Portland Maine Belly Dance Workshops and Halfa

Event description

It's time to shimmy! Attend a full day of activities.... from warm-ups to workshops to vendors, performances, and more, the day will be jam-packed with entertainment and movement. The day begins with workshops, followed by performances and an open dance session.

FULL AGENDA

10:00am-10:15am
Opening Circle, led by Heather Lundin

10:15am-11:45am
Unveiling Devi: Indian Fusion Bellydance Workshop. By Kalidasi Burgess. Dive into the mesmerizing world of Indian Fusion Bellydance! In this workshop, we will unlock a truly unique synergistic style by intricately blending the expressive bhav (mood) and precise gestures of Indian classical dance with the natural, flowing movements of belly dance. 

11:45am-12:30pm
Lunch Break!

12:30pm-2:00pm
DanceCraft Technique: Circles in Motion. By certified DanceCraft instructor Jasmine June Cabanaw. Discover the keys to unlocking smooth, fluid circle technique. Students will learn muscle isolations, layering, dance drills, and select DanceCraft short phrases.

2:00pm-3:00pm
Break! Network, shop vendors, make friends.

3:00pm-4:00pm
Belly dance performances and hafla!
This session will open with performances and will be followed by an open dance session.

4:00pm

Closing Circle, led by Heather Lundin