If you wish to collaborate as a Sponsor to support Nigma's artistic international activities by means of financial contributions or other alternative means to help with the expenses of production, transport and accommodation, in return we can offer you advertising for your Business / Company in a great variety of national and international events.

Do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail (nigma@el-oasis.org), to inquire for more detailed information, agree on the conditions of collaboration for mutual benefits, and to facilitate your data for your correct publicity:

Full name of your Business / Company o Sponsoring Person
Logo
Website
Contact: E-mail & Phone

Event: XXII World Congress on Dance Research

Dates: 2—6th July 2008

(1) Information on your Business / Company (Name, Logo, Website, E-mail address, Phone, plus any additional information you wish to place) in our websites, both www.el-oasis.org and www.nigmabellydance.com, in 2 linguistic versions, Spanish and English, with a permanent link

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & TRIBAL FUSION WORKSHOPS
Dates: Sat.-Sun. 1-2 March 2008

Saturday 1st: Tribal Fusion
10-13:00 & 14-17:00 Tribal Fusion (Technique & Choreography)

Sunday 2nd: Middle Eastern Dance
10-13:00  Drum Solo (Choreography)
14-17:00  Finger cymbals / Saggat (Choreography)

Venue: Bellyance Jakarta Center, Jl. Wijaya Timur Raya no. 12, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta
Contact: Christine Yaven (+62) 817 981 3346
E-mail: chryaven@yahoo.com
Website: www.bellydancejakarta.com

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & TRIBAL FUSION WORKSHOPS
Fechas: Sat.-Sun. 8-9th March 2008
Level: Multilevel

Sat. 8th: Middle Eastern Dance
Sun 9th: Tribal Fusion

Contact: Nigma (+91) 988 1824 031 nigma@el-oasis.org

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & TRIBAL FUSION WORKSHOPS
Dates: Sat.-Sun. 5-6th April 2008
Sat. 5: Middle Eastern Dance
Sun 6: Tribal Fusion
Level: Multilevel
Contact: Carla B. carlab.oriental@sapo.pt, (+351) 968 225 027 o Ana Belchiorinho (+351) 919 521 801
Website: www.dancas-do-mundo.com

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & TRIBAL FUSION WORKSHOPS
Dates: Sat.-Sun. 12-13th March 2008
Sat. 12: Middle Eastern Dance
Sun 13: Tribal Fusion
Level: Multilevel
Contact: Regina Nurenahar dancadoventre@arabesk.com.pt, (+351) 932 208 249
Website: www.arabesk.com.pt

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & TRIBAL FUSION WORKSHOPS
Dates: Sat.-Sun. 26-27th April 2008
Sat. 26: Middle Eastern Dance
Sun 27: Tribal Fusion
Level: Multilevel
Contact: Gisela Rueda: (+34) 945 203 881, 650 184 951
E-mail: giselacentrodedanza@yahoo.es
Website: www.giselacentrodedanza.com

NIGHTLY SHOWS IN MARRAKECH
Dates: 10—22 May 2008

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE WEEKLY CLASSES
10-WEEK COURSE
Dates: 2nd June—7th August 2008

Mondays 19:30—20:30
Oriental Technique+Combinations
(LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate)
Tuedays 19:30—21:00
Drum Solo
(LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced)
Tuedays 21:00—22:00
Shaabi
(LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced)

Venue: “The Dance Space—Ampang”, Unit 12, Nº1 Jalan 1, Taman Sri Ukay (off Jalan Ulu Klang), 68000 Ampang; Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Contact: Pink at (+60) 123 715 285
E-mail: ypsiew@yahoo.com

Wednesdays 18:45—20:15
Oriental Technique+Combinations & Choreography
(LEVEL: Advanced)
Wednesdays 20:15—21:15
Oriental Technique+Combinations
(LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate)

Venue: “The Dance Space-Hartamas”, F3-2, Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Contact: Doris at (+60) 163 571 899

