FESTIVAL BOOKLET - 2012 by Lynley Murphy

MEDANZ Festival 13 - 16 April, 2012 Dunedin

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INDEX Wksp Given Name No

Dance Name

Workshops

Amanda & Pip

A'mal & Pip

Massive Complex

Amanda McCauley

A'mal

Swallowing the Drum

Andy Bettis

Dancing to a Different Beat - Level 1

20 7

Andy Bettis Andy Busuttil

Andy Bettis Andy Busuttill

Dancing to a Different Beat - Level 2 Unusual Rhythms

14 10

Andy Busuttil

Andy Busuttill

Beginner Drum

Andy Busuttil

Andy Busuttill

Drumming for Dancers

Andy Busuttil

Andy Busuttill

Drum Drills 101

Andy Busuttil

Andy Busuttill

Drum Drills 102

Angela Hughes

Angie

So you can dance - now what

Angela Hughes

Angie

Macarena

Anna Walsh

Cydonia

Sword Technique

Brigid Kelly

Zumarrad

Arabesque

Brigid Kelly

Zumarrad

Ghawazee

Brigid Kelly

Zumarrad

Lissa Fakir

Candice Frankland

Candice

The Voi

Candice Frankland

Candice

Persona

Christine Haviland

Iman

Foundation Tribal Combos

Doreen Bestmann

Dori

Back to Basics

Doreen Bestmann

Dori

Getting to know MEDANZ

Gabrielle Powell

Saffron

Costuming / Decorating

Iphigenie Amoutzias

Dallia

Shimmy Shake Intensive

Iphigenie Amoutzias

Dallia

Intro to Zills

Karen Walworth

Adilah

Men Idak Di

Kenny Chan

Kenny

Sha'bi

31 1

Kenny Chan Melusina

Kenny Melusina

Aziza Laziza Razzle Dazzle

25 8

Melusina

Gypsy Romance

Melusina

Dangerous Curves - Sword

Melusina

The Drunken Lady - Tribal Fusion

Melusina

Single Ladies - Samba/Belly

Melusina

Arabesque - Drills

Pip E-Lysaah

Teacher Training

Pip E-Lysaah

The Quick and the Dead

Pip E-Lysaah

How to Host a Workshop

Rachael Lundy

Rachel

Isis Wings - Tech

Sylvia Edge-Perkins

Ziva

ATS - What is it and why we love it

41 34 35

Sylvia Edge-Perkins Tais Derbasova Tais Derbasova

Ziva Tais Tais

Pilates Warm up Fan Veil Choreography Spanish Fusion Choreography

30 27 28

Unfortunate Repercussions

Drilling the Rhythms - Fast

Unfortunate Repercussions

Drilling the Rhythms - Slow

Victoria Escaip

Victoria

Killer Zillers

Victoria Escaip

Victoria

Hot Latin

Booking Form in Centre of Booklet Pages 17 - 20

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MEDANZ Festival and Annual General Meeting Dunedin 13 - 16 April 2012 This year the MEDANZ community travels to the deep south to the beautiful friendly city of Dunedin for our annual Festival and AGM. We welcome the amazingly talented Melusina from Sydney to share her dancing secrets with us as well as a brilliant Blue Mountain drummer Andy Busuttil to inspire us with a love of drumming. As an added extra we are thrilled to be able to offer workshops from Andy Bettis from England.

And let us not forget the wealth of local talent that we have on offer.

The range of

workshops that are available is going to make it very hard to choose which workshops to take. And this year - in response to numerous requests from festival goers - we have added a lunch break! The MEDANZ committee encourage you all to make the most of the wealth of knowledge on offer this year and hope you all leave Dunedin full of learning and fantastic memories.

WORKSHOPS These will be held at both the Kazbah Studios and the Tahuna Normal Intermediate School. Advance bookings for our two key note tutors will cost $40 for members and $55 for non members. Advance bookings for local tutors will be $30 for members and $45 for non members. You must be a current financial member as at 30 April 2012 in order to qualify for the members rate.

Advance bookings must be postmarked on or before Friday 16 March 2012 in order to qualify for the discounted rate. Workshop placement after that date - regardless of membership status - will be charged at the nonmembers rate. Fees paid at the festival itself must be made in CASH ONLY - exact amount - no change given - no cheques accepted. Workshop numbers will be strictly limited and you are strongly advised to book early to get the workshops of your choice. Any enquires or for a copy of a writeable format of the booking form contact :

medanzfestival@gmail.com

NO COIN BELTS IN ANY WORKSHOP PLEASE No electronic recording equipment is to be used in the workshops without the approval of the tutor. If in doubt - check with the workshop Angel.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS If you should change your mind after your place in a workshop has been confirmed, please let us know as soon as possible as there may be others not so quick off the mark who would appreciate your place. We encourage you to book an alternative workshop but naturally cannot guarantee your place. Refunds

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MEET ‘N GREET We will be holding the Meet ‘n Greet at the Kazbah Studios on Friday evening at 6pm where you can renew old acquaintances, make new ones and pick up your welcome packs.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Members only Tahuna Normal Intermediate School Hall - Sunday 15 April - 1:30pm to 2:45pm. Please note this is for full financial members only. Introductory members may attend but not speak. Please remember your membership number and quote it when speaking. If you are unsure, check with the welcome desk when you arrive.

INFORMATION BOOTH This will be located in the Kazbah Studios and will be manned the whole weekend during the workshops. If you have found a lost item, trying to find a lost item, check where a workshop is located, buy a Hafla or show ticket, or order a DVD, then this is the place to come. OPERATING HOURS Saturday - 8.00am - 4.35pm Sunday - 8.00am - 5.30pm Monday - 8.00am - 5.30pm

HUDRA We will again be having a full market place situated at the Kazbah Studios with vendors from all over New Zealand, there to tempt you with their wares. It will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For more information, contact Amanda Bound - princessaaminah@hotmail.com MEDANZ will not accept responsibility for the security of vendor’s stock.

PERFORMANCE - Raks Samimi This year we will feature amazing dancers of all varieties and styles from around New Zealand as well as performances from our two key note tutors. It will be held in the beautiful Westpac Mayfair Theatre (100 King Edward Street) commencing 7pm - doors open at 6.30pm. Prices: Adults - $20 - Students with ID and Children under 10 - $15. Tickets will be available when you book your workshops, at the Information Booth on Saturday

and at the theatre.

Performers will be

assigned a seat at no charge to watch the show while they are not performing. No recording devices allowed. A DVD of the show will be available to members for purchase at a later date.

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HAFLA & DRUM JAM - Sunday night This is our opportunity to chill out, talk, eat and dance in a relaxed informal atmosphere and is always the highlight of our annual festival. The Hafla will be held on Sunday 15 April starting at 6:30pm - at the Tahuna School Hall . Tickets will cost $15 for members and $25 for non-members to cover the cost of venue hire and nibbles. There will be no liquid refreshment available - it will all be BYO.

You will need to book & pay for your tickets in advance. We invite all members who are not performing in Raqs Samimi to offer a short performance piece for selection for the evenings entertainment. This can be a great opportunity for newer members to perform in front of an amazingly supportive audience, to showcase styles less suitable for the big stage or it might give you a chance to perform those choreos learnt at workshops. All enquires regarding the Hafla should be directed to:

yrth@callsouth.net.nz

TAXI SERVICE Given that the Dunedin airport is a fair hike from the festival, we have organised a van and driver to pick up incoming festival participants and bring them to the festival for just a gold coin donation.

If you

would like to avail yourself of this service, you will need to let us know beforehand - flight no and time of arrival.

T-SHIRTS T-Shirts will all feature the MEDANZ logo together with the Motif for this year’s festival. They will only be available in BLACK The design will be in white.

COST - $35 - Orders close 16 March 2012 T-shirts will be available at the Meet ‘n Greet. Orders can be taken at the Information Booth during the Festival for additional T-Shirts. These will be posted out after festival and will incur an additional cost of $5 to cover postage and packaging. There are three styles of T shirt available: A.

Unisex Tee - standard T-shirt 65% Polyester - 35% Cotton Available in sizes XS thru to 5XL

Ladies V Neck Tee - Long Sleeve - this is the fitted long sleeved style - 95%, Available in sizes 8 thru to 20.

