Special topics series

At 440 Studios, studio 4C (440 Lafayette just below Astor Place in the East Village, near N,R,W,6 subway lines; www.440studios.com). You may need to enter the building from 436 Lafayette next door, go to 3rd floor, walk to next building inside through hallways, and go up to 4th floor, room 4C)

TOTAL UNDULATORY EXPERIENCE

Tuesday January 22nd, 8:00-9:30pm
Guest instructor THALIA (Jennifer Sears)

We welcome back Thalia and her deeply rooted approach to the art and science of undulations and belly rolls. This workshop will focus on subtle technique for full body and isolated undulations including the spine, arms, hands, and abdomen. A technique discussion and combinations will familiarize students with the muscle groups and breath patterns that make undulations exciting for both dancer and audience. And if everyone is very very well behaved, Thalia will show you how to flip quarters using just your abs!  Come see Thalia perform at Figaro on Sun. Jan. 20!

EGYPTIAN OPENINGS WITH DRAMA

Tuesdays January 29th and February 5th, 8:00-9:30pm
Guest instructor SHOSHANA

A wonderful opportunity to study with this great teacher (one of Ranya's mentors), who rarely teaches in Manhattan. Shoshana will teach elegant, exciting choreography to the classic Egyptian opening piece "Nebtedi (minein el hekaya)". She'll offer combinations that work nicely for the different musical changes in the beginning part of this piece: hipwork, traveling steps and veil work, focusing on dramatic presentation. Thorough warm up and preparation ...