Asia’s Tribal Prince, Hilton is back!

Hilton has been bellydancing for 7 years since year 2005. He started Cabaret Style in the first 2 years and he was captured and blown away by Tribal Fusion Style after watching a video from youtube. Then, Hilton started to do research and studies on his own as there is no instructor giving Tribal Fusion Style lesson at particular period. Hilton has his own style and personality in performance and choreography where he fuses a lot of element in his own dancing with Tribal Fusion bellydance like Jazz, Broadway, Visual Kei and Theatrical. He took workshops and classes from bellydance master; Sharon Kihara, Ariellah and Samantha Emanuel, etc.

Hilton is continuing his passion as a Tribal Fusion Bellydance artist, performer and choreographer. He conducts workshops, weekly classes, weeklong intensive training and private classes with the objective of spreading the art form through performances and teaching.

Hilton has been teaching Tribal Fusion Bellydance for the past 4 years in studios and festivals and currently tour around South East Asia to promote the art form. Hilton teaches a 2 weeklong intensive training in Singapore last year and getting a huge positive feedback from the participants. Besides, he is also teaches workshops and classes in Kuala Lumpur area when there is a request.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hiltonlijun

More info, video & press on Hilton: http://www.bellydance.com.sg/?p=6136

Workshops by Hilton

American Tribal Style (also known as ATS)

The root of Tribal Style (eg: tribal fusion, hip hop fusion, improvisation tribal style, east coast tribal) is American Tribal Style. In details, American Tribal Style is a style that combines the movement of Classical Egyptian Dance, the Hands Positioning of Spanish Flamenco and a heavy influence styling in Classical Indian Dance. In this format, participants will learn the basic hand positioning, posture which is essential in all tribal style.

Besides, the fun part in ATS is based on improvisation instead of choreography. Participants will learn a list of ATS vocabulary or group of movements that will be used in dancing and it is fully based on the cues and transitions. For example, a hand positioning or an eye contact from the leader, the follower will know what to do next. In conclusion, ATS is like a language.

At first we learn vocabulary, then we form basic sentence. After we have learnt a list of movement or vocabulary, we learn how to write an essay (improvisational dance based on the groups of movement we learnt). ATS is a non verbal language. In all around the world, those who mention themselves as FCBD-ATS, then we can communicate with them easily through this format, therefore language will no longer be an obstacle in communication.

ATS Workshops

1) ATS Basic Workshop – 3 hours Date/Time: 9 Jun, Sat, 11am – 2pm Members: $50 / Non-Members: $120

3) ATS Slow Movements – 2 hours (Need to complete ATS Basic Workshop or have Tribal dance experience) Date/Time: 10 Jun, Sun, 11am – 1pm Members: $70 / Non-Members: $80 4) ATS Fast Movements – 2 hours (Need to complete ATS Basic Workshop or have Tribal dance experience) Date/Time: 10 Jun, Sun, 2pm – 4pm Members: $70 / Non-Members: $80 5) ATS Improvisation – 3 hours (Need to complete ATS Basic Workshop or have Tribal dance experience) Date/Time: 16 Jun, Sat, 11am – 2pm Members: $100 / Non-Members: $120

2) Zills Workshop – 2 hours (Need to complete ATS Basic Workshop or have Tribal dance experience) In this workshop, you will experience the basic zills patterns and you can easily put in your own dance piece.  Besides, learn how to take care of your zills and practice at home without annoying your neighbour. Do remember to bring your own zills. Date/Time: 9 Jun, Sat, 3pm – 5pm Members: $70 / Non-Members: $80

Tribal Fusion Bellydance is a modern form of bellydance which has evolved from American Tribal Style belly dancing, blending elements of ATS with any other style of dance. It frequently incorporates elements from Popping, Hip Hop, Breakdance, ‘Egyptian’ or ‘Cabaret’ bellydance, as well as from traditional forms such as Thai, Flamenco, Kathak, Balinese, and other folkloric dance styles. In workshops, Hilton drills the basic belly dance techniques and you will learn some fun combinations.

