July 30-August 1: Sabine's Dangerous Sword Belly Dance Intensive in Eugene, OR.

15 hours of sword instruction in 3 days!

Friday, July 30, 5:00-9:00 p.m.: Isolations & the essence of sword dance, balance points, spins and stops, original sword combinations for solo and group sword improvisation, blocking a sword performance (4 hours).

Saturday, July 31, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.: Dangerous Sword dance! Single sword manipulations, floorwork, fancy combinations, fast moves, including cues for group sword improvisation (6 hours).

Saturday, July 31, 7:45 p.m.: Optional group dinner at Cafe Maroc in Eugene, where we will dine on delicious Moroccan food and see a belly dance floor show!  $14-$24 depending on your order.

Sunday, August 1, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m.: Double Sword--manipulating two swords, fancy combinations, floorwork, blocking a dance, using multiple balance points, double sword balancing, and more (5 hours).

Preferred lodging: We have a block of rooms at the Phoenix In for a special rateof only $109 (rooms normally $149)  You need to mention that it is for "Sword Intensive" and call directly to them at 541-344-0001 rather than going through the website.  They have either 1 King bed or two Queens for this rate, so you can share rooms, too. This hotel is a short drive from the dance studio and we will have a carpool.

Total cost: $325 for 15 hours. Single sword only (10 hours, Friday and Saturday): $225 Double sword only (5 hours) : $125. Some practice swords are available to loan. No battle-ready swords, please.

Email sabinedance@gmail.com for more information and for registration information. Download registration form (pdf). Space is limited to 12 dancers, reserve your space soon.