“Bir Demet Yasemen” American Cabaret Veil
Thursdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Jan. 23 - Feb. 13 - Learn the Choreography
Feb. 20 - Mar. 13 - Staging and Rehearsals
Recommended for students that have a working knowledge of advanced beginner/intermediate level technique and up.
This course, divided into two 4-week sessions, will teach participants a romantic veil choreography in the American Cabaret Belly Dance style to the Turkish folk song “Bir Demet Yasemen.” Please bring a 3- or 4-yard silk veil.
American Cabaret Belly Dance veil work is known for its dynamic, theatrical, and visually captivating movements that often emphasize grace, fluidity, and versatility.
Session 1: January 23 – February 13
In the first session, you will learn the choreography, featuring graceful flowing movements, dramatic accents, spins, turns, and traditional belly dance techniques.
Session 2: February 20 – March 13 (Performance Option)
For those interested in performing this routine at the upcoming New York Belly Dance Festival (March 15-16), an additional session will focus on staging, costuming, and preparation.
Performance Details:
To perform at the festival, you must purchase either a 2-day or 1-day package, or pay a Performance Fee of $99 if you are unable to attend workshops. Bellyqueen students are eligible for discounted package rates, and payment plans are available. For more details, please email bellyqueenschool@gmail.com or newyorkbellydancefestival@gmail.com.
Please note that the festival fee is separate from the cost of this course.
Location of Festival: Manhattan Mirage
265 W 37th Street New York NY 10018 16FL
https://www.newyorkbellydancefestival.com
WHERE:
Bellyqueen School @Playwrights Downtown
440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4D, New York, NY 10003
WHO: Brenna Crowley is an artist, dancer choreographer, instructor and producer based in NYC, and has performed and taught locally and across the country since first walking into her first dance class in 2004.
She has performed as a featured soloist, as a member of Sera Solstice's Solstice Ensemble, as part of many collaborations as well as her own collective, Zilla Dance Ensemble.
Currently teaching classes at Bellyqueen School, she has taught for Serena Studios, Solstice Studio and at Ailey Extension. Partnering with founder Giselle BellydanceNYC, they co-produce the theatrical dance events, the Witching Hour Boo-tique and Baile Noir. She also partnered with founder Danielle Hutton on Love Letters 2 and 3. She is also a proud ambassador for the dance clothing company D. Webb Designs.
When she’s not dancing, Brenna is crafting wreaths and home decor, listening to too many spooky and true crime podcasts, dabbling in SFX makeup, pretending to work for QVC and wrangling her four turtles and 40 houseplants.