Website: www.yalla-bina.net

TRIBAL WORKSHOP
"El-Oasis" Tribal Guide & Certification Program
LEVEL 1 STAGE 1 CERTIFICATE: TRIBAL TECHNIQUE 1
(ATS FORMAT)
SOLD OUT!
Please enrol for the second chance weekend: 13-15th June
Dates: 6-8th J une 2008
Venue: “The Dance Space—Ampang”, Unit 12, Nº1 Jalan 1, Taman Sri Ukay (off Jalan Ulu Klang), 68000 Ampang; Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

MODULE 1 — Biomechanics of Tribal Movement 1
MODULE 2 — Tribal Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps 1
MODULE 3 — Tribal Arm Technique 1
MODULE 4 — Solar Movements (Accents & Locks) in Tribal Duality 1

LEVEL1 STAGE 1 Certificate will be granted only to the Students who attend all 4 Modules.

Fee: RM 140/Module, RM 500/full Level 1 Stage 1 Certification package; 50% discount for the Students who wish to repeat the workshops

Contact: Pink at (+60) 123 715 285
E-mail: ypsiew@yahoo.com
Website: www.yalla-bina.net

TRIBAL WORKSHOP
"El-Oasis" Tribal Guide & Certification Program
LEVEL 1 STAGE 1 CERTIFICATE: TRIBAL TECHNIQUE 1
(ATS FORMAT)
The second chance date for the students who failed to get a spot in the 6-8th June workshop
Dates: 13-15th June 2008
Venue: “The Dance Space—Ampang”, Unit 12, Nº1 Jalan 1, Taman Sri Ukay (off Jalan Ulu Klang), 68000 Ampang; Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

MODULE 1 — Biomechanics of Tribal Movement 1
MODULE 2 — Tribal Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps 1
MODULE 3 — Tribal Arm Technique 1
MODULE 4 — Solar Movements (Accents & Locks) in Tribal Duality 1

LEVEL1 STAGE 1 Certificate will be granted only to the Students who attend all 4 Modules.

Fee: RM 140/Module, RM 500/full Level 1 Stage 1 Certification package; 50% discount for the Students who wish to repeat the workshops

Contact: Pink at (+60) 123 715 285
E-mail: ypsiew@yahoo.com
Website: www.yalla-bina.net

BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP ON ORIENTAL (RAQS SHARQI) & SHAABI STYLES
Dates: 4-5th July 2008
Venue: “Music Sistem Imagemart”, 2nd Floor, Nº26, Susuran Shahab Perdana, Mergong (next to Amanah Saham Bank), Alor Star; Kedah Darul Aman (Malaysia)

Fri. 4 July; 19—22:00
MODULE 1: Bellydance Technique for Oriental Routine & Shaabi

The Technique Workshop works on teaching & perfecting ‘common core’ Bellydance body technique (positions, orientation in space, footwork patterns
and travelling steps, turns, head movement, arm technique, upper and lower body technique, etc.) in common for both the Oriental Routine (Raqs Sharqi) & Shaabi styles.
This is an essential workshop to attend Module 2 & 3 Choreography Workshops.

Sat. 5 July; 9:30 —12:30
MODULE 2: Oriental Routine Choreography (based on the vocabulary prepared in Module 1)

The Oriental Routine (Raqs Sharqi) Choreography workshop includes amplifying and perfecting the oriental technique (positions, orientation in space, footwork patterns
and travelling steps, turns, head movement, arm technique, upper and lower body technique, etc.) according to the selected choreography
and the level (specially designed for Intermediate to Advanced students), combinations & movement sequences, transitions
and gradually constructed full choreography or its fragment.

Sat. 5 July; 13:30—16:30
MODULE 3: Shaabi Choreography (based on the vocabulary prepared in Module 1)

The Shaabi Choreography workshop fucuses on the “urban folklore” variety of Bellydance, closer to Balady style than to Raqs Sharqi in its energy and expression.
Not many modern singers have accomplished to create their own style and inspire so many Bellydancers to interpret their songs as the Egyptian artist Hakim has. His musical pieces are very dynamic and groovy, and encourage to create a dance full of energy, but flirty, naughty, rebellious, at the same time. In spite of using the classical Raqs Sharqi vocabulary, the air is more of the urban folklore, the Baladi and Shaabi. It is a perfect addition to a Bellydance performance if you intend to offer variety and authenticity with Egyptian touch, and something you do not see every day.

