WHAT:
Learn a fun stormtrooper dance in the style of hip hop belly dance fusion. Drill isolations, popping, waving, waacking, accents and shimmies and put it all together into a choreography with group stage patterns. There is an option to perform what you learn at the Djam NYC Star Wars Revenge of the Fifth show at the Secret Room in midtown Manhattan.
WHEN:
Sunday April 28, 12-2pm: Workshop
Sunday May 5
4-5pm Rehearsal
6.30-7.30pm: Doors Open
7-9.30pm: Show
WHERE:
Workshop: Bellyqueen School, Playwrights, 440 Lafayette St 4th floor, New York, NY 10003
Rehearsal + Show: Secret Room, 707 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
INVESTMENT:
Workshop: $45, $40 unlimited pass members
Workshop + Performance: $75, $65 members
Includes rehearsal, ticket to the show, and video
Costume is extra. (Budget friendly options available.)
Invite at least one friend to buy a ticket to see you perform
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WHO: Melanie Aguirre is a native New Yorker and a young community leader. Melanie has provided the NYC Arts community with dance competitions, award events, community discussions, charity fundraisers, workshops, theatrical performances and job placement services. She teaches multiple dance styles within the tri-state area, nationally, and internationally. As well as a world renowned solo artist, commercial actress and storytelling educator for museum tours. She was selected in 2017 for a cultural exchange program in Paris, France, at La Place Hip Hop cultural center. In 2018 she was chosen as Hip Hop Ambassador through Next Level USA, traveling to Ankara, Turkey teaching a Hip Hop Cultural exchange program. With her years of experience teaching globally, coordinating events and leading healing circles she's evolved her expertise now into her passion of energetic alignments. With these different avenues of outreach and experience, she has been able to inspire healing through creativity as well as a living example through her own work.