Belly and the Blade: Core work for sword dancers, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Beginner sword dancers are encouraged and Intermediate dancers will glean a lot out of this too; we will start with fundamentals of sword dance and balancing, work through core isolations & combinations while balancing and manipulating a sword, and focus on belly work including rolls, flutters, and overlays. Level:  beginner through intermediate, & even advanced sword dancers who want to get in touch with their bellies!  No sword dance experience necessary, but some previous belly dance experience is required: dancers should be familiar with basic hip articulations & posture. What to bring:  a sword if you have one (some are available for loan) and a cotton headwrap or scarf. NO battle-ready swords allowed.

Performance Focus for Sword, 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Do you aspire to perform with a sword? Take it beyond a mere balancing act. Sabine will share some simple but striking sword movements and combinations for spicing up a sword dance performance, while we work on staging, angles, accents, blocking, musical interpretation, sword manipulations, making shapes, and more.  Level: advanced beginner through advanced dancer–some sword balancing/dancing experience required. Beginners can take this workshop if they take "Belly and the Blade" first.

Location: Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga studio, 1840 Willamette St suite 206, Eugene OR 97401.

Swords are available for loan. Space is VERY limited so please register early. Each workshop is $30 in advance (paid by October 26) or $35 at the door.  Take BOTH workshops for $55 if registered by October 26.

Email sabinedance@gmail.com for more information or to hold a spot; send your payment to Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga, 1840 Willamette St. Suite 206, Eugene, OR 97401.

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