festival booklet - 2012

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

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Booking Form in Centre of BookletPages 17 - 20

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Given Name Dance Name Workshops Pg

14 Amanda & Pip A'mal & Pip Massive Complex 14

13 Amanda McCauley A'mal Swallowing the Drum 13

19 Andy Bettis Andy Bettis Dancing to a Different Beat - Level 1 14

20 Andy Bettis Andy Bettis Dancing to a Different Beat - Level 2 147 Andy Busuttil Andy Busuttill Unusual Rhythms 10

8 Andy Busuttil Andy Busuttill Beginner Drum 11

9 Andy Busuttil Andy Busuttill Drumming for Dancers 11

10 Andy Busuttil Andy Busuttill Drum Drills 101 11

11 Andy Busuttil Andy Busuttill Drum Drills 102 12

15 Angela Hughes Angie So you can dance - now what 15

16 Angela Hughes Angie Macarena 15

21 Anna Walsh Cydonia Sword Technique 21

42 Brigid Kelly Zumarrad Arabesque 31

43 Brigid Kelly Zumarrad Ghawazee 31

44 Brigid Kelly Zumarrad Lissa Fakir 32

17 Candice Frankland Candice The Voi 16

18 Candice Frankland Candice Persona 16

29 Christine Haviland Iman Foundation Tribal Combos 35

24 Doreen Bestmann Dori Back to Basics 22

25 Doreen Bestmann Dori Getting to know MEDANZ 23

33 Gabrielle Powell Saffron Costuming / Decorating 27

22 Iphigenie Amoutzias Dallia Shimmy Shake Intensive 21

23 Iphigenie Amoutzias Dallia Intro to Zills 22

12 Karen Walworth Adilah Men Idak Di 12

30 Kenny Chan Kenny Sha'bi 25

31 Kenny Chan Kenny Aziza Laziza 251 Melusina Melusina Razzle Dazzle 8

2 Melusina Melusina Gypsy Romance 8

3 Melusina Melusina Dangerous Curves - Sword 9

4 Melusina Melusina The Drunken Lady - Tribal Fusion 9

5 Melusina Melusina Single Ladies - Samba/Belly 9

6 Melusina Melusina Arabesque - Drills 9

26 Pip E-Lysaah Pip E-Lysaah Teacher Training 22

27 Pip E-Lysaah Pip E-Lysaah The Quick and the Dead 23

28 Pip E-Lysaah Pip E-Lysaah How to Host a Workshop 23

32 Rachael Lundy Rachel Isis Wings - Tech 26

40 Sylvia Edge-Perkins Ziva ATS - What is it and why we love it 30

41 Sylvia Edge-Perkins Ziva Pilates Warm up 3034 Tais Derbasova Tais Fan Veil Choreography 2735 Tais Derbasova Tais Spanish Fusion Choreography 28

36 Unfortunate Repercussions Drilling the Rhythms - Fast 28

37 Unfortunate Repercussions Drilling the Rhythms - Slow 28

38 Victoria Escaip Victoria Killer Zillers 29

39 Victoria Escaip Victoria Hot Latin 29

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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.

WORKSHOPSThese 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 non-

members 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 :

[email protected]

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 REFUNDSIf 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 for cancelled workshops will be given through until to 16 March 2012. Email

[email protected]

MEDANZ Festival and Annual General MeetingDunedin

13 - 16 April 2012


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MEET N GREETWe 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 onlyTahuna 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 BOOTHThis 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

HUDRAWe 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 - [email protected]

MEDANZ will not accept responsibility for the security of vendors stock.

PERFORMANCE - Raks SamimiThis 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

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HAFLA & DRUM JAM - Sunday nightThis 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:

[email protected]

TAXI SERVICEGiven 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 years festival. They will only be

available in BLACK The design will be in white.

COST - $35 - Orders close 16 March 2012T-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

B. Ladies V Neck Tee - Long Sleeve - this is the fitted long sleeved style - 95%, Elastane - 5%

Available in sizes 8 thru to 20.

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

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ACCOMODATIONDunedin 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

FACILITIESFood OutletsThere is a kitchen at the Kazbah Studio (where the Hudra and information desk will be located) whichhas a fridge, microwave, jug, sink etc.Dunedin Holiday Park (next door to the Kazbah) does takeaway food, such as fish and chips.

NearbyAbout a 10 minute drive away is the shopping area of South Dunedin which has lots of takeaway foodbars (Indian, Sushi, Turkish, Noodles) and there is a Pak N Save supermarket and Warehouse in thearea.About a 5 minute drive away on Andersons Bay Road is a Countdown supermarket and some liquor storeoutlets.The main shopping area of Dunedin is located in the George Street area which is about a 15 minute drivefrom the workshops.


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2012 KEY NOTE TUTORS

Melusina is part of the Underbelly dance troupe in Melbourne since 2000where she teaches weekly classes in all styles and levels. She hastaught here and in America as well as being frequently sought after allaround her home country. In 2006 she toured America with the wellknown band Solace performing at their concerts, taught severalworkshops as well as took lessons with some of the leading Americancontemporary bellydancers. Then the following year she went to Egyptand attended workshops with some of the Egyptian masterchoreographers and dancers like Mohamed Reda and Nour. She has alsotrained under Rachel Brice, Deb Rubin and Ava Fleming to name but afew.We are extremely lucky to have her come and teach at our festival. Ifyou would like to see her in action, she has several You Tube clipsavailable - search for Underbelly - Melusina. You will be blown away.