6) Tribal Fusion Techniques and Combination – Lunar Movements (slow) – 2 hours (Need to complete BDD Int.1 level or have 1 year bellydance experience) Date/Time: 15 Jun, Fri, 8pm – 10pm Members: $70 / Non-Members: $80

7) Tribal Fusion Techniques and Combination – Solar Movements (fast) – 2 hours (Need to complete BDD Int.1 level or have 1 year bellydance experience) Date/Time: 16 Jun, Sat, 3pm – 5pm Members: $70 / Non-Members: $80

Private Classes – $90/hr (For booking of 6 hours and above: $80/hr)

Certificate of attendance will be awarded after completion of any workshop package

Special Workshop Packages:

1. ATS Package – Member: $320 (Usual: $360) / Non-Member: $440 (Usual: $480)

• Includes:
  • All four (4) x ATS workshop
  • Zills workshop

2.Tribal Package – $120 (Usual: $140) / Non-Member: $140 (Usual: $160)

• Includes:
  • Both (2) Tribal workshops

To register, do email us at info@bellydance.com.sg with details below.

• Subject: Hilton Workshop
• Name
• Mobile No.
• Membership No.(if applicable)
• Workshop/s you wish to join

Time for Students to showcase their talent!

Details:-

Date: 20 – 22 Apr 2012 (Friday – Sunday)

Time:

• Friday: Between 7.00pm – 9.00pm
• Saturday & Sunday: Between 12.00pm – 8.00pm

Venue: Toa Payoh Hub, Open area outside Breadtalk/NTUC

To register, email info@bellydance.com.sg

Terms and conditions:-

1. Students must have 80% attendance of the class
2. Students must sign up for Mar – May 2012 Classes
3. Students must attend at least 80% of  practices and training
4. Any withdrawals in the midst of the training will be charged $20 per hr of training lessons taken.
5. Costumes are not provided by the school. Students may rent or buy their own costume from Costume Star.
6. Students have to complete the dance class before commencement of the training as training is only for formation, fine tuning and stage presence.
7. Each student is allowed to perform more than ­one dance item

• Priority to perform on that particular dance will be given to students currently taking or just completed that particular level of class.
• The 2^nd or more dance performance is only possible if there is vacancy in the dance item

Song List

No.	Level	Training day	Training dates	Training time	Instructor
1	Beginner 1	Tuesday	3, 10, 17 April	9.30pm -10.30pm	Aliyah
2	Beginner 2	Sunday	1, 8, 15 April	4.00pm – 5.00pm	Fiona
3	Beginner 3	Monday	2, 9, 16 April	9.00pm – 10.00pm	Pansy
4	Intermediate 1	Thursday	5, 12, 19 April	9.00pm – 10.00pm	Angelina
5	Intermediate 2	Monday	2, 9, 16 April	9.00pm – 10.00pm	Angelina
6	Intermediate 3	Monday	2, 9, 16 April	9.00pm – 10.00pm	Mandy
7	Pre-Advance 1	Tuesday	3, 10, 17 April	9.00pm – 10.00pm	Mandy
8	Pre-Advance 3	Thursday	5, 12, 19 April	9.30pm – 10.30pm	Mandy
10	Advance 2	Tuesday	3, 10, 17 April	9.30pm – 10.30pm	Fiona
11	Choreography (Shaabi)	Thursday	5, 12, 19 April	9.00pm – 10.00pm	Yuki
12	Choreography (Classical)	Thursday	5, 12, 19 April	9.00pm – 10.00pm	Yuki
13	Fan Veil	Wednesday	4, 11, 18 April	9.30pm – 10.30pm	Pansy
14	Wings of Isis	Wednesday	4, 11, 18 April	9.30pm – 10.30pm	Mandy
15	Wings of Isis	Saturday	31 Mar, 7, 14 April	11.30am – 12.30pm	Mandy
16	Bollywood 1B	Saturday	31 Mar, 7, 14 April	1.00pm – 2.00pm	Clarice
17	Flamenco 1C	Saturday	31 Mar, 7, 14 April	11.00am – 12.00pm	Sim Yee
18	Flamenco 2A	Saturday	31 Mar, 7, 14 April	11.00am – 12.00pm	Sim Yee

