Workshops Tribal Fusion with Sharon Kihara

Artemisia and Nicole are happy to announce the first Belgian Sharon Kihara Intensive workshop. Sharon Kihara is part of the Bellydance Superstars and "the Indigo" where she dances together with Rachel Brice. Don't miss this opportunity to study with one of the best Tribal dancers in the world!

A seasoned performer, inspirational teacher and exotic personality, Sharon Kihara is known the world over for her avant-garde and slightly eccentric artistry, as well as for her skillful, graceful and powerful technique. She comes from a strong background in western dance, beginning with Ballet, Modern and Jazz. But her true love came in the form of Bellydance.

Sharon has joined the Bellydance Superstars, beginning in early 2004, and has been touring internationally full-time ever since. She has taught and performed in over 30 countries to date, has shared stages with acts such as Missy Elliot, the Black Eyed Peas, and co-headlined with the BDSS on the main stage at the prestigious Glastonbury festival, alongside the White Stripes and Coldplay. She has appeared on television and been featured in radio and media in countless countries, as well as several BDSS DVDs, including her very own Tribal Fusion instructional DVD, which debuts Fall 2007.

Her favorite pastime is teaching dance and movement, in the form of Tribal Fusion Bellydance workshops and seminars. Sharon is interested in dance kinetics, and therapeutics and is constantly searching for new ideas and information. Sharon enjoys fusing the healing arts with the performing arts, and more than anything loves bearing witness to the beautiful, transcendental changes that occur in the lives of those who embark on the journey that is Bellydance—it is no less than magic.

Sharon-Kihara (30K)
About the Workshops:
  • Saturday 24th May. All levels tribal fusion work out! 14-18h
  • Centre Sportif La Woluwe
  • 87, Av. Emmanuel Mounier
  • 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
  • 75 € for four hours
Work It, Girl (or Guy)!: A Day of Technique Building, Body Creativity and Conditioning for the Tribal Fusion Dancer. Come and enjoy this intense (and fun) workout! This class is designed for any level of dancer who wishes to push themselves in the realms of strength, flexibility and endurance. Using a variety of movement methods, we will condition and tone the muscles that we rely on most as bellydancers, emphasizing healthy alignment of the spine and joints. After a warm-up and mat session, we will then rock out with technique-focused drills that get the rhythm in our bodies and our blood pumpin! This body-warming class will culminate in fresh dance combinations! Bring a yoga mat or a towel, a hip scarf and water bottle (preferably full).
  • Sunday 25th May. 10-13h and 14.30-17.30h
  • Sportoase, Parkpoort 6
  • 3001 Leuven
55 € for one 3h workshop, or 100 € for both Sunday workshops (total of 6h)

Weaving it Together: 10-13h
Technique-Focused Dance Combinations In this class we will not only work on honing our dance technique, we will put it to good use as we put those moves we have drilled ever so faithfully! We will learn and create some fun combinations that can be incorporated into your own repertoire, keeping strong muscular skill and alignment well in hand so the creative juices are free to flow! As we weave our moves into combos, we shall then weave the combos into a choreography to take with us! This class is fun and appropriate for all levels of Tribal-flavored dancer, and those new to Tribal Style are encouraged to give it a try. Some Bellydance experience is recommended. Please wear exercise-friendly clothes and bring something to tie around your hips!

Bear Hides and Buffalo: 14.30-17.30h.
A Slightly Strange Tribal Fusion Choreography This is an all-levels class that allows us to explore the more Avante-garde side of bellydance. After a warm up and short drill session, we'll integrate Tribal Fusion bellydance moves with some unexpected twists, borrowed from classical dance and beyond. Some experience is great, but adventurous beginners are encouraged to give it a whirl. Comfy stretchy dance clothes are always a good idea.

How to enroll? Go to www.emotionvzw.be/workshops and use the online form. With all your questions and enquiries, contact Artemisia. emotionvzw@gmail.com 0032/497.17.66.65

We do expect these workshops to sell out so make your reservations in time!