Gothic Fusion and Dark Fusion Bellydance
Combining traditional bellydance formats and Tribal Fusion with the dark essence of Gothic subculture. Gothic Fusion bellydance is an organic, ever-evolving style that is increasing in popularity across the globe. Bex delivers dramatic theatre through serpentine movement and mechanical motions.
15.08.10
This weekend was my first experience of Barefoot Festival in Leicester and it had me thinking...why on earth have I not been before?!? It was a brilliant event - organised to a very high standard with a beautiful setting and lots and lots of new things to do and see! Not to mention the fact that I got to spend it with some of the most brilliant people - it is the ideal place to catch up with those guys I just wish I saw more often because they make me feel so welcome and at home - you all know who you are ;)
The shopping was a success with me coming home with lots of lovely new shiny things :) I have a new outfit from a superbly talented lady - previews at a show near you soon (it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever worn and can't wait to show off!)
The show was incredible - we saw some beautiful pole dancers - the strength needed to perform this blows my mind, we saw some beautiful dance acts (bollywood, oriental, fusion, cancan and more!), we saw Burlesque (Venus Noir's Circus themed act was outstanding and Keda Breeze with an angle-grinder - WOW!), I met a lady with a stunning voice - thank you hunney for my announcement! and I lit Imajica's fire :D
All acts were amazing and perfect! The audience was one of the very best and the support and people there are just awesome - Thank you to Lousia, Sam and everyone at Barefoot!
You can see my Improvised Performance on the Gallery Page.
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26.07.10
Glasgow was amazing! We went North this weekend to study with the stunning Sherri Wheatley and we were definitely made to feel really welcome by the girls of Saravasti Tribal and the Glasgow dancers. Such lovely ladies and a really well organised event - I had such a good time I didn't want it to end! Sherri's two workshops were outstanding and I have returned to England with many new ideas for my own performance - I feel really inspired this week - something I think I needed!
Once again thank you to Laura for organising the show and I must make a special mention to Alexis' fiance Dan - who's improvisational skills and impromptu performance made him the star of the show! Lol!
Pics to come soon!
19.07.10
Back from Gothla UK for another year :(
I can't believe that it's over until 2011 - I don't think I can wait 'till then!!
It was an inspiring weekend with lots of amazing Open Stage performers and some excellent workshops. I'm gutted I missed out on the Friday Hafla though - everyone has been raving about how brilliant the whole show was - next year I am getting my tickets really early!
I started the Gothla experience on Saturday morning with a look around the Souk - the cafe was welcoming and seemed really happy to serve us well and the stalls that were there were really good! I managed to buy a pair of gloves made by the incredible Ariellah so I am a happy bunny :)
The first workshop was Ariellah's Super Strength and Slinky combos - apart from a splinter in my toes the 2 hrs were rich in technique, reflection and strength and my legs were very wobbly after!! I picked up some incredible tips for technique and the use of strength to become slinkier rather than just being pop-lock crazy and it was amazing to learn some of the signature stylisations.
Once we finished it was time to make our way to food which is always nice and a good few hours to get ready (completely different to how it was last year - no costume/routine/time!) I decided on my latest Dark Fusion Boutique outfit which I love as it has a peacock coloured sheen which catches the light but in a dark and faerie-like way...
The Open Stage venue was great - large (eek!) but with a super sound system and a good bar :) The standard of dancing was really high and I enjoyed Invocations, Tracey Lynch, Tasmin Leona, Tanzhexen and Lyza just to name a few - there were over 20 acts and every single one was creative and inspiring in some way - well done to everybody! It was really quite scary as I was last on but once I got out there I had a blast - the music was nice and loud so I could really work the atmosphere and emotion! I hope it went ok and that it entertained...you can see it on my gallery videos page here.
The after party was also great fun - Jaeger with Kerry and Jesse, an hour long toilet chat and lots of dancing was just what I needed to de-stress and relax with super people!
On Sunday we had more workshops in the form of Molly from Deshret and Ariellah once again. Molly's workshop was lovely as it was improvisational combos in the Deshret style and I got to play with my ATS skills with Tasmin Leona - we had many giggles and had as Molly said 'a true improv experience!'. I loved it as I can now see how some of the performances I have seen on youtube have been created and put the moves and format to them.