Melusina MelusinaUnderbelly - Melbourne

WORKSHOP NAME I see a Tall Dark Handsome StrangerType Gypsy RomanceLevel: Intermediate to AdvancedPlease bring Circle Skirt and water bottle

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

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SATURDAY - 14 APR

09.00 - 11.00

WORKSHOP NAME Razzle DazzleType Cabaret PizzazzLevel: All Levels and Divas who want to shine on the dance floorPlease bring Water Bottle and ENERGY

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 lotsof dramatic poses and flashy technique! Upbeat, modern Egyptian music will be used. 01

FRIDAY- 13 APR

14.00 - 16.00


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WORKSHOP NAME ArabesqueType Advanced Orientale Drills & CombinationsLevel: Advanced

Challenge yourself , drill proper alignment, poise and technique and master the elegance, control andbeauty of Classical Orientale style in this advanced level workshop. With a strong foundation in balletclassical bellydance takes the art form to new heights, introducing sweeping arabesques, swirling pivots,delicate hands and arms and releve (demi-pointe) work to delicate hip accents, muscular ripples,and emotive expression found in Middle Eastern dance. Learn some classical combinations tofurther refine and polish your dancing. 06

MONDAY - 16 APR

15.00 - 17.00

WORKSHOP NAME Single LadiesType A Bootylicious Samba Belly RoutineLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Heeled Dancing Shoes

Do you want to sex it up and bling it on? Then come join this fun, cheeky and raunchy Latin Fusionworkshop where you'll learn highlights from Melusinas popular choreography to Beyonce's All The SingleLadies. This outrageous routine is a deliciously spicy cocktail of Latin samba and belly dance, acombination of styles from Melusina's vast knowledge of Latin and Middle Eastern dance stylesguaranteed to have your feet sizzling and your booty wiggling! 05

MONDAY - 16 APR

10.00 - 12.00

WORKSHOP NAME The Drunken Lady and other Salacious Tribal FusionCombos

Type Tribal FusionLevel: Intermediate to AdvancedPlease bring Energy - lots of energy

Become intoxicated with a brand new series of Tribal Fusion combos from the twisted mind of MadameMelusina! Strut, weave, sway, and stagger your way through a series of deliriously sinfulmovements using syrupy muscles and fancy footwork. Come all you tipsy and lasciviousstrumpets, 'tis time you kicked up your heels and caroused to The Drunken Lady! 04

SUNDAY - 15 APR

11.15 - 13.15

WORKSHOP NAME Dangerous Curves - A Contemporary Sword RoutineType Sword ChoreographyLevel: Intermediate to AdvancedPlease bring Well balanced sword or cane

Grace, precision, skill and dexterity are all essential elements to performing an exceptional Raqs Al Saifor sword dance. In this workshop you will learn and extraordinary and dynamic modern BellyDance sword routine which allows you to flow with the curvature of the scimitar and balance withpoise and intensity 03

SUNDAY - 15 APR

09.00 - 11.00


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Andy Busuttil, from the Blue Mountains west of Sydney is a man ofmany talents - multi instrumentalist, he plays many different genre ofmusic but specialises is Middle Eastern and Balkan pitched music andpercussion. Not only does he play the darbuka, he can also playclarinet, alto sax as well as a variety of other wind and percussioninstruments. If thats not enough he is also a renowned vocalist witha style that can move effortlessly between Anglo traditional andmawaal style. He has performed with a huge number of world classmusicians and recorded over 20 CDs. Currently he is performingwith Skorba who have been achieving huge recognition aroundAustralia. If you would like to learn more about him, visit his website(www.bluemountainsound.com.au) or log onto You Tube and type ineither his name or Skorba.He believes that music comes from the heart and soul and thatlearning an instrument needs to be a joyful experience. Being arelative late starter - he didn't pick up an instrument himself until hewas in his thirties - he is an advocate for its never too late to learnEveryone has some sort of talent and it can all be tapped into giventhe right circumstances.His workshops cater for players at all levels of skill and ambition. Heis renowned for being able to stitch a workshop together that brings people of all skill levels to the pointwhere they produce music that thrills them.In all of the following workshops there will be verbal introductions to the segments and there will besubstantial opportunities for participants to practise the skills taught under Andys expert coaching.So lets have fun while we do these workshops together!

Alan BusutillSkorba - Blue Mountains

Alan Busuttil

WORKSHOP NAME Unusual RhythmsType DrumLevel: All LevelsPlease bring A Drum

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 madeto sound unusual. However, it is fair to say that the most commonly recognized unusual rhythms arethose that are unusual to our ears but usual and commonly recognized by people from other parts of theWorld. 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 aswell 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.

SATURDAY - 14 APR

09.00 - 11.00

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These last two workshops are known as drum drills will focus on application of the skills learned in theearlier workshops. Its an opportunity to practice skills previously learned, whether participants havelearned them with Andy or other drummers or perhaps through being self-taught. Andy strongly believesthat any music-making must be fun. That includes practicing which can often be regarded as tedious andboring.These workshops will be essentially practice-based rather than strictly instructional with lots ofopportunities to work on skills by doing rather than through listening and talking

WORKSHOP NAME Beginner DrumType DrummingLevel: All LevelsPlease bring A Drum

When it comes to any drum no one in the World would sensibly claim to be a master. The greatestplayers are those who can stun us with their ability, intricacy and beauty of performance. What makesthem 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. 08

SUNDAY - 15 APR

09.00 - 11.00

WORKSHOP NAME Drumming for DancersType DrummingLevel: All LevelsPlease bring A Drum

Music in many parts of the World makes no sense until completed in its form by dance. Middle Easterndrumming 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 isa joy to see. It is ultimate communication reflected in the capacity of each to read the other: thenuances, 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 thisworkshop 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. 09

SUNDAY - 15 APR

15.00 - 17.00

WORKSHOP NAME Drum Drills - 101Type Drum DrillsLevel: Beginner / IntermediatePlease bring A Drum

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. 10

MONDAY - 16 APR

10.00 - 12.00


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2012 LOCAL TUTORS

Dance has always been a big part of my life, Formally and informally,trained in Ballroom dancing and obtaining various medals through examsin the early 90s, followed by a small stint of line dance I then discoveredbelly dance in 1998/1999 Taking lessons with Fatina, I promptly becamean addict, I started teaching in 2002 under Fatinas guidance inCambridge, and formed NZs Desert Gypsys troupe in 2003

In my time dancing I have had the opportunity to do workshops withBarbara Wolfcamp, Shamira, Belissa, Belladonna, Karen Gherman of FatChance, Hossam and Serena Ramzy, & Amera Aid, as well as attendingmany Medanz workshops.My two biggest influences in belly dance are local artists, Fatina & Moon-jelly,I enjoy watching different styles of belly dance but I will always have alove of the Cabaret/oriental styleshttp://www.youtube.com/user/nzbellydancer

AdilahKaren Walworth

Desert Gypsys Bellydancers - Cambridge

WORKSHOP NAME Men Idak Di (Our take on Jillianas choreography)Type: ChoreographyLevel: Intermediate - more experienced beginners welcomePlease bring Water bottle, good sense of humour, pen, lots of energyYOU TUBE LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ElH1hl6f8&feature=relatedVideo Allowed? Limited - not whole of workshop