Ladies V Neck Tee - Short sleeve - this is the short sleeved version of Style B

A B

Elastane - 5%

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ACCOMODATION Dunedin Holiday Park (a variety of accommodation, cabins, lodges, motel suites) · 41 Victoria Road, St Kilda, Dunedin · Next door to the Kazbah · www.dunedinholidaypark.co.nz · Phone: (03) 455 4690 and Fax: (03) 455 4691 and Freephone: 0200 945 455 Beach Lodge Motels (character, older style but very clean rooms) · 38 Victoria Road, St Kilda Dunedin · Almost across the road from the Kazbah studio · www.beachlodgemotel.co.nz · Phone: (03) 455 5043 and Fax: (03) 455 4411 and Freephone: 0800 104 481 Adrian Motel – (very modern motel, each room has kitchenette) · 101 Queens Drive St Kilda Dunedin · There is also an entrance on Victoria Road which is the same road as Tahuna School and the Kazbah are on. · About 10 minutes walk – it is the furthest one from the Kazbah. · www.adrianmotel.co.nz · Phone: (03) 455 2009 and Fax: (03) 455 6222 and Freephone: 0800 455 200

FACILITIES Food Outlets There is a kitchen at the Kazbah Studio (where the Hudra and information desk will be located) which has a fridge, microwave, jug, sink etc. Dunedin Holiday Park (next door to the Kazbah) does takeaway food, such as fish and chips. Nearby About a 10 minute drive away is the shopping area of South Dunedin which has lots of takeaway food bars (Indian, Sushi, Turkish, Noodles) and there is a Pak N Save supermarket and Warehouse in the area. About a 5 minute drive away on Andersons Bay Road is a Countdown supermarket and some liquor store outlets. The main shopping area of Dunedin is located in the George Street area which is about a 15 minute drive from the workshops.

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2012 KEY NOTE TUTORS Melusina Underbelly - Melbourne

Melusina Melusina is part of the Underbelly dance troupe in Melbourne since 2000 where she teaches weekly classes in all styles and levels. She has taught here and in America as well as being frequently sought after all around her home country. In 2006 she toured America with the well known band Solace performing at their concerts, taught several workshops as well as took lessons with some of the leading American contemporary bellydancers. Then the following year she went to Egypt and attended workshops with some of the Egyptian master choreographers and dancers like Mohamed Reda and Nour. She has also trained under Rachel Brice, Deb Rubin and Ava Fleming to name but a few. We are extremely lucky to have her come and teach at our festival. If you would like to see her in action, she has several You Tube clips available - search for Underbelly - Melusina. You will be blown away.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring

Razzle Dazzle Cabaret Pizzazz All Levels and Divas who want to shine on the dance floor Water Bottle and ENERGY

FRIDAY- 13 APR 14.00 - 16.00

Its time to polish your sequins and brighten your smiles! Cabaret Belly Dance is all about entertainment, showmanship and spectacle. This workshop will teach an energetic, glamorous routine with lots of dramatic poses and flashy technique! Upbeat, modern Egyptian music will be used.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring

I see a Tall Dark Handsome Stranger Gypsy Romance Intermediate to Advanced Circle Skirt and water bottle

SATURDAY - 14 APR 09.00 - 11.00

A thrilling, passionate romance about a vivacious young gypsy girl and the fiery dance she does to ensnare the hearts of men! Grab your voluminous skirts and sense of drama for an exciting adventure into gypsy romanticism. Learn an evocative dance based on Turkish, European, Spanish, and Balletic movements that will have you swirling, stamping, leaping and shimmying into rapture!

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Dangerous Curves - A Contemporary Sword Routine Sword Choreography Intermediate to Advanced Well balanced sword or cane

SUNDAY - 15 APR 09.00 - 11.00

Grace, precision, skill and dexterity are all essential elements to performing an exceptional Raqs Al Saif or sword dance. In this workshop you will learn and extraordinary and dynamic modern Belly Dance sword routine which allows you to flow with the curvature of the scimitar and balance with poise and intensity

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring

The Drunken Lady and other Salacious Tribal Fusion Combos Tribal Fusion Intermediate to Advanced Energy - lots of energy

SUNDAY - 15 APR 11.15 - 13.15

Become intoxicated with a brand new series of Tribal Fusion combos from the twisted mind of Madame Melusina! Strut, weave, sway, and stagger your way through a series of deliriously sinful movements using syrupy muscles and fancy footwork. Come all you tipsy and lascivious strumpets, 'tis time you kicked up your heels and caroused to The Drunken Lady!

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Single Ladies A Bootylicious Samba Belly Routine All Levels Heeled Dancing Shoes

MONDAY - 16 APR 10.00 - 12.00

Do you want to sex it up and bling it on? Then come join this fun, cheeky and raunchy Latin Fusion workshop where you'll learn highlights from Melusina’s popular choreography to Beyonce's All The Single Ladies. This outrageous routine is a deliciously spicy cocktail of Latin samba and belly dance, a combination of styles from Melusina's vast knowledge of Latin and Middle Eastern dance styles guaranteed to have your feet sizzling and your booty wiggling!

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level:

Arabesque Advanced Orientale Drills & Combinations Advanced

MONDAY - 16 APR 15.00 - 17.00

Challenge yourself , drill proper alignment, poise and technique and master the elegance, control and beauty of Classical Orientale style in this advanced level workshop. With a strong foundation in ballet classical bellydance takes the art form to new heights, introducing sweeping arabesques, swirling pivots, delicate hands and arms and relev’e (demi-pointe) work to delicate hip accents, muscular ripples, and emotive expression found in Middle Eastern dance. Learn some classical combinations to further refine and polish your dancing.

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Alan Busuttil

Alan Busutill Skorba - Blue Mountains

Andy Busuttil, from the Blue Mountains west of Sydney is a man of many talents - multi instrumentalist, he plays many different genre of music but specialises is Middle Eastern and Balkan pitched music and percussion. Not only does he play the darbuka, he can also play clarinet, alto sax as well as a variety of other wind and percussion instruments. If that’s not enough he is also a renowned vocalist with a style that can move effortlessly between Anglo traditional and mawaal style. He has performed with a huge number of world class musicians and recorded over 20 CD’s. Currently he is performing with Skorba who have been achieving huge recognition around Australia. If you would like to learn more about him, visit his website (www.bluemountainsound.com.au) or log onto You Tube and type in either his name or Skorba. He believes that music comes from the heart and soul and that learning an instrument needs to be a joyful experience. Being a relative late starter - he didn't pick up an instrument himself until he was in his thirties - he is an advocate for “its never too late to learn” Everyone has some sort of talent and it can all be tapped into given the right circumstances. His workshops cater for players at all levels of skill and ambition. He is renowned for being able to stitch a workshop together that brings people of all skill levels to the point where they produce music that thrills them. In all of the following workshops there will be verbal introductions to the segments and there will be substantial opportunities for participants to practise the skills taught under Andy’s expert coaching. So lets have fun while we do these workshops together!

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring

Unusual Rhythms Drum All Levels A Drum

SATURDAY - 14 APR 09.00 - 11.00

There are many unusual rhythms commonly played in music from around the World. Even a 4 count, which is known as an even rhythm and probably the most common one in Western music, can be made to sound unusual. However, it is fair to say that the most commonly recognized ‘unusual’ rhythms are those that are unusual to our ears but usual and commonly recognized by people from other parts of the World. ‘Usual’ and ‘unusual’ are definitely culturally biased terms. In this workshop Andy will be exploring unusual rhythms from the Middle East and the Balkan regions as well as Asia Minor. In this workshop you will learn:  To recognize the difference between even and odd rhythms.  To understand how even rhythms can be made to sound unusual  The difference between a pulse and a beat  How Balkan rhythms are formed out of combinations of 3 and 2 pulse.  How to both count and recognize odd rhythms intuitively.  To play odd rhythms as both a rhythm and lead player.

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Beginner Drum Drumming All Levels A Drum

SUNDAY - 15 APR 09.00 - 11.00

When it comes to any drum no one in the World would sensibly claim to be a master. The greatest players are those who can stun us with their ability, intricacy and beauty of performance. What makes them even greater is that they regard themselves as learners until the day they die. In the beginner course we will:  Create some ‘introductory music’ together.  Explore the basics of percussion on the drum of your choice  Look at methods of holding and playing a drum.  Which fingers and parts of the hand are used to produce which sound  The difference between ‘doom’ and ‘tek’  How these sounds are combined to form rhythm and texture  Technique with a focus on darabuka but also exploring other percussion instruments.  Some basic Middle Eastern rhythms; their structure and place in music  Practice playing the basic strokes: doom, tek, ‘laff’, sak.

