- **March 17, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Back to Basics Part 2 - Slow Moves $22
In this workshop, you will learn, drill and dance the basic slow steps. Taxeem, Hand Floreo, Arm Undulations, Body Wave, Torso Rotation and Circle Step.
- **April 2, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Music Theory and Zils for Belly Dance and ATS Formations & Chorus $22
In this workshop, you will receive instruction in music theory as it applies to ATS, the use of zils and zil patterns. You will also be introduced to ATS dance formations and the function of the chorus.
- **May 26, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Pivot Bump/Choo Choo Family $22
In this workshop, we will review the basic pivot bump and choo choo and you will learn, drill and dance the Pivot Bump/Choo Choo family of steps. Pivot Bump/Choo-Choo w/ arms 1 & 2, Reach and Sit, Single bump, Double bump, Arc arms, Up2Down3 w/ military zil pattern, Chico Four Corners and w/ crossover, Double Back and w/ ½ turn, Resham-ka and combo, Single bump w/half turn.
- **June 16, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Slow Moves - Part 1 Turns $22
In this workshop, you will learn the beautiful turns that ATS is known for. Circle Step Turn, Torso Rotation, Propellor Turn, Corkscrew Turn, Reverse Turn, Wrap Around Turn, Barrell Turn, and Sahra Turn.
- **July 21, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Arabic Family $22
In this workshops we will review the basic Arabic and you will learn, drill and dance the fast steps of the Arabic Family. Arabic Hip Twist, Arabic Hip Twist ½ turn, Arabic Shimmy w/arms & turn, Arabic Hip Twist Flourish, Arabic 1-2-3, Arabic Orbit, Water Pot, Arabic Shimmy in a fade and in a circle.
- **August 18, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Slow Moves - Part 2 Everything Else $22
In this workshop you will learn slow moves that are not considered a turn. Walking taxeem, walking bodywave, belly rolls, flutter, reverse taxeem, head slides, and laybacks.
- **September 22, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Shimmy Family - $22
In this workshop, we will review the basic shimmy and learn, drill and dance the fast steps of the Shimmy Family. Turkish shimmy, w/ 1/2 turn and w/ arms and turn and w/arms and circle; Shoulder Shimmy and hip drop combo, Ghwazee Shimmy Combo, Sunanda, Wet Dog and Reverse Shimmy.
- **October 20, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Egyptian Family / Spins $22
In this workshop, we will review the basic Egyptian and learn, drill and dance the egyptian variations. Egyptian 1/2 turn and full turn. We will also provide instruction on spins in a formation and partner spins.
- **November 17, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
Floor work $22
In this workshop you will learn how to descend and rise gracefully; Level 1, a simple to the knees; Level 2, the berber walk and mermaid turn; level 3, the zipper; level 4, the standing drop and the floorwork situp and tips for success.
- **December 15, 2012, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
ATS props — Baskets, Swords, Skirts, and maybe Veils $22
In this workshop you will learn how to dance ATS with the use of a prop. We will start with baskets and work our way through swords, skirts and veils.
Purchase 3 workshops:
Purchase 6 workshops:
Sofia Tribal is teaching a series of ATS workshops in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul MN area starting January 2012. Locations and dates listed below.
All workshops are 90 minutes. Purchase 1 workshop for $22. Purchase 3 workshops for $60 and save $6. Purchase 6 workshops for $114 and save $18. Purchase all 12 workshops for $216 and save $48. No Refunds, no exceptions.
What to bring: water bottle and zils
What to wear: yoga wear or full skirt and choli. If wearing a full skirt, leggings or pantaloons are required underneath. Hips scarf so we can see your hips. In workshop 10, you will need knee pads for floor work. For workshops 11 and 12, you will need a basket, sword, veil and a 25 yard skirt. We will have zils and other items for sale each workshop.
During winter months, check the sofiatribal FB page the day of class to ensure class has not been canceled due to poor weather conditions.
Contact Joan Schaefer with questions or concerns, sofiatribal@gmail.com or 715.379.6304.