To register, email info@bellydance.com.sg

MediaCorp – THK Charity Show 《太和观一心一德为善乐》

Mediacorp Artistes in the house!!

For those of you who have been attending classes since last week, you might have noticed familiar faces seen on TV walking around our studio or even peeping into your class. BDD is honoured to be training these A-list artistes for an upcoming LIVE charity show on Channel 8, 25 Mar, 7pm. Who are these lovelies?

• Hong Hui Fang
• Michelle Chia
• Ann Kok
• Kym Ng
• Joanne Peh
• Constance Song
• Belinda Lee

Missed the live broadcast? check us on youtube!

1. Advertisement (1)
2. Advertisement (2)
3. 早安您好 (2012.03.23)
4. Interview with Joanne Peh
5. Our Performance
6. The NewPaper
7. Today Online

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Credits: Angelina & Mandy

Workshop by Nigma, Oriental Choreographer and Performer visits from Spain!

	Born in Poland with Romany Gypsy roots, Nigma is a woman of mystics & many wonders. She had her formal dance training since the age of 6 and has delved into Ballet, Flamenco & Middle Eastern dance. Founder of El-Oasis, an international bellydance organisation, she travels around the world to perform, teach & immerse. Some of the countries she has been to includes Spain, Belgium, Germany, Egypt, Turkey, USA, Guatemala, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia. Nigma learnt from Masters in the countries she went to such as Raqia Hassan, Mahmoud Reda, Amar Gamal. Tamalyn Dallal, Suhaila Salimpour, Eva Czernik, etc.Apart from dancing, Nigma is a trained composer, lyricist, singer, esoteric counsellor, healer & lightworker. Read her full biography at http://www.nigmabellydance.com/
Workshops
For registrations, do email to info@bellydance.com.sg or call 9879 9960
1. Drum Solo:  Technique & Choreography This workshop focuses on the interpretation of the Drum Solo, either as an independent dance form or as part of the Raks Sharqi Routine in the Middle Eastern Dance that gives a leading role to the percussion instruments performance. It places special emphasis on the Solar Moves and the understanding of a variety of rhythms, as well as displaying the dancer’s technical skills & imagination. Date: 7th Apr, Saturday Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Members: $90 (*for 1st 15 participants only) / $100 Public: $120 2. Veil Dance: Technique & Choreography This workshop will offer you more creative ideas to compose a beautiful & impressive dance with one of the most popular props in the Middle Eastern Dance, the veil, either as an independent dance form or as part of the Raks Sharqi Routine in the Middle Eastern Dance (Entrance or Finale). It places special emphasis on both improving your body technique to handle the veil more effortlessly and the beautiful combinations of body movement with veil technique. Date: 8th Apr, Sunday Time: 3.00pm – 6.00pm Members: $90 (*for 1st 15 participants only) / $100 Public: $120 ***Sign up for BOTH workshops & get an official certificate signed by Yuki & Nigma***
For registrations, do email to info@bellydance.com.sg or call 9879 9960 Private Lesson *Appointments Needed Private lesson with Nigma will be available on 9 & 10 Apr. For appointments, email: events@bellydance.com.sg No of students Fees per hour (SGD$) 1 100 2 160 3 195 4 200
Registrations/Inquiries Contact: 9879 9960 Email: info@bellydance.com.sg

Channel 5, “Chakia & Sneakers”

http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-4/1gqfww9nx

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