Van Damme - Zero Gravity Split - And dance articles :)

Haha! Alright then..


Here are some interesting dance links to kick off the weekend:

My favorite of the week: Super performer tricks! 
http://www.danceadvantage.net/7-secrets-of-super-performers/

An excellent stretching routine for hips and lower back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDQNqZMv1V0

Dance gadgets:
http://dance.answers.com/equipment/dancer-tools-10-items-that-will-help-your-dancing

Another great article on how to use a foam roller - Thanks for sharing @TheRaqasa!
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2014/feb/28/foam-roller-runners-guide-muscles?CMP=twt_gu

Also, a small shout-out to Mr Oscar Cassamajor - Truly an amazing tango performer/teacher! I was lucky enough to have my very first tango class with him in Antwerp last Tuesday - Incredible :) He'll be starting a brand new class series in March. Ch-check it out!

Tango Loco

 Dance on!

x K.

Dance dance DANCE! And more with the articles.

Alright, so the last week of silence before the (dance) storm is officially kicking in :) Eek! Check out the updated Schedule page for all the deets.

I am both excited and scared, thankful for some great opportunities on the horizon, and fun new projects are in the works. But want to do it all WELL, ya know?

Caution! @ Trix studios in Antwerp

Anyhow.. Here are some inspiring dance articles I've been reading lately to soothe the dancing mind ;)

Enjoy!

How to feel better after a bad class. From Ballet - but good for any dance form!
http://dance.answers.com/ballet/ballerina-pep-talk-how-to-feel-better-after-a-bad-ballet-class

Morning rituals - Start the day off on the right (or left) foot!
http://dance.answers.com/health/7-morning-rituals-that-could-help-your-dancing-day
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11639/5-life-changing-ways-to-start-your-day.html

This one is a bit.. In your face.
http://www.rockettes.com/dance/facial-expressions.html 

Some dance psychology - How to stop comparing yourself
http://www.danceadvantage.net/how-to-stop-comparing/

A lovely article on BD classes and self esteem by Rasha Nour
http://rashabellydance.co.uk/2014/01/25/self-esteem-bellydance-classes/

And especially for the Body Work fans - A great article on foam rolling! (Thanks, miss Razia Star!)
http://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/what-is-a-foam-roller-how-do-i-use-it-and-why-does-it-hurt

So.. what's up for the following weeks?

Next weekend I'll be welcoming dancers from near and far at studio Sarossy for a full weekend of inspiring workshops by Bozenka of USA. I'm a bit nervous about hosting such a world star at our humble studio, but at the same time I'm looking forward to it so much! She's just lovely. Ahh.. SOON! (PS: If you'd like a last minute spot - Go here!)

Miss B in Action in Crete this Sept - Picture by Willem J. Habets

Next to that, I'm spending my Tuesdays in Antwerp learning how to 'pop' and working hard on a collaborative duet with Mr Obelixx of Portugal - we'll be premiering our dance at Yamila's BD festival in Heerlen on Saturday March 15th. Dope!

Post-rehearsal selfie

I'll be part of the Stars of Bellydance festival in Belgium this April 12-13 and teaching/performing at the Shimmy Shake factor co presentation day in Rotterdam on April 21st as well, plus I'm excited to be teaching and performing along with Mr Serkan of BE at Asyia and Esmés Hafla day in Betekom on the 18th of May.

Booked my flights for the travely bits of the year (See you soon, Trondheim, Oslo and Hawaii in March, May and September respectively!)

Our 4-Day Dance Intensive website is live, with enrollments now open for 3-4-5-6 July 2014 - Exciting!

And.. On to working on new and revised dances and workshops for the upcoming dance season, which is now ramping up big time. Whoop!

(t)Werk it!

Training Day - Thank yous and music

First of all, a big thank you to all the Training Day workshop participants of this weekend, I loved it! ♥♥ Hard work with a touch of magic!

For the January edition our themes were mostly 'technical/conceptual' as winter is traditionally the time to regroup, train and dive a bit deeper into the things that I've learned throughout the year. 

TD participants - WS 'All about Arabesques'

We started the day with a 1-hour Drills and Technique workshop, focusing mostly on posture and relaxed arms and hands combined with basic isolations to warm up. The main 'theme workshops' were 'All about Arabesques' (see picture above!) and 'Shimmyland' aka the land of shimmies :)

We worked hard, but I enjoyed it immensely. We even had a surprise visitor during the romantic section of the Arabesques class!

Local wildlife approves.

This is most likely the song that lured it/her/him in ;) Love Elissa of Lebanon - Enjoy!

The next Training Day will be held @ Studio Sarossy in Würselen on Sunday, August 3rd 2014 - more information and topics/enrollments soon via www.khalidadance.com/TD

Bozenka workshop weekend 15-16 Feb

I am super happy to announce that none other than miss Bozenka (USA/BDSS) will be stopping by in Germany to teach at our Studio once more 15-16 February!

As it will be the weekend after Valentine's, we're calling it the Bozenka Love Workshop Weekend :)

Terribly Girly Photography by Janette Valentine

Bozenka will be teaching 3 workshops and a masterclass, with max 20 participants each. Enrollments are now open via www.khalidadance.com/bolove. - Only a few last-minute spots left!

www.khalidadance.com/bolove

Enjoy! xx K.