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Drumming for Dancers Drumming All Levels A Drum

SUNDAY - 15 APR 15.00 - 17.00

Music in many parts of the World makes no sense until completed in its form by dance. Middle Eastern drumming is no different with only a small number of rhythms reserved especially for concert or ‘semai’: to be listened to rather than danced to. The special relationship between a percussionist and a dancer is a joy to see. It is ultimate communication reflected in the capacity of each to read the other: the nuances, flow, improvisational quality and skill that each will play off and inspire. Drumming for dance is a critical element of learning and performing in Middle Eastern music. In this workshop you will:  Learn a variety of the most common Middle Eastern dance rhythms you will often hear performed in belly dance  Explore the relationship between the drummer and dancer.  Learn how to ‘tie’ rhythms together to create drum and dance performance  Practice the skill of playing ‘tied’ rhythms as both a rhythm and lead player.

These last two workshops are known as ‘drum drills’ will focus on application of the skills learned in the earlier workshops. It’s an opportunity to practice skills previously learned, whether participants have learned them with Andy or other drummers or perhaps through being self-taught. Andy strongly believes that any music-making must be fun. That includes practicing which can often be regarded as tedious and boring. These workshops will be essentially practice-based rather than strictly instructional with lots of opportunities to work on skills by doing rather than through ‘listening’ and talking WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring       

Drum Drills - 101 Drum Drills Beginner / Intermediate A Drum

MONDAY - 16 APR 10.00 - 12.00

Explore the relationship between the left and right hand in Middle Eastern percussion. Learn more intricate drum ‘strokes’ such as the triplet, choked tek and finger clicks. Learn how to use the left hand (or right hand if you are left handed) to create intricate patterns supported by the rhythm keeping of the right hand. Learn the rhythms by both name and sound. Learn the basic rhythms used and how to make them sound beautiful and textured rather than repetitive. Understand how rhythm and lead percussionists play off each other Learn to move between rhythms fluently and with ease.

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Drum Drills - 102 Drum Drills Intermediate / Advanced A Drum

MONDAY - 16 APR 12.45 - 14.45

Demonstrate and practice advanced skills in the use of the choked tek, triplet, finger click and varied tek. Focus on the skills of improvisational playing and playing ‘melodically’ rather than rhythmically. Practicing playing as a lead percussionist. Exploring and practicing advanced methods of percussion. Stage-craft and placement of microphones on stage Leading ensembles and bands: some discussion on this element of being a percussionist of advanced standing.

2012 LOCAL TUTORS Karen Walworth Desert Gypsys Bellydancers - Cambridge

Adilah

Dance has always been a big part of my life, Formally and informally, trained in Ballroom dancing and obtaining various medals through exams in the early 90’s, followed by a small stint of line dance I then discovered belly dance in 1998/1999 Taking lessons with Fatina, I promptly became an addict, I started teaching in 2002 under Fatina’s guidance in Cambridge, and formed NZs Desert Gypsy’s troupe in 2003 In my time dancing I have had the opportunity to do workshops with Barbara Wolfcamp, Shamira, Belissa, Belladonna, Karen Gherman of Fat Chance, Hossam and Serena Ramzy, & Amera Aid, as well as attending many Medanz workshops. My two biggest influences in belly dance are local artists, Fatina & Moonjelly, I enjoy watching different styles of belly dance but I will always have a love of the Cabaret/oriental styles http://www.youtube.com/user/nzbellydancer

WORKSHOP NAME Type: Level: Please bring YOU TUBE LINK: Video Allowed?

Men Idak Di (Our take on Jilliana’s choreography) Choreography Intermediate - more experienced beginners welcome Water bottle, good sense of humour, pen, lots of energy

MONDAY - 16 APR 10.00 - 12.00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ElH1hl6f8&feature=related

Limited - not whole of workshop

In this dance routine we have taken Jillinas choreography and altered it fit a slightly more simplified format, and adjusted it to fit to the version Men Idak Di song by Hakim of the Album Leyla, This routine is full of energy lots of combos and is going to keep you warm and keep the blood flowing because one thing you can say about this routine is this dance is fast. If you are after a range of new dance steps, some interesting combos and a whole lot of fun you may find this is just the dance for you

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN Amanda MaCauley Red Queens - Christchurch

A’Mal

Amanda had been dancing for about 9 years and teaching Oriental, Props, Combos and Choreography at the School of Contemporary Bellydance in Christchurch for over 5 years now. Her favourite styles are Oriental, Saiidi, Lebanese and slinky Tribal Fusion. She is also part of the Red Queens who put together quirky and offbeat bellydance cabaret and circus shows which incorporate anything from classical Egyptian to burlesque, folk, tribal and more. A former (only thanks to earthquake) restaurant regular in Christchurch, this mother of 2 and oriental goddess is one of the few to study oriental and tribal fusion to performance standards. Her dance personality is outgoing and playful with more than a touch of the dramatic. She also enjoys adding props such as cane, sword, wings and veil to her dance. Her passion is to learn learn learn more about this fantastic art form and the cultures which inspire the music and rhythms but most of all she feels that having the tools to improvise, feel and enjoy the music are at the core of why she dances and teaches.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

The Body is Rhythm - Swallowing the Drum Technique Dancers with 2yrs + experience Yoga Mat or Towel No Notes provided?

FRIDAY - 13 APR 10.30 - 12.30 Yes

Covering essential drum rhythms and their translation through your body, The Red Queens will cover off some Middle Eastern rhythms and utilize a few of their favourite combos will show you how to „swallow your drum‟. This is oriental fusion at it finest there will be layering, levelling, floorwork and drops (all at the same time).

A’Mal & Pip E-Lysaah

Pip E-Lysaah & Amanda MaCauley Red Queens - Christchurch

Pip E-Lysaah and A’Mal have been dancing together, teaching and performing for over 7 years, they are regulars at national events and often co-teach around the country. Both have attended Tribal Massive in Las Vegas, with Pip leading the way with her constant attendance, A’Mal has stayed behind and handled the job of wrangling the student base and advancing her oriental technique. Both these dancers have a specialty in perky pop restaurant stylings and there is no better way to get a crowd going. Both count Mira Betz, Rachel Brice, Mardi Love, Amy Sigil and Heather Stants as well as our Key Note teacher - Melusina as their teachers. To see them in action go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHuhKQLU8a4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDxrUYs-Yiw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1XCGjHTRDg

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

It’s a Massive Complex Technique All dancers who like a challenge Yoga Mat or Towel No Notes provided?

MONDAY - 16 APR 15.00 - 17.00 Yes

Move your technique up a notch with these two drill sergeants from MEDANZ; not a workshop for the faint hearted, hard drilling, simple combos and then you'll plaster these together to change the emotive state of an extended combo. In 2011 it was a Superiority Complex, in 2012 these devilish two bring you a Massive Complex!

Andy Bettis United Kingdom

Andy B A great opportunity has come up which we hope you are as excited as we are one of our members - Catherine Corcoran discovered that one of her past dance teachers - Andy Bettis - will be in Australia around festival time and is eager to come and teach here in NZ. So we are thrilled to have not two but THREE overseas teachers this year! Andy has been teaching folk dance since 1986 and has led workshops in Britain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, the USA, the Bahamas, Brazil and Australia. For ten years he co-focalised the Sacred/Circle Dance Department at the Findhorn Foundation and was extensively involved in their education programmes, including the ongoing Community dance group, sessions for visitors and short-term guests, and the annual Music, Song & Dance Festival. He has spent many years dancing, researching & teaching dances from the Balkans and has found these 'odd rhythms' to be a great way to move into a deeper appreciation of movement & dance. He finds there is something magical in finding the 'secret path' through the seemingly impenetrable beats and discovering the flowing dance pattern that brings it all together.

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Dancing to a Different Beat - Introductory. Technique All levels (as this is something new) lots of enthusiasm Yes Notes provided?

SUNDAY - 15 APR 11.15 - 13.15 Yes

Most of the music used for dance in 'The West' is in 'divide by two' rhythms, usually some form of 4/4 with a clear, steady, repetitive pattern of beats. This provides an easily accessible 'way in' for dancers & watchers alike and quickly sets up a recognisable framework within which they can work & play. However the great strengths of regular rhythms can also become limitations & restrictions, keeping the structural framework too simple to develop in richer and more creative directions. The music of the Balkans - Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Bulgaria and beyond - contains a huge range of rhythmic patterns that go way beyond the familiar 4/4. These include 5/4 (Padjuska), 7/8 (Lesnoto, Racenitsa, Syrtos), 9/8 (Karsilama, Tsourapia, Dipat), 11/8 (Osagovka, Patrounino), 17/8 (Pusteno) and many more, using the building blocks of these rhythms to construct more elaborate patterns and sequences. These are not just intellectual musical exercises, they are firmly grounded in the folklore traditions of the various regions and have evolved as dance rhythms, to be experienced and enjoyed by the body as well as the mind. My first workshops start off with recognising and identifying rhythm patterns, developing skills to hear the beat within the music and finding how to move in sync with it.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Video Allowed?

