Hafla al-Madeena » - October 20, 2007 - Woodinville, WA
~Milena~
Abdominal Arts-2:00-3:00
Instruction on abdominal musculature and diaphragm anatomy. Breakdown of abdominal movements & isolations to include flutters, pulses, waves, rolls, including the side-to-side bellyroll. Exercises to strengthen and tone the abs.
Cost $10
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~Fran of Red Tent Tribal~
Tribal Combos 3:15-4:45
Fast and funk improv combos! Join Fran of Red Tent Tribal Bellydance in this exciting class that will teach you cued fast combination moves to add to your improv styling’s. We will be using basic tribal improv steps and put them together in fun combo moves that will add spice and sass to any improv vocabulary or chorography.
Cost $10
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~Beth Beaver~
Middle Eastern Songs
2:00-3:30
We will learn two songs, one Turkish and one Arabic. Class will focus on basic word pronunciation and regional musical differences. We will also sing the associated maqam’s and include the musical score, Turkish and Arabic words and English translation of the lyrics.
Cost $15
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~Sa'ada~
Creating a Medieval Persona
4:15-5:15
A class about how to put together a historically based persona. We will discuss how to do research, apply it to recreation, and common persona pitfalls to avoid. This class will be useful to the total beginner and helpful for the long time persona, as well. Make the persona you want, how you want it! This class is good for all time periods and places whether you be Norse, Elizabethan, or Turkish. There will be handouts and discussion.
Cost- Free
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~Eadwacer al-Madeenes~
Introduction to Storytelling
5:00-6:00
Ever wonder how to spin a tale that will entrance your friends and companions. Come spend an hour learning the introductory mechanics of storytelling. Like all skills, this one can be learned through diligent thought and practice.
Cost- Free
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