Thank you to everyone - we had a great time!!

The day & evening will include workshops, a show, and a hafla!

Navel Maneuvers with Joynan & Phoenix of Denver

WORKSHOPS:

10-11:15AM Khaliji
Khaliji is a traditional dance performed at celebrations in the eastern Gulf countries by women for their own entertainment. Phoenix teaches this improvisational folkloric dance to dancers of all levels. (Bring a thobe, caftan, or veil)

11:30-12:30PM Hip Articulation & Combinations
Precise technique that can be put into your own style and choreographies. Joynan encourages every dancer to develop their own style.

1:30-2:30PM Slow-Slinky Combos
Slow fluid combinations add a memorizing presence and improve technique through rigid muscle control. Phoenix creates slow movement combinations with a fusion of traditional moves and an influence of tribal energy.

2:45-3:45PM Double Veil Technique
Double veil and veil technique, starting with basic movements and continuing on to Joynan's own unique double veil style. There will be "tricks and treats" for all levels. (Half circular veils best for the workshop)

And do not forget shopping with the Unicorn Bazaar & Europamoon Gypsy Supplies!

SHOW:
A Night of Navel Maneuvers - Belly Dance Performance at 8PM (same day)

The workshops and show will be held at:
Level 5 at the City Stage Theatre
(Wilmington's favorite roof top bar & theatre - overlooking the Cape Fear River)

21 North Front Street - Wilmington

Performances by:

Vatra Gitana Directed by Marcy Whipkins (Wilmington)
Waraba Sanou Dance& Drum Company (Wilmington)
Asali (Gastonia)
Shayda (Charlotte)
Zohreh (Charlotte)
Andrea Deagon (Wilmington)
Phoenix (Denver)
Joynan (Denver)

HAFLA:
Open Dancing at The Juggling Gypsy Cafe after the show

Europamoon will host a hafla after the show. Plan to head over to Wilmington's Funky - Original Hooka Bar, Restaurant, and Cafe for more fun!!!

1612 Castle Street - Wilmington

For more information on the events, how to sign up, or to dance in the show,

contact Phoenix at phoenix_dancing@hotmail.com or call her at 303 921 0378.

Would you like to print a flier?

Workshop Flier (227KB)

Also - show fliers (click below):

Show Flier (328KB)

BIOS on the instructors

Phoenix approaches dance from a spiritual and artistic direction. Her fluid performance is a fusion of various belly dance styles. Her performance is most often improvisational and is always from the heart. Phoenix is a member of the professional troupe - the Sultry Emberz- and the band Yallah!. She shares this dance with many by sponsoring haflas and teaches this form of self-expression & creativity. Phoenix is excited to bring her creative techniques and Khaliji dance to her native home - Wilmington, NC.

Joynan, star of the cable TV and video series "the Art of Belly Dancing with Joynan", has taught and performed throughout the US and overseas for over 25 years. Her attention to detail and technique and her classy style make for an elegant effect. She is a patient teacher, and breaks down movements in a variety of ways. Her breathtaking double veil routine is without equal. Her hip articulation is clean and concise and she inspires her students to develop their own style. Joynan is a complete artist.

A note from Phoenix:

Joynan and I are very excited to connect with NC dancers and have the opportunity to see the talented artists in the area. For me, it will be more than a day of workshops and performance - having the opportunity to unite with dancers in my home town will be very special. We look forward to meeting you!