Dancing to a Different Beat - Advanced Technique Preferable that you have done the Intro course before coming to this class Yes Notes provided?

MONDAY - 16 APR 15.00 - 17.00 Yes

Following on from my Introductory Workshop, we build up a repertoire of rhythms and see how the simple building blocks of different timed steps combine to produce such a variety of patterns. The objective is to learn a number of relatively simple dances that are 'in the body' and can be danced freely and enjoyed without any counting!

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Angie

Angela Hughes Arabian Rendezvous - Auckland Angie started dancing in 2000 as a student of Fatina (aka Liz Irvine) and was hooked from the very first lesson. In 2003 she began teaching with Liz within her Art of Bellydance School, becoming a senior teacher. She was also part of Liz’s Kashani Dancers. Then in 2009 Angie branched out on her own starting her own school Arabian Rendezvous. She has attended every MEDANZ festival since 2001 and was a committee member for 3 years. Angie lists amongst her teachers several national and international dancers and drummers including Karen Gerham (Fat Chance) Paulette Rees (Gypsy Caravan) Belladonna (Aust) , Hossum & Serena Ramzy, Yeow (Aust) , Moonjelly (NZ) Tanya (NZ) Fern (NZ) Ross Nixon (NZ) and Devi Mamak (Aust) to name but a few. Her love of the dance and the power, joy and self esteem it gives is just one of the reasons she teaches and likes to share with others. Check out her website: http://www.arabianrendezvous.co.nz

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

So You Can Dance the Dance - What Next? Choreography / Technique All Levels Veil, Pen, Paper and any other props you use Yes Notes provided?

SUNDAY - 15 APR 11.15 - 13.15 Yes

This workshop teaches a multilayered choreography suitable for beginners, but challenging enough to be interesting for all levels. Using this choreography, we then look at all the things which make dancing this in public more than a little challenging. Learn how to change it if you and your friends decide to dance this at a hafla - and only some of you turns up. We play with what to do when your veil decides to die, to tear, or simply disappear altogether. We work out how to dance it in pairs, trios, or as teams. A good part of the fun of this workshop is discovering that you can cope when you're out on a dance floor and your teammates decide to change the steps; or the floor you have to dance on is only bathmat sized, and you're used to practicing in a large hall. Another useful part of this workshop is giving dancers the tools to practice large scale choreographies in a tiny flat, or dance at a friend's party, learning how to make your dance do anything you want it to, for one dancer, or many.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Macarena - Middle Eastern Style Choreography All Levels Water, Pen, Paper Yes Notes provided?

MONDAY - 16 APR 15.00 - 17.00 Yes

A vibrant, hugely entertaining, choreography, danced to an instantly recognizable piece of music, given a Middle Eastern treatment by Mezdeke. This dance incorporates most of the basic bellydance moves, making it an excellent practice dance. It is also a challenge for intermediate dancers as isolation and timing add hugely to the effect. This dance came about because of the desire of new students to learn a choreography they could use to practice all the moves, but quickly became one of our troupes favourite performance pieces. It always brings a hugely positive crowd response, and makes all the dancers smile as well.

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MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN Candice Frankland Phoenix Bellydance - Auckland

Candice

Candice is an award-winning belly dancer who has appeared on TV, in magazines, on Rugby World Cup 2011 stages and even at the NZ Breakers games. Candice has been trained by some of the best local and international dancers, including several of the Bellydance Superstars, Egyptian Teachers (most recently Dina), and fantastic local teachers while in South Africa and NZ. As an instructor, she upholds the integrity and tradition of this beautiful art form while incorporating her signature style. Candice’s teaching style is well structured, easy-to-follow instruction to help students develop their natural feminine grace and learn complicated movements, and is always plenty of fun! Candice’s students are made up of women of all ages, fitness levels and cultures! The passion, intensity, and complexity of the movements, music, and style of this dance has driven Candice to work hard to explore the deep folkloric roots of Middle Eastern Belly Dance and create compositions with influences from nature, other cultural dances, and contemporary concepts. She is an eternal student of dance!

See her on http://www.youtube.com/user/candicefrankland?feature=mhee#p/u WORKSHOP NAME Type Level:

Voi Technique Workshop SATURDAY 14 APR Technique 11.15 - 13.15 Not designed for beginners but they can attend if they are up for the challenge Voi Poi if you have them - practise poi will be available - voi available for purchase

Please bring YOU TUBE LINK: http://youtu.be/vOibCW5djy4 Video Allowed? Yes Notes provided? .Yes . Voi is a beautiful new belly dance prop that creates a gorgeous feast for the eyes with belly dance movements, our favourite fabrics, silk and chiffon, and native New Zealand poi technique. The workshop will teach participants how to complete movements with one and two veil poi, how to integrate movements into our belly dancing, and several combinations to ensure smooth transitions that can be turned into a choreography. Voi is an exciting addition to a belly dance repertoire!

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed? .

Persona Lecture / Technique All Levels Water Bottle Yes

SATURDAY 14 APR 14.00 - 16.00 Notes provided?

Yes

Are you a Queen, Goddess, Entertainer, Storyteller, or a combination? This workshop is about dance personality profiles. Dancing allows us to express another side of ourselves which may look very different to our everyday personality. Knowing your dance persona is a fun and interesting topic that allows you as an individual to understand your strengths and weaknesses and develop them into something that lets you to shine through your performances. I have developed this workshop based on years of trying to understand myself as a dancer, observing students and professional dancers and watching them grow into individual performers. Each person has a unique factor that makes audiences enjoy their performances, and sometimes audiences aren’t sure why a dancer was so much more enjoyable than others and often it’s because the dancer has settled into who she is when she dances, she knows what expressions she can present well and looks utterly at ease while she is performing. Knowing yourself is an incredibly important step in becoming a better dancer.

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Friday 13 April 13 A’mal

Swallowing the Drum

10.30 -12.30

30.00

45.00

26 Pip E-Lysaah

Teacher Training

13.00-14.00

30.00

45.00

01 Melusina

Razzle Dazzle

14.00-16.00

40.00

55.00

02 Melusina

Gypsy Romance

09.00-11.00

40.00

55.00

07 Andy Busuttil

Unusual Rhythms

09.00-11.00

40.00

55.00

38 Victoria

Killer Ziller

09.00-11.00

30.00

45.00

42 Zumarrad

Arabesque

09.00-11.00

30.00

45.00

19 Candice

Voi Choreography

11.15-13.15

30.00

45.00

27 Pip E-Lysaah

The Quick & the Dead

11.15-13.15

30.00

45.00

30 Kenny

Sha’bi

11.15-13.15

30.00

45.00

36 Unfortunates

Drill the Rhythm - Fast

11.15-13.15

30.00

45.00

28 Pip E-Lysaah

How to Host a W/Shop

13.15-14.00

FREE

15.00

20 Candice

Persona

14.00-16.00

30.00

45.00

32 Rachael

Isis Wings Technique

14.00-16.00

30.00

45.00

33 Saffron

Costuming

14.00-16.00

30.00

45.00

37 Unfortunates

Drill the Rhythm - Slow

14.00-16.00

30.00

45.00

40 Ziva

ATS - What is it?

