Berna is excited to host the fabulous instructor and performer, Ruby Beh! Ruby will take over Pittsburgh with workshops and performances, including a Master Level Class on Friday night! Please contact Berna at bernadancer@gmail.com for information about private lessons, performance opportunities and general questions. Can't wait to see you here!
Saturday, August 25, 2012 -- 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Location: Istanbul
42nd Street and Butler, Lawrenceville, PA
Live music and dance show featuring our guest artist RUBY BEH and Pittsburgh's own ISHTAR Belly Rock band! With performances by Berna and other fabulous regional dance artists. This is an all ages show and will include an open floor jam for dancing!
Friday, August 24, 2012 | Master Level Workshop
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. "The Slow Section" - Standing Taxim and Floorwork
The slow section is generally an improvised domain requiring the dancer to be ready for anything. In this soft and flowing workshop, Ruby gides you through the possibilities of dancing in the moment. From breakdowns of musical interpretation for standing taxim to technical skills needed in floorwork. This workshop has it all. Please bring kneepads and a pilates/yoga mat.
The two and a half hour Master Level Workshop is limited to 12 participants, so each student can receive indivualized attention.
Saturday, August 25, 2012 | All Levels Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m."All About Arms"
This workshop will reveal how to polish your performance with strong and innovative arm pathways and concepts. We will cover a full range of arm stylizations, combos and creative exercises to get your body and arms in sync with style.
Saturday, August 25, 2012 | All Levels Workshop
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. "Swifti Chifti"
Get your Turkish style on with some fun, upbeat Chiftetelli combos and rhythm breakdown. We'll be breaking down the chiftetelli rhythm then exploring how to dance to it upbeat style with different props and a little bit of structured improvisation. Bring a chiffon veil.
Sunday, August 26, 2012 | All Levels Workshop
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. "Vivacious Veil"
Expand yourself on stage and express the music with dynamic and dramatic veil transitions. Learn to use accents in the music to mystify your mechanics and make seamless sequences with you veil. Please bring both chiffon and silk 3-yard (also 4-yard if you have it) rectangular veils.
The friday Master Class is $55 Early Bird by June 1st, 2012, or $65 door depending on availability. The class is strictly limited to 12 students.
All Levels workshops are priced individually at $35 Early Bird by June 1st, or $45 at the door depending on availability.
"I Want it All" Package -- $150
This all inclusive package has the four workshops, including the Master Class and a show ticket for only $150. This package is good until June 1st or 12 registrants, whichever comes first!
No refunds unless the event is cancelled. Thanks!!
Location: Bodiography Center for Movement
5824 Forbes Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
About Ruby:
With a background in American Classic Bellydance, Kung Fu and Turkish Oriental styling, Ruby is taking the stage with her own powerhouse style. She bagan pursuing her career in bellydance after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Chemistry. Ruby's love of Turkish culture and dance have drawn her to head for the source and study extensively in Istanbul. She is widely recognized for a raw, untamed and passionate dance style that has won numerous titles, including 2010 Bellydancer of the World 1st Runner Up and 2009 Bellydancer USA.
In addition to being a multi-award winning performer, Ruby is a certified Pilates instructor and is featured on several instructional and performance DVD's: Flawless Floorwork, Totally Turkish and All About Arms.
Ruby's website: www.divinebellly.com
Ruby's videos: http://divinebelly.com/gallery.html
Awards and Recognition:
- 2010 Bellydancer of the World 1st Runner Up
- 2009 "Bellydancer USA"
- 2008 Bellydancer USA 1st Runner Up
- 2008 Emerald Rain "Champion"
- 2008 East Coast Bellydance Classic "Grand Champion" and "People's Choice"
- 2007 Bellydancer USA "People's Choice"
- 2007 Double Crown "Gypsy Stylist"
- 2007 Emerald Rain "Gypsy Stylist"