Suadela Bellydance are delighted to announce that Jill Parker will be teaching for her first time in Ireland this November!
Jill will teach 12 hours of workshops in the Mardyke Arena, Western Road, Cork City Centre on the 19th / 20th November 2016.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Spiral to the Core Stacking Bones In Your Favour, Saturday 19th November, 10am -1pm
For excellent posture, length, strong footing, dependable balance, controlled releve, graceful turns, solid spins and last but not least, that sensuous loose yet controlled heavy low pelvis tribal fusion belly dancers strive for. Practice using your breath within movements. Techniques, concepts, visualization and practical exercise explorations facilitated to help you work WITH Gravity and be sure footed for the ultimate grounded controlled fluidity and floating grace.
Enchanting the Space, Saturday 19th November, 2pm – 5pm
Expressing what words cannot, with gesture, and symbolic meaning. This workshop is designed explore the enchanting quality of gestural movement, narrative, body language, expressive eyes & face! Get feedback. See others dance and process exercise in their own way. Build your own magical dance combinations to uniquely express what your words cannot!
Dancing Warrior, Sunday 20th November, 10am – 1pm
Activate your imagination. Feed your muse. Cultivate your intention and your practice. Allow the time for true creativity to blossom. Tell your story, your own mythology. Have no fear, tap into your inner warrior, dig deep, make connections, allow potent ideas and themes specific to you to emerge. There is so much more to dance than being pretty and having strong technique. Find your authentic voice with practical exercises and discussions designed to help your dance soar into transcendent and meaningful realms.
Improving Improvisation & Nurturing your Musicality, Sunday 20th November, 2pm -5pm
Conceptual and practical exercises to improve your improvisation & nurturing your musicality
BIOGRAPHY
Jill Parker is the founder of the modern Tribal Fusion bellydance phenomenon, birthed out of San Francisco California in the mid 90's. Jill was an original member of FatChanceBellyDance, and founder of Ultra Gypsy Dance Theater, the trail blazing company that birthed such great dancers as Rachel Brice, Sharon Kihara, Lady Fred, Rose Harden and countless others.
With nearly three decades of experience, Jill has trained the top belly dancers in the genre and influenced a generation of belly dancers with her modern innovations, all the while remaining deeply rooted in her connection to the traditional, sensual and authentic.
Jill's big heart and deep love for this intoxicating form shine through in her generous teaching as well as her knock out performances worldwide. She's an exceptional teacher with a gift for demystifying this intricate dance, making it accessible for new dancers, and offering insights for refinements and nuance to even the most seasoned professional dancer.
CORK
Cork is a wonderful city to visit! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/county-cork/cork-city
There are direct flights to Cork from many European cities, see here for full list
http://www.corkairport.com/destinations/book-flights
Dublin Airport is about 2.5 hours by bus
We would love to have some overseas dancers visit our city and will gladly help you find accommodation and arrange your time in Cork!