Ariellah's Darker Side of Movement workshop really got me thinking about my dance presence and over the weekend I learned that the use of line and fluidity is massively important as well as being in the 'zone' and feeling a part of your body (the body part exercise was particularly great for this). I also found that foot-work is an area I wish to develop further....
OOOOH and I discovered chicken tikka on a stick for a half syn - thanks to Leopard print ladybird...she is very ingenious when it comes to awesome snacks on the go!
I hope everyone had an incredible weekend - thank you to all of the Gothla UK team for being megastars - the event is the highlight of my year because of the hard work you do!
04.07.10
This weekend has been one of my favourites so far. I have been performing at local events with my student troupe Temperance and I am so proud of them for being amazing! The routine looks really dramatic and the costumes are superb! Look out for the halter top on the pictures from the event that I'm wearing - Leopard Print Ladybird is a fantastic designer of dark and dreamy outfits - she will be selling some of her creations at haflas and events in the very near future!
I can't begin to tell everyone how happy I am to see all my girls perform - it makes the whole dance thing worthwhile when I know how much confidence performing and learning the routine has given some of these guys and for some this is a huge thing as they have only just started to dance in front of an audience! These guys are gonna be performing at many more events and I am looking forward to dancing with them!
Keep an eye out for us - we will be scaring your way soon!
I am also blown away by the support from friends and family for the girls - thank you to all of you who came to support us :)
Next stop is Gothla UK - eek! I need a routine......:P
27.06.10
Whew! What an absolutely brilliant weekend!! Friday evening saw my students and I performing as troupes for the first time! Some ladies got up and performed for the first time ever and I am so proud of them all!! Ayesha and Laura as Athame did a superb job with our Gothic Geisha routine and Temperance - my Dark Fusion lovelies did a spooktacular show - you looked outstanding! Well done to everyone that took part and thank you to the awesome Khalgani and Prana for coming down to my neck of the woods and performing at the centre - you guys RAQ!!
Saturday saw me getting up at 4am and driving up to Sheffield with the lovely Leopard Print Ladybird Lady Claire. We did two superb workshops with Samantha and Kami and shopped loads at the huge souk! I saw loads of fabulous friends and made some great new ones - I am feeling blessed to be able to meet and stay in contact with some of the most amazing people!
I had to battle my nerves and lack of sleep to perform on the open stage - I am not happy with my performance :( Next year I plan on choreographing properly and taking my style to a whole new level after committing myself to some 'me' time (learning new things/practicing/perfecting technique etc )! You can see the video of my performance in my gallery ;)
Once re-fuelled with coffee we then stopped off on the way home to see the lovely Malika and perform at her Sahara Nights Hafla in Nottingham - this was also superb :) Lovely dancers and super people - thank you for making me feel welcome - I was tired but loved every minute of this event too!
If you are interested to see what my awesome ladies can do they will be performing next weekend at Himley and Stourbridge Carnival - if you pop over come and say hi! We don't bite - yet.......:)
16.06.10
!!COMING SEPTEMBER 2010!!
NEW!! Tribal Fusion Course at Thorns Community College!!
Teaching the fundamentals of the Tribal Fusion style in a friendly and safe environment.
More details to be announced shortly!
25.05.10
I had the most busy but excellent weekend! The Purple Pandemonium Party on the Saturday night was brilliant - a host of spectacular performers which made me smile, gasp in admiration and be inspired - there are way too many fabulous names to mention so I am going to say a big well done to all! I even won on the raffle - me!!
I had an interesting performance slot when I picked a random tune and improvised the whole thing - trust me to choose the longest one on the CD :P
Thanks to Von for a super event - it was a great night out!
Sunday was a great day for workshops and they were well worth the travelling! The most gorgeous of settings and I learned huge amounts from both teachers, I wholly recommend HRH Lucretia and Tree Russell - amazing ladies! Thanks too to Heike for organising the day xx
Now I'm just wishing it would all happen again! xx
16.05.10
A huge thank you to Beatrice Flowers for organising the Green Hafla last night - what a superb job finding the venue on such short notice AND baking cakes on the same day!! Wow!
