Welcome to The Belly Dance Collective – Season 2, a passion project brought to life by Tarantismo! We're dedicated to fostering a vibrant belly dance community where learning, sharing, and connecting thrive. Our mission is simple: to provide a supportive and encouraging space for dancers to explore and celebrate the art of belly dance without inhibition.
Join us on November 23rd & 24th in the vibrant city of Bangalore as we embark on this exciting journey together. Our two-day event is packed with enriching workshops led by four internationally acclaimed belly dance artists. Get ready to dive deep into a variety of exciting topics and techniques that will elevate your dance practice to new heights.
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just beginning your belly dance journey, there's something for everyone at The Belly Dance Collective. Our workshops are designed to cater to dancers of all levels, so don't hesitate to join us and expand your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
"ROOTS" - By Debapriya
Explore movements & hip work from folk dances such as ghawazee, saidi, baladi - how these influence the oriental and the fusion vocabulary and some of the incorrect information associated with them. There will be combinations with influences from western classical dance formats and folk middle eastern dances both for Oriental and Fusion style of Belly Dance.
"LOCK & FLOW" - By Aastha Gulathi
Playing with textures is a vital principal of Tribal Fusion style of belly dance and this workshop does just that. Activating the muscles needed for locks and how to switch muscles when a movement turns flowy or serpentine is something we will focus on. We will use this understanding to lock the flow and flow through the locks and also create a short combination using this understanding!
As part of our vibrant weekend festival, the TBDC Chat Room offers a unique & intimate space where dancers can come together to share their thoughts, concerns, & queries about the world of belly dance. This session is designed to be an open forum for discussing everything belly dance-related, from personal insecurities & doubts to misconceptions & suggestions. Our goal is to foster a supportive & inclusive community where we can all learn from each other, grow together, & continue to ignite our passion for dance.
"SPACE & GROUP DYNAMICS" - By Deepthi Shetty
In this workshop, dancers will explore the art of traveling through space, practicing various travel patterns, spins, and directional movements across the floor. In the second half, we will delve into the dynamics of group interaction, focusing on collaborative techniques that enhance group performances. This workshop encourages dancers to embrace a dynamic approach, enhancing their fluidity and creativity while working seamlessly with others to create captivating solo performances & harmonious group pieces.
Explore FatChanceBellyDance® Style (ATS®) - By Nivetha Shree
Discover the unique and captivating world of FatChanceBellyDance® Style, also known as American Tribal Style® (ATS®). This workshop delves into the primary defining feature of ATS®—group improvisation. Inspired by folkloric dances from the Middle East, North Africa, Spain, and India, ATS® offers a method of improvisational choreography that empowers dancers to create spontaneous, synchronized performances. Participants will learn the essential physical vocabulary of movements & cues that allow for seamless improvisation, making each dance a dynamic & collaborative experience.
HAFLA & DANCE JAM
We will be culminating the festival with a super fun Hafla! We will improvise as a group, have a circle of dance, perform and watch some stunning routines by all our fellow dancers and the master teachers!
Is a professional dancer, performer and instructor specialising in Middle Eastern traditional & classical dances. She is the artistic director & founder of a belly dance school & performance house, Nrityakosh which has been at the forefront of the belly dance movement in Bangalore for the last several years. Debapriya has represented In
Is a professional dancer, performer and instructor specialising in Middle Eastern traditional & classical dances. She is the artistic director & founder of a belly dance school & performance house, Nrityakosh which has been at the forefront of the belly dance movement in Bangalore for the last several years. Debapriya has represented India in various international oriental dance festivals in New York, Budapest and Rome to name a few and was invited to teach at the Roma Tribal Meeting 2024 in Rome.
Aastha Gulati is a professional dancer-choreographer since 2000 and has trained in various dance forms under renowned professionals. She is also a fitness instructor and blends yoga, pilates, conditioning and stretch into her classes.Her introduction to the world of belly dance was in 2012 in Mumbai and later on bumped into Tribal Fusion
Aastha Gulati is a professional dancer-choreographer since 2000 and has trained in various dance forms under renowned professionals. She is also a fitness instructor and blends yoga, pilates, conditioning and stretch into her classes.Her introduction to the world of belly dance was in 2012 in Mumbai and later on bumped into Tribal Fusion belly dance as a form with Lamia Barbara. Since then she has trained under Violet Scrap, Olga Meos, Lamia Barbara, Rachel Brice and primarily certified in Zoe Jakes DanceCraft style.
Deepthi Shetty, the Co- Director of Tarantismo, is a renowned dancer with over 20 years of experience, has made significant strides in the Indian Belly Dance Scene.
Deepthi is proficient in various dance styles, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary. Deepthi has appeared on reality shows such as India’s Got Talen
Deepthi Shetty, the Co- Director of Tarantismo, is a renowned dancer with over 20 years of experience, has made significant strides in the Indian Belly Dance Scene.
Deepthi is proficient in various dance styles, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary. Deepthi has appeared on reality shows such as India’s Got Talent and Dance Plus. She has also led Belly Dance fusion workshops globally, in places such as the USA, Egypt, China, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Thailand.
& continues to be a strong advocate for the performing arts, dedicated to promoting Belly Dancing both in India and abroad.
Being a solo performing artist and the director of the Dance company, Saara - The Tribe, Nivetha has been creatively expressing her explorations vividly across critically acclaimed dance platforms. Her teaching journey started in the year 2015, and takes immense pride in being a teacher who has had the privilege of training hundreds of e
Being a solo performing artist and the director of the Dance company, Saara - The Tribe, Nivetha has been creatively expressing her explorations vividly across critically acclaimed dance platforms. Her teaching journey started in the year 2015, and takes immense pride in being a teacher who has had the privilege of training hundreds of enthusiastic students. Nivetha began studying Belly dance 11 years ago and trained under several renowned teachers across the world, like Zoe Jakes and Kami Liddle to name a few and fell deeply in love with Tribal Fusion Belly dance. She is a certified FCBD Style Teacher!
The Belly Dance Collective is an initiative to build a community and support all fellow artists and dancers. Hence the pass is sold as a whole, including all 4 workshops and the Hafla.
Lunch for two days is included in the pass.
PASSES
SUPER EARLY BIRD ( TILL SEP 10TH ) : RS. 4999/-
EARLYY BIRD ( TILL OCT 10TH ) : RS. 5999/-
LAST CHANCE ( TILL NOV 10TH ) : RS. 6999/-
TBDC PASS : ( 11TH NOV ONWARDS ) : RS. 7999/-
GROUP PASSES
MINIMUM 8 DANCERS ( VALID TILL 10TH OCT ) : RS. 3999/-
MINIMUM 4 DANCERS ( VALID TILL 10TH OCT ) : RS. 4499/-
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