Dance in Joy FCBD® Style Retreat

Need a weekend of ATS® this summer?Want to reconnect with Partner Studios?Tonje Olson and Glenda Schwandt have partnered up to bring Certified FatChance BellyDance teachers to Kelowna!July, 4th and 5th 2020.Early bird pricing $200 ends April 29thRegular price $240 May 1, 2020Includes HAFLA Saturday night.Please e-transfer to:hibiscustribal@gmail.comDance in JOY ATS® retreat 2020Saturday, July 4th 9:00am to 10am: Opening Yoga FlowZoe Betzelt Kelowna B.C. In this class we will move in and out of poses slowly, with strong focus on safe alignment and breath. Warming up the body, opening all the areas essential to Belly Dancing. With options to explore deeper, this All Levels class is perfect whether you’re just getting into yoga or an advancing practitioner. 70/30 split between breathful effort and deep, restorative surrender. 10am to 12pm: In the CardsMythri Dance Fusion (Bibi Fischer) Calgary Alberta This workshop will focus on ways to sequence moves to create vibrant performances and get away from the tendency to try to throw in every move we know. We will use playing cards to help suggest options. Participants will practice building energy by creating “runs” of moves that increase in complexity and/or energy. We will also look at ways of stringing moves together so that they contrast with one another to create interest.1pm to 3pm: All the Props, nothing but the Props! Belly Belly Hip (Tonje Olson & Elena) Vancouver B.C.”We will start by looking at Dragonfly Tribal’s tambourine dialect, learn some of their moves/modifications to ATS® vocabulary, and then look at how to adapt the ideas and concepts to other props, including African fans and fanveils- and also look at some ideas for maintaining a lasting vocabulary.A variety of props will be available to borrow (baskets/fans/fanveils/tambourines) and participants will have time to work on some ideas of their own and then share them with the group. Participants are invited to bring their own props (excluding swords) and share any ideas they may already be working with in their own dance communities.”3pm to 4pm:Yin Yoga/ Yoga NidraZoe Betzelt Kelowna B.C.Relax into this restorative yoga practice, as we cool down the body. This floor work based practice includes long holds, as our breath and gravity guide us deeper into relaxation. Ending with Yoga Nidra – a meditation and conscious relaxation practice that is intended to induce total physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.Dance in JoyATS® Retreat 2020Sunday, July 5th9am to 10am: Opening Yoga FlowZoe Betzelt Kelowna B.C.In this class we will move in and out of poses slowly, with strong focus on safe alignment and breath. Warming up the body, opening all the areas essential to Belly Dancing. With options to explore deeper, this All Levels class is perfect whether you’re just getting into yoga or an advancing practitioner. 70/30 split between breathful effort and deep, restorative surrender. 10am to 12pm: Musicality for ATS® dancersVictoria Fennell Victoria B.C.In this workshop we will work on hearing and translating the phrases of music into movement and working on becoming a successful leader. Through focussing on utilizing the music we will practice transitioning moves, fades, changing leads and also utilizing the count of the music to setup the followers and the next leader for success. Practicing these techniques will improve your communication skills as an ATS dancer.1pm to 2pm Arms: The Frame of the GameLaurel Luka Alberta Crownest PassAn in depth dive into arms, posture, strengthening and feedback on arm positioning. The workshop would include strengthening and conditioning exercises, fluidity drills (for graceful floreos and arm transitions), and some games with a focus on improving arms through different moves.2pm to 3pm: FlowHibiscus Tribal (Glenda Schwandt) Kelowna B.C.Let our bodies take over and let our minds relax through flow with Glenda. Level one to level three will be featured,Enjoy.3pm to 4pm:Yin Yoga/ Yoga NidraZoe Betzelt Kelowna B.C.Relax into this restorative yoga practice, as we cool down the body. This floor work based practice includes long holds, as our breath and gravity guide us deeper into relaxation. Ending with Yoga Nidra – a meditation and conscious relaxation practice that is intended to induce total physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.