AUBRE : CLASSES

MONDAYS
9:00-10:00am	Pilates Mat Basics (please bring own mat)	*The Center of Worldance
7:30-9:30pm	Raqs Sharqi Intensive (July ONLY)	*The Center of Worldance

WEDNESDAYS
9:00-10:00am	Pilates Mat Basics (please bring own mat)	*The Center of Worldance
7:30-8:30pm	Bellydance I (Beginning)	*The Center of Worldance
8:30-9:30pm	Pilates Mat Basics (please bring own mat)	*The Center of Worldance

THURSDAYS
7:30-9:30pm	Performance Intensive (July ONLY)	*The Center of Worldance



RAQS SHARQI INTENSIVE This 4 week intensive will cover proper posture and arms with a focus on Egyptian styling, openings, taqsim, folkloric influences, and drum solo technique. There will be a handout for each class covering the topics of the day. $35 drop-in, $120 for the entire 4 week series.

PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE The art of performing - expression, gesture, effort/shape, dynamics, improv, choreography, piece development, musicality, and working with different influences. This 4 week intensive is geared towards the intermediate/advanced dancer wishing to take their performing to the next level. Bring a notebook, water, and the openness to explore YOUR art and voice within bellydance. $150 for the 4 week series. No drop-ins will be allowed as we will be building on each week's material.



*The Center of Worldance* 230 West Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801



ROMANI TRAIL SERIES Each workshop will include an hour lecture on historical & cultural influences for each region and two hours of dancing. Pre-register $45 each, or $125 for the series. $50 each at the door. Prepay via paypal to aubre@aubredance.com Sunday, July 18th 2-5pm Flamenco with Clarita Learn the historical & cultural influences that make up flamenco music and dance, along with a brief discussion on improvisation. Covering the basics of flamenco, Clarita will break down arms, body placement, heel work combinations and how they all apply to a flamenco rhythm. Students should bring writing material along with proper dance attire, Flamenco shoes if possible. If you do not have a flamenco dance shoes, then wear a shoe that will support your foot and be flexible. No sandals, flip flops, high heels, or tennis shoes. Sunday, July 25th, 2-5pm Turkish Rom with Jaynie Aydin* Learn the essentials of Turkish Rom while preparing you to create your own improvisational or composed choreography. You will learn common and basic movement vocabulary, musical composition, rhythm, and timing. Refine steps and become familiar with the potential variety of Rom belly dance practice within Turkey. Sunday, August 15th, 2-5pm Khalbelia "Gypsy" Dance with Colleena Discuss Khalbelia traditions and culture (Rajasthan, India), namely those expressed through dance, the importance of dance in Khalbelia Gypsy society. Colleena will be presenting photographs, sharing stories and answering questions followed by dance technique and some meanings behind the Sapera dance movements. We will focus on rhythmic footwork, hand positions, facial expression and spins to give everyone a fundamental understanding of this beautiful style, which is featured in the film “Latcho Drom." All workshops will be held at the Center of Worldance. 3 DAY ODISSI INTENSIVE with COLLEENA SHAKTI In this 9 hour intensive, students will learn the history & theory behind this classical Indian devotion dance form, as well as work on exercises to develop balance, layering body movements and executing clear eye movements. The 2 basic positions of Odissi (Choka and Tribungi) will be explored as well as mudras and a short choreographed piece. $200 for the entire intensive. Prepay via paypal to aubre@aubredance.com Friday, August 13th, 7-10pm Saturday, August 14th, 1-4pm Sunday, August 15th, 10am-1pm All workshops will be held at the Center of Worldance. August 19-22, 2010 Y'aa Halla Ya'll: A Gathering of the Stars in Texas www.isisandthestardancers.com/YH2010/YH2010_Home.htm August 26-29, 2010 Emerald Sanctuary Retreat Grand Coulee, WA http://indigodance.net/retreat.html September 3-6, 2010 Miami Bellydance Convention www.miamibellydanceconvention.net September 10-11, 2010 Workshops & show in Kentucky www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118465328187717&ref=ts February 2011 Reigning Down on Oregon More info coming soon... Aubre is currently booking 2011!!! If you are interested in sponsoring her for a workshop or show, contact Aubre at 323.868.7111 or aubre@aubredance.com