Workshops

Saturday March 10, 2012 at Czigany's Oasis

Tribal Fusion Workshops with Jenabah

Jennifer Giacomelli (Jenabah) is the artistic director of Tree of Life Cultural Arts Studio in Chelsea, MI. She has been studying a variety of dance styles for over 25 years, and teaching to students of all ages for more than 15. At the age of 5, she began studying ballet and tap. Soon there after, her focus turned towards modern, jazz and hip-hop. In 1998 Jenabah performed and taught for Universal Dance Association, a dance company that travels nation wide teaching high school dance ensembles choreography, technique and more. She also taught for Creative Dance Arts, School of Dance in Tucson, AZ for 7 years. During this time, she was introduced to dance styles from different cultures while performing with Domba at the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Intrigued by music and dance of the African Diaspora and Tribal Style Belly dance, she began her path of studying world dance with master dance instructors from East and West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, as well as the United States. In 2006, Jenabah traveled abroad to study music and dance in Guinea, West Africa and later was afforded the opportunity to teach Tribal Style Belly dance workshops in Barcelona, Spain. Jenabah performed for 15 years at Renaissance Festivals in Michigan and Arizona where she was a principal dancer for Domba, Tribal Fusion Belly dance and Nommobugunte, a world drum and dance troupe founded by Jenabah and her husband Sundance. She also performed with Like Water Drum and Dance from 2003 -- 2007 contributing her creative choreography and costume designs.

Tribal Fusion Technique and Drills Saturday 12:00-2:00 $30
This workshop will focus on fine-tuning various Tribal Belly Dance movements by gaining a deeper understanding of where, in our bodies, those movements come from. We will drill and learn tips and tricks to achieving those lovely arms, beautiful hands, precise hip movements, pristine drops and spectacular spins. Bringing it all together as we explore further with formations and group improvisation is what tribal style is all about!

Tribal Fusion Combos Saturday 3:00-5:00 $30
Add some new vocabulary into your tribal repertoire with original combinations by Jenabah. From earthy to upbeat, Jenabah fuses movements from Brazil, Spain, India, East Africa and West Africa with basic tribal moves. Take home with you the Sevillanas Spin, Indiama Walk, Samba Shimmy Shake, Lets Go, Whirlwind and The Demon Drop.

Both Saturday Workshops with Jenabah 12:00 - 5:00 $55

Hafla Saturday Evening 7:00 - 11:00 $5

Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 2012 at Czigany's Oasis

Register early! Early registration prices expire March 1.
 

Finger Cymbals A-Z with Artemis Saturday 10:00-12:00 $40

Drum Solo with Artemis Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 $40
Includes understanding the structure of a drum solo and the elements of a great drum solo.

Both Saturday Workshops with Artemis 10:00 - 3:00 $75

Turkish Oriental & Turkish Romany with Artemis Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 $40
Learn step combinations and get a clear understanding of how Turkish Romany dance is the mother of Turkish Oriental dance and how the two differ and merge.

Turkish Oriental & Turkish Romany Continued with Artemis Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 $40

Both Sunday Workshops with Artemis 10:00 - 3:00 $75

All Weekend Workshops with Artemis $140