Tribal Fusion Goodies for Summer!

Hello lovelies,

I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my email ages ago about what you'd like to see happen with the classes. The Combinations and Drills class is the slight tweak on the previous Thursday night format, and I hope you're finding it fun and useful if you've come. A new 6-week block is starting on Thursday, and you can register on the website now if you want to come and play next week!

This weekend I'll be joining the stage with some fabulous dancers in Brighton, as Hilde hosts Mira Betz for some wonderful workshops and a fantastic evening show. It's gonna be great--part of the Brighton Fringe, there'll also be magic from Fanfara, Mira Betz, Morai, Hilde and Masmoudi Dance Theatre--so if you're going to be in Brighton, book a ticket! There may even be some workshop spots left; you can check it all out on http://www.hildebellydance.co.uk/

Here are the highlights for the next few weeks:

May 23 - Mira Betz Show in Brighton @ Spiegeltent Parlure - Part of the Brighton Fringe!
Spiegeltent, OLD STEINE; Show @ 6pm - tickets £10 (£8 concessions) performances by myself as well as Mira Betz, Morai, Hilde and Masmoudi Dance Theatre, as well as Fanfara, a live Balkan band!
To book tickets, contact the Spiegeltent Parlure on 08448007114 or visit their website on www.theparlure.com OR BOOK VIA BRIGHTON DOME BOX OFFICE on 01273 709709 or book online at http://www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk/ticketing/listing.aspx?ev=1027&et=11&ed=5440

May 30 - Phil Thornton album launch @ Saqarah!
May’s Saqarah will draw together many performers, both tribal and otherwise, to showcase the songs on the new "Nexus Tribal" album, many of which have not been played or performed before tonight! Dancers confirmed so far include myself as well as Hilde, Moirai Tribal, Faith & Group, and Saqarah's very own Eshta!
To book tickets or get more information, go here: http://www.saqarah.co.uk/Buy-Saqarah-Tickets.html

May 30 - Workshops @ City Rescue Studio - SOLD OUT!
11:00am-1:30pm - Tribal Fusion Elemental Movement (Beginner level and higher)
2:00pm-4:30pm - Isolation, Layering and Transferring Movement in Choreography (Improver/Intermediate level)
These two workshops can be taken together by the adventurous dancer to get a thorough day's workout in tribal fusion movement and composition.
The first must be taken by beginner dancers but will also serve more advanced dancers well; we will go through the fundamental movements of tribal fusion, including arms, figure-8s (maya, taxim, etc) and circles (umi, etc) in both chest and hips, and hipwork (shimmies, etc), as well as introduce concepts such as muscular vs. skeletal movement, proper posture and the muscular origins of movements.
The second workshop is only available to dancers who register for the earlier workshop or have sufficient experience with tribal fusion technique from Kim's previous classes. In this workshop, we will build upon the elemental movements to explore musicality and composition in choreography, paying special attention to use of isolation, contrast, and shifting movement. This workshop will involve level changes and moderate laybacks, but these are not compulsory.
In the break between the workshops there will be a chance to peruse some jewelry and costume items! Bring a yoga mat, water and a snack, and please email if you have any questions.
For information, email kim@kimberlymackoy.com

May 28 - July 2 - 6-Week Course: Combinations and Drills @ the Urdang Academy
Thursday nights, 6:30pm-8:00pm; Course £60, Drop-in £12
A new course in Combinations and Drills; instead of pursuing a full choreography, we will instead work on implementing knowledge in technique within combinations you can use in your own dance. This class may be taken on a drop-in basis or purchased as a 6-week course.
Register online at http://www.kimberlymackoy.com/site/Classes.html; For information, email kim@kimberlymackoy.com

June 2-July 7 - 6-Week Course in Tribal Fusion Elemental Movement @ City Rescue Studio
Tuesday nights, 6:30pm-8:00pm; £60 for 6-week course; £12 drop-in*
*Please note: Due to limited space, early registration for the full course is strongly recommended, as these classes are strictly limited to a maximum of 12 people. The previous course at City Rescue was sold-out, and drop-in attendance may not be possible.
Aimed at the beginner or the more advanced dancer wishing to revisit and strengthen elementals, this course goes back to basics: over five weeks, we will become acquainted with the conditioning required to build the body for tribal fusion movement, and also be introduced to drills for building muscle memory of the fundamental movements. By the end of the course, dancers will be acquainted with the basic components of the tribal fusion movement vocabulary, and will also have some practice integrating them into combinations. This class will involve yoga- and pilates-based conditioning, so come dressed to move and bring a bottle of water.
Register online at http://www.kimberlymackoy.com/site/Classes.html; For information, email kim@kimberlymackoy.com

You can also purchase both the Combinations and Drills course at the Urdang Academy and the Tribal Elemental Movement course together for £100 (normally £120 for both courses).

June 6 - Raqs Britannia Open Stage Solo
Be at the open stage around 4:30pm-5:00pm on Saturday afternoon to see something new and shiny! Also, be on the lookout for a duet with Kathy; details on the website soon.

June 20 - South London Workshop with Anna
This workshop is an excellent introduction to tribal fusion, aimed at students with some previous bellydance experience. We'll work on technique through elemental movements and work through some combinations to get practice in applying technique.
Email for registration or details: bellydanceuk@hotmail.com

June 27 - Summer Spectacular in Reading!
From 7:00pm-11:00pm @ the Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, RG1 8EQ
The fourth annual showcase of bellydance, flamenco--and Bollywood with Sangeet Dance. I'll be there as a special guest!
For tickets, contact bellydance@hotmail.co.uk or 07913 415334.

July 16-19 - Glade Festival
I'll be performing at various stages throughout the weekend, including the Interstella Circus Tent. For tickets and scenes of glorious mayhem, go here: http://www.gladefestival.com/

I've got a couple of other major surprises coming up in the next couple of months, which I'll tell you about very soon. Keep an eye on the website for new excitement on the horizon!

That's all for now... Hope to see you very soon!

Peace and beauty,
Kim

www.kimberlymackoy.com