Workshops
Workshops
Selena Kareena, Sovereign of Silkiness
Selena Kareena, Sovereign of Silkiness is the owner of Ancient Art Dance Studio, dancing and performing Traditional Egyptian style Raqs Sharqi and Classic American Bellydance since the eighties. Producer of FloraliaFestival Selena specializing in Preserving the best of the past to share with the future. From The Golden Age of Egyptian style to the Cabarets of the 60s and seventies.
website: Www.selenakareena.Com
email:Selenakareena@yahoo.com
studio landline: 575 743 2048
cellular phone:575 740 5974
Workshop topic #1:
Traditional steps and combinations to 4/4 Beladi rhythm for the professional dancer. Workshop by Selena Kareena.
9 to 11 am
Saturday Oct 26.
Location: Snake Charmer Studio II Central El Paso
Workshop topic #2: The Fantasy style, Dance of the Seven Veils. Workshop by Selena Kareena.
12 to 2 pm
Saturday Oct.26
Location: Snake Charmer Studio II Central El Paso
You will need 7 veils:
- Of various lengths in pale complimentary colors.
- Sparkling rectangular veil
- Veil across the face
- Veil from the head 3 yds
- Hip wrap
- Veil across the front
- 2 scarfs
- You will need a headpiece, such as a versatile jewelry piece, a pillbox hat or headband and Bobby pins.
It is helpful to be in full cabaret costume, bra belt and skirt.
Sadie Adair and Lorena Martinez-Burr of the Desert Darlings from Albuquerque NM.
Bananas for Belly Dance ! A Tribute to Josephine Baker Workshop 11:15 to 1:15 Sat . Oct 27
Snake Charmer Studio II Central El Paso Tx.
$40 ea.
In this duo workshop, Sadie and Lorena explore the boundaries between funny and sexy, while adding their classic theatrical flair. Entering the mind of the influential and boundary-pushing Josephine Baker, the girls take her signature facial expressions and va-va-voom dance moves and make them their own. This choreography is suited for the adventurous beginner to the advanced dancer. Students will learn upbeat belly dance combinations and exciting theatrical exercises that can add a little extra pizazz to their performance.