It was a great night with many excellent performers from throughout the UK.Always a treat to see Spinning Shandra and Eqyptian Gold were fantastic in their matching outfits. Amethyst was fabulous walking like an Egyptian and Shimmy Armageddon wowed us with another clever routine! Many ATS style troupes were very beautiful to watch - The Koyuki were absolutely mesmerising - always an absolute pleasure to see you guys, as were the Aiyana - fabulous work girls! Lots of super duets too - Imajica Dance company got me wanting to Can Can around the room and inspired with some fabulous Fusion, Lapis Lazuli made me smile with their astounding choreo and close working link (you guys RAQ!!), Beatrice's duet was absolutely gorgeous and it was a first for me to witness Les Dames Du Serpent - I was speechless - perfection in performance ladies!
Well done to all the performers for making the night a real success!!
You can see my latest performance from the night on my Videos page - hope to say hi to some of you at The Purple Pandemonium Party or maybe meet new faces at the World Goth Day Workshops/Performances with HRH Mistress Lucretia and Tree Russell next Sunday!
09.05.10
Had another great night out at last night's 'Close Encounters of the Tribal Kind Hafla' in Haxby, Yorkshire. The first purely tribal hafla I have ever been to did not disappoint! There were some beautiful performances from all of the troupes such as 400 Roses, Tanzhexen and Tribe Zuza, some excellent solo performances from the awesome Beverley Spracklen, Hannah, Lara and Angela and some awesome duets with the likes of Pauline Qu and Asif just to name one set! The stall was another great money spender - Tribe Zuza just about had my last pennies :D It was also excellent to dance as a member of 'The Parliament' - BTS improv performance with Pauline, Sarah and the Sunday gals - it was loads of fun! Thanks guys!
Next week sees me return to Nottingham for the Green Hafla - tickets available here... http://www.greenbellydance.com
02.05.10
Another fantastic night last night! Heike Humphries' Beltane Bellydance Bash was a super event. It was supported by so many super people who made me feel very welcome - thank you guys :) It was a real treat for me to see Tree Russell and Heike perform - they are both superb dancers and performers and the standard of dancing from the other girls who performed was excellent! I also shopped at a fabulous souk and happened to buy a gorgeous new item of costume - but that is under wraps till my next performance ;)
My next stop is Yorkshire with Pauline Qu and the gang - you can buy tickets here... http://www.britishtribalstyle.com/
27.04.10
This weekend was Fantastic! The Henna and Spice Hafla was brilliant - Claire & the Belly Dance elements girls put on another superbly organised event. The room decoration, guests, performers and souks were all awsome!!
The warm atmosphere at Claire's haflas and support recieved by these guys is super - you will never feel left out here! I'm just gutted I had to leave early and mis some super acts such as Alexis Southall, Hoochi Kuchi Mamas, Belly Dance Elements and Fulya to name a few - next time guys I promise to stay! I have posted a few pics on my gallery page!
Once in Nottingham I had a fab giggle and wiggle at Sarah's birthday party - Thank you so much for inviting me to perform!! I was so pleased to be there and even had a chance to improv with Pauline qu and the gang!
Sunday saw me attending a glamorous afternoon of Burlesque with the amazing Tallulah Flame - I had a blast and learned some super tips!
Thank you guys and gals for a great workshop and hugs to Debs and Tracey for Organising! xxx
11.04.10
I had an absolute blast this Sunday at my Pop and Lock workshop in Sutton-in-Ashfield, it was a massive success! Thank you to all the awesome ladies that came - you were all amazing! Thank you all for your comments too - I'm blown away by the fabulous response :D Thanks to Debs for organising it all - you are a star! Hoping to see some of you at my next stop - the Henna and Spice Hafla in Birmingham!
Bex xx
28.03.10
Had an awesome time last night performing at the Desert Jewels' Spring Hafla - a really great show with fabulous performers - thank you to Diana Mehira and the girls for having me - you are all absolute stars xx :)
21.03.10
NEW CLASSES BEGIN WEEK COMMENCING 26.04.10
I am teaching 3 new classes in Gothic Fusion, Dark Fusion & Egyptian Belly Dance - Starting in April.
See my class page for contact detals and enrollment info..
