I can't believe it's already here! I'm getting on a plane in 8.5 hrs, headed to VA, and am too excited to sleep! I've got a bag full of fans and some great new moves for everyone. So, here's what to expect at the workshop and a little teaser:
We'll start with 5-10 minutes of pilates to wake up the muscles and strengthen your legs, arms, and core. Then, how to hold your fans and open/close them. We'll drill simple fan movements in a slinky, sassy traveling move. Then, we'll work on layering fans with some classic bellydance moves, both stationary and traveling. We'll combine our layers into short combos such as the Damsel Combo (inspired by Rachel Lazarus Soto), The Setting Sun, and the absolutely brand-new Vaudevillian (and more!). All of these will then be combined into one huge combo. At the end of the 2 hrs, we'll stretch and cool your muscles with 5-10 minutes of yoga to help prepare you for the rest of your fun, workshop and dance-filled day!
Oh, and every participant will receive choreography notes so that you can focus on learning and practicing the moves, instead of trying to write everything down (though I would bring something to write with in case you want to make additional notes).
If you are worried about getting fans, I have plenty for sale and have some for people to borrow, if need be.
Bubbling with excitement,
Bastet