14.00-16.00

30.00

45.00

Saturday 14 April

Sunday 15 April 03 Melusina

Sword Choreography

09.00-11.00

40.00

55.00

08 Andy Busuttil

Beginner Drum

09.00-11.00

40.00

55.00

22 Dallia

Shimmy Shake

09.00-11.00

30.00

45.00

43 Zumarrad

Ghawazee

09.00-11.00

30.00

45.00

04 Melusina

Drunken Lady

11.15-13.15

40.00

55.00

15 Andy Bettis

Dance to Diff Beat Lv 1

11.15-13.15

30.00

45.00

17 Angie

So you can dance -

11.15-13.15

30.00

45.00

21 Cydonia

Sword Choreography

11.15-13.15

30.00

45.00

09 Andy Busuttil

Drumming for Dance

15.00-17.00

40.00

55.00

24 Dori

Back to Basics

15.00-17.00

30.00

45.00

34 Tais

Fan Veil Choreography

15.00-17.00

30.00

45.00

39 Victoria

Hot Latin

15.00-17.00

30.00

45.00

44 Zumarrad

Lissa Fakir

15.00-17.00

30.00

45.00

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Monday 16 April 41 Ziva

Pilates Warm Up

05 Melusina

Latin Fusion

10 Andy Busuttil Drum Drills 101

09.00-09.45

12 Adilah

Men Idak Di

10.00-12.00

30.00

45.00

29 Iman

Gypsy Caravan

10.00-12.00

30.00

45.00

25 Dori

Getting to know MEDANZ

12.00-12.45

FREE

12.45-14.45

40.00

55.00

11 Andy Busuttil Drum Drills 102 23 Dallia

Intro to Zills

12.45-14.45

30.00

45.00

31 Kenny

Aziza Laziza

12.45-14.45

30.00

45.00

35 Tais

Spanish Fusion Choreo

12.45-14.45

30.00

45.00

06 Melusina

Arabesque Drills

15.00-17.00

40.00

55.00

14 Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mal & Pip

Massive Complex

15.00-17.00

30.00

45.00

16 Andy Bettis

Dance to Diff Beat Lvl 2

15.00-17.00

30.00

45.00

18 Angie

Macarena Choreo

15.00-17.00

30.00

45.00

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MEET N GREET Friday 13 April

Kazbah Camel Inn

18.00 - late

PERFORMANCE - Raks Samimi Saturday 14 April

Westpac Mayfair Theatre

19.00 - late

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday 15 April

Tahuna Normal Intermediate School Hall

13.30-14.45

HAFLA / DRUM JAM Sunday 15 April

Tahuna Normal Intermediate School Hall

18.30-23.00

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MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN Anna Walsh Khazmin Tribe - Dunedin

Cydonia

Cydonia started belly dancing in 2007 having spent years involved with theatre and other dance genres as well as rhythmic gymnastics. Born in Dunedin she is a member of Khazmin Tribe and founder of Red Mars Dance Project allowing her to indulge her passion for the darker side of the dance. To find out more, check out her website on https//martiandance.webs.com

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Pretty Toy Tribal Fusion Sword Choreography Intermediate (NB - Includes floorwork) Sword, Notebook & Pen, kneepads (optional) NO Notes provided?

SUNDAY 15 APR 11.15 - 13.15 NO

Tribal Fusion Sword Choreography to “Pretty Toy” by Velvet Acid Christ. Dark, edgy, the emphasis is placed on the mood and intent of the dancer. The audience becomes voyeurs rather than participants in your dance.

Iphigenie Amoutzias Oasis for Dance - Auckland

Dallia

Dallia is an Auckland based full time professional bellydance performer and teacher. She started dancing bellydance in 1996 and blends her Greek and German heritage to create a passionate and skillful dance style. Dallia continuously keeps developing her dance and teaching skills in Middle Eastern Dance and has trained with various Master teachers. She has acquired the certification of Basic trainer in ESTODA (Essential technique of Oriental Dance), which is now the predominant technique taught at her school and is also a co-trainer for teachers of the A-Z Routines. Her classes are based on safe dance practice and use of belly core strength to protect the back. To find out more check out her web site: www.oasisfordance.com

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring

Shimmy and Shake Intensive Technique - Shimmy Intensive Very Good beginner / Intermediate Water bottle and energy

SUNDAY - 15 APR 09.00 - 11.00

A workshop of power awaits you! We cover the most important basic shimmies, explained in detail: • Vertical shimmies , and Twist shimmies. Special attention, however, we will put on the seesaw hip shimmy, discuss its various techniques (from the knees, or the lateral muscles) and practice. In addition, we realize the difference between shoulder - and chest shimmy and practice both. After we practiced in place, we will do it with weight shift and walking.

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring

Introduction to Zills Basic Zills Technique Beginner Zills

MONDAY - 16 APR 12.45 - 14.45

Learn the beautiful art of playing Zills. There’s definitely magic in Zill playing. This workshop is a great way to begin developing techincial proficiency with Zills. No prior experience is necessary. Learn basic rhythms and zill patterns. Learn how to dance with your zills. We will add footwork, hip work and will zill different patterns to the three original A-Z routines (A C E)

Doreen Bestmann Auckland

Dori

I am an oriental dancer at heart, however I have studied both folk and tribal group improvisation styles to performance level and have dabbled in the odd bit of fusion as well. I originally started classes with Suher in Whitianga and upon moving to Christchurch joined the School of Contemporary Belly Dance where I studied with a range of teachers and later started teaching regular classes as well. Throughout my time in Christchurch and through attendance at MEDANZ festivals I have enjoyed learning from the many talented and knowledgeable dancers New Zealand has to offer, including Gendi, Zummarad, Yuri, Fatina, Kahmir, Fern and many others. I have recently spent four years in England teaching, learning and attending major festivals with dancers from all over the world, such as Fifi Abdou, Raquia Hassan, Randa Kamel (Egypt), Artemisia (Belgium), Leila Haddad (France), Horacio and Beata Cifuentes (Germany), Jim Boz and Fathiem (USA). Since returning in 2010 I have been based in Auckland where I have been immersing myself in the local dance community, attending classes and performing throughout Auckland when there is time to fit it all in. I currently perform, teach and party regularly with Phoenix Belly Dance. When teaching my focus is on helping students develop good technique and a feeling for the style while keeping classes interactive and fun.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed? .

Back to Basics - now with feedback !!! SUNDAY 15 APR Technique 15.00 - 17.00 Advanced to Beginner – ideally with a minimum of one or two ‘terms’ of basic belly dance classes At least one prop (ideally a range). Happy to try to accommodate large props (e.g. wings) but this will depend on space so come prepared. Yes Notes provided? No

RESTRICTED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE

This workshop will cover some of the technique which I (and likely many others) consider to be the basic, foundation movements of belly dance. The aim of this workshop is to help you go back to these movements and really work on them so you walk out more confident in them than before. The key focus will not be on breaking down of technique but on providing one-on-one feedback. This class is not just aimed at beginners – if you are more experienced ask yourself when you last took the time to really make sure that your basics are solid? If you teach when have you last spent 10mins checking out hip drops instead of your students’? I have been to a wide range of beginner classes and workshops all throughout my 10 or so year dance time and every time I go I learn a lot about my own dance and where my strengths and weaknesses are. So this is your opportunity to do the same. This class will require a fair bit of self motivation to keep going without someone in front to follow or lots of changes to help our shortening attentions spans but it will be interactive, insightful and help you be a better dancer than you were before you walked in. (if you are a true technique masochist it might also generate homework – but that’ll be optional).

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring

Getting to know MEDANZ Interactive Chat All welcome Any questions you might have - and your lunch!

MONDAY - 16 APR 12.00 - 12.45

This is a special, free “lunchtime workshop” to get to know a bit more about MEDANZ. The workshops will cover some information of how we got to where we are today and how the organisation is run – not in a theoretical sense but in a day-to-day what’s happening all the time sense. We’ll also have a look at the constitution and break some of it down into language that’s not needed for legal documents. The aim of this workshop is to help, especially new members, understand what MEDANZ is all about, how we work, and how members can get involved.

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The aim is for this workshop to be more focussed on discussion and sharing than it is on people being presented with lots of information to listen to.

25 Pip E-Lysaah Red Queens - Christchurch

Pip E-Lysaah

Pip began with ballet and moved through Modern Jazz, yoga, Turkish Belly Dance and then onto Tribal Style. She quickly took to this variation on Middle Eastern dance combining it with her ballet and modern dance training and yoga background to isolate and control her movements. Pip is a regular at the Carousel Cabaret in Wellington, a rostered performing member of the MoonJelly restaurant team and our very own internationally performing star with events in Las Vegas, Portland and Toronto. She teaches tribal and tribal fusion style at the School of Contemporary Bellydance in Christchurch and independently in Wellington, has taught nationally and internationally and regularly directs/produces/choreographs belly dance shows such as the Red Queens. It is Pip’s stylised use of muscle control and isolation over theatrical bellydance movements and genuine admiration of her bellydance crew that has created her individual style. Choosing to extend yourself by trying something new, however humbling can lead to greater personal growth - Pip is - and always will be - a beginner.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Teacher Training - its not all fun and games Mostly lecture, little choreo, some technique All dancers who like a challenge and are interested Yoga Mat or Towel No Notes provided?

