See below for info on upcoming workshops, and scroll down for info about past workshops that Sarah has taught and hosted.

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Upcoming Workshops:
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...Sarah at the New York Theatrical Bellydance Conference, July 8-11
...Mira Betz workshop weekend in NYC, August 6-8 (advance pricing extended to July 15!)


....................Sarah at the New York Theatrical Bellydance Conference....................

Sarah is one of 15 teachers and dozens of performers who will present work at the New York Theatrical Bellydance Conference, presented by Ranya and Anasma and taking place this weekend, July 8-11. The conference will be an inspiring and comprehensive multi-part event, including 3 full days of workshops (plus 1 day of master classes), 3 nights of theater concerts (with a different lineup each night), a party/hafla and open stages, and panel discussions throughout the weekend.

Class sizes will be small, about 20-25 people per class, with the same group of participants together for 4 workshops per day taught by a team of rotating teachers who are dedicated to creating an environment where you can really get to know your fellow dancers. This model aims to provide a safe space for workshop participants to learn and explore different theatrical approaches - working from the inside-out and from the outside-in - that can bring greater emotional depth to your work and greater comfort onstage.

Alchemy Highlights at the Conference:

Sarah and the Alchemy Tribal Collective will perform at Dance New Amsterdam on Thursday July 8th at 8:00pm along with a stellar group of local and visiting performers. Click here for tickets and more info about all the Conference shows.

While originally only full day workshop packages were available, you are now invited to attend select workshops individually, including Sarah's Embodied Dance: Anatomy For Dancers, without attending other parts of the conference. The workshop is Saturday July 10th at 10:00 am at 440 Studios. Click here to register.

Sarah will participate in the Saturday panel discussion In Your Own Skin: Presenting the Body on Stage, held from 1:30-2:15pm at 440 Studios.

A few teachers from the conference have also been selected to teach master classes on Monday July 12th. Sarah will teach Alchemy Tribal Fusion Technique and Vocabulary from 2:30-4:00pm at 440 Studios. Click here to register.

For more info and to register please visit the conference website.


.....................................Mira Betz weekend intensive in NYC.....................................

The incomparable Mira Betz returns to NYC with another inspiring workshop intensive. ADVANCE PRICING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 15th -- don't miss this chance for a profound learning experience with a consummate artist.

Dancing Through Art:
A 3-Day Exploration with Mira Betz
August 6-8

Join Mira for an in-depth study on moving outside of the "bellydance box". You will work on building stamina and creative ways to use space, utilizing design principles with progressive exercises aimed to improve your dance and inform your movement and carriage. You will learn how fine art and composition can create a distinct style, unique to your body and form. This will be a cumulative course, touching on multiple subjects and building over the three days with Mira. Bring scissors, paper, glue, and some spare magazines or images that inspire you.

Full weekend:
Friday August 6th from 7:00-9:00pm
Saturday August 7th from 11am-5pm (1 hour break)
Sunday August 8th from 11am-6pm (1 hour break)

If you're unable to attend the full intensive, you may join us for:
Open workshop: Movement Through Intention
Friday August 6th from 7:00-9:00pm
Regardless of dance experience and style of choice there is intrinsic source of movement within each of us, a need to move. Through exercises in concentration, bodily coordination and aesthetic sensibility we will explore this intention and work on incorporating it into your movement vocabulary bringing each dancer closer to an individually authentic "voice" in their dance; Building a bridge between learned technique and fluid expression.

Pricing:
Before July 15th: Full weekend $275 / Friday only $65
After July 15th (pending availability): Full weekend $325 / Friday only $75

Location:
440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street near Astor Place

To register: You can pay via cash, check, or paypal. Please contact sarah [at] alchemyperformance [dot] com for further info.

The multi-faceted career of Mira Betz is a testament to her passionate artistry and desire for continual growth. She trained extensively in Middle Eastern folk styles with Katarina Burda for over 10 years, lived and studied in Morocco and has been active in theater, dance and the performing arts for 25 years. Nominated for "Instructor of the Year" by Zaghareet Magazine in 2006, Mira has become a sought-after dancer, choreographer, costumer, and Instructor. Her dance background also includes training in Salsa, Modern, and Jazz.

Why take this seminar? Over the past few years, Mira has been leading intensives around the country and around the world to provide dancers with an extensive training experience, beyond the usual weekend workshops. The response has been amazing: all the intensives have sold out quickly and students have given rave reviews. One accomplished dancer and teacher wrote, "I can highly recommend it as the most thorough, probing, and gratifying workshop I've ever taken part in." For NYC, Mira has designed a special 3 day seminar that gives students special access to her technique and philosophy, for a smaller time and money investment than the intensives. Don't miss this chance to take your dancing to the next level with Mira's attentive, challenging, and insightful teaching. Read what students are saying about past intensives here: http://www.miramania.com/intensive.htm

For more information please visit alchemyperformance.com and miramania.com.