Fee: RM 140/Module, RM 400/full package or RM 370 Early Bird discount registration fee by 30th June 2008
Cheque/Cash to ARABESQUE BELLY DANCE CENTRE
or EON Bank Account: 0077-10-014645-7

Contact: Annie Ong (+60) 124 895 395
E-mail: annie_arbq@yahoo.com
Blog: www.bellydance-arabesquebellydance-annie.blogspot.com

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE WEEKLY CLASSES
10-WEEK COURSE
Dates: 2nd June—7th August 2008

Mondays 19:30—20:30
Oriental Technique+Combinations
(LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate)
Tuedays 19:30—21:00
Drum Solo
(LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced)
Tuedays 21:00—22:00
Shaabi
(LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced)

Venue: “The Dance Space—Ampang”, Unit 12, Nº1 Jalan 1, Taman Sri Ukay (off Jalan Ulu Klang), 68000 Ampang; Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Contact: Pink at (+60) 123 715 285
E-mail: ypsiew@yahoo.com

Wednesdays 18:45—20:15
Oriental Technique+Combinations & Choreography
(LEVEL: Advanced)
Wednesdays 20:15—21:15
Oriental Technique+Combinations
(LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate)

Venue: “The Dance Space-Hartamas”, F3-2, Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Contact: Doris at (+60) 163 571 899

Website: www.yalla-bina.net

XXII WORLD CONGRESS ON DANCE RESEARCH "DANCERS WITHOUT FRONTIERS" (CID-UNESCO)
Dates: 2-6th July 2008
Venue: "Dora Stratou" Greek Dances Theater, Philopappou Hill, Athens (Greece)

Website: www.cid-unesco.org / www.orchesis-portal.org

TRIBAL WORKSHOP
"El-Oasis" Tribal Guide & Certification Program
LEVEL 1 STAGE 2 CERTIFICATE: TRIBAL IMPROVISATION & CHOREOGRAPHY 1 (ATS FORMAT)
Enrolment Deadline: 1st July 2008
Dates: 18-20th J uly 2008
Venue: “The Dance Space-Ampang”, Unit 12, Nº1 Jalan 1, Taman Sri Ukay (off Jalan Ulu Klang), 68000 Ampang; Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Fri. 18 July; 19—22:00
MODULE 1—Finger Cymbals for ATS 1 (Application with Solar Moves)

Sat. 19 July; 10—13:00 & 14—17:00
MODULE 2 —Improvisation & Choreography Part 1: Solo Work
MODULE 3—Improvisation & Choreography Part 2: Couple & Group Work

Sun. 20 July; 10—13:00
MODULE 4 —Improvisation & Choreography Part 3: With Finger Cymbals

LEVEL1 STAGE2 Certificate will be granted only to the Students who attend all 4 Modules of Stage 2 and are holders of LEVEL1 STAGE 1 Certificate.

Fee: RM 140/Module, RM 500/full Level 1 Stage 2 Certification package; 50% discount for the Students who wish to repeat the workshops

The ATS Choreography will be performed by the students with Nigma and Morocco at the Festival (22nd August at the All-Star Gala at Spice Garden Restaurant & 24th August at the Tribal Style Exhibit at Berjaya Times Square). The Students invited to perform are the ones who will have attended the full Tribal LEVEL1 course and therefore will be Certificate STAGE1&2 holders.