In this dance routine we have taken Jillinas choreography and altered it fit a slightly more simplifiedformat, and adjusted it to fit to the version Men Idak Di song by Hakim of the Album Leyla, This routineis full of energy lots of combos and is going to keep you warm and keep the blood flowing because onething 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 youmay find this is just the dance for you 12

MONDAY - 16 APR

10.00 - 12.00

WORKSHOP NAME Drum Drills - 102Type Drum DrillsLevel: Intermediate / AdvancedPlease bring A Drum

Demonstrate and practice advanced skills in the use of the choked tek, triplet, finger click andvaried 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. 11

MONDAY - 16 APR

12.45 - 14.45


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WORKSHOP NAME The Body is Rhythm - Swallowing the DrumType TechniqueLevel: Dancers with 2yrs + experiencePlease bring Yoga Mat or TowelVideo Allowed? No Notes provided? Yes

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

FRIDAY - 13 APR

10.30 - 12.30

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AMal Amanda MaCauleyRed Queens - Christchurch

Amanda had been dancing for about 9 years and teaching Oriental, Props, Combosand Choreography at the School of Contemporary Bellydance in Christchurch for over5 years now. Her favourite styles are Oriental, Saiidi, Lebanese and slinky TribalFusion. She is also part of the Red Queens who put together quirky and offbeatbellydance cabaret and circus shows which incorporate anything from classicalEgyptian 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 thefew to study oriental and tribal fusion to performance standards.

Her dance personality is outgoing and playful with more than a touch of thedramatic. She also enjoys adding props such as cane, sword, wings and veil to her dance. Her passionis to learn learn learn more about this fantastic art form and the cultures which inspire the music andrhythms but most of all she feels that having the tools to improvise, feel and enjoy the music are at thecore of why she dances and teaches.

Pip E-Lysaah and AMal have been dancing together, teaching andperforming for over 7 years, they are regulars at national events and oftenco-teach around the country. Both have attended Tribal Massive in LasVegas, with Pip leading the way with her constant attendance, AMal hasstayed behind and handled the job of wrangling the student base andadvancing her oriental technique.

Both these dancers have a specialty in perky pop restaurant stylings andthere is no better way to get a crowd going. Both count Mira Betz, RachelBrice, Mardi Love, Amy Sigil and Heather Stants as well as our Key Noteteacher - 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

AMal & Pip E-Lysaah Pip E-Lysaah & Amanda MaCauleyRed Queens - Christchurch


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WORKSHOP NAME Its a Massive ComplexType TechniqueLevel: All dancers who like a challengePlease bring Yoga Mat or TowelVideo Allowed? No Notes provided? 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 anextended combo. In 2011 it was a Superiority Complex, in 2012 these devilish two bring you a MassiveComplex!

MONDAY - 16 APR

15.00 - 17.00

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WORKSHOP NAME Dancing to a Different Beat - Introductory.Type TechniqueLevel: All levels (as this is something new)Please bring lots of enthusiasmVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? 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 andquickly sets up a recognisable framework within which they can work & play. However the great strengths of regularrhythms can also become limitations & restrictions, keeping the structural framework too simple to develop in richerand more creative directions.

The music of the Balkans - Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Bulgaria and beyond - contains a huge range of rhythmicpatterns 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 buildingblocks of these rhythms to construct more elaborate patterns and sequences. These are not just intellectual musicalexercises, they are firmly grounded in the folklore traditions of the various regions and have evolved as dancerhythms, 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 thebeat within the music and finding how to move in sync with it. 15

SUNDAY - 15 APR

11.15 - 13.15

WORKSHOP NAME Dancing to a Different Beat - AdvancedType TechniqueLevel: Preferable that you have done the Intro course

before coming to this classVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? Yes

Following on from my Introductory Workshop, we build up a repertoire of rhythms and see how the simplebuilding blocks of different timed steps combine to produce such a variety of patterns. The objective is tolearn a number of relatively simple dances that are 'in the body' and can be danced freely and enjoyed -without any counting! 16

MONDAY - 16 APR

15.00 - 17.00

Andy BA 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 pastdance teachers - Andy Bettis - will be in Australia around festival time and iseager to come and teach here in NZ. So we are thrilled to have not two butTHREE overseas teachers this year!

Andy has been teaching folk dance since 1986 and has led workshops inBritain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, the USA, the Bahamas, Brazil andAustralia. For ten years he co-focalised the Sacred/Circle Dance Department atthe Findhorn Foundation and was extensively involved in their educationprogrammes, including the ongoing Community dance group, sessions forvisitors and short-term guests, and the annual Music, Song & Dance Festival.

He has spent many years dancing, researching & teaching dances from theBalkans and has found these 'odd rhythms' to be a great way to move into adeeper appreciation of movement & dance. He finds there is something magicalin finding the 'secret path' through the seemingly impenetrable beats anddiscovering the flowing dance pattern that brings it all together.

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Angie Angela HughesArabian Rendezvous - Auckland

Angie started dancing in 2000 as a student of Fatina (aka Liz Irvine) andwas hooked from the very first lesson. In 2003 she began teaching with Lizwithin her Art of Bellydance School, becoming a senior teacher. She wasalso part of Lizs 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 committeemember for 3 years.

Angie lists amongst her teachers several national and international dancersand drummers including Karen Gerham (Fat Chance) Paulette Rees (GypsyCaravan) 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 oneof the reasons she teaches and likes to share with others.

Check out her website: http://www.arabianrendezvous.co.nz

WORKSHOP NAME Macarena - Middle Eastern StyleType ChoreographyLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Water, Pen, PaperVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? Yes

A vibrant, hugely entertaining, choreography, danced to an instantly recognizable piece of music, given aMiddle 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 andtiming add hugely to the effect.This dance came about because of the desire of new students to learn a choreography they could use topractice all the moves, but quickly became one of our troupes favourite performance pieces. It alwaysbrings a hugely positive crowd response, and makes all the dancers smile as well.

MONDAY - 16 APR

15.00 - 17.00

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WORKSHOP NAME So You Can Dance the Dance - What Next?Type Choreography / TechniqueLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Veil, Pen, Paper and any other props you useVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? Yes

This workshop teaches a multilayered choreography suitable for beginners, but challenging enough to beinteresting for all levels. Using this choreography, we then look at all the things which make dancing thisin 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 youturns 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 dancefloor and your teammates decide to change the steps; or the floor you have to dance on is only bathmatsized, 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 ina tiny flat, or dance at a friend's party, learning how to make your dance do anything you want itto, for one dancer, or many.