FRIDAY 13 APR 13.00 - 14.00 Yes

Sometimes as dancers we find ourselves in the position of being the most experienced dancer around and being put in front of a class where we feel ready or not. Pip will draw on her experience as a teacher and her own teacher training to take you through a version of a lesson plan for beginners (covering basic belly dance, oriental and tribal), a few rules and ethics that she tries to stick to, and some essential factors that she recommend are covered in a term of beginners belly dance. This is less a workshop on what you should do and more a view on what you ‘could’ do, along with a little ethical guidance based on her view of the world. Most suitable for dancers who find themselves in the position of being belly dance teachers, this is not a workshop for experienced teachers, her intention of not to teach current teachers how to „suck eggs‟ but to give some guidance to brand-new or would-like to teachers

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN WORKSHOP NAME The Quick and The Dead SATURDAY 14 APR Type Technique 11.15 - 13.15 Level: Intermediate to advanced Please bring Yoga Mat or Towel Video Allowed? NO Notes provided? Yes Its combo time, 5 mins to write it down & talk, 10 mins to drill it, then onto the next one ... You’re quick or you’re dead. The timer IS on, the beeps WILL happen, the music WILL change … you’re quick or you’re dead.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

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How to host a Workshop Lecture all levels lunch No Notes provided?

SATURDAY 14 APR 13.15 - 14.00 Yes

You’ve probably seen other Schools and dancers host workshops in their town, and maybe wondered how this was done. The second of our free lunchtime workshops will guide you through the experience of hosting workshops both from the point of view of the instructor being hosted and the Host. There will be example Instructor Contracts and you will be taken through what is and is not expected and how you can host national and international teachers. Hopefully you can take this knowledge and apply it immediately at MEDANZ, perhaps approaching teachers you would like to have in your area.

Iman

Christine Haviland Tribal Spirit / Spirit Inc - Auckland

Christine has been dancing since her introduction to Orientale by Liz Irvine in Auckland 1999. Her first troupe experience was as part of Kashani Dancers. She was quickly hooked on Bellydance but by chance came across a Fat Chance Belly Dance video and knew immediately that Tribal Bellydance was where she belonged. She set about learning what she could about Tribal and alongside fellow tribal junkie and duet partner Debbie Hand formed “Iman”. She also decided to keep the name Iman as her dance name as appropriate for her style and the history of her dance. She has been fortunate to have studied with some amazing tribal teachers - Susan Brown of Tribe! (Kerikeri), Karen Gehrman (Fat Chance) Lily of Tribal Kinesis, Sashi and Deb Rubin (USA) as well as Australian Devi Mamak, Dee Thomson (Tribal Blossoms) and Nina (Gypsy Rain). In 2009 she commenced her overseas studies with Master Teacher Paulette Rees Denis of Gypsy Caravan and has gained her Teacher Training and Collective Soul - Lvl 1. She hope to continue her studies this year travelling to the States to continue in the Gypsy Caravan format with Paulette at her studios in Oregon. She formed Tribal Spirit and Spirit Inc in the hope of awakening the love of Gypsy Caravan in New Zealand. She believes that it is a personal choice for dancers where we gravitate toward - hers just happens to be Gypsy Caravan. At the core we are all Bellydancers - enjoying the love of dance - dance from the heart and limited only by our imagination. For further information check out her web site: www.thespiritinc.com

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Foundation Tribal Combos Technique / Combinations Any Pen, Water and a good ear for her Scottish Accent !. NO Notes provided?

MONDAY - 16 APR 10.00 - 12.00 Yes

Explore using spliced Gypsy Caravan Tribal steps making combos which can be used in choreography or Tribal Improv pieces.

Kenneth Chan Christchurch

Kenny

Kenny’s passion for Middle Eastern Dance originated from a keen interest in Arabic music. He stumbled upon a music CD of belly dance music in 2004 without really knowing much about the dance but he was captivated by the rhythms, instrumentation and melodies from the start. Kenny’s collection of belly dance and Arabic music grew tremendously before he ventured into giving belly dance a go. Ever since the, Kenny was joked and has not looked back - all thanks to a chance encounter with a music album on grey afternoon in the middle of winter. Kenny has learnt bellydance with the School of Contemporary Belly Dance in Christchurch under Zumarrad, Yurie Matsui, Gendi Tanner and later on with Claribel of Singapore who has strong connections to Egyptians master teachers. Kenny’s passion is Raks Sharki but he has also had learning experiences and still maintains a strong interest in folk dance styles of the Middle East as well as ATS.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Sha’bi Choreography All Water Bottle - Notebook & pen Yes

SATURDAY 14 APR 11.15 - 13.15 .

What is Sha’bi Music? It represents something truly Egyptian in character and stands apart from the highly commercialised entertainment business which sanitises and packages songs and stars (sourced from Al Ahram Weekly Online) Sha’bi music can be described as the voice of the homeless, the orphaned, the sickly and the unemployed. The themes Sha’bi artists sing about can be grounded in society’s ills which are often raw: friendship and betrayal; a fall from grace; a test of a parent’s unconditional love. In Sept 2011, Kenny had the wonderful opportunity to study with the Egyptian master Yousry Sharif in Singapore. This choreography was actually made up on the spot during the workshop by Yousry. The title of the song - Kazzab - means liar. Needless to say even a dancer who has little or no understanding of the Arabic language would be able to figure out the gist of the songs lyrics from the moves in the choreography. This sha’bi piece promised to be catchy, soulful, fun and filled with anguish - all at the same time.

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Aziza Laziza Veil Choreography Intermediate Veil, Notebook, Water Yes

MONDAY - 16 APR 12.45 - 14.45 Notes provided?

This is an original choreography based on Kenny’s interpretation of the song by Emad Sayyah (Modern Belly dance from Lebanon: The Enchanted Dance) It is a light hearted cute piece couple with a slice of cheekiness. The dances features and entrance and a section with veil work before discarding the veil partway thru the dance. This dance is suitable to be performed as a solo piece or a group. The moves used in this choreography are not complex and this workshop will suit a range of dance abilities.

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Rachel Lundy Rachel Lundy Bellydance - Dunedin

'Rachael was dragged along to her first Belly Dance lesson at the age of 12, with her mum. Not really knowing what belly dance entailed, she couldn't imagine any thing more 'lame' then dancing around half naked with her mum. 9 years on, and still dancing, she couldn't imagine her life without it ("thanks mum!"). Rachael has a passion for Oriental and contemporary expressional pieces. She has studied with Christchurch's School of Contemporary Belly Dance, an institution well known for its professionalism and varied dance styles, for over eight years. She has only recently parted ways with Christchurch in order to study at Dunedin University, but still makes time for her true passion; performance. Rachael has had several years of teaching experience, but her real strength is performance, improvisation and choreography. She specializes in Oriental style belly dance, but also dabbles in Cabaret and Burlesque for a more versatile repertoire. Rachael is also an experienced public performer, having held two permanent restaurant gigs and has worked as the primary entertainment at Weddings, Birthday Parties and Hen's nights in Christchurch. She has recently become involved in The Box Fort Collective, a group of young and talented circus performers, dancers, artists, musicians and just generally awesome creative people. Check out her website: http://rachaelbellydance.webs.com

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Isis Wings - Technique and Combos Prop Technique Beginner Isis Wings Wings or two short canes No Notes provided?

SATURDAY 14 APR 14.00 - 16.00 Yes

This workshop is designed to introduce Isis wings to dancers with little or no experience of the prop. Starting from basic technique and posture, to stationary and spinning moves and finally and introduction to some more difficult technique and creative and exciting combinations to use in your own dance.

Saffron

Gabriella first became interested in belly dancing in 1998. Starting off as a belly baby and staying there for some time due to other commitments. Later she joined the troupe 'Cairo Cats' where she began to perform to the outside world. She says she dances because it makes her feel happy, alive and confidant and as her name suggests, spicy and expensive! Gabriella's love of dancing has inspired some beautiful costumes, made possible due to her being a seamstress before becoming a Domestic Goddess. Belly dancing has helped her through some difficult times.

Gabrielle Powell Dunedin

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Notes provided?

Costuming and Decorating Costuming All Levels Fabric for sampler, sequins, beads, needle, thread and scissors. Some supplies will be available at class for practice. Yes

SATURDAY 14 APR 14.00 - 16.00

Is your old costume looking drab and flat? Does it need re-JEWEL-inating? How about decorating that new bra? What about a new skirt, one where your hem never gets caught in your anklet ever again! This workshop helps you add all of the glamour and sparkle you could ever want to your bras, hems and much more. I’ll show you ideas on how to make two different styles of skirts, and also my special way of hemming with bias binding. Ideas on how to securely attach sequins, beads and fringing to your bras etc.