Contact: Pink (+60) 123 715 285
E-mail: ypsiew@yahoo.com
Website: www.yalla-bina.net

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE WORKSHOPS
Dates: 16th-17th August 2008

Sat. 16th August; 10—11:00
INTRODUCTORY MEETING; INVITATION TO A MORNING TEA & COFFEE (NO ENTRANCE FEE)
We open our doors to anyone willing to know more about:
—the millenary art of Bellydance (Middle Eastern Dance)
—its benefits for your health and its life-transforming power
—“El-Oasis” Worldwide Bellydance Community
—the opening of “El-Oasis*Bali” and our project of classes, workshops and confereces
—Nigma as a Middle Eastern Dance performer and international Master Instructor
—etc...
Join us! We’ll be happy to meet you. We will be very greatful if you also let your friends know.

Sat. 16th August; 11—14:00 & 15—18:00
WORKSHOP 1: Bellydance Foundations (1) 6h
Technique & Combinations
This Workshop is an introduction to Raqs Sharqi, Tribal and even Folklore. It systematizes students’ knowledge of body mechanics and Bellydance foundations preparing for further learning. It starts with the Posture Correction, Foot Positions, Alignment and basic anatomy for dancers to encourage a conscious and healthy body use. Secondly, it provides a necessary context of Arm Framing and basic Travelling Steps for learning the Body Mechanics & Lower & Upper Body Technique based on the useful concept of the ‘5 Basic Mechanisms®’. Finally, it leads to construction & analysis of basic to advanced figures & moves (Lunar, Solar & Shimmies) through the “5 Basic Mechanisms”, the origin of an unlimited variety of the Bellydance movement. Each section consists of an introduction, breakdown, analysis, drills and combinations.

Sun. 17th August; 11—14:00 & 15—18:00
WORKSHOP 2: Shaabi - BellyDancing “Groovy Songs” 6h
Technique & Choreography
In spite of using the common core BellyDance vocabulary, Shaabi, the so called ‘urban folklore’, has more of a Baladi-style air and energy and is danced to popular contemporary songs based on traditional rhythms. It is a perfect addition to a Bellydance performance if you intend to offer variety and authenticity with an Egyptian touch, and something you do not see every day. Not many modern singers have succeeded in creating their own style and inspiring so many Bellydancers to interpret their songs as the Egyptian artists: Hakim and Ehab Toufiq. Their musical pieces are very dynamic & groovy and encourage the dancer to create a flirty and naughty dance which is energetic and rebellious, at the same time.

Fees: below after the Ubud workshops

Contact:
Allison (+62) 812 383 7891, Nigma (+62) 813 5335 9811
E-mail: alli@poisonbabe.com, nigma@el-oasis.org
Website: www.el-oasis.org

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & TRIBAL WORKSHOPS
Dates: 23rd-24th August 2008

Sat. 23rd August; 10—11:00
INTRODUCTORY MEETING; INVITATION TO A MORNING TEA & COFFEE (NO ENTRANCE FEE)
We open our doors to anyone willing to know more about:
—the millenary art of Bellydance (Middle Eastern Dance)
—its benefits for your health and its life-transforming power
—“El-Oasis” Worldwide Bellydance Community
—the opening of “El-Oasis*Bali” and our project of classes, workshops and confereces
—Nigma as a Middle Eastern Dance performer and international Master Instructor
—etc...
Join us! We’ll be happy to meet you. We will be very greatful if you also let your friends know.

Sat. 23rd August; 11—14:00 & 15—18:00
WORKSHOP 3: Oriental / Raqs Sharqi 6h
Technique &Choreography
The ‘Oriental / Raqs Sharqi’ Workshop, in its first part, helps you explore the fundamentals of Middle Eastern Dance through detailed attention to the main body core technique, the Armwork, the Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps. It unveils the complexity of this challenging but natural and feminine dance by breaking down each movement into Basic Mechanisms®, each combination into the individual moves and the connecting transition and each sequence into ingredient combinations, and learning through drills and chaining. In its second part, it invites you to use the acquired skills in a sample choreography so you can see and feel how you may interpret the music in the Classical style Middle Eastern Dance.