SUNDAY - 15 APR

11.15 - 13.15

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Candice Candice FranklandPhoenix Bellydance - AucklandCandice is an award-winning belly dancer who has appeared on TV, inmagazines, on Rugby World Cup 2011 stages and even at the NZBreakers games. Candice has been trained by some of the best local andinternational dancers, including several of the Bellydance Superstars,Egyptian Teachers (most recently Dina), and fantastic local teacherswhile in South Africa and NZ. As an instructor, she upholds the integrityand tradition of this beautiful art form while incorporating her signaturestyle.

Candices teaching style is well structured, easy-to-follow instruction tohelp students develop their natural feminine grace and learn complicatedmovements, and is always plenty of fun! Candices students are made upof women of all ages, fitness levels and cultures!

The passion, intensity, and complexity of the movements, music, andstyle of this dance has driven Candice to work hard to explore the deepfolkloric roots of Middle Eastern Belly Dance and create compositionswith influences from nature, other cultural dances, and contemporaryconcepts. She is an eternal student of dance!

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

WORKSHOP NAME Voi Technique WorkshopType TechniqueLevel: Not designed for beginners but they can attend if they

are up for the challengePlease bring Voi Poi if you have them - practise poi will be available - voi available for purchaseYOU TUBE LINK: http://youtu.be/vOibCW5djy4Video Allowed? Yes Notes provided? .Yes

.Voi is a beautiful new belly dance prop that creates a gorgeous feast for the eyes with belly dancemovements, our favourite fabrics, silk and chiffon, and native New Zealand poi technique. The workshopwill teach participants how to complete movements with one and two veil poi, how to integratemovements into our belly dancing, and several combinations to ensure smooth transitions thatcan be turned into a choreography. Voi is an exciting addition to a belly dance repertoire! 19

SATURDAY 14 APR

11.15 - 13.15

WORKSHOP NAME PersonaType Lecture / TechniqueLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Water BottleVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? Yes

.Are you a Queen, Goddess, Entertainer, Storyteller, or a combination? This workshop is about dance personalityprofiles. Dancing allows us to express another side of ourselves which may look very different to our everydaypersonality. Knowing your dance persona is a fun and interesting topic that allows you as an individual to understandyour 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 andprofessional dancers and watching them grow into individual performers. Each person has a unique factor thatmakes audiences enjoy their performances, and sometimes audiences arent sure why a dancer was so much moreenjoyable than others and often its because the dancer has settled into who she is when she dances, sheknows what expressions she can present well and looks utterly at ease while she is performing. Knowingyourself is an incredibly important step in becoming a better dancer. 20

SATURDAY 14 APR

14.00 - 16.00

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Friday 13 April

13 Amal Swallowing the Drum 10.30 -12.30 30.00 45.00 13

26 Pip E-Lysaah Teacher Training 13.00-14.00 30.00 45.00 26

01 Melusina Razzle Dazzle 14.00-16.00 40.00 55.00 01

Saturday 14 April

02 Melusina Gypsy Romance 09.00-11.00 40.00 55.00 02

07 Andy Busuttil Unusual Rhythms 09.00-11.00 40.00 55.00 07

38 Victoria Killer Ziller 09.00-11.00 30.00 45.00 38

42 Zumarrad Arabesque 09.00-11.00 30.00 45.00 42

19 Candice Voi Choreography 11.15-13.15 30.00 45.00 19

27 Pip E-Lysaah The Quick & the Dead 11.15-13.15 30.00 45.00 27

30 Kenny Shabi 11.15-13.15 30.00 45.00 30

36 Unfortunates Drill the Rhythm - Fast 11.15-13.15 30.00 45.00 36

28 Pip E-Lysaah How to Host a W/Shop 13.15-14.00 FREE 15.00 26

20 Candice Persona 14.00-16.00 30.00 45.00 20

32 Rachael Isis Wings Technique 14.00-16.00 30.00 45.00 32

33 Saffron Costuming 14.00-16.00 30.00 45.00 33

37 Unfortunates Drill the Rhythm - Slow 14.00-16.00 30.00 45.00 37

40 Ziva ATS - What is it? 14.00-16.00 30.00 45.00 40

Sunday 15 April

03 Melusina Sword Choreography 09.00-11.00 40.00 55.00 03

08 Andy Busuttil Beginner Drum 09.00-11.00 40.00 55.00 08

22 Dallia Shimmy Shake 09.00-11.00 30.00 45.00 22

43 Zumarrad Ghawazee 09.00-11.00 30.00 45.00 43

04 Melusina Drunken Lady 11.15-13.15 40.00 55.00 04

15 Andy Bettis Dance to Diff Beat Lv 1 11.15-13.15 30.00 45.00 15

17 Angie So you can dance - 11.15-13.15 30.00 45.00 17

21 Cydonia Sword Choreography 11.15-13.15 30.00 45.00 21

09 Andy Busuttil Drumming for Dance 15.00-17.00 40.00 55.00 09

24 Dori Back to Basics 15.00-17.00 30.00 45.00 24

34 Tais Fan Veil Choreography 15.00-17.00 30.00 45.00 24

39 Victoria Hot Latin 15.00-17.00 30.00 45.00 39

44 Zumarrad Lissa Fakir 15.00-17.00 30.00 45.00 44

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Monday 16 April

41 Ziva Pilates Warm Up 09.00-09.45 FREE 15.00 41

05 Melusina Latin Fusion 10.00-12.00 40.00 55.00 05

10 Andy Busuttil Drum Drills 101 10.00-12.00 40.00 55.00 10

12 Adilah Men Idak Di 10.00-12.00 30.00 45.00 12

29 Iman Gypsy Caravan 10.00-12.00 30.00 45.00 29

25 Dori Getting to know MEDANZ 12.00-12.45 FREE FREE 25

11 Andy Busuttil Drum Drills 102 12.45-14.45 40.00 55.00 11

23 Dallia Intro to Zills 12.45-14.45 30.00 45.00 23

31 Kenny Aziza Laziza 12.45-14.45 30.00 45.00 31

35 Tais Spanish Fusion Choreo 12.45-14.45 30.00 45.00 35

06 Melusina Arabesque Drills 15.00-17.00 40.00 55.00 06

14 Amal & Pip Massive Complex 15.00-17.00 30.00 45.00 14

16 Andy Bettis Dance to Diff Beat Lvl 2 15.00-17.00 30.00 45.00 16

18 Angie Macarena Choreo 15.00-17.00 30.00 45.00 18

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MEET N GREET MEMBERS NON-MEMBERSFriday 13 April Kazbah Camel Inn 18.00 - late FREE FREE Y / N

