This all levels workshop will have five instructors so the class can be easily split into skill levels. For beginners, we will teach the basics of Tribal style belly dance, the popular modern belly dance form that uses a language of basic cues and moves to allow dancers to improvise together in a unified formation. This workshop not only provides belly dance basics, it also builds confidence and promotes group and community spirit among dancers! We'll learn the basics of body movement and posture that can be applied to all forms of belly dance along with Tribal moves, cues and even shimmies! For dancers who have completed at least a basic level of tribal training (from whom does not matter) and wish to add interesting new combos to their vocabulary, have we got some neat stuff for you! We will be teaching fairly advanced moves and Samadhi originals, such as the Cyclone, Giddy-up, Sham-Wow! and the Hoberman Sphere. These moves are originals and have never been taught anywhere before. Come join us for some good times! All experience levels, genders, ages, shapes and sizes welcome, Tribal Belly Dance is about promoting community.

Poi is a dance that involves rhythmically manipulating weighted tools on ropes or chains, swinging them in various circular patterns around the body. It was originally practiced by the Maori people of New Zealand (the word poi means "ball" in Maori). It is an evolving art form practiced around the world today as a hobby, exercise, and performance art. When done with fire it is exhilarating and breathtaking for both audience and performer. Poi is great for developing grace, strength, flexibility, coordination, creativity and flow. This class is open to all genders and levels, but is geared towards beginners. We will learn planes and basic poi movements. Come join the fun!!

This workshop is geared towards spinners who are comfortable with planes and basic movements. We will begin by reviewing beginning moves and then cover more complicated moves like chase the sun, windmill, turns, stalls, wraps, reverse weave, and transitioning between moves. The end of this workshop will focus on how to move your body/dance while spinning poi!

Let's into tune into life… Let's tune into who we really are… Let's tune into the truth of our being… “Tune into Life” allows us to experience a deep connection to the flow of life within a short period of time. It works with our natural state that we so easily and habitually loose touch with. Through an easy, flowing combination of interactive inquiry and the help of conscious breathing, movement, rhythm and sound, we open our being to the flow of vital energy and enhance our well-being beyond the norm of daily life. We “tune” our entire system, including the body. Experience a natural opening to the miraculous space we are. “Tune into Life” is like music, it's a communal experience that allows us to feel our human connection by sharing the most basic, blissful flow of life. Long lasting effects of relaxation, recuperation, rejuvenation, invigoration. Relaxation of our relationship to our ever-present and automatic inner dialogue – helping to create a new clarity and expanded awareness. Satisfaction of our desire for self-discovery and wholeness – fulfillment and inner peace in the here-and-now. Gentle opening of our hearts to receive the magic of life.

This workshop is designed to introduce the basics of the exciting and infinitely deep system of North Indian Rhythm. Daniel has studied tabla for over 25 years and has taught for 10 years on an ongoing basis. You will experience the unique Indian way to pronounce and speak the rhythms before they are played. We also will explore the basic philosophy of the Indian rhythmic system that provides a unique and powerful perspective no matter what musical style you are currently involved in. This will be hands on, with lots of clapping and voice. No instrument needed.