Exciting News!!
Some exciting collaborations are coming up for this summer... Watch this space!
BELTANE BELLYDANCE BASH
I will be appearing at Heike's Beltane Belly Dance Bash in Dorset in May.. Hope to see you there!
YAY! NEW WEBSITE!
Thanks to my super hubby..he is such a clever computer geek!
About Bex
Bex started her journey in Dance and Performing Arts whilst still in school, studying Ballet, Tap and Contemporary Jazz as well as taking roles in many Drama productions displaying her tendency towards the stage. After a break in her late teens and early twenties where she pursued other artistic avenues Bex was hooked after seeing a Goth belly dance demonstration in a local venue and attended her first Egyptian Class in the Summer of 2007.
It was during this time when Bex first came across Tribal Fusion Belly Dance in the form of Rachel Brice and Zoe Jakes on youtube. She was mesmerised by the skill and presence of the form and set her free time to pursuing teachers that could help her achieve some of the strength and grace of the style. Shortly after this Bex was further inspired by the aesthetics of Ariellah, Sashi and Asharah to name but a few and realised that her gothic stylisation was something she could link her new skills to.
After six months in training with tutors in the classical styles Bex took as many workshops and classes with as many teachers and performers as time would allow, performing and creating choreography as part of a troupe in local events.
One year later Bex found herself leaning towards solo performances and teaching her own classes in the style that she is constantly reviewing and reworking. Utilising her knowledge of performance and the gothic subculture Bex is now a national performer and travels across the country to perform and teach sell-out workshops in Dark Fusion Belly Dance to many rave reviews.
During the short time she has been dancing Bex has been influenced in many Middle Eastern inspired styles - Tribal Fusion, American Tribal Style, British Tribal Style, Saidi, Egyptian and Turkish Cabaret, Gothic Fusion, Dark Fusion and Goth bellydance to name but a few. She is best known for her dark theatrical approach - describing fantasy, feeling and fable through spooky elements and creepy costuming.
Primarily a solo artist Bex performs her spooky theatre throughout various bellydance events, parties, shows and communities. Bex has been seen at events in Britain such as the fantastic Raqs Britannia, Shangri-La Lounge & Gothla UK. She is also a keen troupe member and has been seen performing with her ATS side in Prana.
Bex is a tutor in both Gothic fusion and Egyptian Cabaret styles and is currently teaching adult education classes in the West Midlands. Bex is a fully qualified Teacher of over 4 years, teaching Bellydance in the Adult education sector for just over 1 year. Bex holds a full public liability insurance policy, holds a full SEAL Certificate and is CRB checked.
Bex is available for bookings for shows, events, parties and private tuition in Gothic Fusion Dance - please visit the contact page for information.
Bex has Studied with many Performers and Teachers through Classes, workshops & Collabarations Including...
Ariellah - U.S
Darkstar - U.K
Tasmin Bex - U.K
Pauline Qu & Asif. Founder of British Tribal Style - U.K
Dawn O' Brien - Pioneer of Cyber-Fusion Belly Dance and Director of Khalghani. The U.K's first ATS Troupe
Fulya - U.K
The Uzume - Netherlands
Tati Hafsa - U.K
Stephanie Scott - U.K
Debi Robinson & Kuchi Gypsies - U.K
HRH Lucretia - UK
Tree Russell of Spiral Tribe - UK
Horizon From Imajica Dance Company, UK
Kami Liddle - US
Samantha Emmanuel - UK
Molly Mitchell of Deshret Dance Company - US
Sherri Wheatley - U.S
So great to see you last night you were amazing. Then when you came to sit next to me it was like fab. You really are an inspiring dancer - Pippa, Derbyshire
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Awesome performance last night! Really enjoyed watching you dance :) - Emma,
Hi bex you were awesome love gothic dancing ive delved into goth and i think i will learn more - Sue,
Fabulous performance last night, I really enjoyed your dancing xxx - Rebekah, Bellydance tutor, Nottingham
Bex you were awesome as ever!! =D I might be that good one day lol, here's hoping x3 - Lauren,
WOW!!!! You could hear a pin drop when you were dancing tonight lovely xxx just flaming gobsmaked after the second slot xxxx amazing honey xx thanks so much for your continued support and love xx - Debi, Bellydance teacher, Huthwaite