PERFORMANCE - Raks Samimi ADULTS STUDENTSwith ID &CHILDRENunder 10

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Saturday 14 April Westpac Mayfair Theatre 19.00 - late 20.00 15.00

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS

Sunday 15 AprilTahuna NormalIntermediate School Hall 13.30-14.45 FREE N / A Y / N

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Sunday 15 AprilTahuna NormalIntermediate School Hall 18.30-23.00 15.00 25.00


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CydoniaAnna Walsh

Khazmin Tribe - Dunedin

Cydonia started belly dancing in 2007 having spent years involved withtheatre and other dance genres as well as rhythmic gymnastics. Born inDunedin she is a member of Khazmin Tribe and founder of Red Mars DanceProject allowing her to indulge her passion for the darker side of the dance.

To find out more, check out her website onhttps//martiandance.webs.com

WORKSHOP NAME Pretty ToyType Tribal Fusion Sword ChoreographyLevel: Intermediate (NB - Includes floorwork)Please bring Sword, Notebook & Pen, kneepads (optional)Video Allowed? NO Notes provided? NO

Tribal Fusion Sword Choreography to Pretty Toy by Velvet Acid Christ. Dark, edgy, the emphasis is placedon the mood and intent of the dancer. The audience becomes voyeurs rather than participants in yourdance. 21

SUNDAY 15 APR

11.15 - 13.15

DalliaIphigenie Amoutzias

Oasis for Dance - Auckland

Dallia is an Auckland based full time professional bellydance performer andteacher. She started dancing bellydance in 1996 and blends her Greek andGerman heritage to create a passionate and skillful dance style.

Dallia continuously keeps developing her dance and teaching skills in MiddleEastern Dance and has trained with various Master teachers. She has acquiredthe certification of Basic trainer in ESTODA (Essential technique of OrientalDance), which is now the predominant technique taught at her school and is alsoa co-trainer for teachers of the A-Z Routines. Her classes are based on safe dancepractice and use of belly core strength to protect the back.

To find out more check out her web site: www.oasisfordance.com

WORKSHOP NAME Shimmy and Shake IntensiveType Technique - Shimmy IntensiveLevel: Very Good beginner / IntermediatePlease bring Water bottle and energy

A workshop of power awaits you! We cover the most important basic shimmies, explained in detail: Verticalshimmies , and Twist shimmies. Special attention, however, we will put on the seesaw hip shimmy, discuss itsvarious techniques (from the knees, or the lateral muscles) and practice. In addition, we realize thedifference between shoulder - and chest shimmy and practice both. After we practiced in place, we will do itwith weight shift and walking. 22

SUNDAY - 15 APR

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WORKSHOP NAME Introduction to ZillsType Basic Zills TechniqueLevel: BeginnerPlease bring Zills

Learn the beautiful art of playing Zills. Theres definitely magic in Zill playing. This workshop is a great way tobegin developing techincial proficiency with Zills. No prior experience is necessary. Learn basic rhythmsand zill patterns. Learn how to dance with your zills. We will add footwork, hip work and will zill differentpatterns to the three original A-Z routines (A C E) 23

MONDAY - 16 APR

12.45 - 14.45

DoriDoreen Bestmann

Auckland

I am an oriental dancer at heart, however I have studied both folk and tribalgroup improvisation styles to performance level and have dabbled in the oddbit of fusion as well.I originally started classes with Suher in Whitianga and upon moving toChristchurch joined the School of Contemporary Belly Dance where I studiedwith a range of teachers and later started teaching regular classes as well.Throughout my time in Christchurch and through attendance at MEDANZfestivals I have enjoyed learning from the many talented and knowledgeabledancers 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 attendingmajor festivals with dancers from all over the world, such as Fifi Abdou, RaquiaHassan, 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 beenimmersing myself in the local dance community, attending classes andperforming throughout Auckland when there is time to fit it all in. I currently perform, teach and party regularlywith Phoenix Belly Dance.When teaching my focus is on helping students develop good technique and a feeling for the style while keepingclasses interactive and fun.

WORKSHOP NAME Back to Basics - now with feedback !!!Type TechniqueLevel: Advanced to Beginner ideally with a minimum of one or two

terms of basic belly dance classesPlease bring 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.Video Allowed? Yes Notes provided? No

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This workshop will cover some of the technique which I (and likely many others) consider to be the basic, foundationmovements of belly dance. The aim of this workshop is to help you go back to these movements and really work onthem so you walk out more confident in them than before. The key focus will not be on breaking down of techniquebut 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 toreally make sure that your basics are solid? If you teach when have you last spent 10mins checking out hip dropsinstead of your students?

I have been to a wide range of beginner classes and workshops all throughout my 10 or so year dance time andevery time I go I learn a lot about my own dance and where my strengths and weaknesses are. So this is youropportunity 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 ofchanges to help our shortening attentions spans but it will be interactive, insightful and help you be a betterdancer than you were before you walked in. (if you are a true technique masochist it might also generatehomework but thatll be optional). 24

SUNDAY 15 APR

15.00 - 17.00

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WORKSHOP NAME Getting to know MEDANZType Interactive ChatLevel: All welcomePlease bring Any questions you might have - and your lunch!

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 andhow the organisation is run not in a theoretical sense but in a day-to-day whatshappening all the time sense. Well also have a look at the constitution and breaksome of it down into language thats not needed for legal documents.

The aim of this workshop is to help, especially new members, understand whatMEDANZ is all about, how we work, and how members can get involved.