33 Tais Derbasova Tais Bellydance Ltd - Auckland

Tais

Tais Derbasova is an award winning professional Belly Dancer, teacher and choreographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. In August 2010 she was the winner of the "Dina's Choice" Prize in the Australian Belly Dance Star Awards in Sydney. Tais was also crowned winner in the Solo and Best choreography categories of the National Oriental Dance Competition in Russia organized by the International Association of Artists in Egypt in 2007. She has studied under the renowned Egyptian, Syrian, British and Russian teachers and choreographers of Oriental Dance. Tais used to do gymnastics and classical ballet and today incorporates the fluid motion and natural rhythm into her performances and choreographies. Since moving to New Zealand from Russia she has started up her own Belly Dance School "TAIS BELLY DANCE" based in Auckland. Tais has performed in numerous Belly Dance shows and festivals internationally, including Egypt. She regularly travels around New Zealand and overseas with workshops and performances sharing her extensive knowledge and passion with Belly Dance with others. She has also appeared as a guest on popular New Zealand TV shows on TVNZ and Maori TV, featured on radio and in national newspapers. In 2009 Tais was the choreographer and performer in Geoff Allen's theatre production "The Secret Life of a Belly Dancer". The play’s successful two-week run to mostly sold-out audiences has inspired the director and producers to repeat the season in November/December 2011. Tais is the artistic director and choreographer of the professional belly dance troupe, which took 2nd runner up at the Viva Eclectika Dance Competition 2011. Check out her website: http://www.tais-bellydance.co.nz

WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Fan Veil Techniques and Short Choreography Prop Technique and Choreography All Levels Fan Veils (Loan veils will be available if you don't have any) Yes Notes provided?

SUNDAY - 15 APR 15.00 - 17.00

Fan veil is a spectacular and colourful prop used by belly dancers to add something new and different to their repertoire. We will learn the techniques of handling 2 fan veils breaking down the necessary moves important to this prop. We’ll go through the techniques of open and closed fan veils as well as spinning. We will also learn a short choreography incorporating different sequences to create beautiful visual effects

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

Pharaoh of Barcelona Spanish Fusion Choreography All Levels Full Circle Skirt Yes

MONDAY - 16 APR 12.45 - 14.45 Notes provided?

A colourful dynamic Spanish fusion to an upbeat sound of Issam Houshan’s song Pharaoh of Barcelona. The choreography is a blend of Spanish and Oriental moves and is based on the use of a full circle skirt.

Unfortunate Repercussions

Bronwyn Mohring, Martin Fastier, Alan Powell, Tanata Stedman Unfortunate Repercussions - Dunedin

The four “Unfortunates “ may also be joined by other members Nicola Collie and David Stiles. Between us we have been to workshops with Alan Burden, Yeow, Matt Stonehouse and Hossam Ramsey. Our varied musical backgrounds include a BA in Music, a background in piano and musical theory and a member of a rock covers band. The UR are a musical group who drum in a Tribal Style. This does not mean we only drum for tribal dancers but more that we work together as a group. We are not hierarchical but instead all contribute in an equally important way. We have not found this co-operative tribal feel in other drumming styles we have encountered. This means our style and rules of play have developed in a unique way that works for us and we love it. We would love to share out joy in making music with you

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Drilling the Rhythms - Fast Drum Technique Beginner Your Drum, notebook

SATURDAY 14 APR 11.15 - 13.15

We will explore as many popular 2 & 4 beat rhythms as participants are comfortable with. From Fallahi thru Maqsum and Saidii and their many friends and relations. We will take out time introducing and drilling the rhythms. Emphasis will be on control quality and comfort within these rhythms and changing between them. We will work within the rule of four fo changes in rhythm are unified and clear. This helps unify a group instead of relying on a leader follower relationship. We will then practise in a drum circle situation where all participants will alternate holding the base rhythm and playing variations

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Drilling the Rhythms - Slow Drum Technique Beginners Your Drum - Notebook

SATURDAY 14 APR 14.00 - 16.00

We will cover Chifitelli and Masmoudi and their variations. We will take our time introducing and drilling the rhythms. Emphasis will be on texture and control with the intent to perform these rhythms with feeling. We will cover dramatic and subtle variations and also zill patterns within the rhythm. We will then practise in a drum circle situation where all participants will alternate holding the base rhythm and playing variations

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN

Victoria

Victoria Escaip Kiwi Iwi Oceanic Belly Dance - Christchurch

Victoria, a founding member of Kiwi Iwi Oceanic Belly Dance Troupe, has been dancing for over 13 years and has learned a variety of Belly Dance styles from many well known local and international teachers including Gendi, Cassandra Shore, Hadia, Karen German, Denise Enan, Melusina, Devi Mamak, Deb Rubin, Lily Tsai, Miriam Peretz, Ansuya, Suhaila Salimpour, and by MEDANZ 2012 she will have done an eight-hour seminar with Rachel Brice! Victoria has taught a variety of Belly Dance workshops in New Zealand, Mexico –her native country, and Hong Kong. Victoria is mainly a Tribal dancer but she loves fusing Belly Dance with other dance styles and created the popular Salsa Fusion combos which she has taught in different occasions, including Medanz 2010 and 2011. This year she brings Merengue to the Belly Dance scene in New Zealand... a very HOT Latin rhythm that everybody will love! Victoria also loves traditional Middle Eastern music and, being an accomplished ziller, she gets enormous pleasure when she dances and plays her zills to the sensual music of the Middle East which originally drew her to Belly Dance... She has been credited by many dancers for being an inspiration and “opening their zills’ channel”.

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Killer Ziller Techniques Intermediate Zills, Water bottle and a keen sense of having fun Yes Notes provided?

SATURDAY 14 APR 09.00 - 11.00 Yes

Playing zills adds a very exciting element to your dance. However, while execution is very important, variety is one of the factors that make one performance stand out from another; this is true for your zills playing as well as for your dance. Playing only the standard triplets when you dance won’t do it if what you want is your performance to shine. In this workshop we’ll go beyond the basics and we’ll learn a variety of zills patterns. We’ll do lots of drilling and then we’ll add these patterns to different dance combinations with increasing difficulty. You will leave this workshop inspired and confident to create your own zills patterns for your dance!

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Hot Latin Fusion Choreography Choreography / Technique All Levels Water Bottle, plenty of energy and a desire to have fun! Yes Notes provided? Yes

SUNDAY 17 APR 15.00 - 17.00

Ever heard of Merengue? Well, it’s one HOT Latin rhythm that makes everyone’s blood boil! In this workshop we’ll learn the basic moves of Merengue and then some combinations that we’ll use to dance/tell the sexy story in the song Procura (Dare) by Chi Chi Peralta. Because it’s fusion... you can expect anything! From Tribal Fusion combinations to Victoria’s own combos, all of which you can fit into your own dance.

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN Sylvia Edge-Perkins Zilzal Tribal Dance - Wellington

Ziva

Ziva has been studying bellydance since 2000 and teaching since about 2006, specialising in ATS (American Tribal Style), in which she is a Fat Chance Belly Dance certified teacher and Sister Studio. Her philosophy of dance is that you never stop learning, so taking classes with other teachers – in a variety of styles - is an important part of her schedule. She has a particular interest in alignment and biomechanics, and completed her training as a Stott mat Pilates instructor in 2010. You can find Ziva online at www.tribalbellydance.co.nz. You can watch Zilzal Tribal Dance Troupe on http://youtu.be/hs2jy0GCaIA

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ATS - What it is and why we love it Technique All Levels Water Bottle Yes Notes provided?

SATURDAY 14 APR 14.00 - 16.00 Yes

American Tribal Style bellydance is the point of origin for all tribal styles and an essential influence on tribal fusion styles of bellydance. Created by Carolena Nericcio and Fat Chance Belly Dance, ATS remains a living and evolving dance form, grounded in its original format of group improvisation. In this workshop will outline the ATS format and clarify what is and isn’t ATS. This workshop will be useful for tribal and tribal fusion dancers who want to know about their roots, and for all bellydancers to gain an understanding of this style.

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Pilates for Dancers Warm Up All Levels Yoga Mat - Water Bottle Yes

MONDAY - 16 APR 09.00 - 9.45 . Notes provided?

Yes

As part of MEDANZ on-going commitment to safe practises within the dance community, we are thrilled to be able to offer Ziva’s class to all members. Ziva is a trained Stott mat Pilates instructor and we are very fortunate to have her.