this dancer was just breath taking...my favourite performance of the night! - Horizon
Bex Priest? SEX PRIEST! - Rosie,
Amazing workshop 2day, thank u so much. really looking forward 2 next one :o), Emma, Chesterfield
Brilliant workshop really enjoyed it. Truly inspirational!! Can't wait for the next one! Thank you soooh much. X Dawn, Nottingham
Lovely to see you last night Bex. Beautifully crafted and executed performance as always...and an inspiration. xx - Beverley Spracklen, Yorkshire
10th September 2010
Weekend at the Asylum
*UK's Premier Steampunk Event*
The Launs,
Chorlotte House and Lincoln Castle
Lincoln
http://steampunk.synthasite.com/
Saturday 11th September
Sayuri and The Desert Lillies Hafla
Coalville Labour Club, LE67 3PW
Saturday 18th Sept
Belly Jewels Summer Hafla _ Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club, Redditch
Sunday 19th September
Pirates Tea Party
Tupton Village Hall
25th - 26th September 2010
**Sharon Kihara UK Workshops 2010**
Bristol, UK
I am very excited to announce that I will be performing at the show for Sharon on Saturday evening!
For more info click here
1st October 2010
Happy Yellow Hafla presents The Silver Screen
Balderton WMC Main Street Balderton Newark
Saturday October 9th 2010
I am excited to announce that I will be performing at Samantha Emanuel's Showcase in Peebles!
For more information and booking see:
http://www.bordersarabicdance.org/workshops.html
10th October 2010
'Spooktacularly Serpentine'
A Workshop to Improve your Serpentine Motions with a little choreo to take home.
*£10 for 2 hours!!*
Lammas Leisure Centre,
Huthwaite,
Nottingham.
Contact me for Booking Info
Saturday 16th October 2010
Performing at The Vampire's Ball in Whitby as part of the Bram Stoker Horror Film Festival
http://www.bramstokerfilmfestival.com/vampiresball.php
Saturday 6th November 2010
Hallowe'en Bellydance Spooktacular!
Wrexham
27th November 2010
Demolitia's Christmas Party
The Maltings
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March 2011
Desert Jewels Weekend of Shimmytasticness!!
I will be teaching a workshop in Dark Fusion Belly Dance and performing in the Saturday night show, for more information
Click here
2nd April 2011
Samantha Emanuel and Manca Pavli Workshops in Wolverhampton!!
Performing at the Samantha Emanuel/Manca Pavli Show
3rd April 2011
Solo Performances and Workshops
Summer 2010
Birmingham BellyDancers Hafla, Birmingham, UK
Barefoot Festival and Goddess Camp, Leicestershire, UK
Belly Dance elements Indian Summer Hafla, Birmingham, UK
Sherri Wheatley Hafla, Glasgow, UK
African Fundraiser Hafla, Walsall, UK
Gothla UK, Leicester, UK
Bollywood, Bindis and Bling Hafla, Chesterfield, UK
Raqs Britannia, Sheffield, UK
Sahara Nights, Nottingham, UK
Spring 2010
Cirque Surnatural, Leicester UK
Valentine's Ball, Huthwaite, UK
Hebina Hafla, Derbyshire, UK
Desert Jewels Spring Hafla, Derby, UK
Dark Fusion Pop and Lock Workshop with Bex, Huthwaite, UK
Belly Dance Elements Henna and Spice Hafla, Birmingham, UK
Sara's Birthday Party performance, Nottingham, UK
Beltane Bellydance Bash, Dorset, UK
Close Encounters of the Tribal Kind Hafla, Yorkshire, UK
Green Belly Dance Hafla, Nottingham, UK
Purple Pandemonium Party, Nottingham, UK
Winter 2009
Zubaidah Winter Hafla, Sheffield UK
Dark Fusion Workshop on Pops and Locks with Bex, Coventry, UK
Peacock Pavilion Hafla teaching 'Zombie-Poppin' Workshop with Bex, Kings Heath. Birmingham, UK
Dark Fusion Slinky Workshop with Bex, Coventry, UK
Twisted Sisters Christmas Party, Nottingham, UK
Dark Fusion Choreo Workshop with Bex, Coventry, UK
BAMBA Christmas Hafla, Erdington, Birmingham, UK
Godiva Hafla, Coventry, UK
Darkroom Goth Night Performances, Wolverhampton, UK
Autumn 2009
Shangri-La Lounge, Nottingham, UK
Performance at The Barge and Barrell Ace of Spades Bar, Tipton
Kuchi Gypsies Huthwaite Hafla, UK
Halloween Hafla, Erdington, Birmingham, UK
Pink Bellydance Event, Nottingham, UK
Hafla Gothique, Northamptonshire, UK
Howling Halloween Hafla, Nottingham, UK
Summer 2009
Indian Summer Hafla, Kings Heath Birmingham
Gothla UK - Open Stage, Leicester UK
Oasis Fun Day - performances in Birmingham City Centre
Black Country Bellydance Hafla, Dudley
Bex is a teacher of several Belly Dance classes, ranging from beginner to Dark fusion. Classes are listed Below. For a more detailed Introduction to Classes, feel free to click the links below.