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

MONDAY - 16 APR

12.00 - 12.45

FREE

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Pip E-LysaahPip E-Lysaah

Red Queens - Christchurch

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 andregularly directs/produces/choreographs belly dance shows such as the Red

Queens. It is Pips 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 Teacher Training - its not all fun and gamesType Mostly lecture, little choreo, some techniqueLevel: All dancers who like a challenge and are interestedPlease bring Yoga Mat or TowelVideo Allowed? No Notes provided? Yes

Sometimes as dancers we find ourselves in the position of being the most experienced dancer around and being put infront of a class where we feel ready or not. Pip will draw on her experience as a teacher and her own teachertraining 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 aterm 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 ethicalguidance based on her view of the world. Most suitable for dancers who find themselves in the position of being bellydance teachers, this is not a workshop for experienced teachers, her intention of not to teach currentteachers how to suck eggs but to give some guidance to brand-new or would-like to teachers

FRIDAY 13 APR

13.00 - 14.00

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Christine has been dancing since her introduction to Orientale by LizIrvine in Auckland 1999. Her first troupe experience was as part ofKashani Dancers. She was quickly hooked on Bellydance but bychance came across a Fat Chance Belly Dance video and knewimmediately that Tribal Bellydance was where she belonged.She set about learning what she could about Tribal and alongsidefellow tribal junkie and duet partner Debbie Hand formed Iman.She also decided to keep the name Iman as her dance name asappropriate for her style and the history of her dance.She has been fortunate to have studied with some amazing tribalteachers - Susan Brown of Tribe! (Kerikeri), Karen Gehrman (FatChance) Lily of Tribal Kinesis, Sashi and Deb Rubin (USA) as well asAustralian Devi Mamak, Dee Thomson (Tribal Blossoms) and Nina(Gypsy Rain).In 2009 she commenced her overseas studies with Master TeacherPaulette Rees Denis of Gypsy Caravan and has gained her TeacherTraining 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 inOregon.She formed Tribal Spirit and Spirit Inc in the hope of awakening the love of Gypsy Caravan in New Zealand. Shebelieves 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 ourimagination.For further information check out her web site: www.thespiritinc.com

ImanChristine Haviland

Tribal Spirit / Spirit Inc - Auckland

WORKSHOP NAME The Quick and The DeadType TechniqueLevel: Intermediate to advancedPlease bring Yoga Mat or TowelVideo Allowed? NO Notes provided? YesIts combo time, 5 mins to write it down & talk, 10 mins to drill it, then onto the next one ...Youre quick or youre dead. The timer IS on, the beeps WILL happen, the music WILL change youre quick or youre dead.

SATURDAY 14 APR

11.15 - 13.15

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WORKSHOP NAME How to host a WorkshopType LectureLevel: all levelsPlease bring lunchVideo Allowed? No Notes provided? Yes

Youve probably seen other Schools and dancers host workshops in theirtown, and maybe wondered how this was done. The second of our freelunchtime workshops will guide you through the experience of hostingworkshops both from the point of view of the instructor being hosted and theHost. There will be example Instructor Contracts and you will be takenthrough what is and is not expected and how you can host national andinternational teachers.Hopefully you can take this knowledge and apply it immediately atMEDANZ, perhaps approaching teachers you would like to have inyour area.

SATURDAY 14 APR

13.15 - 14.00

FREE

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WORKSHOP NAME Foundation Tribal CombosType Technique / CombinationsLevel: AnyPlease bring Pen, Water and a good ear for her Scottish Accent !.Video Allowed? NO Notes provided? Yes

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MONDAY - 16 APR

10.00 - 12.00

KennyKenneth Chan

Christchurch

WORKSHOP NAME ShabiType ChoreographyLevel: AllPlease bring Water Bottle - Notebook & penVideo Allowed? Yes .

What is Shabi Music? It represents something truly Egyptian in character and stands apart from the highlycommercialised entertainment business which sanitises and packages songs and stars (sourced from Al AhramWeekly Online) Shabi music can be described as the voice of the homeless, the orphaned, the sickly and theunemployed. The themes Shabi artists sing about can be grounded in societys ills which are often raw: friendshipand betrayal; a fall from grace; a test of a parents 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 wouldbe able to figure out the gist of the songs lyrics from the moves in the choreography. This shabi piecepromised to be catchy, soulful, fun and filled with anguish - all at the same time. 30

SATURDAY 14 APR

11.15 - 13.15

Kennys passion for Middle Eastern Dance originated from a keen interestin Arabic music. He stumbled upon a music CD of belly dance music in2004 without really knowing much about the dance but he was captivatedby the rhythms, instrumentation and melodies from the start. Kennyscollection of belly dance and Arabic music grew tremendously before heventured into giving belly dance a go. Ever since the, Kenny was jokedand has not looked back - all thanks to a chance encounter with a musicalbum on grey afternoon in the middle of winter. Kenny has learntbellydance with the School of Contemporary Belly Dance in Christchurchunder Zumarrad, Yurie Matsui, Gendi Tanner and later on with Claribel ofSingapore who has strong connections to Egyptians master teachers.Kennys passion is Raks Sharki but he has also had learning experiencesand still maintains a strong interest in folk dance styles of the MiddleEast as well as ATS.

WORKSHOP NAME Aziza LazizaType Veil ChoreographyLevel: IntermediatePlease bring Veil, Notebook, WaterVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? NO

This is an original choreography based on Kennys interpretation of the song by Emad Sayyah (Modern Belly dancefrom Lebanon: The Enchanted Dance) It is a light hearted cute piece couple with a slice of cheekiness. The dancesfeatures and entrance and a section with veil work before discarding the veil partway thru the dance. Thisdance is suitable to be performed as a solo piece or a group. The moves used in this choreography are notcomplex and this workshop will suit a range of dance abilities. 31

MONDAY - 16 APR

12.45 - 14.45


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RachaelRachel Lundy

Rachel Lundy Bellydance - Dunedin

'Rachael was dragged along to her first Belly Dance lesson at the age of 12, with hermum. 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, shecouldn't imagine her life without it ("thanks mum!"). Rachael has a passion for Orientaland contemporary expressional pieces. She has studied with Christchurch's School ofContemporary Belly Dance, an institution well known for its professionalism and varieddance styles, for over eight years. She has only recently parted ways with Christchurchin 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 realstrength is performance, improvisation and choreography. She specializes in Orientalstyle belly dance, but also dabbles in Cabaret and Burlesque for a more versatilerepertoire. Rachael is also an experienced public performer, having held twopermanent restaurant gigs and has worked as the primary entertainment at Weddings,Birthday Parties and Hen's nights in Christchurch. She has recently become involved inThe 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 Isis Wings - Technique and CombosType Prop TechniqueLevel: Beginner Isis WingsPlease bring Wings or two short canesVideo Allowed? No Notes provided? 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 tosome more difficult technique and creative and exciting combinations to use in your own dance. 32

SATURDAY 14 APR

14.00 - 16.00

SaffronGabrielle Powell

Dunedin

Gabriella first became interested in belly dancing in 1998. Starting off as a belly babyand 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 dancesbecause it makes her feel happy, alive and confidant and as her name suggests, spicyand expensive! Gabriella's love of dancing has inspired some beautiful costumes, madepossible due to her being a seamstress before becoming a Domestic Goddess. Bellydancing has helped her through some difficult times.


