at Dragon's Egg, 401 Shewville Rd, Ledyard, CT
Registration and workshop information, Schedule, etc. is now posted at

www.wanderingfalcon.com/tribo.html

Workshops are only $10 each, a little something for everyone!
Donations for Silent Auction and Tag Sale Table welcome!
for more information contact Katie B at wanderingfalcon@gmail.com

What is Triboluminescence? It's a celebration of dance and music,
light and luminescence, held on December 13th all day, to Benefit the
Dragon's Egg Solar Project, and Oxfam International. The Dragon's Egg
and Mystic Paper Beasts are raising funds to build photovoltaic solar
panels for the studio, and hope the bellydance community can help!
There will be 7 (yes 7!) mini workshops taught by middle-eastern dance
artists from around the region.

Come enjoy the Beautiful and magical Egg, full of surprises,
throughout the day! In the evening there will be a gala performance
featuring dances of light, energy and luminescence. And of course lots
of music and open dancing; bring your instruments and your dancing feet!

Schedule

Saturday Dec 13
10:00 -11:00 am Bharatnatyam with Shajara
11:15-12:15 Yoga with Marya Ursin (Mystic Paper Beasts)
12:45-1:45 CORE: Concepts and Tools for Fusion Dance with Aradia
(Zingari East)
2:00-3:00 Latin Fusion Bellydance with Sahari
3:15-4:15 Karsilama 9/8 Slow and Fast with Erzulie
4:30-5:30 Middle Eastern Rhythms and Drumming with Dwayne Green
5:45-6:45 Sly Eyes with Karina Khan
6:45-8pm Open Floor, Drumming, Silent Auction
8pm Perfomances & Hafla!

Workshop descriptions:

-Bharata Natyam with Shajara
This workshop will introduce basic steps (adavus), and hand gestures
(mudras) of Bharata Natyam, a classical dance form from South India
known for its combination of rhythm, intricate hand gestures,
expressions, narratives, facial and eye movements (Nritya) and story
telling (Natya). We will also explore Bharata Natyam steps and poses
to incorporate in your own world dance fusion.

-Hatha Yoga with Marya Ursin
Stand in the heart of the Dragon and take peace: Yoga: class is
suitable for all and is a general level class. Bring a mat, and dress
in comfortable clothing. The instructor asks that the students modify
the class as needed, honouring their bodies/minds in the changing moment.

-CORE: Concepts and Tools for Fusion Dance with Aradia of Zingari East
"I want to do something different with my dance, but I'm not sure what."
In this workshop, we will touch on several useful tools which will
strengthen our private practice; provide a fresh perspective on
choreography and combinations; plant seeds for the execution of
effortless improvisation; promote the evolution of our base technique
into personalized elements of fusion. Prior dance experience will be
very helpful in this workshop, but is not required. Standard
movements, present in all forms of BellyDance will be used in their
original forms, and then layered, warped, twisted, drilled and
personalized. We will move from our comfort level, using different
theories of movement and non-traditional music.

-BellyLatin Fusion Workshop with Sahari
BellyLatin Fusion is a crossing of cultures, a creative outlet and a
stimulating form of exercise for women of all ages, shapes and sizes.
Sahari's BellyLatin fusion is a revolutionary dance style that
combines intriguing bellydance moves with sizzling Latin rhythms and
steps. Sahari offers a non-traditional approach to these dance forms;
one that works the entire body. Learn exciting combos; work on body
and facial expressions. Come enjoy the amusing music!...experience the
fusion! This workshop is appropriate for all levels and types of dancers!

-Turkish Slow and Fast 9/8 Workshop with Erzulie
The 9/8 rhythm is often played very fast but is also played slinky and
slow. Come learn moves for both tempos! Bring a full skirt.

-Middle Eastern Drumming with Dwayne Green
Rhythm is the heartbeat of music and dancing, and is Middle-Eastern
music is rich in its varied rhythms. In this workshop we will learn
some of the traditional rhythms of the Middle-East. Bring your
dumbeks, riqs, zils and frame drums!

-Sly Eyes with Karina Khan
Karina Khan, known for her emotive facial expression, will guide you
through techniques to let you eyes speak through your dance. Your gaze
is as valuable a tool as any other part when embodying the music in
movement. Two short combos will be taught that use our eyes to dance
the rhythm and melody with the hips, arms, and torso.