Bellydance Evolution. New York Premiere. Created by Jillina

Event Schedule
Jan 3 Jan 27 Jan 28-31 Jan 30	The Polls Close for the NYC Casting Competition Select BDE winners and contestants perform at Jebon BDE NYC Festival Workshops begin Bellydance Evolution Theater Show
The Show - Saturday January 30th
Middle Eastern dance takes on a whole new form in this mythological tale of passion, jealousy and a love that transcends time. The all star cast features some of the worlds best Middle Eastern dance and musical artists and brings to life characters like Medusa, Thor, Apollo, Aphrodite, Pandora and Persephone in this original story by Brandi Centeno, with an original score by Paul Dinletir. Watch the promo. Gerald W. Lynch Theater 899 Tenth Avenue, at 58th St, New York, NY 10019 Saturday January 30, 8.00-10.00pm Doors open at 7.15pm $22 \| $29 Buy Tickets Now!
Audition for the Show! Vote for Your Favorite Dancer!
This is an exciting new competition to cast supporting & featured dancers for the New York City Bellydance Evolution Show. Contestants will learn a "Jillina Choreography" that will be posted on the website. They will then upload a video of themselves performing the choreography, followed by a 2 to 3 minute routine of their own dance style. All submitted audition clips will be posted on the Bellydance Evolution website for international exposure. Viewers will be able to leave comments and vote for the "People's Choice Award" who will get to do a special solo in the Pre-Show. Audition videos will be archived and remain on the Bellydance Evolution website for continued viewing. Learn more...

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Dates	Day	Time	Topic	Instructor	Studio	Cost	Register
01Jan 28	4Thu	pm7.00pm-10.00pm	La Danse Oriental This ain't your grandma's belly dance routine. Fuse classic Egyptian moves with modern and lyrical stylization. Work with a variety of rhythms like, malfuf, masmoudi, waltz, and saidii. Get ready to sweat, swirl and shimmy! (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Jillina	Whitebox 3rd floor	$60 adv $75	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 28	4Thu	pm8.00pm-10.00pm	How to Eat Glass, Play Beautiful Music & Other Fine Tricks: Tribal Cymbal Choreography This class revolves around an original choreography designed for the advanced beginner to professional level dancer. Class will begin with a short yoga warm-up and a practice session of optical illusion dance moves- it's not exactly magic, but almost! Learn some tricks to safely executing difficult-looking moves and postures with ease. The choreography itself incorporates Zagat (finger cymbals!), and we will practice our basic rhythms before we begin our journey into the dance. Get ready for a dance that emphasizes gooey undulations and circles, turning technique, shoulder isolation and languid extensions. (Please dress for yoga and don't forget your cymbals!) (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.) w q	Sharon Kihara	4F 4th Floor	$40 adv $50	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 29	5Fri	pm7.00pm-10.00pm	Juicy Arabic Pop This Arabic song is full of juicy bits and broad dynamics. Combine useful combinations and funky floor patterns with personal expression. From dramatic accents to slow and smooth moves this choreography will enhance your range of motion and emotion in dance. (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Jillina	Whitebox 3rd Floor	$60 adv $75	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 29	5Fri	pm7.00pm-10.00pm	Tribalicious Improvisation When is a dance more than just movement? When does it become a mouthwatering, delicious experience? Dynamics, technique, extension and composition are a few of the elements we will explore in this 3 hour class. All levels are welcome but a willingness to improvise is a must! Please bring a yoga mat, a silent hip scarf, a notebook and pen.	Elizabeth Strong	3C 3rd Floor	$60 adv $75	Completed.
01Jan 30	6Sat	am11.00am-1.00pm	Classical Persian Dance The ancient form of Silk Road Dances. Persian dance emphasizes upper body, arm and hand motion, kneeling, graceful ascents; spins and turns epitomize the style. The dances of the region reflect the rich legacy of many indigenous and foreign cultures of ancient Silk Road. (Please note the time change starting 1/2 an hour later.)	Louchia	4C 4th Floor	$40 adv $50	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 30	6Sat	am10.30am-12.30pm	The Body as an Instrument: Fresh Drum Solo Ideas In this workshop we will learn to work with the sounds of traditional drums, Tribal style! Developing a sense of rhythm and musicality is key- we will work on listening skills, basic rhythms, and practice translating sound into movement! Many moves, including locks, shimmies, and turns will be drilled, and the grand finale is a petite drum solo choreography! (All levels welcome, some experience is recommended.)	Sharon Kihara	White box 3rd Floor	$40 adv $50	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 30	6Sat	pm1.00pm-3.00pm	Bellydance Drills & Stage Expression Heather Aued will share her unique approach to bellydance technique and drills. This is an open level class so variations will be offered to dancers of differing levels. She will also draw from her experience as a professional actress to share tips for expressing yourself, unlocking your emotions and bringing a character to life	Heather Aued	4A 4th Floor	$40 adv $50	Please pay at door. There are still some spots left.
01Jan 30	6Sat	pm1.00pm-3.00pm	Turkish Roman Fusion The more you know, the more confidently you will express your unique voice. Elizabeth draws from her extensive knowledge in Turkish Roman ("Gypsy") stylings to give you a basis in the form. From this background, we learn a fusion choreography, integrating traditional folkloric movements with modern belly dance and jazz elements. This workshop is sure to broaden your and expand your knowledge of rhythm. (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Elizabeth Strong	4C 4th Floor	$40 adv $50	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 31	7Sun	am10:30am-12:30pm	Innovative Veil Techniques Bored with using the same old veil moves? Then come to Kaeshi's veil workshop to be inspired with lots of new ideas. Become one with the veil, learn new flourishes, throws, holds, wraps and combinations. She guarantees you won't view the veil in the same way ever again. Please bring a 3 yard veil, and if you forget, there will be some extras on hand. (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Kaeshi	Whitebox 3rd Floor	$40 adv $50	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 31	7Sun	am10:30am-12:30pm	Bollywood Fusion This workshop combines the undulations and shimmies of Bellydance with the exciting signature moves of Indian Bollywood. Drawing from contemporary and Folk Indian dance, along with Bellydance, this fusion workshop will add a fun, energetic choreography to your repertoire.	Heather Aued	4C 4th Floor	$40 adv $50	Please pay at door. There are still some spots left.
01Jan 31	7Sun	pm1:00pm-3:00pm	Traveling Tribal Moves Layer movements while traveling and utilize your dance space with fun combos. Get your Tribal-Style moving! Learn to layer the hips and chest over fun traveling steps, and learn great turns to get the energy flowing in your dance and on the stage. Then practice it all in two short combinations.	Elizabeth Strong	3G 3rd Floor	$40 adv $50	Please pay at door. There are still some spots left.
01Jan 31	7Sun	pm1:00pm-3:00pm	Russian Gypsy Passion A highly passionate form of dance, Russian Gypsy is a blend of Roma, Russian, Hungarian, Romanian, Spanish and Turkish influences. Learn traditional arm and hand movements with fast shoulder shimmies and finger snaps, jumps, turns, footwork, floorwork and skirtwork. You will learn a 3 min choreography. Please bring a large skirt or veil to the workshop. (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Louchia	4C 4th Floor	$40 adv $50	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 31	7Sun	pm3:15pm-5:15pm	Welcome to the Cult: Building Blocks of Tribal Identifying and configuring the building blocks of movement, Tribal Style! This class is ideal for the newer Tribal dancer, or a dancer experienced in other styles of belly dance, who wish to try their hand at Tribal! We will break it all down to the nitty-gritty, demystifying the keys to clean, precise isolations, smooth slow movements, rockin shimmies, hands and arms, and proper posture and alignment of the body. Fresh new combinations will be taught as well! (A yoga mat is helpful to have and please dress as though you are going to a yoga class.) (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Sharon Kihara	4F 4th Floor	$40 adv $50	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 31	7Sun	pm3:15pm-5:15pm	Live Drum Solo Move your hips with intricate precision and embody the spirit of Arabic rhythms. Learn the techniques and drill the combinations to create an exciting and powerful drum solo. (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Jillina and Ozzy	Whitebox 3rd Floor	$40 adv $50	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 31	7Sun	pm5:30pm-7:00pm	Fantastic Fans Fascinated by fans but don’t know how to use them? Then come and discover how the beauty of fan dancing can enhance your ability to mesmerize an audience. Kaeshi learned fan dance first hand from Chinese dance masters as a teenager, and toured throughout multiple cities in Australia dancing with the “Chinese Youth League”. Learn different hand holds, poses, dramatic accents, poses you can strike, plus a myriad of bellydance movements that work well with fan technique. Appropriate for 12 inch fans with 5-12 inches of fabric hanging off the edge. Please bring your own fans to the workshop. If you don't have any, extra fans will be available for use. (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Kaeshi	4F 4th Floor	$30 adv $40	SOLD OUT!
01Jan 31	7Sun	pm5:30pm-7:00pm	Rhythm Workshop Middle Eastern rhythms for drummers and dancers. (Bring a drum if you have one) (Please join waiting list in case someone drops out.)	Ozzy	4E 4th Floor	$30 adv $40	SOLD OUT!


