February 11-12, 2012
WildCard BellyDance comes to the Valley with their View of ITS or Improvisational Tribal Style, which is a highly popular style of Belly Dance in which a group of dancers perform together in an un-choreographed performance which is improvisational! Based from American Tribal Style this style of Belly Dance uses non-verbal cues and a well formed connection, Dancers in a group will execute a set vocabulary of movements and combinations in uniformity. Workshops at Fallen Orchid Dance Studio 2205 N Pleasant Ave, Fresno, CA
12pm-1:30pm
1st workshop: ITS Basics
Are you curious about Improvisational Tribal Style? Ever wondered about how groups are able to dance together cohesively without a choreography? Come and join WildCard BellyDance as we explore the magic behind ITS. In this workshop we will breakdown the foundational moves that allow us to dance together without choreography. Still not sure that there is really no choreography? Next we will cover leading and following, giving and receiving clear cues and group formations. Still not a believer? By the end of class we will be dancing in groups improvisationally!
1:30pm-3pm
2nd workshop: Beyond the Basics of ITS
Do you already have the basics down of Improvisational Tribal Style? Then its time to take off the training wheels! Building on all of the foundational moves taught in the first workshop we will breakdown our favorite combo's and signature WildCard BellyDance moves. Still remember the combo's and transitions when you lead with others following you? We will talk about ways to help out your brain so your
body can dance! Bring your fingers cymbals, we always play while we dance .....cuz that's how we roll!
There will be an after-show at The Mediterranean (559) 226-7856. 4631 N Fresno St (on the Corner Fresno & Gettysburg). 6:30pm. Have Dinner and enjoy the show Featuring WildCard BellyDance, Fallen Orchid, Tanjora Tribal Belly Dance, and Brazen Tassel!!!