Tribal Remix Festival Brighton
1st - 4th June 2012
with Sharon Kihara, Susan Frankovich, Hilde Cannoodt, Arts-Inn Dance Company
and the Swing Ninja's
Sharon Kihara
A seasoned performer, inspirational teacher and exotic personality, Sharon Kihara is known the world over for her avante garde and slightly eccentric artistry, as well as for her skillful, graceful and powerful technique. She comes from a strong background in western dance, beginning with Ballet as a wee tike and continuing to perform with college Modern and Jazz dance companies throughout the nineties. But her true love came in the form of Bellydance, first witnessed by Sharon as a child in it’s Cabaret form, then as Tribal Style in the mid nineties, and, as her mind had been blown beyond all hope for repair, she decided to pursue this art form with full enthusiasm…it wasn’t even a choice at this point.
Since then, Sharon has joined the Bellydance Superstars, beginning in early 2004, and has been touring internationally full-time ever since. She has taught and performed in over 30 countries to date with many more on the horizon, has shared stages with acts such as Missy Elliot, the Black Eyed Peas, and co-headlined with the BDSS on the main stage at the prestigious Glastonbury festival, alongside the White Stripes and Coldplay. She has appeared on television and been featured in radio and media in countless countries, as well as several BDSS DVDs, including her very own Tribal Fusion instructional DVD, which debuts Fall 2007.
When she’s not on tour, Sharon Kihara maintains her yoga practice, being incredibly inspired and fed by Anusara (www.anusara.com); sings, but primarily whilst alone; bangs on her piano a bit; models and works on the occasional multi-media project; scratches dogs and cats behind the ears; watches birds and insects closely; and eats and sleeps. But her favorite pastime is teaching dance and movement, in the form of Tribal Fusion Bellydance workshops and seminars. Sharon is interested in dance kinetics, and therapeutics and is constantly searching for new ideas and information. Sharon enjoys fusing the healing arts with the performing arts, and more than anything loves bearing witness to the beautiful, transcendental changes that occur in the lives of those who embark on the journey that is Bellydance—it is no less than magic.
Susan Frankovich
Susan Frankovich has studied many different styles of dance as well as martial arts since childhood. Her Tribal adventure began in New Mexico with a strong foundation foundation in American Tribal Style and through years of study, and always the desire to learn more, Susan has developed her own unique "tribal stylings" and travels the world performing and teaching ATS and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance.
Somewhat of a gypsy, she has lived in many places and had the opportunity to be a part of many great projects which included dancing with the original PURE (Public Urban Ritual Experiment) branch, co-founding Alchemy Dance Theater with Sarah J. Locke, and being a core member of Bellyqueen in New York City.
Susan also spent a 2 year period in the San Francisco Bay Area performing with Electric Vardo and has collaborated with solo artists Mira Betz, Elizabeth Strong, Frederique, Rose Harden and Jill Parker of Ultra Gypsy in the Barbary Coast Shakedown. Susan us currently based in Zagreb, Croatia happily teaching 10 classes a week. For more information, go to www.susanfrankovich.com
Arts Inn Dance Company
Arts-Inn is a group of artists based in Kent consisting of three separate dance companies (First, Second and Third Dance Floor Company) along with photographers (Fourth Floor) and a media production team (Top Floor).
The companies all collaborate to create events for performances, installations, exhibitions etc. Arts-Inn deliver high quality workshops from practitioners that have worked with artists such as Lea Anderson, Hofesh Shechter, Russell Maliphant, Lila Dance, Ballet Boyz and many more.
For more information on the companies please visit: www.arts-inn.co.uk
Hilde Cannoodt
Since 1996, Hilde has been passionately involved in dance. Originally from Belgium, Hilde moved to Brighton (UK) in 2004 to pursue her career as a dancer. Being a fusion dancer at heart, she finds inspiration in different dance styles, such as street dance, contemporary dance, jazz, ballet, flamenco, tribal fusion and Egyptian dance techniques. She is director of the Masmoudi dance company and has hosted many sold out shows in Brighton
Hilde's unique teaching style has a very analytical approach, which is utilised to demystify qualities of movement. Using her background in mathematics and her research in choreology (based on Rudolph Laban's work) which she translates directly to her dance practise, she helps students to better understand the ins and outs of a quality of movement. In each workshop she teaches, she also promotes safe dance practise working towards longevity in our dance and injury prevention. In her classes there is a strong emphasis is on cross training, using technique of other dance styles to inform her own format.
SWING NINJA'S
Mixing the sounds of New Orleans and '30s Parisian swing, The Swing Ninjas are guaranteed to make you smile. Saxophone, maccaferri guitar and helicon (tuba) create the perfect combination of dirty horn jazz and swing, while 3-part vocal harmonies complete their sound.
Having just successfully toured 10 countries, they are the hot new sound on the swing dance scene. Highlights include the Herrang Dance Camp (Sweden), Boheme Sauvage (Hamburg), White Mink (London), Ferrara Festival (Italy), Chillout Festival (Istanbul) ... and also playing some of the best non-swing clubs and events around the world. The quintessential charming gentlemen of swing - their energy on stage is infectious and their enthusiasm and enjoyment of raw musical pleasures shines through. You can't help but dance!
