WHAT: “Cleopatra in New York" (during Christmas) is an intermediate level, fusion bellydance choreography taught by Irina Akulenko, focused on fun, unusual and expressive ways of utilizing a SKIRT in dance (at least 1 year of belly dance required - we will focus on the skirt, and you’ll be expected to be comfortable with your belly dance basics). Aside from usual flourishes, we will play with combinations that step outside of traditional techniques, and make this prop really sing!
Grab a skirt - ideally one where you can comfortably extend your arms away from you and stay covered and let's dance (25 yard skirt would be ideal)! In this series, you will learn Irina's favorite combinations, which will be threaded together into a cheeky and technical choreography to the track "Cleopatra in New York" . This workshop can also potentially become a performance project for the Bellyqueen Winter showcase on Saturday December 10th. Additional rehearsals and fees may apply.
WHEN:
Course: Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm
November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6
Show Tech: Saturday December 10 5-8pm
Show: Saturday December 10 8-9.30pm
WHERE:
Course: Bellyqueen @ Playwrights 440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4A, New York, NY 10003
Vaccinations are required to enter the building. * Masks are mandatory in all Irina's in-person classes.
Show: Speyer Hall, University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10001
COST: Sliding scale pay what you can
5 Weeks: $125, $135, $145
Drop-In: $25
Limited to 15 students.
* Sell (at least) one ticket
* Cover own costume and sword
* If additional rehearsals are required, it is an additional cost
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WHO: Irina Akulenko is a New York City-based performer, teacher and choreographer with a burning passion for arts of all genres. Although she discovered Middle Eastern dance purely by chance, her interest in expression started at an early age and was channeled into ballet training, in addition to piano and voice lessons as well as drawing. Since 2001, Irina explored Egyptian Cabaret and American Tribal style belly dance, Flamenco and Classical Indian dances (focusing mainly on Odissi) and now enjoys fusing these styles as well as everything in between. Today, Irina performs on various New York stages and tours nationally and internationally as a soloist and as member of various stellar projects. She released three instructional DVDs with World Dance New York and has two instructional series of videos with the popular website “Howcast.com”. Furthermore, she holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science, and has a strong interest in women's issues and visual arts. www.DanceIrina.com