WORKSHOPS


The most up to date Raqs Gothique workshop information.

New additions, workshop types as well as information and locations are listed and updated regularly.
All workshops are sponsored events by various schools and organizations, and bookings are made directly with these organizations.
At this time we offer no beginner workshops or private/weekly classes

Workshops are available in Melbourne and beyond. Information for booking workshops provided here. For bookings please email Ma'isah at raqsgothique(at)gmail.com

LAST WORKSHOPS FOR 2008

Raqs Gothique, Fusion Bellydance: Technique and Core Foundations

Level 2 and above welcome. [All Workshop descriptions below.]
for an example of Ma'isah Raqs Gothique Style see this You Tube clip

Sunday November the 9th 11am - 12.30pm.

45 Tanner St, East Geelong. Ample parking provided

Hosted by Embellysh Bellydance,((www.embellysh.org)).
For bookings please leave a request message for Lisa on (03) 5254 2256.

Raqs Gothique, Fusion Bellydance: Slow Controlled Movements with Accents. The Ultimate Spooky Workshop!

Level 2 and above welcome. [All Workshop descriptions below.]
for an example of Ma'isah Raqs Gothique Style see this You Tube clip

Sunday November the 9th 1pm - 2.30pm.

45 Tanner St, East Geelong. Ample parking provided

Hosted by Embellysh Bellydance,((www.embellysh.org)).
For bookings please leave a request message for Lisa on (03) 5254 2256. All messages will be returned after September 1st

NB: Workshop requirements
* All bookings and payments are made directly with the venue or workshop sponsor. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to workshop.
* You will need: Bare or socked feet, dance pants or leggings under skirts. Fishnet and dark colours encouraged. Hip scarves required but NO coin belts please. Water and your own yoga mat or towel is essential.
* Pen and paper optional. Cameras are fine. No spectators please, participants only. These workshops are not suitable for under 10's, child-minding [if provided] is arranged directly with the workshop sponsors and not with Raqs Gothique. No unsupervised children in workshops please.

RAQS GOTHIQUE CORE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 2008

Raqs Gothique, Fusion Bellydance: Technique and Core Foundations
The hard core technique workshop, providing the underpinning skills and technique for Raqs Gothique Fusion

Raqs Gothique, Fusion Bellydance: Emotions, Expressions and Combinations
Fusing technical movement with fluid transitions and dramatic presentation

Raqs Gothique, Fusion Bellydance: Slow Controlled Movement with Accents
Hauntingly slow dance with sharp accents, the ultimate spooky workshop!

Raqs Gothique, Fusion Bellydance: "Love the Giver (the low mix)" Choreography
A signature Raqs Gothique choreography as performed by Serpentskirt in 2007, broken down to reveal the skill and intricacy of this delicate piece.

Raqs Gothique, Fusion Bellydance: "Diabolique" Choreography
A spooky 2008 Raqs Gothique fusion choreography, exploring Tribal/Gothic fusion dance broken down into an easy to learn format.

*PLEASE NOTE* : All choreographies taught in workshop format are (c) Raqs Gothique. They may be reproduced with permission and it is formally requested that full credit for the choreography or any part thereof used in any performance is given, as well as links to the Raqs Gothique website where applicable.

Booking Raqs Gothique workshops:

NB: All workshops are taught by Ma'isah unless another Raqs Gothique dancer is requested or specified.

Workshop Fees:

* Travel fee VICTORIA: $50 for up to 1.5 hours out of Melbourne Metro. (and parking please). Country Victoria, travel fee based on location.

* Travel Fee INTERSTATE: Airfare for workshop instructor + accomodation and escort to and from workshop/performance location.

* Workshop fees vary according to duration:

45 min = $100
60 min = $150
90 min = $175
120 min = $200

* VICTORIA: Workshops are to be booked with a minimum of 6 weeks notice.
* INTERSTATE: Workshops are to be booked with a minimum of 12 weeks notice.
Raqs Gothique is now taking workshop bookings for 2009.

* Workshop topic/s are the hosts choice, core workshops are listed here on the website, custom workshops (such as props etc) need to be requested on confirmation of booking.

* More than one workshop booking requires advance notice and a meal break of one 1/2 to 3/4 hour in between. A max of three workshops in a single day.

* Workshops are charged per head according to the hosts discretion. I do not collect money from workshop participants directly. I do recommend a minimum of 10 participants for a viable workshop, but this is according to the ability of the available location to host numbers.

*NB* VERY IMPORTANT!:

Payment is required 7 days after issue of invoice. Invoices can be issued via email or on the day in paper. Payment options are: Business/personal or bank Check, Money order, Cash or Direct Deposit. Bank details are provided on invoice or by request.

RGIB Insurance policy certificate of currency provided via email on request.




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