Aela Badiana presents:
eTribal Delight 2012f
with Jill Parker!
Williamsburg VA, March 24th & 25th, 2012
Aela
and Wicked Hips are proud to announce our
headliner for Tribal Delight 2012; the amazing,
Jill Parker! TD12 will also
feature workshops and performances by
Chaaya, Kaitlyn, Nandana, Amelia, Aela & Eric
Blohm,
Angela as well as many other
amazing performers that will be dancing in the Gala show.
We are pleased to announce that all workshops
will be held in the luxurious studios of the Eastern Virginia School for the
Performing Arts (EVSPA) in beautiful
Williamsburg VA.
Staying true to previous
Tribal Delights having themes, we decided that this year should be no
different.
The
theme of the show this year is
"The Time Machine: a Belly Dance Voyage through
Time and Space".
We encourage all
spectators to the Tribal Delight show to arrive in your finest Victorian/Steampunk/Cyberpunk/etc.
attire.
Saturday,
24 March, 2012
EVSPA:
1915 Pocahontas Trail - Williamsburg, VA 23185
Time: 9:00-11:00
Workshop with Jill Parker:
Slinky Serpentine Folk Combinations the Jill Parker Method:
In this workshop Jill shares a slinky and fun folk choreography.
She breaks down earthy folk movements & sensual combinations in
easy to understand layers. Her teaching places emphasis on the
importance of embodying movements fully, making clean
transitions and having a slinky yet clean approach to timing.
This experience will surely bring a new repertoire of movement
to your belly dance!
Individual price $45,
combo deals available
click here to
register
Time: 11:30-1:30
Workshop with Chaaya:
Introduction to Bollywood
Description: Chaaya will lead students through movements
inspired from Bollywood movies, exploring history, techniques
and sharing a short fusion choreography in her own style.
In this 2 hour workshop Chaaya will first focus on the origins
of Bollywood, the hands positions and meanings (Mudras),
construction and feelings in Bollywood songs to help you build a
Bollywood-inspired choreography. Then, she will teach students
her interpretation of one of the most famous Bollywood songs
“Nimbooda Nimbooda”.
Individual price $35, combo deals
available
click here to
register
Time: 11:30-1:30
Workshop with Aela
Stage Make-up with Aela
In this workshop, Aela shares her makeup techniques and
secrets that will have you perfectly done up regardless of the
performance. Whether it be Cabaret or tribal, restaurant or the
big stage, these techniques will having you looking your best.
Bring your own makeup, fake eyelashes and a mirror so we can
experiment with the makeup you already have. You'd be amazed how
you can go from ordinary to diva with these simple tricks.
This WS is limited to
10 people only so book your spot early.
Individual price $20
click here to
register
Time: 2:00-4:00
Workshop with Jill Parker
Improvisational skills for the Tribal dancer
Workshop details coming soon
Individual price $45,
combo deals available
click here to
register
*Please note, only registrations that are paid in full are
reserved. There will be no refunds unless the event is cancelled.*
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Saturday,
24 March, 2012 Tribal Delight Gala Show
Williamsburg Library Theatre:
515
Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA
The theme of the show this
year is
"The Time Machine: a Belly Dance Voyage through
Time and Space".
Lobby opens at 6:30PM, show starts at 7:30PM
click here to register

The show will be at the
Williamsburg Library Theatre

Williamsburg Library Theatre:
515
Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA
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Sunday,
25 March, 2012
EVSPA:
1915 Pocahontas Trail - Williamsburg, VA 23185
Time: 9:00-11:00
Workshop with Kaitlyn and Nandana:
Clever Combinations for the Adventurous Dancer!
Kaitlyn and Nandana have combined their love of both Indian
and tribal style belly dance into
one amazing workshop. They will share combinations that include
elements of Indian dance (Kathak, Bharata Natyam, and dances
from Rajasthan), ATS and their own signature movements. These
combinations can then be added to your group improvisation or
choreographies enhancing your performances and inspiring the
audience.
Individual price
$35, combo deals available
click here to
register
Time: 11:30-1:30
Showgirl Flair! Bringing
Smolder and Sass to the Stage with Amelia
Add a heavy dose of dramatic
flair and explore your glamorous side! In this workshop, Amelia
will share how luscious arm movements, leggy poses and bombshell
attitude will help you build character and dimension, as well as
how timing and tempo changes add depth and intrigue to your
performances. Learn dynamic, mesmerizing combinations blending
sensual fluidity with smoldering expression, flirtatious
accents and a hint of cha-cha-cha!
Individual price $35,
combo deals available
click here to
register
Time: 11:30-1:30
Workshop with Angela
Angela Bellamy-Knowles will teach right-angle weave and tubular
peyote, incorporating sparkly Swarovski crystals. With these two
versatile stitches, you can create your own jewelry or sew it on
to your costumes, taking a $100 costume and making it look like
you spent $1,000!
Individual price $35
(includes materials)
click here to
register
Time: 2:00-4:00
Workshop with Eric and Aela
Recognize and identify main rhythms of Arabic music. Aela
will share some of her favorite combinations while Eric
accompanies the class with live drumming. Aela will also share
tips, tricks, and her own technique when dancing to live music.
Individual price $35,
combo deals available
click here to
register
*Please note, only registrations that are paid in full are
reserved. There will be no refunds unless the event is cancelled.*
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About Jill Parker:

