribal Style Bellydance in its original form; using the guidelines of classical art and the science of anatomy to communicate an absolute style.
Tribal:Pura participants will enjoy:
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An intensive two-day workshop that will introduce beginning students to this American Tribal Style art form and provide intermediate and advanced students the opportunity to master their technique under the guidance of Megha Gavin (Devyani Dance Company) and the one and only Carolena Nericcio (founder of FatChanceBellyDance). |
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Regional and national vendors will sell unique tribal wear and costuming, including kuchi pieces, hand-woven belts, FatChanceBellyDance merchandise, etc. |
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An evening show featuring the renowned Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin as well as respected performers from the D.C. community. |
All of these elements combine to bring you an unforgettable weekend packed with American Tribal Style belly dance! |
What is American Tribal Style (ATS)?
Belly dance is both a celebration of the female spirit and a physical display of the strength and beauty of women. Its roots can be traced back to the rituals of past matriarchal cultures and to the secular entertainments that evolved as the gypsies traveled through India, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Spain.
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Carolena Nericcio.
Photo by Andy Mogg. |
American Tribal Style Belly dance is largely an improvisational dance, using simple steps and gestures in a repetitive fashion, building on the music and the interaction between the dancers. American Tribal Style is elegant and graceful, celebrating the strength and beauty of the female form, regardless of age and size.
Since the creation of FatChanceBellyDance (FCBD) by Carolena Nericcio in 1987, the troupe has fascinated audiences worldwide with their exciting improvisational technique. Carolena has refined a montage of different "tribal" elements into what has been coined American Tribal Style belly dance. The range of Carolena's comprehensive instructional videos, her interactive video consultation with remote students and teachers, as well as FCBD's commitment to out of town workshops have spread FCBD's American Tribal Style technique and philosophy around the globe.
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::Package Deal::
$160, Saturday & Sunday workshops with Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin
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Workshop Details
Location
Patricia M. Sitar Center for the Arts
1700 Kalorama Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
In Adam's Morgan, plenty of parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
Click here to view a map of the location, or visit Yahoo maps to obtain detailed directions.
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$90, Saturday workshop with Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin
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Saturday
True Tribal Basics
Tribal Combos
Drills for Leading and Following
Schedule
10:00am - 10:30am: Registration and shopping
10:30am - 1:00pm: Morning Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch Break and more shopping!
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Afternoon Session
The Saturday workshops begin with a breakdown of basic and intermediate movements from the FCBD tribal vocabulary and cover correct technique for executing them. Focusing on communication as one of the subtle but very exciting aspects of Tribal Style dance, students will use a series of simple but challenging drills that will assist with learning the concept of Leading and Following, Formations, Cues and Transitions and Music Interpretaion. The workshop will guide dancers through partnering and group work with emphasis on communication between dancers, core Tribal philosophy, understanding the steps and body mechanics, how to make effective combinations, dancing improv with partners, and how to use the music.
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$90, Sunday workshop with Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin
~ no refunds ~ |
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Sunday
Improvisational Choreography
Zils!
The Trick to Spins and Turns
Schedule
10:00am - 10:30am: Registration and shopping
10:30am - 1:00pm: Morning Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch Break and more shopping!
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Afternoon Session
As a continuation of Saturday, participants will focus the steps and their variations in combinations, choreographies and improvisation. Then, students will break out their zils and learn the five basic Tribal Zil patterns (Basic RLR, Alternating RL, Military, Moroccan Six, Baladi) and apply them while dancing! Attendees will also gain an understanding of how to position the body so that you don't have to work as hard, or get as dizzy during turns. This class will cover slow turns as well as fast turns and spins, including several "undocumented" turns not yet out on video or dvd.
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$20, seating on a first-come first-served basis
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Performance Details
Join DCTribal on Friday, July 6th, for an evening of American Tribal Style belly dance and ATS Fusion Grooves. The show will feature mesmerizing performances by Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin, with outstanding pieces by local and regional soloists and troupes.The show will be held at the Atlas Performing Arts Center at 1333 H Street N.E., Washington, D.C. Doors will open at 7:30pm with the show beginning at 8pm.
