The 4 Seasons FCBD-OG Retreat
"from Seed to Flower"
20 hr - Dance Workshops Program
The 4 Seasons FCBD®-OG Retreat
by Anita Lalwani and Kristin Adams
(details here very soon)
(français plus bas)
Autumn -- Let the cycle begin
The Circle
Day 1 : Mon22May17
WS1 - 2hr
"We will prepare for the planting of the seed by reviewing posture, basic slow and fast movements (taxeem, bodywave, arm undulations, hand floreos, arabic, bump, egyptian, and shimmy) as well as zils and formations (duo, trio, quartet, chorus, stagger, diagonal, dueling duet)."
WS2 - 2hr
"Shape-shifting. This workshop will focus on moving in and out of formations with grace and precision. Prepare the soil and plant the seed to work with your group/troupe and cooperate/collaborate to make shapes and visions that are larger than you alone."
Winter -- In the stillness of winter
Gain muscle and core awareness
DAY 2 : Tue23May17
WS1 - 2hr
"Drilling, Spinning and Turning. Drill and combine fast movements and build up to the turning and spinning. Steps include: ASWAAT, TSWAAT, Arabic Double Spin, Calibrated Egyptian spins. Technique and training in spin mechanics."
WS2 - 2hr
"Gather and Release. Slow turns including Barrel Turn, Sahra Turn, Wraparound turn and Strong Arm plus variations. Gather the energy of winter and prepare for a release into springtime while staying uplifted and elegant in your posture. Use the turns to pass, circle and change formation."
Spring Fling -- Renewal and Rebirth
A time to connect with each other and emerge from the seed of your hard winter work!
DAY 3 : Wed24May17
WS1 - 2hr
"Duets and Duelling-- the intimacy and power of the duet give rise to the intricate shapes to explore the duelling duet. We will celebrate the spring season by looking at the ATS movements that can be used for passing and playing with your duet partner. Then we will add the complexity and opportunity provided by the duelling duet formation."
WS2 - 2hr
"Keep it in the Family: How to create successful sequences of ATS movements so that your dancing makes sense and each presentation fits the flavor and rhythm of the music you are dancing to."
Summer -- Blossoms
A time to invoke and share the divine energy of the dance. Blossom into your creative ATS voice!
DAY 5 : Fri26May17
WS1 - 2hr
"Crafting a Set -- incorporate all of the teachings from the retreat in this workshop that will show you how to pick the music for a good set, break out the set for variety, texture and specialty work, rehearse effectively, and tips and techniques for performance as well."
WS2 - 2hr
"Optical Illusions of ATS-- we'll celebrate the kaleidoscope of summer by looking at the optical illusions in ATS-- return to the taxeem, reverse taxeem, circle step and torso twist. For fast movements, we'll practice fading to flourishing to circling seamlessly."
The Energy of the Tribe
DAY 6 : Sat27May17
WS - 2hr
Details here soon,
Today we will have 2hr ws so you will have a chance to go to the Medina or do something else.
The studio will be available for practice between dancers and preparation for the Hafla.
Incorporate all the information of the last days and prepare different sets for the 4 Seasons Retreat Party. This is your party! Do what you want. Share what the Four Seasons Retreat Inspires you.
Take this opportunity to connect with dancers you don't have the chance to meet often.
DAY 6 : Sat27May17
WS - 2hr
Details here soon,
Today we will have 2hr ws so you will have a chance to go to the Medina or do something else.
The studio will be available for practice between dancers and preparation for the Hafla.
Incorporate all the information of the last days and prepare different sets for the 4 Seasons Retreat Party. This is your party! Do what you want. Share what the Four Seasons Retreat Inspires you.
Take this opportunity to connect with dancers you don't have the chance to meet often.
Feeling Graceful and Grateful
DAY 7 : Sun28May17
WS - 2hr
Reviews and Feedback from our beautiful teachers.
DAY 7 : Sun28May17
WS - 2hr
Reviews and Feedback from our beautiful teachers.