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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
January 7-8 :: Lisa teaches and performs in Raleigh, NC
January 21-22 :: Teacher Training Weekend with Lisa Zahiya in Asheville, NC
February 4-5 :: Lisa teaches and performs at Fesitv’al Shimmy in San Raphael, France
March 3-4 :: Lisa teaches and performs in Pittsburgh, PA. Sponsored by Janim and Katia.
March 31 :: Lisa performs at Amira Star’s birthday bash in Dayton, OH with Aziza!
April 14-15 :: The Asheville Bellydance Festival!
May 12-13 :: Lisa teaches and performs at the Lake Eden Arts Festival
May 26-27 :: Bellydance Retreat with Ava Fleming & Lisa Zahiya in Marshall, NC
July 14 :: Lisa teaches and performs at the Down East Dance & Drum Fest sponsored by Kaitlyn
October 28-November 4 :: Bellydance Cruise! with Ava Fleming, Lisa & Amira Star.
2012 Teacher Training
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Description Studio Zahiya Teacher Training will be offered annually and be run by Lisa Zahiya. During this intensive weekend, participants will learn teaching techniques garnered in Lisa’s 15 years of teaching dance, movement, aerobics, academic subjects and her study of teaching conventions. Participants who study bollywood, bhangra, Middle Eastern dance, fusion bellydance and hip hop will be brought together. Lisa will provide in depth feedback and certification will be awarded to those who meet all criteria.
**Please note that Lisa believes in ongoing dance education and expects all certified teachers to continue to take workshops and classes in their dance form**
Benefits of Certification
Schedule & Topics: Friday 6-9pm Saturday and Sunday 10-5pm with one hour break. Homework will be assigned Friday and Saturday – please set aside time to work on this. You will also receive homework and a list of basic moves in your dance form to have prepared before the weekend begins.
Topics will include:
Pre-Requisites 2-5 years dance training in relevant dance forms (bellydance, bhangra and/or hip hop) unless otherwise permitted by Lisa. A willingness to learn. This is a hands on experience and you will teach in front of the group. Click here to apply
Pricing $300 for the full weekend. $100 deposit required to hold spot, balance paid by the beginning of the training. $275 if payment made in full. |
Interested in having me teach at your event or in your town? I am available for workshops (see topics below) ranging from 2 hours to a up to 5 days of study. To inquire please email me or call 828-242-7595.
Workshops can be geared to beginning dancers, mixed levels or advanced dancers. Workshops are also available for corporate trainings, holistic events or can be personalized for your event.
BELLYDANCE:
BellyFunk
Explore Lisa’s signature fun & funky bellydance style. Learn how to add spice to your performances by working on movement style, combinations, patterns and expression.
2-8 hours (can include combinations and choreography)
Hip Hop Fusion
Start with basic hip hop movements and techniques and how to effectively fuse them with bellydance, then learn a combination. Learn the style that won Lisa the title of Tribal Fusion Belly Dancer of the Universe! Be prepared to get funky and sweat.
2-3 hours
Fusion Drum Solo
Explore and drill Lisa’s favorite drum solo techniques and learn how to breakdown and approach this necessary part of any dancer’s repertoire. Expand your ability of expression during the dance by using fusion and non-bellydance movements to create a meaningful and creative dance composition. Correct your posture, drill on your foundations and learn new movements!
2 hours
How To Fuse
Learn a series of fusion combos (folkloric, hip hop, latin and more!) try them to different types of music. Learn how to stylize according to music, feel and costuming.
2-4 hours (4 hours as a workshop which involves students coming up with their own combos and having them workshoped)
Understanding and Working with Music
Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals. ~Charles Baudelaire
In this workshop we will explore the basics of music theory and how use that knowledge to become a more expressive dancer. Students will learn how to add emotion and drama to their dance style style by working with and understanding different types of music and Middle Eastern rhythms.
2 hours
It’s Good to be Odd
Learn how to count, recognize and dance to some of the belly dance’s more interesting odd rhythms. Go beyond the Karsilama and break out of the even-meter box that often cages the spirit of tribal bellydance. Bring zills or turkish spoons and bring a notepad!
2 hours
Salty & Sweet
Dynamic dance performances call for us to create contrast in our performances. Learn how to add both “salty” and “sweet” movements, combinations and moods in this workshop.
2-4 hours
Drilltastic
Get ready to sweat! This workshop starts with a review of isolation technique and builds with the addition of layering, footwork, level changes and more.
2-4 hours
Luscious Layering
Explore all the ways that we can add layering in our bellydance. Learn the varieties of ways that we can layer and explore these movements to create dynamic and interesting bellydance performances.
2-4 hours
Hipwork is the quintessential identifier of great bellydance, and Lisa is the master of hips. Polish and perfect your smooth and sharp hipwork in this physically challenging workshop.
For the intermediate/advanced dancers. Drill down on the essential elements of bellydance and explore advanced technique to sharpen and enhance your practice. This physically demanding workshop will challenge dancers and to take their dancing to the next level.
Totally Technique
Bellydance A-Z. In this workshop we will explore the essentials of bellydance from the ground up, starting with foot work and working on technique, isolations and polishing accent movements. Take home handouts will help dancers take these essential tools of technique into their daily practice.
Developing a Personal Practice
A developed home practice is essential to growing as a dancer. In this customized workshop, Lisa will lead dancers through a series of exercises that will allow them to identify their goals, motivations and steps to developing a sustainable home practice. Lisa will challenge dancers to develop a series of check ins to make sure they are continuing practice.
BHANGRA & BOLLYWOOD
Bhangra Basics
Have fun and get a great workout with this vivacious dance from Punjab, India influenced by dancehall, hip hop and Bollywood films!
2 hours
Bhangra Choreography
Learn a fun & challenging bhangra choreography. Includes notes, musicality and more!
2 hours
Introduction to Bollywood and Combinations
Dance like Indian movie stars! Enjoy this intro to bollywood and learn moves, combinations and more!
2 hours
Choreographing a Solo
A hands on, step-by-step workshop for creating a dynamic and interesting choreography. A comprehensive which will will leave participants with a toolkit for creating interesting and dynamic performance pieces.
4 hours-complete weekend