Dark Fusion Belly Dance
Tuesday 8.00pm - 9.30pm
Held _
The Dormston Centre,
Mill Bank,
Sedgley,
DY3 1SN
Contact Helen for More Info on
01384 816389
Beginner Belly Dance
Friday 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Contact Helen for More Info on 01384 816389
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
Wednesday 7.45pm - 9.15pm
Thorns Community College,
Stockwell Avenue,
Quarry Bank,
Dy5 2NU
Contact Kay for More Info on
01384 816243
Course and enrollment starts Tuesday 21st September 2010 - come 30 minutes early to ensure your place!!
Course and enrollment starts Friday 24nd September 2010 - come 30 minutes early to ensure your place!!
Course and enrollment starts Wednesday 22nd September 2010 - come 30 minutes early to ensure your place!!
Intoduction to Dark Fusion Belly Dance
A 10 week course for Intermediate and Improver level Dancers.
Dark Fusion is a new style of bellydance that is gaining increasing popularity across the globe for its dark and theatrical approach. The style takes elements from American Tribal Style (ATS), Tribal Fusion and Classic Egyptian Cabaret and blends these together to create a look that is striking, groundbreaking and dramatic. This course is the first and only to offer this style to learners in the Midlands on a weekly class basis. Learners will cover many areas in Tribal Fusion Bellydance such as pops, locks and ticks, serpentine movement, dark dramatic presentation, posture, drilling of precise isolations and layering techniques, combinations and routines, floor work, strengthening and conditioning and much much more. Learners will cover basic ATS moves and improvisation to help add broad bellydance knowledge and techniques and will also receive the opportunity to create costumes and perform as part of a troupe if they wish to do so at a later date.
Introduction to Beginner Belly Dance
A fun ten week course that helps build confidence, inner strength and many new skills. During the course learners will discover the beautiful art of Bellydance through the practice of basic hip, arm and hand movements, veil work and fancy props! Learn to move with grace and strength and exercise in a way that is fun and accessible to all shapes, sizes and levels of fitness. A fun atmosphere and friendly tutor will guide you at your pace through the diverse and culturally rich art form. No experience necessary just a good sense of fun!
Introduction to Tribal fusion Belly Dance
After taking the Summer to refresh, revive and study with some of the world's top performers and teachers in Fusion dance, Bex brings you a NEW 10 WEEK COURSE. This course aims to deliver the foundations for Tribal Fusion Belly Dance and is open to all levels of dancer. Bex has designed this course to cover aspects of the style such as pops, locks and ticks, fluid and snake-like motion and strengthening. This term will also include intensive training in the style, look and technique of Tribal Fusion Belly Dance as well as introducing the learner to music, the interpretation of emotion in dance and choreography. You will learn about costuming, travelling steps and introduced to ATS which Bex believes is at the core of Tribal Fusion and is, of course a foundation for the development of the style.
This course is a high energy, fun and beautiful way to develop style, strength and substance - a much lighter sister course to Bex's 'Dark Fusion' classes, we will be using more mainstreamTribal Fusion music (Balkan Beat Box, Beats Antique etc)and movement for a slinky, sensuous performance!!
