Bookings
If a workshop you want to book sells out, please email infusionemporiumshow@gmail.com with the subject Waiting List and use the message to tell us which workshops you’re after and we’ll let you know if spaces become available. The waiting list will operate on a first come first served basis should a ticket to any workshop open up. We will not hold on to workshops for sale so that you can wait to see if more open up. Sometimes it is possible to buy/sell workshops on the weekend itself – we are happy to assist in those sales at the festival registration desk.
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Please note all bookings include a Paypal transaction fee.
Friday 18th October
6-8PM – Ebony – The Bellydance Wildcard – £35 (+ £1 transaction fee). – Only 17 left
Let’s play with versatility. Express your varied dance roots by exploring the delicate art of unexpected fusion in a way that is tasteful, respectful and fun. Learn how strong technique and fluidity can create a harmonious balance between genres. Drill combos that introduce samba, popping or other styles into belly dance. Practice reacting to music and embracing contrasts: graceful vs. clunky, speedy vs. slow. Dance shoes recommended, but not required.
Saturday 19th October
10AM-1PM – Ebony – All Levels Drills & Technique Class – £47 (+ £1 transaction fee). – Only 10 left
Drill basic undulations, accents and shimmies in this super sweaty drills class with an emphasis on isolating these movements while receiving individual feedback from Ebony. Kick it up a notch with layering exercises and traveling steps to inspire your own combos. Dance shoes recommended, but not required.
1:30-3:30PM – Dominika Suchecka – Tarab Lab – £35 (+ £1 transaction fee). – Only 18 left
During this workshop Dominika will share with you techniques, tips and ideas on her absolute favourite part of bellydance – dancing to classical tarab songs! We will use snippets of Dominika’s choreographies to use our tarab-skills in practice and as an illustration of tarab music interpretation. However the main goal of this workshop will be for you to feel more comfortable and free in your own improvisations and choreographies to tarab songs in the future.
4-5PM – Alexis Southall – A Whistlestop Guide to Musicality for Fusion Bellydance – £15 (+ £1 transaction fee). – Only 10 left
Part lecture, part dance class. Alexis will guide you through the key components of electronic music fusion dancers gravitate towards, help you train your ear to hear the individual sounds that make up a track, and get you thinking about how to translate those sounds into movement.
Sunday 20th October
10AM-12PM – Tevec – Vintage Turkish – £25 (+ £1 transaction fee). – Only 13 left
A super popular topic and favourite among students. Explore vintage Turkish music inspired by the Turkish dancers of the past. Floorwork included but optional. Bring knee pads or a towel/mat for comfort.
12:30-2:30PM – Dominika Suchecka – Whirling and Exciting Turns Usage in Fusion Bellydance – £35 (+ £1 transaction fee). – Only 5 left
Take a deep dive into the world of Dominika’s signature turns & spins that will enrich your bellydance and fusion bellydance show!
During this workshop Dominika will outline the history and role of whirling dances in the Middle East for the context, explain the proper posture and share different technical tips for practicing and executing mesmerizing turns on stage.
Apart from lots of techniques and practical exercises that will help you keep your balance while executing your single and multiple turns, Dominika will also share with you ways and benefits of incorporating whirling into your daily practice as well as tips about how you can stylise your turns according to the style of bellydance you are performing in.
2:45-5:45PM – Ebony – Joyful Movement Experience – £47 (+ £1 transaction fee). – Only 9 left
Let’s tap into having fun and feeling good by practicing a unique spin on contemporary belly dance. We’ll play with combinations which fuse modern urban styles found in hip hop, retro funk styles such as locking, and the timeless art of raqs sharqi. Let’s build coordination, work on isolating movements, and expand our dance styles with fun travel steps. This workshop will be high energy, prepare to sweat and have fun. Dance shoes recommended, but not required.
7:15-10:30PM – Glitterball Shakedown – £5 (+ £1 transaction fee).}=
Join us for our legendary after party and show! As well as performances from the festival’s participants, this year’s show will also feature performances from the 2023-24 cohort of Alexis Southall’s Juniper Fusion Dance Programme, who have spent the past year working on their solo performances.
Once the performances are over, DJ Dan will be playing the usual mix of awesome tunes for you to get your dance on, socialise and decompress after a full weekend schedule of amazing training.
There is a bar on site with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.