A DAY OF DANCE AT THE LOWRY DANCE STUDIOS, THE LOWRY, SALFORD QUAYS, MANCESTER - SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST 2008

WORKSHOP 1 11.30am - 12.45am
Michelle Pender. Rhythm and Groove. A funky workshop to hone your knowledge of dance rhythms. Open Level.

WORKSHOP 2 2.00pm - 3.15pm
Madeleine Mitchell (Kharis) Luscious Layers. Learn to multitask your muscles using shimmies, undulations and travelling steps. Intermediate and Advanced.

WORKSHOP 3 10.00am - 11.15am
Mindy Melayal. Tahtib Stick. Learn to dance with the large cane (Tahtib) of Upper Egypt. Not for complete beginners.

WORKSHOP 4 10.00am - 11.15am
Michelle Pender. Tribal Tricks. Learn combinations for Tribal Dance. Open Level.

WORKSHOP 5 2.00pm - 3.15pm
Cathy Cheung. Turkish Oriental with Sagat. Learn to play finger cymbals Turkish Style. Bring your own Sagat. Open Level.

WORKSHOP 6 3.30pm - 4.45pm
Amanda Phillips (Samara). Bootilicious Drum Solo. Learn tips, tricks and devilish moves in this easy to learn drum choreography. Open level.

WORKSHOP 7 11.30am - 12.45pm
Melanie Maude (Jasmine) Egyptian Pop. Learn an energetic cabaret style choreography to perform at your local hafla. Open level.

WORKSHOP 8 3.30pm - 4.45pm
Candi Cosgrave Bell.Fky with Wings of Isis. Learn how to dance with the ethereal Wings of Isis. Open Level.

OUR TEACHERS

Kathy Cheung has been dancing and teaching for many years. She is an leading exponent of Turkish style dance, and also works as a very successful photographer. Some of the photos on this website have been taken by Kathy.
At this workshop Kathy will be teaching a short Turkish Oryental choreography with zils (finger cymbals). She will explain and demonstrate rhythms, how to count the music, dominant hand and basic technique, and how to use the zils as the musical instrument they are, rather than the prop they are often mistakenly considered to be. Combinations from the choreography will be drilled so that students really get to grips with playing at the same time as dancing. Handouts will be provided. Please bring your own finger cymbals with you. Good for beginners.

Mindy Melayal. has been teaching and performing Egyptian dance for 14 years [Mahabat, Caravanserai, Banat al Sabah and as a soloist]Dancing with the Tahtib.. This taster class will take you from Tahtib: a strong and powerful stick dance that is great fun to do and promotes good posture, co-ordination and troupe work into Saiidi and the more personal style of Baladi. See how these are linked and how they relate to modern Cairo cabaret. I will provide sticks but if you have a favourite bring it with you . Not for absolute beginners

Jasmine. A professional dancer who has performed at Weddings and Corporate functions as well as parties and restaurants. Jasmine teaches in the South Cheshire area and is currently taking her PGCE which will lead to a professional teaching qualification.
The Lowry workshop is a modern pop choreography based on simple floor patterns and easily remembered moves, with the emphasis on fun. Open level.

Candi Cosgrave Bell http://www.rakscandi.co.uk is a dancer/teacher based in Yorkshire.
This workshop will Fly with Isis wings-have a go with this spectacular prop. Learn combinations, tricks and how to use them to add to your dancing. Good for all levels including absolute beginners.

Samara is a popular performer at Middle Eastern events and teaches in Stockport. She has been dancing for over 14 years.
Her workshop will incorporate drum solo work, how to structure and pace yourself. Absolute beginners may struggle.

Kharis has been a professional dancer and teacher for 13 years. She specialises in dance technique and is well known for her abillity to break down and explain a movement.
Her workshop will show you how to layer different movements. Shimmies over undulations, undulations over travelling steps and all three over each other. This workshop will entail some drilling and is for intermediate and advanced only.

Michelle Pender has been working as a teacher/performer for 13 years. She runs the Whirling Dervish Bazaar and Urban Dervish Bellydance Shop. Her earthy, gypsy style is much sought after at events and for workshopsShe is doing two workshops at the Lowry. A rhythm based one, to enhance your knowledge and enable you to match movement to rhythm, and a Tribal workshop where you will learn tips and tricks and combinations to take home to practice. Open level.

YOU CAN BOOK ONLINE AT PAYPAL USING Fairlight_UK@hotmail.com as the payment email address.

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Workshops are as follows. If you book four, you will only pay for three. Workshops are one hour and fifteen minutes long and cost £10 each. If you book 4 workshops, you will only pay for 3.