Name of Studio	Address	Nearest Subways	Cost
440 Studios www.440studios.com	440 Lafayette St, 3rd & 4th Flr, New York, NY 10003 (bet. Astor Pl and East 4th St.)	R-W to 8th Street or 6 to Astor Place	1.5 Hr Workshops: $30 adv/ $37 2 Hr Workshops: $40 adv/ $50 3 Hr Workshops: $60 adv/ $75 BDE Workshop Passport: $280 adv / $325 at-the-door Sorry, BDE Workshop Passports are no longer available. You can still register for individual workshops. Questions? Call 917-355-9150 or E-mail workshops@bellyqueen.com


Name of Hotel	Address	Nearest Subways	Cost Per Night
St Marks Hotel	2 Saint Marks Place New York, NY 10003-8099 (212) 674-2192	R-W to 8th St 6 to Astor Pl	Starts at $111.58 (Walk-up)
Leo House	23rd St between 8th & 9th Ave New York, NY (212) 929-1010	R-W to 8th St 6 to Astor Pl	Singles are $75 Doubles are $81 with private bath Run by a church so no sales tax.
Seafarers International House	123 East 15th St, New York, NY 212-677-4800	R-N-W-6-4-5 to Union Square	Call for rates. Run by a church so no sales tax.
Gershwin Hotel	7 East 27 Street New York, NY 10016-8700 (212) 545-8000	6 to 28th St, R-W to 23rd St	Dorm beds start at $35
Hotel Azure	120 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10013 (212) 925-4378	6-J-M-Z-R-W-N-R-Q to Canal St	Private rooms start at $139