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About
Delilah:
Delilah is an internationally acclaimed
bellydance performer and instructor of the “American Classic” bellydance
style. She grew up in Southern California, learning the dance
form as it was passed on and popularized in this country by first
and second generation immigrants from Lebanon, Armenia, Iraq,
Syria, Iran, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Morocco and Greece. When
Delilah was 18, bellydance was fast becoming an American phenomenon.
As thousands of women absorbed this dance by way of diverse cultural experience,
a new style of American Bellydance evolved. Delilah is an active part of this
transformation. Her bellydance experience fuels her interest in studying the
fields of mythology, archeology, history, women’s studies, bio/ecology,
psychology, healing practices, and other movement forms such as tai chi, yoga,
modern dance and movement therapy.
 In 1978 Delilah moved her home base to Seattle, and began teaching and performing
the dance all around the world. By the 90's she was disseminating her philosophies,
techniques and performing artistry on a highly-acclaimed instructional video
series produced by Visionary Dance Productions. Delilah supports diversity in
the dance and enjoys all its styles; she sees the bellydance as never stationary,
but always in a state of creative flux and growth. She encourages the student
to examine and experience the dance in its variety of disciplines.
In addition to openly sharing her technical knowledge with her students, Delilah
imparts the idea that by opening our bodies to these ancient, earthly, and natural
movements that connect us physically, emotionally, and spiritually, we will become
more aware environmentally. This gives the dance greater purpose.... “When
we are more aware, we are better artists, enjoying a fuller life experience.
When we stretch our awareness, we are more equipped to heal our bodies, our relationships
and our earth.”
Inspired by this wisdom, Delilah held her first ten-day Visionary Belly Dance
Retreat on the island of Maui in 1992. This annual Hawaii retreat is now frequented
by dancers from all over the world. |
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SPECIAL
GUEST: AMY SIGIL
Amy
Sigil is a tidal wave in the world of belly
dance. I can't get enough! She is the creator of UNMATA,
a professional, multi-award-winning, belly dance fusion
troupe based in Sacramento, CA. Formed in 2003 at Hot Pot
Studios.
The team work of UNMATA is known
for precision choreography, multi layering, inventive movement
and ecstatic energy. They take you to a whole new dimension
in belly dance. UNMATA has spent the last 3+ years performing
and teaching workshops across the country and abroad. Here's
your chance to get
an even bigger dose of Amy and the Unmata
wave.
Check out more information at:
http://www.UNMATA.com
SPECIAL GUEST/DANCE INSTRUCTOR:
DAHLIA MOON
Dahlia
Moon has won trophies out the wahzoo in the
past few years!
One title is Belly Dancer of the Universe
2007. She is a musician, dancer, instructor, anthropologist
and Mother of two little girls! She is an independent workshop
and concert producer of many events in the Seattle area.
Dahlia is
a rare and spellbinding dancer that takes us out
beyond the steps, techniques
or words about dance. We are
proud to have her as a staff instructor at VDP Studios in
Seattle.
MUSIC COORDINATOR/INSTRUCTOR:
ERIK BROWN
Erik Brown is the drummer for House of Tarab,
Egyptian music ensemble.
He will be playing live music
for Delilahís classes as well as the featured instructor
in the extra elective Drum Solo Class. He's very charming and
will
be on hand to help you with any heavy logistics.
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