Goddess Motion

May 1 :

Rhea's Greek Bellydance Technique ( 11.00am - 2.00pm )

Ever wish you could just get out there on the stage and just DANCE?  Greco - Turkish Chiftitelli will tap into the natural performer in your soul.  Rhea will take you on a guided tour of the exciting bellydance era of the 60s and 70s.  She will teach you her signature dynamic Greek Tsiftetelli / Turkish Karsilema style and practical, fast footed combinations that you can put in your belly dance toolbox and use anytime you need a dash of energetic Greco-Turkish liveliness.

Melina's Gypsy/Flamenco Combos & technique w/ Raks Kahti Routine ( 3.00pm - 6.00pm )

Learn energetic gypsy-flamenco fusion leaps, level changes, turns and traveling steps Melina style.  In this seminar Melina will teach spotting, whirling, flamenco style kicks, Greco-Turkish leap turns, plus combos and arm positions to put it all together!  At the end, learn the dynamic Raks Kahti Routine : Choreographed by Rhea in 1972, Rhea's daughters have been doing this choreography their whole lives, and  it just keeps getting better!  It's a great routine alone, with a partner, or in a group.  Melina will show you all the ways you can put it together.

May 2 :

Rhea's circular Veil technique & combinations ( 11.00am - 2.00pm )

Bring a circular veil to this seminar.  If you don't have one, Rhea's Circular Veil techniques can be done with a rectangular veil.  Learn how to create Rhea's beautiful veil shapes and wraps around the body as well as moving and turning combinations with the veil to maximize the air flowing through the fabric..

Daughters of Rhea's  Bellydance Stage presence,  Precision technique,  Body drills    & Isolations  ( 3.00pm - 6.00pm )

We will work on  details of proper dance posture, wrists, arms, hands, shoulder, chest, hips, belly rolls & flutters.  Plus, learn the tricks of getting "ALL EYES ON YOU" - Melina will go over ways to be a more expressive performer and make better, more powerful connection with your audiences.

May 3 :

Rhea : shimmies... 8 ways to move your hips, zill & tambourines  ( 11.00am - 2.00pm )

Rhea is known for the fastest hips in the West! She will teach you how to move your hips in every way imaginable.  Maximize every step you take with hips Front & Back, side to side, up & down, twisting, Egyptian technique, Turkish posture.  this class includes an introduction to finger cymbals and tambourines, guaranteed to get you dancing and playing at the same time! 

Melina : floorwork & prop balancing ( 3.00pm - 6.00pm )

Learn all Melina's tricks for poise, presentation and powerful performances with a prop! 

Fee :

1 workshop : $120/-

Any 3 workshops : $300/-

All 6 workshops : $500/-

Participants for all six workshops will receive a Certificate of Participation endorsed by RHEA & MELINA

Venue : The Terrace,

                 3/F Victoria Theatre