Special Workshops by Ashley Lopez

Pangaea Dance studio is hosting 2 special workshops with Ashley Lopez.

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When?
Sunday March 8th 1 PM to 5:30 PM

Where?
Club Evolve - 508 North Neil Street, Downtown Champaign

How much?
$30. (Yes, only $30!)

What to bring?
Comfortable attire, ballet slippers are a plus

What to expect?

Shimmies and Layers and Spins, Oh My! 1-3pm

This workshop will begin with some Yoga and Pilates to stretch and warm up the body. Then we will work through isolations of the hips, belly, chest, shoulders, arms and head, discussing the anatomy behind each movement. To step it up a notch, we will then practice “layering” movements, or combining two or more isolations to create a more complex movement.

In addition, we will discuss turns and quick spins. At the end of class we’ll put our moves together and learn a choreography fit for the stage! Some belly dance experience strongly suggested.

Polynesian Fusion 3:30-5:30pm

Ditch the cold and travel to the warm islands of Hawaii and Tahiti—or learn some moves from there, anyhow. The first hour will be dedicated to exploring the traditional dance from Hawaii: Hula. In hula dance, the hips represent the ocean, the torso represents the island, and the hands tell the story.

During the second hour, we will move over to Tahiti where the hip movements are much stronger and more rhythmic. Once the class feels comfortable with their new dance vocabulary, we will string everything together, along with some old belly dance favorites, to create a true fusion of dance. No experience required, but be prepared to sweat!

Find out more about Ashley Lopez.

Where to buy tickets?
You can buy your ticket online via paypal or at the door.
Feel free to contact Pangaea Studio with any question you may have.