No experience necessary but some knowledge of Tribal or Egyptian Belly Dance would be beneficial - Arrive early to enrol on the night to ensure your place - they go fast!!
There is a free taster session for new learners to try the Tribal Fusion class before you pay for the course on Wednesday 15th September - contact me for more details!!
Bex offers a range of workshops available for booking. If you would like further details on booking a workshop for your event or details of these please use the contact form.
Workshops Offered Include....
'Zombie-Poppin'
A pop, lock and tick workshop that incorporates Tribal Fusion moves as it's core - students will be introduced to strong technique in sharp, dynamic movements and turns and will work through short combos that focus on drilling of technique as well as adding personal 'spooky stylisation' to movements.
'Spooktacular Serpents!'
A workshop that focusses on the drilling of that sinuous serpentine motion that is so recognisable in Tribal and Dark Fusion Bellydance. Attention will be given to the drilling and perfection of arm, shoulder and torso moves as well as advice given on posturing, hands and the 'look' and 'presence' of a Dark Fusion performer. A short choreography will also be taught giving the student a little bit of the dark side to take home ;)
'VAMP'
Two hours working on the look of the Gothic performer in dance. Bex will explore make-up and application for a deathly seductive look that will hold the audience at ransom! Costuming and accessories will also be discussed and when the class is definitely darker, Bex will give tuition on entrance, holding the audience's attention and the creation of a stage persona that only one from the darker side of dance can hold!
Trick or Treat!
Focussing on many travelling moves and steps, connective motion and showing the student how to take to the stage with character and confidence - this workshop explores the drama involved in wowing (and scaring!) your audience! The perfect workshop if you want to appear more confident in your dance. Be unexpected and keep them on their toes!! Don't get lost on that big stage - Scare the hell out of it!
'The Descent'
A Dark Tribal Fusion workshop covering an introduction to floor work and levels in our dance (with none of those spooky little cave guys!). Bex will work through conditioning and strengthening the body in preparation for multi-level work as well as moves such as the Berber walk and some deep undulations. Also covered will be some layering techniques to make the transition from standing to floor extra sultry!!
More workshops are available - please enquire if there is something you can't see here!
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Photo credit to Sue salloway
Costume be Denise at The Custom Clothing Company Photo by Dug at Unit 24 Productions
Inspirations.....
www.ascendtribaldance.com/
www.ariellah.com/
www.asharah.com/
www.zoebellydance.com/
www.theindigo.net/
www.mysticalhips.com/
www.aeprilschaile.com/
www.ladyamaranth.com/
http://www.myspace.com/dawnobrien
http://www.myspace.com/khalgani
http://www.rozebelly.co.uk
http://www.britishtribalstyle.com/
http://www.sherribellydance.com/
Support.....
www.abraxxusfx.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/toprock_theoasis
http://www.myspace.com/thedarkroomatgiffard
http://www.kookiekaftan1.netfirms.com/
http://www.throughhereyes.co.uk
www.orientaldancer.co.uk
www.blackarttattoo.co.uk
The events.....
www.gothla.co.uk/
www.bellydanceandburlesque.co.uk/
www.myspace.com/shangrilalounge
Photo Credits.....
S ue Salloway - Fantastic Live & Studio Shots
Ethereal Vision - Beautiful Gothic Image for weddings & Photoshoots.
Dan Fullard - The Sherri Wheatley show, Glasgow
UK Dancers.....
Alexis Southall - Amazingly skilled Tribal Fusion performer from the Midlands
Lapis Lazuli - Fabulous entertainment in Fusion form
Beatrice Flowers - Beautiful ATS and fusion from a FCBD certified teacher
Claire Challand and the Belly Dance Elements - Beautiful Fusion of the Art in many forms
Saravasti Tribal - Gorgeous Tribal Bellydance from Glasgow
Shankari Tribal - ATS at its purest
Demolitia - super-fun tribal from a super friend!
Attire.....
Dark Fusion Boutique
The Custom Costume Company - beautiful hand-made custume in stunning detail by Denise Piggin
Leopard Print Ladybird - lovely Dark Tribal Fusion practice wear and costume
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