Introduction to the “Suhaila Salimpour Format” (12:30 – 2:30 pm)

This workshop is suitable for dancers of ALL levels (including beginners) and all styles of dance. Fundamentals and strong technique for a good foundation; Learn proper dance form and techniques needed to build muscle memory to execute powerful “core” isolations within your dance. This class will start with strength training warm up, followed by isolation drills focusing on proper form and alignment to achieve your best dance movement, and finally, a complete combination that you can take home for use in your next creation. The concepts and techniques taught in this class are based on the Suhaila Salimpour Format training method. This class is technique based and is not “stylized”. It’s great for dancers of all belly dance styles and levels who are interested in a classical training foundation. Yvonne is certified in both the Suhaila Salimpour Format Level 5, as well as Jamila Salimpour Format Level 4. Please bring a yoga mat (optional), drinking water, a light snack, and a notebook.  *Note: Previous Salimpour training experience is NOT needed. Come join our dance floor!

Introduction to the “Jamila Salimpour Format (3-5 pm)

This workshop is suitable for dancers of ALL levels (including beginners) and all styles of dance. Yvonne’s workshop will include some lecture time introducing you to The Salimpour’s Legacy and history, basic finger cymbal work and combinations from the Jamila Salimpour vocabulary of step families with Suhaila Salimpour technique. The Jamila Salimpour format is vintage belly dance, the basis for both American classical cabaret and traditional tribal. If you’re a belly dance in the United States, certainly you’ve been already touched by the Jamila format (directly or indirectly). The focus of this workshop will be on some movements from both the Egyptian Family and the Arabic Family, then ending class with a complete combination using Jamila’s format steps & variations. Yvonne is certified in both the Suhaila Salimpour Format Level 5, as well as Jamila Salimpour Format Level 4. Please bring your finger cymbals, they’re not required, but encouraged, drinking water, a light snack, and a notebook.  *Note: Previous Salimpour training experience is NOT needed. Come join our dance floor!

Cost

Cost of the workshop on the day of the workshop is $100 for both or $50 each.

Cost of the workshop as an early bird special $80 for both or $45 each. (ends 10/1/2022)

EARLY BIRD EXTENDED TO 10/7 DUE TO HURRICANE IAN.

Doors open 12 pm

Workshop Location: 

Nicole Cote School of Dance

5180 Minton Rd.

Palm Bay, FL 32907

Refund Policy

All sales are final.  We will be offering refunds, minus any processing fee, if the workshop is cancelled due to COVID.

COVID Refund Policy

If the workshop is impacted by COVID, we will do our best to reschedule the event and your payment would carry forward.  Participants will be given an opportunity to get a refund, minus processing fees.

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