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Past Workshops:
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In New York City, Sarah has taught several workshops since 2001 on topics including tribal bellydance, fusion, yoga, body awareness, and anatomy for dancers. She has also hosted many of the best tribal and tribal fusion dancers from around the country for workshops, in order to share their art and expertise with the NYC community. For past workshops that Sarah has hosted see the events page. Scroll down to see past workshops that Sarah has taught outside of NYC, as well as descriptions of the workshop topics she offers.

Selected out of town workshops include
...Tribal Fest 10, Sebastopol, CA: May 2010
...Tribal Burn, Hip Expressions Studio, St. Petersburg, FL: July 2009
...Rakkasah's Spring Caravan Fusion Festival: April 2009
...Moss Spa and Yoga, Cold Spring Harbor, NY: August 2007
...Tribal Fest 7, Sebastopol, CA: May 2007, sponsored by Kajira Djoumahna
...Rehoboth, MA: March 2007, PURE sponsored by Neylan
...Mystic, CT: September 2006, with Carmine Guida, sponsored by Katie Bertsche of Azar Maya
...Tribal Bonfire, Tilson, NY: July 2006, with Carmine Guida and Perizad, sponsored by Barushka
...Rehoboth, MA: May 2006, PURE sponsored by Neylan
...Portland, OR: November 2005, PURE sponsored by Paulette Rees-Denis
...Washington, DC: September 2005, PURE sponsored by Alexis Rodich, Elizabeth Ehrhardt, and Kaihea of DC Tribal
...Tribal Quest Northwest in Portland, OR: August 2005, sponsored by Paulette Rees-Denis
...Los Angeles, CA: July 2005, PURE sponsored by Kashmir
...Tiverton, RI: May 2005, PURE sponsored by Barb the Dancing Spirit
...Croatia and Slovenia: Summer 2003, sponsored by Polygon Center for Arts and Research with the Zadar Snova Festival and Labin Art Express (workshop and performance tour with Broken Open Heart Productions)
...Marseille, France: November 1998 and 1999-2000, sponsored by Begat Theater (residency with a theater company and a series of workshops and performances throughout France)

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Sarah teaches a wide range of workshops for students of all skill levels. Workshops can be formulated to fit any schedule from an hour long class, to an afternoon, a full weekend, or a series of weekly classes.

Workshops focus on many aspects of Tribal bellydance and on core strengthening and body awareness. Topics include:

An Introduction to Tribal Bellydance - the basic movements that make up the dance

Tribal Bellydance Intensive - for more advanced students who are new to Tribal, this workshop goes through the basics but concentrates on developing partnering and group improvisation skills

Elements of the Dance - these workshops focus on one or more of a variety of topics: handwork, hipwork, using props, or stylings from one of the countries that influences Tribal bellydance, such as Turkey, India, Morocco, Spain

Tribal Bellydance and the Roma - an introduction to the background and development of Tribal bellydance in the US, and the history and culture of the Roma people, whose dance and music are a strong inspiration for the Tribal style

Costuming History and Ideas - learn about the traditional costuming and jewelry of the countries that influence Tribal bellydance, as well as recent Tribal and Fusion innovations

Basic Bellydance Percussion Rhythms and Finger Cymbal Playing - by learning and playing the basic rhythms that form most bellydance music, you can appreciate the music even more, and dance with it better as a result

Moving from the Center - combining Sarah's experience in bellydance, pilates, yoga, and physical theater, this workshop focuses on centering, developing body awareness, and other techniques that can be used by anyone to feel more grounded and in control of their actions and intentions, as well as by performers to enhance their skills in any discipline

Core Strengthening and Awareness - this workshop combines the body awareness training outlined above with more intensive strengthening exercises

Core Strengthening for Tribal Bellydancers - an intensive workshop for experienced dancers that uses a mix of bellydance, pilates, yoga, and physical theater (as outlined above) to focus on specific issues that are most relevant to the body mechanics and improvisation technique of the Tribal style

Embodied Dance - for dancers interested in exploring movement from the inside out. Learn how to access your deep dancing body through the principles of yoga, Body-Mind Centering, kinesthetic anatomy, and dance traditions from butoh to bellydance. We will study basic anatomy, practice yoga that balances alignment and flow, and explore free movement and visualization exercises. Discover the freedom and creativity of full body awareness through movement and breath.

The Vinyasa of Tribal Bellydance - learn how to apply principles of yoga asana practice to another kind of vinyasa. Tribal bellydance is a contemporary global dance form inspired by ancient women’s dances and the travels of the Roma (Gypsies) through countries including India, Turkey, Morocco, and Spain. We will start with a yoga asana series and then explore bellydance movements and isolations. Discover how the ancient traditions of yoga and bellydance combine to celebrate the body as sacred.

Anatomy for Dancers - learn about the form and function of the body as it relates to posture, technique, and movement. We'll get to know the muscular and skeletal systems, as well as the organs, fluids, ligaments, nervous system, and endocrine system that make our bodies the complex and beautiful environments they are.

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See the events page for info on upcoming workshops.