Bellydance has come a long way in the last several years. Technique, choreography, and overall artistic expression are reaching new heights. Elsa Leandros bellydance with zils is the new breakthrough technique that takes zil playing to the next level.
This workshop will cover the foundations of using zils (finger cymbals) in the various bellydance rhythms used in performance: baladi, saidi, maksoum, masmoudi, ciftetelli, and karsilama (9/8). Elsa will offer tips and shortcuts to learn how to play zils in a unique, rhythmic and professional way. You will learn how to switch from just using mostly one leading hand, which inhibits the speed needed for the latest Arabic pop, fusion and Turkish gypsy music, to using both hands in an equal, balanced manner. This process will be easy, logical, and fun!
Once each rhythm is completely understood, and felt to the point that your hands have developed some muscle memory, Elsa will then demonstrate a sequence of steps and hand and arm movements to develop coordination between zil playing and dancing.
By the end of this workshop you will have enough information and practice that will set you on your way to becoming an excellent zil playing bellydancer.

Venus Uprising presents:
ZILS TECHNIQUE Workshop
with Elsa Leandros

APR. 5 2008
12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
440 Lafayette
Studio 4F

Zills Technique
intermediate level
$40 prepaid $55 at the door

440 Lafayette between Astor Place and 4th Street in Studio 4F.
This spacious room features a marley floor: NO hard sole or black sole shoes are permitted.
The studio will open at 12:15 p.m., and workshops will start promptly at 12:30 and end @ 2:45 p.m.
There will be a 15 minute break in the middle.