World of Orient

May 3–5, Hanover, Germany

May 3, 11hr – 15hr: John Compton: History, Combos, and Culture

This hybrid class will start with an overview of the work of John Compton, a legendary figure in the history of belly dance. After our discussion, we will spend the rest of class learning combos with John’s signature stylization and exploring what made him unique.

May 4, 10hr – 12hr: Serpentine Fury

Dynamism and contrast are essential to creating visual texture in a performance. Using a variety of combinations, this workshop explores the juxtaposition of sinuous, grounded belly dance technique with explosive, high-impact movement qualities.

May 5, 10hr – 12hr: Muscle Micromanagement - Layering & Isolation

This class will help students refine their mind-body awareness to create complex, complimentary layered movements. We will explore muscle cueing and resistance-assisted techniques, so resistance bands or something comparable are recommended.