Get your Kicks and Spins!
Who
Zoe
An innovative dancer, Zoe has been said to have her own unique take on Tribal bellydance. She has had the honor of performing with Jill Parker, Aziza, Liz Strong, and was a member of the Suhaila Dance Company in 2001. As a child, Zoe was forced to go kicking and screaming to ballet, jazz and tap, later on in life thanking her mother for making her go, as it proved to be essential in her career choice.
Zoe has been bellydancing non-stop since she saw her first bellydancer at a festival in 2000, where she developed an instant obsession with the dance form and has not been the same since. She was a part of the esteemed Bay area Troupe Aywah!, performing at numerous venues in the San Francisco Area and becoming familiar with Folk dance from many regions around the world.
Her interpretation of bellydance is enhanced through the study of other dance forms, including Classical Indian Kathak, which she studied at the school of Chitresh Das. Zoe is a part of the Group Arabesque, a dance troupe pushing the boundaries of traditional bellydance with old timey influences. Her colorful dance history includes performing with the Extra-action marching band and David Byrne at the Hollywood Bowl and the Fillmore in San Francisco June of 2005, Zoe is also a member of the Yard-dogs Road Show, whom she toured America with last summer.
What
We will incorporate other elements into spins and kicks, drawing a wee bit from tango, Ballet and Classical indian Kathak, exploring things like leg extension and stomping. Lots of focus on quick spins as well, basic exercises for turning techniques, and how to train yourself to stop on a dime, which always looks impressive. Spotting basics, as well as non spotted turns, will be covered, and techniques for using legs and arms to initiate a turn. Lets make those legs and footsies pretty, shall we?Level
ALL
Where
Big Room
When
Sunday 28/09/2008 09:00 - 11:00
How Much
$40
