Advanced Layering Technique and Shimmies

Who

Sharon Kihara

An exotic blend of Japanese, European and Native American ancestry with a passion for creative fusion in art, music and dance, Sharon Kihara began studying classical ballet and jazz dance at age 4, before transferring her love to Cabaret belly dance at age 14 and finally Tribal Style.

Sharon has been performing and teaching Tribal Fusion belly dance in the San Francisco Bay area and abroad since 1999, and touring with the Bellydance Superstars since early 2004. She is a member of the school of her most notable teacher, Suhaila Salimpour, and also loves modern and Afro-Haitian dance, pilates and yoga. She has performed as a dancer and fire performer with Rabbit on the Moon Productions and esteemed circus company El Circo, sharing stages with such acts as Missy Elliot and the Black Eyed Peas.

When not touring with the Superstars, Sharon teaches, travels internationally and is interested in finding new ways to better the situations of women worldwide, through the realm of art and beyond. Sharon can be seen in the "Live at The Folies Bergere in Paris" DVD and in "Bellydance Superstars Volume II" DVD.

What

This class is designed for the more experienced belly dancer who is looking to expand their movement vocabulary and push their abilities to the maximum. Topics covered will include musicality in layering, playing different rhythms and tempos with different sections of the body to create orchestrated movement; layering shimmies with precision on virtually every part of the body; and footwork and patterns as part of the layering extravaganza! Some experience with Tribal Fusion technique and/or Suhaila technique is required for this workshop.

Please dress as though you are going to a yoga class and bring a hip shawl or belt.

Level

ADV

When

Saturday 14/06/2008 15:30 - 17:30

How Much

£25

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