IT IS ESSENTIAL YOU RESERVE YOUR PLACE Pilates offers postural improvement, core strengthening, body awareness, injury prevention, heightened balance and co-ordination, and cultivation of long, lean muscles. Sound good? Come and learn some floor-based exercises to enhance your dancing. Ziva will lead you through a typical mat Pilates session, and we’ll look at exercises specific to participants’ bellydancing needs.

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN Brigid Kelly Christchurch

Zumarrad

Zumarrad has studied the art of Middle Eastern Dance since 1998. She is known as a sparkling, engaging and emotive performer. While not a purist, Zumarrad views belly dance as a Middle Eastern cultural expression and art form first and foremost. As a dancer, her passion is for Egyptian raqs sharqi and folklore. As a teacher, she focuses on imparting deeper knowledge and strong technique. Her first and most influential teacher was Gendi Tanner, the South Island's premier oriental dancer for many years. She pursues study wherever possible with reputable international teachers. These have included Dr Mo Geddawi, Denise Enan, Cassandra Shore, Hadia of Canada, Amera Eid of Sydney, Amel Tafsout of Algeria, Caroline Evanoff and Randa Kamel of Cairo, and Jennifer Allen of Glasgow. In 2010 she attended the International Belly Dance Conference of Canada in Toronto as an invited speaker on New Zealand belly dance in a globalised context.

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Arabesque and Attitude Technique Intermediate Ballet slippers or other dance shoes are strongly recommended in this workshop. NO Notes provided? NO

SATURDAY 14 APR 09.00 - 11.00

Arabesques add elegance, romance and flair to our stock of oriental and folkloric dance movements, but too often we put them in the too-hard basket. You’re missing out if you do! Our arabesques are so much more varied than the daunting ballet versions. Zumarrad will break down the oriental arabesque from toes to fingertips, showing how to stand and turn on one leg with confidence. She’ll teach many variations, drills and – here’s the good bit combinations that draw on everything from Golden Age to Modern Cairo style that you can add to your repertoire. She will help you develop your demi-pointe and show variations to suit both high-risers and earth-bound souls.

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Invaders of the Heart: an Introduction to Banat Mazin Ghawazee dance Technique All Levels Zills (Optional) NO Notes provided?

SUNDAY 15 APR 09.00 - 11.00

Yes

When we first start to research belly dance, we often read about the ghawazee, those invaders of the heart who captivated 19th century Western tourists to Egypt. The best-known of the ghawazee families today are the Mazins of Luxor, whose dance style is sometimes thought to be the oldest style of Egyptian belly dance we can still see performed. Khairiyya Mazin is the youngest of the famous Mazin sisters and until recently was the only family member still dancing. Zumarrad will teach some typical moves and traditional performance patterns of this completely improvised style, drawing on her study with Cassandra Shore, who studied with Khairiyya in 2010, and her own close observations of footage of Khairiyya and her sisters in performance. Then we’ll work on putting them together in our own improvised piece! Ghawazee dancers work in a group to mesmerising and delightful effect. The movements they use are simple and fun to do.

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance · 13 - 16 April 2012 · DUNEDIN WORKSHOP NAME Type Level: Please bring Video Allowed?

The Lissa Fakir Experience Lecture All levels Open minds! And perhaps something you like to eat or drink.

Notes provided?

SUNDAY 15 APR 15.00 - 17.00 Yes

Om Khalsoum, the Lady, the voice of Egypt: many dancers are afraid to dance to her music, scared they won’t do it justice. Many are disconcerted, even disappointed, when they finally hear her sing. What is all the fuss about and why does this music even matter? Often when we hear Om Khalsoum it’s a snippet of a far longer piece of music, and that little cut doesn’t give us much of the real experience behind the legend. In this workshop we get a chance to listen to one of her live recordings IN ITS ENTIRETY. You’ll hear her orchestra play the familiar melodies of the beautiful Lissa Fakir (Do you remember?), so beloved of dancers, as they were originally arranged. You’ll hear the way the audience responds to the melodies and the voice. You’ll be transported on a musical wave, a real journey, by Om Khalsoum and her musicians. You may even experience a flash of tarab! Stretch out… read along with the lyrics … or just relax, with a wine, a coffee or tea, and bathe in the Lissa Fakir experience. This workshop will demystify this music and help you feel less daunted by the songs of the great tarab singers. You will develop more feeling for how these classic pieces work, which will carry into your dance today. At the end, you still might not be an Om Khalsoum fan, but you will have a far greater appreciation and understanding of Arabic music. Participants are asked to commit to this workshop fully, to open themselves up to listening, to respect the tutor and the other participants by not chattering while the song is playing, and to remain for the entirety of the workshop

19:00

14.00 - 16.00

13.15 - 14.00

11.15 - 13.15

Ziva -

Sha'bi

ATS - what is it?

Kenny -

Victoria Killer Ziller

Zumarrad Arabesque 09.00 - 11.00

Candice Persona

DRUM STUDIO

SHOW TIME - Raks Samimi

Rachael U R - Drilling the Rhythms Technique - Isis Wings - Slow 20 32 37

Melusina Gypsy Romance

STUDIO 3

SATURDAY - 14 APRIL 2012

MEET N GREET

MELUSINA - Cabaret Pizzazz - Razzle Dazzle

PIP E- LYSAAH - Teacher Training

LUNCH

A'MAL - Swallowing the Drum

TEACHER'S DAY - KAZBAH STUDIOS

Andy Busuttil Unusual Rhythms 42 38 02 07 Pip E-Lysaah Candice U R -Drilling the Rhythms The Quick & The Dead Voi Choreography - Fast 30 27 19 36

STUDIO 2

STUDIO 1

18.00 - late

14.00 - 16.00

13.00 - 14.00

12.30 - 13.00

10.30 - 12.30

TIME

FRIDAY - 13 APRIL 2012

Pip E-Lysaah - How to Host a Workshop 28

LUNCHTIME LECTURES

Saffron Costuming

KAZBAH CAMEL INN

STUDIO 3

DRUM STUDIO

Adilah -

Men Idak Di

STUDIO 2

Back to Basics

DRUM STUDIO

Pilates Warm - up with Ziva

STUDIO 3

MONDAY - 16 APRIL 2012

HAFLA / DRUM JAM

Tais Andy Busuttil Fan Veil Choreography Drumming for Dancers 24 34 09

Iman Foundation Melusina - Single Ladies - Andy Busuttil of Gypsy Caravan Latin Fusion Drum Drills 101 12 29 05 10

Dori -

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

18.00 - late

Wind up with Pizzas in the Kazbah Studios

Tais Dallia Kenny Andy Busuttill Introduction to Zills Aziza Laziza Drum Drills 102 12.45 - 14.45 Spainish Fusion Choreo 35 23 31 11 Angie - Choreography - A'mal & Pip Melusina - Arabesque Andy Bettis - Lvl 2 Dancing to a Different Beat Massive Complex Drills & Combos 15.00 - 17.00 Macarena 18 14 06 16

12.00 - 12.45

10.00 - 12.00

09.00 - 09.45

STUDIO 1

Victoria Hot Latin 15.00 - 17.00

13.30 - 14.45

Zumarrad Ghawazee

STUDIO 2

Melusina Andy Busuttil Sword Choreography Beginner Drum 22 43 03 08 Angie -So you can dance - Cydonia Melusina Andy Bettis - Lv 1 - Dancing to a Different Beat Sword Choreography Drunken Lady 11.15 - 13.15 now what? 17 21 04 15

Dallia - Shimmy Shake 09.00 - 11.00 Intensive

STUDIO 1

SUNDAY - 15 APRIL 2012

Dori - Getting to know MEDANZ 25

LUNCHTIME LECTURES

KAZBAH CAMEL INN

Zumarrad Lissa Fakir

KAZBAH CAMEL INN

MEDANZ Festival of Middle Eastern Dance 路 13 - 16 April 2012 路 DUNEDIN

We need volunteers for the 2012 MEDANZ Dunedin Festival. Helpers are required for the Raks Samimi show, the information booth and heaps of other bits and pieces that will help make the weekend run smoothly. Some teachers will require help with their workshops. This entails amongst other things checking off the participants, making sure they have a name sticker and maybe helping with the sound system. So if you are interested or want to know more please contact Chief Angel Dianne Thompson at bengaleez@kinect.co.nz I will acknowledge you within a week. Let me know what you would like to help with and when you could donate some spare time during the festival and I will liaise with you just as soon as I have a formulated plan