SHAKRA
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move
with it, and join the dance."— Alan Watts Shakra Dance Company is an
experimental belly dance company based out of Washington DC. We fuse
belly dance, West African Dance, theater and our own messed up senses of
humor to come up with a unique fusion dance form. We do our best to help
each other learn and grow as women in modern day America, and take turns
reminding each other not to take life too seriously. When all else
fails, we dance.
Skeksis, Ringwraiths and Dementors...
| Saturday 17 March | 13.30 - 15.30 |
... getting low and creepy with Na'la and Shakra. Perfect for your Gothic, Dark, Experimental or Theatrical piece, this workshop will give you the groundwork for finding your inner “creature”. Dance doesn't always have to be upright and pretty. Explore your dark side (and your core strength) by getting low, baring your teeth and looking at moves that will help us dance our way to darkness. We will be using concepts from yoga, West African dance and our favorite fantasy films to bring you a challenging and creepy combo that will give your next number more depth and range. We will also use theatrical exercises and games to learn how to express different emotions while dancing. Let your dark side come out to play! | Intermediate | 28 Spaces BOOKING |
Finding the Warrior Within!
| Sunday 18 March | 10.30 - 12.30 |
Industrial Strength African Fusion. This class is recommended for students of any style of belly dance who wish to add depth and range to their repertoire, as well as build strength, stamina, and confidence. We will use high energy, fast-paced Industrial music and incorporate dynamic movements from dance styles such as West African, Bhangra, hip hop, modern, and belly dance to weave together a powerful story and choreography that is fun, fast and refreshingly furious! We will also learn how theatrical expression and projection will take your on-stage performance to the next level. Movements and choreography will be dramatic, strong, fun, freeing yet controlled and with a healthy dose of attitude! Be ready to reach in and find the strength in yourself to shine and roar! | Intermediate | 30 Spaces BOOKING |