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Paola Blanton will be share her inspiring, joyful approach to dance and movement at three very different workshops in Bristol this July. Her first weekend on 15-16 July will explore Goddess archetypes and offers you a chance to capture your own personal Goddess image on film. No special dance experience is needed – just bring your inner goddess and a sense of fun and beauty.
This is followed by a Masterclass in Balkan Romani fusion dance on the 18th. Finally she is a guest teacher at the Persian Dance weekend on 22-23 July which offers a flowing, Isadora Duncan style, approach to traditional dances from Persia and central Asia.
15-16th July, 10am-6pm
Exploring Classical Archetypes of Feminine Power through Myth, Art and Ritual Embodiment
Wild Artemis is the Intuitive and Instinctual power of the Feminine Divine, earthy and indomitable.
Athena is the principle of wisdom, word and mastery; a Companion of Heroes and Warrior of Truth.
£60 for workshop, £100 for day of immersive Goddess photography.
For more details and to book: www.sachabellydance.co.uk/events-and-classes
18th July, 7pm-9:30pm
is needed now More than ever
Balkan Romani Fusion Dance Masterclass
Paola will present her unique arrangement of the famous Romani song “Rumelaj”. Classic steps are spiced up with geometric formations, theatrical and fusion technique.
£30 (by 4 July) £35 on the day.
For details and to book: https://www.footwork.org/medea
22nd-23rd July
Persian Dance Weekend
Learn dances of Persia and Central Asia Isadora Duncan style with four of the world’s leading experts in dances from these regions: Helia Bandeh, Paola Blanton, Robyn Friend, Medea Mahdavi, and Vashti
~ workshops ~ performance ~ presentations ~ Both days (workshops/evening performance) £120.
One day only £70.
All workshops will take place at the Footwork Studio, Stackpool Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1NG.
For details and to book: https://www.footwork.org/medea
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