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WORKSHOP NAME Costuming and DecoratingType CostumingLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Fabric for sampler, sequins, beads, needle, thread and scissors.

Some supplies will be available at class for practice.Notes provided? Yes

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 ankletever again! This workshop helps you add all of the glamour and sparkle you could ever want to your bras, hems andmuch more. Ill show you ideas on how to make two different styles of skirts, and also my special way of hemmingwith bias binding. Ideas on how to securely attach sequins, beads and fringing to your bras etc.

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SATURDAY 14 APR

14.00 - 16.00

TaisTais Derbasova

Tais Bellydance Ltd - Auckland

Tais Derbasova is an award winning professional Belly Dancer, teacher andchoreographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. In August 2010 she was thewinner of the "Dina's Choice" Prize in the Australian Belly Dance Star Awardsin Sydney. Tais was also crowned winner in the Solo and Best choreographycategories of the National Oriental Dance Competition in Russia organized bythe International Association of Artists in Egypt in 2007.She has studied under the renowned Egyptian, Syrian, British and Russianteachers and choreographers of Oriental Dance. Tais used to do gymnasticsand classical ballet and today incorporates the fluid motion and naturalrhythm into her performances and choreographies. Since moving to NewZealand from Russia she has started up her own Belly Dance School "TAISBELLY DANCE" based in Auckland.Tais has performed in numerous Belly Dance shows and festivalsinternationally, including Egypt. She regularly travels around New Zealand

and overseas with workshops and performances sharing her extensive knowledge and passion with Belly Dance withothers.She has also appeared as a guest on popular New Zealand TV shows on TVNZ and Maori TV, featured on radio and innational newspapers. In 2009 Tais was the choreographer and performer in Geoff Allen's theatre production "TheSecret Life of a Belly Dancer". The plays successful two-week run to mostly sold-out audiences has inspired thedirector and producers to repeat the season in November/December 2011. Tais is the artistic director andchoreographer of the professional belly dance troupe, which took 2nd runner up at the Viva Eclectika DanceCompetition 2011.

Check out her website: http://www.tais-bellydance.co.nz

WORKSHOP NAME Fan Veil Techniques and Short ChoreographyType Prop Technique and ChoreographyLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Fan Veils

(Loan veils will be available if you don't have any)Video Allowed? Yes Notes provided? NO

Fan veil is a spectacular and colourful prop used by belly dancers to add something new and different totheir repertoire. We will learn the techniques of handling 2 fan veils breaking down the necessary movesimportant to this prop. Well go through the techniques of open and closed fan veils as well asspinning. We will also learn a short choreography incorporating different sequences to createbeautiful visual effects

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SUNDAY - 15 APR

15.00 - 17.00


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WORKSHOP NAME Pharaoh of BarcelonaType Spanish Fusion ChoreographyLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Full Circle SkirtVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? NO

A colourful dynamic Spanish fusion to an upbeat sound of Issam Houshans song Pharaoh of Barcelona.The choreography is a blend of Spanish and Oriental moves and is based on the use of a full circleskirt. 35

MONDAY - 16 APR

12.45 - 14.45

Unfortunate RepercussionsBronwyn Mohring, Martin Fastier,

Alan Powell, Tanata StedmanUnfortunate Repercussions - Dunedin

The four Unfortunates may also be joined by other members -Nicola Collie and David Stiles. Between us we have been toworkshops with Alan Burden, Yeow, Matt Stonehouse and HossamRamsey. Our varied musical backgrounds include a BA in Music, abackground in piano and musical theory and a member of a rockcovers band. The UR are a musical group who drum in a TribalStyle. This does not mean we only drum for tribal dancers but morethat we work together as a group. We are not hierarchical butinstead all contribute in an equally important way. We have notfound this co-operative tribal feel in other drumming styles we haveencountered. This means our style and rules of play havedeveloped in a unique way that works for us and we love it. Wewould love to share out joy in making music with you

WORKSHOP NAME Drilling the Rhythms - FastType Drum TechniqueLevel: BeginnerPlease bring Your Drum, notebook

.We will explore as many popular 2 & 4 beat rhythms as participants are comfortable with. From Fallahi thruMaqsum 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 workwithin the rule of four fo changes in rhythm are unified and clear. This helps unify a group instead of relying on aleader follower relationship. We will then practise in a drum circle situation where all participants willalternate holding the base rhythm and playing variations 36

SATURDAY 14 APR

11.15 - 13.15

WORKSHOP NAME Drilling the Rhythms - SlowType Drum TechniqueLevel: BeginnersPlease bring Your Drum - Notebook

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

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SATURDAY 14 APR

14.00 - 16.00


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VictoriaVictoria Escaip

Kiwi Iwi Oceanic Belly Dance - Christchurch

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

WORKSHOP NAME Killer ZillerType TechniquesLevel: IntermediatePlease bring Zills, Water bottle and a keen sense of having funVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? Yes

Playing zills adds a very exciting element to your dance. However, while execution is very important, variety is oneof the factors that make one performance stand out from another; this is true for your zills playing as well as foryour dance. Playing only the standard triplets when you dance wont do it if what you want is your performance toshine. In this workshop well go beyond the basics and well learn a variety of zills patterns. Well do lots of drillingand then well add these patterns to different dance combinations with increasing difficulty. You will leavethis workshop inspired and confident to create your own zills patterns for your dance! 38

SATURDAY 14 APR

09.00 - 11.00

WORKSHOP NAME Hot Latin Fusion ChoreographyType Choreography / TechniqueLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Water Bottle, plenty of energy and a desire to have fun!Video Allowed? Yes Notes provided? Yes

Ever heard of Merengue? Well, its one HOT Latin rhythm that makes everyones blood boil!

