SHOSHANNA'S 2009 SPRING HAFLA
Shoshanna is happy to present this fun showcase of the many facets of our local Belly Dance Scene from beginners to professionals of all ages from across our local region. Performers include Headliner Zoe Jakes, Marjhani, Brigit, Rasheika as well as Ya Habibi Dance Company, Hip Mamas, Mudra, Widowmakers, independent soloists and more! All are welcome.

Saturday, June 6, 7:00pm
$5.00 general, $2.00 children 5-12 (under 5 free)
ARCATA THEATRE LOUNGE
1036 G Street Arcata (new location!)
Come support your favorite belly dancer!

Starring guest artist:

Zoe Jakes

ZOE JAKES
IN ARCATA, CA
JUNE 6, 2009
For 2 hot hot hot workshops at Redwood Raks

WORKSHOP 1 ~
The Art of Making it Weird (slow, lovely & strange)
10:00am-12:00pm

We are going to ride the edge between exquisite and strange in this slow movement workshop. All that ooey gooey stuff that is so fun and delicious to watch and do will be focused on, using elements from the head down through to the fingertips. We will be focusing on super slow isolations, extreme undulations, and upper body technique. Hand work, elbow work, wrist work, posture, oblique strengthening (to get that horozontal pull that makes mayas and hip slides so exquiste and strange) , belly rolls with emphasis on stomach musculature. And of course the elusive flutter!

WORKSHOP 2 ~
Fast and Furious Drills
1:00pm-3:00pm

This Workshop will use specific pilates and yoga based exercises to strengthen the core muscles neccesary for backbends, belly rolls, and tight hip work. Hip, head, shoulder and chest isolations will be drilled, as well as working on smoothing transitions from move to move. We will go over lots of pop-lock technique, as well as fluidity of movement, stressing on posture and upper body awareness.
This class is for all levels!

Zoe Jakes
Zoe is quite the sensation.. don't miss her!
$30 for one workshop or $55 for both before June 1 • $35 / $60 after June 1
Workshop includes 1 ticket to the Hafla for you or a friend!
Workshops are at Redwood Raks, 824 L Street, Arcata (Old Creamery Building)