SHOW
FRIDAY 1st June 2012
show starts at 8pm - doors open at 7.30pm
SHARON KIHARA (US)
SUSAN FRANKOVICH (Croatia)
ARTS-INN DC (UK)
HILDE CANNOODT (BELGIUM/UK)
MANY MORE TO FOLLOW!!
Place to be:
Ropetackle Centre - Shoreham-by-Sea
Little High Street
Shoreham by Sea
West Sussex
BN43 5EG
ticket price: £ 13
please note that there is a one off £ 1 fee added to all paypal ticket payments. No refunds/transfers.
SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER - 2nd June 2012
On Saturday evening we always plan an informal dinner where you can connect with other dancers.
All you need to do to participate is let Hilde know on Saturday before the workshops start to reserve a table
8pm
Suko Thai - Middle Street, Brighton
TRIBAL REMIX HAFLA - Sunday 3rd June 2012
Marlborough Theatre
4, Princes Street
Brighton
BN2 1RD
ticket price: £ 8
doors: 7.30pm - show: 8.30pm
With dance talent from all over the world - would you like to perform? Please email Hilde to check on availability
live music by the swing ninja's - guest performance by Hilde Cannoodt
If you would like to perform, please apply by contacting Hilde
please note that a one off £ 1 has been added as a booking fee for all tickets. no refunds/transfers.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Saturday 2nd June 2012:
1.30pm - 3pm: Arts-Inn Dance Company: contemporary dance technique
Cross training in other dance disciplines is a great way to improve your skills as a fusion dancer. In this workshop, we will start with a vigorous warm up, to then take us through a series of contemporary dance techniques such as balancing techniques, moving through the spine, finding turn out, floorwork, tendues & plies to work towards a movement sequence towards the end of the class. Please dress in comfortable dance clothing.
£ 18
all levels
3.30pm - 6.30pm: Sharon Kihara: Swan Love - contemporary fusion choreography
This is an original choreography designed for all levels of dancer, from adventurous beginner through pro. Class will begin with a yoga warm-up and drill session, then we will learn this full-length choreography. Emphasis on gooey undulations and circles, turning technique, shoulder isolation and languid extensions. Please dress for yoga and bring a notebook and pen.
£ 52
all levels
Sunday 3rd June 2012:
10am - 11.30pm: Hilde Cannoodt: move outside the box
In this workshop focus will be on traveling techniques used in ballet, jazz and contemporary dance that are adapted to a belly dance format in order to create more dynamics on stage. We will also focus on some more unconventional isolation combo's to wow your audience and take them by surprise. We will be working towards an end sequence to explore the different techniques discussed in the workshop.
£ 18
all levels
12pm - 2pm: Susan Frankovich: Music Lab - listening to music for effective improvisation and choreography
Understanding music can make the process of choreography much more simple. It can also help you relax when improvising. We will listen to multiple pieces of music, map them out into sections (song form), dissect them into their many parts (instrumentation, melody, harmony and rhythm) and then talk about how to translate each part into a visual representation of sound. We will not only talk, but you will get an opportunity to explore these theories through movements of your own, and discover how individual interpretation equals individual creative expression. Bring a notepad and pen to take notes.
£ 28
all levels
2.30pm - 5.30pm: Sharon Kihara: Weaving it Together: Technique-Focused Combos.
In this class we will not only work on honing our dance technique, we will put it to good use as we put those moves we have drilled ever so faithfully! We will learn and create some fun combinations that can be incorporated into your own repertoire, keeping strong muscular skill and alignment well in hand so the creative juices are free to flow! As we weave our moves into combos, we shall then weave the combos into choreography to take with us! This class is fun and appropriate for all levels of Tribal-flavored dancer, and those new to Tribal Style are encouraged to give it a try. Some Bellydance experience is recommended. Please wear exercise-friendly clothes and bring something to tie around your hips!
£ 52
all levels
Monday 4th June 2012:
11am - 1pm: Susan Frankovich: tango inspired fusion
A brand new Tango inspired choreography with fast spins, dramatic stops, slow continuous movement, a few shimmy variations and some sweeping foot work. We will begin with an appropriate warm up and move into drills which will assist you in the technique you will need for the choreography. You will be encouraged to go beyond just learning the moves of the choreo, but to try and express yourself and the music through your body and attitude.
£ 28
all levels
1.45pm - 4.45pm: Sharon Kihara: Tools of the Trade: Merging the Landscape: Traditional Belly Dance and the Tribal Dancer
This class is designed for the more
experienced Tribal Dancer, who has a strong background in ATS and an interest in
branching out and exploring different styles, techniques, and characterization. Through learning an original Fusion
choreography, students will be challenged to focus on using a different sense of
posture and gravity, lots of shimmies, and fun new combinations. Yay!
£52
all levels
FEES
£ 18 for Arts-Inn's or Hilde's workshop (1.5 hours/workshop)
£ 28 for Susan's workshop (2 hours/workshop)
£ 52 per Sharon workshop (3 hours/workshop)
£ 140 for all 3 Sharon workshops (9 hours total)
£ 210 for the whole weekend (16 hours total)
NO REFUNDS/TRANSFERS!
PLACE TO BE FOR WORKSHOPS
The Dance Station
UNIT 4, 57, North Street, PORTSLADE, BN41 1DH
OUT OF TOWN VISITORS
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WATCH VIDEOS OF SHARON , SUSAN, ARTS-INN & SWING NINJA'S