Devi Mamak Belly Dance Workshops New Zealand 2012

SATURDAY 3rd March 2012

10.30am – 12.30pm TECHNIQUE IN ATS : Level - Open

Getting down to the ‘nitty gritty’! In this workshop Devi will give you the tools to help you to get the most out of your ATS technique. We will look at correct ATS posture as well as body alignment and what muscles are needed for certain ATS steps. Devi will then take you into practical ATS® drills, using the tools learnt in this workshop to help you to improve and refine your ATS® technique.

1.30pm – 3.30pm

INNOVATIVE FORMATIONS : Level – Beyond Beginners to Advanced

Devi is well known for her exciting stage dynamics and formations. In this workshop Devi will present new formations for ATS improvisation as well as staging ideas suitable for both improv and choreography, small and large groups. You will learn new ideas and techniques as well as some of Devi's inspiring formations. If time allows you will learn such formations as The Sea Anemone, Solid Gold, The Radar and FCBD® favourite Duelling Duets. The material presented fits perfectly with ATS and other styles of belly dance.

SUNDAY 4th March 2012

10.30am – 1.00pm

ATS/FLAMENCO/GYPSY FUSION: Level - Intermediate to Advanced

Ignite the fire and passion of Flamenco and inject it into your next performance! Learn some exciting new combinations to add to your tribal repertoire. These are Devi's BRAND NEW combinations that will add drama to your next show stopper! Devi will teach you some gorgeous arm, hip and foot variations, that will help give you that “Flamenco” look. You will learn such steps as El Cabalo Blanco, A Seville Romance, Carmen, The Matador, Drama Queen ... just to name a few!

2.00pm – 4.00pm

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING ATS® :

Level – Beyond Beginners to Advanced

In this workshop Devi will present a rehash of her steps accepted into the FCBD format. This is material that you are already familiar with (something old), then she'll add some exciting and different ideas of what you can do with some of the steps (something new). She will introduce variations to add to other favourite ATS steps (something borrowed), then fuse it all together for some exciting new combos to add to your repertoire! (something ATS®).

SATURDAY NIGHT - HAFLA and DINNER with a performance by Devi Those who would like, are also welcome to perform – please let us know. There is a small performance area. VENUE – Sangam Indian Restaurant, Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga, from 6.00pm onwards. Indian Dinner with entree, meat and vegetarian curries, rice & naan bread, cost $25.00pp.

(Dinner is not included in the workshop price. Please advise if vegetarian. BYO; also Licensed)

Devi Mamak... member and Artistic Director of Ghawazi Caravan, is one of

Australia’s premier ATS Dancers, Teachers and Choreographers, having taught many

of the top dancers in the genre.Devi is also well known for creatively fusing other styles

such as Flamenco, Indian, Egyptian and Ballet. She is renowned throughout Australia,

NZ, Asia and Europe for her creative, thorough and approachableteaching style, and her

beautiful and commanding stage presence. Devi has co-taught Carolena Nericcio’s

General Skills Certificate on several occasions with some of her own steps being accepted

into the ATS® syllabus. She has recently returned from filming an instructional DVD presenting

these steps with Carolena at the FCBD® Studio in San Francisco.

For more information about Devi see www.ghawazicaravan.com.

Whitianga is a fast growing seaside town on the east side of the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Located approx 2 to 2 1⁄2 hours drive from Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton, Whitianga is surrounded by white sandy beaches and Pohutukawa trees and is a popular holiday destination.

DATES: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March 2012

VENUE: Whitianga Town Hall, Monk Street, Whitianga. Central to shops/cafes/accommodation etc.

Your booking will not be accepted until your cheque has been cleared or direct credit payment received. No substitutions accepted. No refunds given. No individual workshops available; full weekend only.

No photographic or recording devices during workshops, though an opportunity may be available to film a summary at the end of the workshop (at Devi’s discretion).

Workshops are attended at your own risk.

Your Hosts: This is the fourth time workshop organisers Tracy and Margy

(Accredited ATS Teachers) have hosted Devi in NZ. We pride ourselves on quality,

well organised workshops at stunning NZ locations for a memorable workshop

experience. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

For workshop registrations & info please contact:

Tracy Miller 07 867-1129 or 0274 781 991E: stu.tracy.miller@xtra.co.nz

South Island contact: Margy Morris 021 02600 952 E: margyathome@clear.net.nz

WEEKEND WORKSHOP FEE $230.00 (late registration $270)

EARLY PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR REDUCED FEE – 30th November 2011

WORKSHOP SPACES ARE LIMITED – first come, first served

HOW TO REGISTER & PAYMENT DETAILS:

Fill in the online registration form, OR Fill in the form (PDF link at top of page) & posting

OR Emailing your information.

Direct Deposit into Kiwi Bank: 38-9004-0922097-00

Please use your name as a reference.

or:

Make cheques payable to: Tracy Miller - Tribal Bellydance

and post to:

Tracy Miller

PO Box 171

Whitianga 3542

Your registration will not be accepted until payment has been received.

A non-refundable deposit of 50% being $115.00 may be paid to secure your space, with the balance of $115.00 due before 30th November 2011.

TRAVEL

Go-Kiwi Shuttle Service

Daily shuttles to Whitianga from Auckland, Auckland Airport, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Auckland Airport to Whitianga:Departs 1 – 1.30pm Arrives 4.15

Whitianga to Auckland Airport:Departs 7.15am Arrives 10.30am

See website for full timetable & fares. Ph 07 866-0366www.go-kiwi.co.nz E: info@go-kiwi.co.nz

Intercity Coachlineswww.intercity.co.nz

ACCOMMODATION

Motels/Apartments:

Marina Park Apartments – 5 min walk to workshop venue 84 Albert St, WhitiangaLuxury 1 & 2 brm apartments, heated pool, spa, located beside marina Ph 0800 743 784E: Maureen@marinapark.co.nz www.marinapark.co.nz

Peninsula Motel – 5 min walk to workshop venue 93 Albert St, Whitianga Ph 07 866 5607

E: info@peninsulamotel.co.nz www.peninsulamotel.co.nz

Mana-Nui Motel – 2 min walk to workshop venue 20 Albert St, Whitianga Ph 07 866 5599

E: mananui@xtra.co.nz www.mananui.co.nz

Albert Number Six – 3 min walk to workshop venue 6 Albert St, Whitianga Ph 07 866 0036

E: stay@albertnumbersix.co.nz www.albertnumbersix.co.nz

Backpackers:

Turtle Cove Backpackers – 5 min walk to workshop venue 14 Bryce St, Whitianga Ph 07 867 1517

E: welcome@turtlecove.co.nz www.turtlecove.co.nz

Cats Pyjamas Backpackers – 3 min walk to workshop venue 12 Albert St, Whitianga Ph 07 866 4663

E: info@cats-pyjamas.co.nzwww.cats-pyjamas.co.nz

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