Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance presents:

Princess Jasmine workshops
taught by Rachel Bennett

Be a Princess for a day with our 2 NEW choreography and prop workshops

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Indulge yourself in a duo of bellydance deliciousness with a menu of brand new choreography & prop workshops, catering for ambitious improvers, intermediate, advanced and professional lovers of bellydance.

Sunday 24 March 2019 – Phoenix Centre – 1st Twyford Scouts Headquarters Hall,
Loddon Hall Road, Twyford, Berkshire RG10 9JA

Workshop Essentials

  • Spaces limited to 12 in dance workshops to guarantee plenty of dance space, individual attention from a dedicated professional and a quality learning experience.
  • Performance opportunities at Summer Spectacular 2019
  • Hall in central Berkshire location, close to junction 8/9 or 10 of the M4.
  • Free parking and close to local bus stops. 10-15mins walk from Twyford train station.
  • Bonus gift: student toolkits to support your on-going personal study and development.
  • Price: early bird discounts for each workshop. Upon enrolling you will automatically be subscribed to our monthly newsletter, from which you may unsubscribe or manage your preferences anytime.

 

10.30am to 12.30pm – “Shake it off Disney Style” Choreography
as performed by Rachel at MAJMA Bellydance Festival 2018, Glastonbury and Summer Spectacular 2018, Reading.
 Level: Ambitious Improvers, Intermediate, Advanced students & Professionals

  • Do you want to be a Disney Princess for a day?
  • Love some hip shaking shimmy layers?
  • Fancy a bit of sassy cabaret stick and magic ribbon wand?
  • Ready for optional floor work and oodles of noodling?
  • Want a NEW performance opportunity at our Summer Spectacular Student Show 2019?

Shake it off Disney style – click here for the track and the genius music video!
If you’re ready for an exciting NEW bellydance challenge, then this workshop is for you!  Following a request to perform as Princess Jasmine at 2018’s Disney Princess and Villains themed Majma Bellydance Festival, Rachel got her magic wand out and created a NEW choreography full of hip shaking layering technique, oodles of entertainment, funky move combinations and some fun prop surprises.  Perfect if you want to combine your love of Disney and Bellydance with prop mastery.  Designed to inject the WOW factor into your performance, this irresistible dance will take your energy and dance dynamics to the max!  Rachel is also offering you a dedicated “Shake it off” performance slot at Summer Spectacular 2019, upon request.

Students are recommended to bring: an “Aladdin’s lamp” (if you have one), bellydance stick (Rachel will have a limited number to lend on the day), a ribbon wand and Rachel recommends knee pads, should you wish to attempt floor work.

Previous experience of props desirable, but not essential; Rachel is an experienced teacher and differentiates for all levels, from ambitious improvers to advanced bellydancers and beyond.

Bonus Gift:  Receive a complimentary choreography and prop student toolkit to support your ongoing dance development & practice.

Price: Early bird discount until 31 Jan 2019 - £28.00.  £35.00 thereafter.  Places are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of student circumstances e.g. holiday, pregnancy or illness, and adverse weather conditions. By registering you confirm you are safe, fit and well to dance.  You also consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes.  As a workshop attendee you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety at all times.

Upon enrolling you will automatically be subscribed to our monthly newsletter, from which you may unsubscribe or manage your preferences anytime.

 

1.00pm – 2.30pm “A Whole New World” Choreography
Level: Ambitious Improvers, Intermediate, Advanced students & Professionals

  • Ready to embrace your inner Princess Jasmine?
  • Love this classic Disney love song?
  • Looking to elevate your dance flow technique, imagery and motion?
  • Want to spell bind your audience with magical fan veil ribbons?
  • Can we take you on a magic carpet ride through an endless diamond sky?

A Whole New World from the Disney movie “Aladdin” – click here for the track

Let’s live the Princess Jasmine dream and feel the romance of this uplifting NEW choreography. Originally written by Rachel for private party performances, Rachel would now love to share this dance with you, so you can make it your own.  This workshop will focus on the quintessential dance technique of movement shape, body line and flow; a must for dedicated bellydancers.   Students will enjoy fan veil ribbons, elevating existing skills and developing new prop powers!  Rachel will share her secrets to master effortless turns and spins whilst framing your body with beautiful breathtaking fan veil ribbon illustrations.  Rachel is also offering you a dedicated “Whole New World” performance slot at Summer Spectacular 2019, upon request. 

Students must bring a pair of fan veils to enjoy this workshop.

Previous experience of props desirable, but not essential; Rachel is an experienced teacher and differentiates for all levels, from ambitious improvers to advanced bellydancers and beyond.

Bonus Gift:  Receive a complimentary choreography and prop student toolkit to support your ongoing dance development & practice.

Price: Early bird discount until 31 Jan 2019 - £21.00.  £28.00 thereafter.  Places are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of student circumstances e.g. holiday, pregnancy or illness, and adverse weather conditions. By registering you confirm you are safe, fit and well to dance.  You also consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes.  As a workshop attendee you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety at all times.

Upon enrolling you will automatically be subscribed to our monthly newsletter, from which you may unsubscribe or manage your preferences anytime.

Catch Rachel teaching at Dance around the Globe workshops, 14-16 Jun 2019, Oxford, presented by Mim’s Bellydance.

Coming soon – Bellydance Heaven Festival, Berkshire – Autumn 2019

Catch Rachel performing and teaching workshops at Birmingham Bellydance Festival, Sat 28 September 2020