Workshops with Princess Farhana Learning to peel a glove Pic by Johara of londonbellydance.com Strike a showgirl pose! Pic by Johara of londonbellydance.com
Our last workshop was great! The workshop happens before the show and is a great opportunity to discover the history of the style, learn the technique & then see the professionals on show in the evening. The next workshop Sunday the 14th of September is with the star of our next show, Princess Farhana. She is a legendary talent from the USA and an amazingly entertaining instructor with a great ability for explaining movement and encouraging students. THESE ARE THE ONLY WORKSHOPS BEING TAUGHT IN THE UK BY PRINCESS FARHANA THIS SUMMER - DON’T MISS OUT Workshop 1: 3pm - 4.30pm Burlesque Workshop Burlesque Made Easy Learn cool burlesque techniques- such as bump n grind combinations, turns, spins, level changes and retro strip tease­style floor work , prop use and character development. This workshop will also cover costuming, fastenings and closures; how to deal with ‘reverse wardrobe malfunctions’; stage make-up tips, crowd control and developing a stage persona. Please bring high heels, undies, gloves, a boa or any other props you may wish to use in class. Everybody welcome! THIS CLASS IS PG RATED- NO NUDITY REQUIRED Cost: £35 (plus £1 booking fee) includes workshop and show Workshop 2: 4.30pm - 6pm Belly Dancing Workshop Belly Dancing with Fans Become a FAN-tastic dancer while you add a new dimension to belly dancing! Princess Farhana will teach you how to dance with fans, whether they are smaller hand-fans or Sally Rand-style ostrich feather fans. After a full-body warm up , we will go over hand and arm positions; dramatic poses; basic fan technique, Asian-influenced, Flamenco-influenced and ‘conceal-and-reveal’ burlesque-type moves all easily applied to belly dancing. We’ll practise slow technique and then move on to combinations perfect for fan-fusion dancing. Also included: tips on constructing and caring for fans and written class notes. Please remember, bring along a fan or two of any size. This class is open to all levels. Cost: £35 (plus £1 booking fee) includes workshop and show WANT TO BOOK A WORKSHOP? These classes will sell out quickly. To book online you will need a PayPal account. If you do not have one of these and you wish to reserve a place, call Sapphira 07816 950 226. To purchase Workshop 1 or 2 plus entry to the show, follow these instructions. 1. CLICK HERE which will take you to Sapphira’s Myspace 2. Search for the small PayPal button on Sapphira’s MySpace page and ensure you select the correct workshop. 3. Click the small PayPal button to purchase your tickets (Please note you will require a PayPal account to pre-buy tickets.) 4. Your PayPal receipt is your entrance ticket. Please print it out and bring it with you. 5. You will receive a confirmation email from Sapphira Time table 3.00 - 4.30pm: Workshop 1 4.30 - 6pm: Workshop 2 6pm Students vacate venue to allow for the show set-up (there are many places to dine nearby) 7.30pm Doors open for Shimmy Shake http://www.myspace.com/miss_sapphirashapeimage_5_link_0