In this workshop well learn the basic moves of Merengue and then some combinations that well use to dance/tellthe sexy story in the song Procura (Dare) by Chi Chi Peralta. Because its fusion... you can expect anything!From Tribal Fusion combinations to Victorias own combos, all of which you can fit into your own dance. 39

SUNDAY 17 APR

15.00 - 17.00


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ZivaSylvia Edge-Perkins

Zilzal Tribal Dance - Wellington

Ziva has been studying bellydance since 2000 and teaching since about2006, specialising in ATS (American Tribal Style), in which she is a FatChance Belly Dance certified teacher and Sister Studio. Her philosophy ofdance 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 aparticular interest in alignment and biomechanics, and completed hertraining 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

WORKSHOP NAME ATS - What it is and why we love itType TechniqueLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Water BottleVideo Allowed? Yes Notes provided? Yes

American Tribal Style bellydance is the point of origin for all tribal styles and an essential influence on tribal fusionstyles of bellydance. Created by Carolena Nericcio and Fat Chance Belly Dance, ATS remains a living and evolvingdance form, grounded in its original format of group improvisation.

In this workshop will outline the ATS format and clarify what is and isnt ATS. This workshop will be usefulfor tribal and tribal fusion dancers who want to know about their roots, and for all bellydancers to gain anunderstanding of this style. 40

SATURDAY 14 APR

14.00 - 16.00

Free WorkshopWORKSHOP NAME Pilates for DancersType Warm UpLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Yoga Mat - Water Bottle .Video Allowed? Yes Notes provided? Yes

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

IT IS ESSENTIAL YOU RESERVE YOUR PLACEPilates offers postural improvement, core strengthening, body awareness, injury prevention, heightened balance andco-ordination, and cultivation of long, lean muscles. Sound good? Come and learn some floor-based exercises toenhance your dancing. Ziva will lead you through a typical mat Pilates session, and well look at exercisesspecific to participants bellydancing needs. 41

MONDAY - 16 APR

09.00 - 9.45


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ZumarradBrigid Kelly

Christchurch

Zumarrad has studied the art of Middle Eastern Dance since 1998. She is known as a sparkling, engaging andemotive 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 forEgyptian raqs sharqi and folklore. As a teacher, shefocuses on imparting deeper knowledge and strongtechnique.Her first and most influential teacher was Gendi Tanner, theSouth Island's premier oriental dancer for many years. Shepursues study wherever possible with reputable internationalteachers. 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 ofCairo, and Jennifer Allen of Glasgow.In 2010 she attended the International Belly DanceConference of Canada in Toronto as an invited speaker onNew Zealand belly dance in a globalised context.

WORKSHOP NAME Arabesque and AttitudeType TechniqueLevel: IntermediatePlease bring Ballet slippers or other dance shoes are strongly recommended

in this workshop.Video Allowed? NO Notes provided? NO

Arabesques add elegance, romance and flair to our stock of oriental and folkloric dance movements, but too oftenwe put them in the too-hard basket. Youre missing out if you do! Our arabesques are so much more varied than thedaunting ballet versions. Zumarrad will break down the oriental arabesque from toes to fingertips, showing how tostand and turn on one leg with confidence. Shell teach many variations, drills and heres the good bit -combinations that draw on everything from Golden Age to Modern Cairo style that you can add to yourrepertoire. She will help you develop your demi-pointe and show variations to suit both high-risers andearth-bound souls. 42

SATURDAY 14 APR

09.00 - 11.00

WORKSHOP NAME Invaders of the Heart:an Introduction to Banat Mazin Ghawazee dance

Type TechniqueLevel: All LevelsPlease bring Zills (Optional)Video Allowed? NO Notes provided? Yes

When we first start to research belly dance, we often read about the ghawazee, those invaders of the heart whocaptivated 19th century Western tourists to Egypt. The best-known of the ghawazee families today are the Mazins ofLuxor, whose dance style is sometimes thought to be the oldest style of Egyptian belly dance we can still seeperformed. Khairiyya Mazin is the youngest of the famous Mazin sisters and until recently was the only familymember still dancing. Zumarrad will teach some typical moves and traditional performance patterns of thiscompletely improvised style, drawing on her study with Cassandra Shore, who studied with Khairiyya in 2010, andher own close observations of footage of Khairiyya and her sisters in performance. Then well work onputting them together in our own improvised piece! Ghawazee dancers work in a group to mesmerising anddelightful effect. The movements they use are simple and fun to do. 43

SUNDAY 15 APR

09.00 - 11.00


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WORKSHOP NAME The Lissa Fakir ExperienceType LectureLevel: All levelsPlease bring Open minds! And perhaps something you like to eat or drink.Video Allowed? NO Notes provided? Yes

Om Khalsoum, the Lady, the voice of Egypt: many dancers are afraid to dance to her music, scared they wont do itjustice. Many are disconcerted, even disappointed, when they finally hear her sing. What is all the fuss about andwhy does this music even matter?Often when we hear Om Khalsoum its a snippet of a far longer piece of music, and that little cut doesnt give usmuch of the real experience behind the legend. In this workshop we get a chance to listen to one of her liverecordings IN ITS ENTIRETY. Youll hear her orchestra play the familiar melodies of the beautiful Lissa Fakir (Do youremember?), so beloved of dancers, as they were originally arranged. Youll hear the way the audience responds tothe melodies and the voice. Youll be transported on a musical wave, a real journey, by Om Khalsoum and hermusicians. You may even experience a flash of tarab! Stretch out read along with the lyrics or just relax, with awine, 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. Youwill develop more feeling for how these classic pieces work, which will carry into your dance today. At the end, youstill might not be an Om Khalsoum fan, but you will have a far greater appreciation and understanding of Arabicmusic.Participants are asked to commit to this workshop fully, to open themselves up to listening, to respect thetutor and the other participants by not chattering while the song is playing, and to remain for the entirety ofthe workshop 44

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www.medanz.org.nz

We need volunteers for the 2012 MEDANZ Dunedin Festival.

Helpers are required for the Raks Samimi show, the information booth and heaps of other bitsand 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 [email protected]

I will acknowledge you within a week.

Let me know what you would like to help with and when you could donate some spare timeduring the festival and I will liaise with you just as soon as I have a formulated plan

festival booklet - 2012

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