Kami Liddle Mini-Intensive in Christchurch
Firefly Belly Dance is excited to be hosting Kami Liddle in Christchurch for a Mini-Intensive belly dance training weekend which has been custom designed for New Zealand dancers!
Sat 21 Sept
Sun 22 Sept
*Workshops #2 & #4 are part of Choreographer's Toolbox:
This is a condensed version of a full week-long intensive that Kami Liddle has developed called Conception that is part of her program Krysalis. These classes are designed for dancers exploring their own personal styles and to help give inspiration for generating new material.
Workshop Descriptions
# 1 - Drills Uninterrupted
Non-stop drills class! Plan to dance hard, sweat and feel energized in this class. We will move through various parts of the body, practice a variety of moment styles and end class with a long, deep stretch. Kami will take requests for specific movements to practice in this class in advance.
#2 - Rhythm, Texture & Nuance (part 1 of Choreographer's Tools)
In this session the focus will be on personal exploration and finding new and unexpected ways of moving . Kami will provide a basic framework of movement sequences that students will take apart, remix and build upon. We will discuss and explore how to develop the creative mind, how to utilize your inspiration or a lack thereof and how to direct your attention and intention.
Please bring notebook, a writing device and one image that you finding inspiring.
#3 - Centre of Gravity
Power and freedom in movement emerges from having a calm and grounded center. A dancer who has mastery of their center of gravity is able to move through space effortlessly, to stop on a dime, and change momentum with ease. Kami will lead exercises to help strengthen and move from the core, to challenge your balance and move through floor work without fear in order to find a wide spectrum of expression. Knee pads, dance shoes/socks are suggested but not required.
#4 - Devising Techniques to Develop Your Personal Style (part 2 of Choreographer's Tools)
Please note, students must take the first class (Rhythm, Texture and Nuance) in order to take this workshop.
This class will give the dancers the time and space to explore different possibilities to discover and develop their own artistic voice. Getting in touch with and recognizing your movement idiosyncrasies is key to fine tuning your individual voice within the dance. We will explore how emotions can transform material or be used as stimuli. In these sessions, dancers will explore many ways to arrange movement onto themselves, other dancers and groups.
More About Kami Liddle
Kami has studied various dance styles throughout her life, but found her true passion, Belly Dance, when she was 18 years old. She has studied cabaret style belly dance then found Fat Chance Belly Dance Tribal Style.
She began to perform as a soloist incorporating other styles into her ATS repertoire such as modern, hip hop, jazz and Bhangra dance. After earning her degree in Art with a Minor in Dance from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2005, she decided to pursue her passion full time and since then has performed and taught in over 20 countries.
Kami toured with the Bellydance Superstars for 6 years and was a contributing choreographer as well as the director of the Tribal Superstars. She is based out of San Francisco, CA and currently tours the world as a solo artist and occasionally with tours with Beats Antique.
Visit Kami's website for more info.
Sat 21 Sept
- 10am - 12.00pm: Workshop #1 Drills Uninterrupted
- 1.00pm - 3.00pm: Workshop #2 Rhythm, Texture & Nuance*
- Evening Performance Event
Sun 22 Sept
- 10am - 12.00pm: Workshop #3 Centre of Gravity
- 1.00pm - 3.00pm: Workshop #4 Devising Techniques to Develop Your Personal Style*
*Workshops #2 & #4 are part of Choreographer's Toolbox:
This is a condensed version of a full week-long intensive that Kami Liddle has developed called Conception that is part of her program Krysalis. These classes are designed for dancers exploring their own personal styles and to help give inspiration for generating new material.
Workshop Descriptions
# 1 - Drills Uninterrupted
Non-stop drills class! Plan to dance hard, sweat and feel energized in this class. We will move through various parts of the body, practice a variety of moment styles and end class with a long, deep stretch. Kami will take requests for specific movements to practice in this class in advance.
#2 - Rhythm, Texture & Nuance (part 1 of Choreographer's Tools)
In this session the focus will be on personal exploration and finding new and unexpected ways of moving . Kami will provide a basic framework of movement sequences that students will take apart, remix and build upon. We will discuss and explore how to develop the creative mind, how to utilize your inspiration or a lack thereof and how to direct your attention and intention.
Please bring notebook, a writing device and one image that you finding inspiring.
#3 - Centre of Gravity
Power and freedom in movement emerges from having a calm and grounded center. A dancer who has mastery of their center of gravity is able to move through space effortlessly, to stop on a dime, and change momentum with ease. Kami will lead exercises to help strengthen and move from the core, to challenge your balance and move through floor work without fear in order to find a wide spectrum of expression. Knee pads, dance shoes/socks are suggested but not required.
#4 - Devising Techniques to Develop Your Personal Style (part 2 of Choreographer's Tools)
Please note, students must take the first class (Rhythm, Texture and Nuance) in order to take this workshop.
This class will give the dancers the time and space to explore different possibilities to discover and develop their own artistic voice. Getting in touch with and recognizing your movement idiosyncrasies is key to fine tuning your individual voice within the dance. We will explore how emotions can transform material or be used as stimuli. In these sessions, dancers will explore many ways to arrange movement onto themselves, other dancers and groups.
More About Kami Liddle
Kami has studied various dance styles throughout her life, but found her true passion, Belly Dance, when she was 18 years old. She has studied cabaret style belly dance then found Fat Chance Belly Dance Tribal Style.
She began to perform as a soloist incorporating other styles into her ATS repertoire such as modern, hip hop, jazz and Bhangra dance. After earning her degree in Art with a Minor in Dance from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2005, she decided to pursue her passion full time and since then has performed and taught in over 20 countries.
Kami toured with the Bellydance Superstars for 6 years and was a contributing choreographer as well as the director of the Tribal Superstars. She is based out of San Francisco, CA and currently tours the world as a solo artist and occasionally with tours with Beats Antique.
Visit Kami's website for more info.