Jill Parker,
Mamma of the modern tribal fusion belly dance movement is an
award winning teacher/choreographer, founder of Ultra Gypsy
Dance Theater, and director of the Foxglove Sweethearts. She's
an original member of Fat Chance Belly Dance, and with over two
decades of experience, has trained the top belly dancers in the
genre. Jill's big heart and deep love for this intoxicating form
shine through in her classes and performances. She's an
exceptional teacher with a knack for demystifying this sensuous
dance, making it accessible to new dancers while offering
insight for refinement and subtlety to the most advanced
dancers.
Click here for her website
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About Chaaya
Nachni
Chaaya,
a French belly dancer from Paris, was born in a small island
in the Indian Ocean. Music and dance has always been an
important part of her life. She fell in love with belly
dance eight years ago and it has become an intense passion.
After several travels to the Middle East to study classical
Egyptian and folkloric dances she discovered modern belly
dance and the fusion style. 4 years ago, Chaaya decided to
add Bollywood to her repertoire only to discover from her
family that she had Indian origins herself.
Chaaya is also a member of “Wicked Hips” created and
directed by Aela Badiana and “Saleema Habiba” created and
directed by Kalaa.
Click here for her website
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About Nandana
Nandana
has a passion for both ATS (American Tribal Style) and TGI
(Tribal Group Improv). She has her general skills and
teacher training certifications from Carolena Nericcio of
FCBD and has achieved Sister Studio status. In addition to
ATS and tribal belly dance, Nandana has studied the Indian
dance style, Kathak, and incorporates elements of this,
Bharatanatyam, and dances of Rajasthan into her dance
repertoire. Nandana performs as a soloist and as a member of
Blue Moon Dance Company. She regularly partners with such
talents as Twilight Tribal and Kaitlyn Bellydance among
others. Her focus is on creating dynamic group improvisation
and choreographies that are filled with beauty and life! For
more information check her Click
here for her
web site.
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About Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn
is a professional bellydance artist who teaches and performs on
the coast of NC and beyond. She is always inspired by this
ancient and ever evolving art form as seeks to learn as much as
she can through studying and teaching various styles that
include Egyptian and Cabaret, ATS, and Tribal Fusion. Among some
of her accomplishments in dance, Kaitlyn has attended week-long
intensives w/ Aziza of Montreal, completed Levels I & 2 of Sahra
Saeeda's Journey Through Egypt cultural certifaction program,
judged at the Stellar Advantage Troupe Challenge in 2010 & 2011
and performed alongside Indian Bollywood star Raggeshwari in
2008. Kaitlyn's other passion is Indian dance and was recently
asked to be a member of the Aakrisht Group of Indian Dance
troupe based out of Cary, NC. For more info visit:
Click here for her website
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About Eric Blohm
Eric
J. Blohm is a life long musician who plays Doumbek, Frame Drum,
Keyboards, Santoor and Baglama Saz.
He has written, recorded and performed original music for
various dance troupes in Virginia and North Carolina.
They include Salima Habiba, Wicked Hips and Isis Rising in
Virginia and Vatra Gitana and The Sofa King Naughties in North
Carolina.
Click here for his website
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About Amelia
Amelia
has a classical foundation in ballet and has studied and
performed cabaret and tribal fusion belly dance across the U.S.
for 14 years. Her passion lies within dark fusion, specializing
in dynamic and theatrical pieces in her own style of Carnival
Noir, in which she often incorporates a variety of props, such
as parasols, sword, zills and fire~~~
Amelia is the director of Blue Fire Dance and currently teaches
belly dance and yoga in Wilmington, NC. For tour, booking,
classes or workshop information, visit
www.bluefiredance.com or
www.facebook.com/bluefirebellydance.
Click here for her website
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About Aela
Aela,
born and raised in Germany, is well known for both her Tribal
and Cabaret style. She teaches weekly classes, as well as
Workshops in the US & Europe. When she is not teaching BD and
Tribal, she works as a Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, and is
a certified Nutrition and Wellness Councilor. Her teaching is
based on a well rounded knowledge that incorporates all aspects
of physical fitness and motivates her students to strive for
their personal best. That combined with her vision & love of
belly dance as an art form, has shaped her dance and teaching
style. She has released one instructional DVD under her own
production company, AB Productions and the second DVD is nearly
finished.
Click here for her website
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