Sun. 24th August; 11—14:00 & 15—18:00
WORKSHOP 4: Tribal Fusion BellyDance 6h
Technique & Choreography
Tribal Bellydance is an evolving dance form, an eclectic blend of the Classical Middle Eastern Dance and the tribal folklore of the North Africa, the Middle East, India, Flamenco, Gypsy and modern dance, both in its movement vocabulary, choice of music, and the combination of costume elements.
Although created in the San Francisco Bay, USA, Tribal has spread internationally very fast striking everyone with its otherworldly beauty and power, and the magical quality of feeling universal to every woman on earth by awaking our ancestral memory and energy printed in our body. It fills the dancers with wellness, peace and happiness by bringing together our emotions, psyche, spirit and body. The style allows both performing a solo and sharing a group dance in a free as well as synchronized improvisation through cues and swapping the roles of the leader and the followers, looking like a flock of birds in the sky mysteriously changing the direction of their flight all at the same time.
For many Bellydancers Tribal has given a long-needed alternative to the Classical or Cabaret Middle Eastern Dance by the shift in the dancers’ attitude and the expression from coquettish and seductive to majestic and strong, self-confident and tuned in with her inner voice in the trance-like, sensual and feminine dance.

Fees:
Advanced registration & payment necessary.
Please, check the appliable registration fees according to your residence country; if in doubt, please e-mail Nigma & Allison.
Discounted Early Bird Registration Fees available until August 12th.
Further 50% discount available to who brings 5 or more students with them as a reward for helping us spread the word.
Payable by PayPal to nigma@el-oasis.org or in cash to Allison
General Fees:      After Aug.12th / Early Bird Registration
                                       
1 Workshop:                      90€ / 80€                            
2 Workshops:                   160€ / 140€
3 Workshops:                   205€ / 180€
4 Workshops:                   240€ / 210€  

Indonesia, Malaysia, After Aug.12th / Early Bird Registration
Singapore, Thailand:
1 Workshop:                        80€ /   70€
2 Workshops:                    140€ / 120€                                 
3 Workshops:                    180€ / 155€                                     
4 Workshops:                    210€ / 180€                                    

Special Promotional Fees for the Inauguration of “El-Oasis*Bali”
as a new centre of “El-Oasis” Worldwide Bellydance Community
Expats Resident in Bali: After Aug.12th / Early Bird Registration

1 Workshop:                            800.000 Rp / 600.000 Rp
2 Workshops:                       1.400.000 Rp / 1.050.000 Rp
3 Workshops:                       1.800.000 Rp / 1.350.000 Rp
4 Workshops:                       2.100.000 Rp / 1.600.000 Rp

Balinese students:          After Aug.12th / Early Bird Registration

1 Workshop:                         400.000 Rp / 300.000 Rp
2 Workshops:                       700.000 Rp / 525.000 Rp
3 Workshops:                       900.000 Rp / 675.000 Rp
4 Workshops:                    1.050.000 Rp / 800.000 Rp

Contact:
Allison (+62) 812 383 7891, Nigma (+62) 813 5335 9811
E-mail: alli@poisonbabe.com, nigma@el-oasis.org
Website: www.el-oasis.org

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & RAQS SHARQI ROUTINE
(Technique & Choreography)
Dates: Sat.-Sun. 30th-31st August 2008

Saturday 30th:
9-12:00 Bellydance Technique (Multilevel)
13-15:30 Raqs Sharqi I-Baladi (Adv.Beginner/Inermediate)
16-18:30 Raqs Sharqi II-Taqseem (Adv.Beginner/Inermediate)

Sunday 31st:
9-12:00 Bellydance Choreography (Multilevel)
13-15:30  Raqs Sharqi III-Maqsoum (Adv.Beginner/Inermediate)
16-18:30  Raqs Sharqi IV-Finale with Veil (Adv.Beg./Inermediate)

Venue: Bellyance Jakarta Center, Jl. Wijaya Timur Raya no. 12, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta
Contact: Christine Yaven (+62) 817 981 3346
E-mail: chryaven@yahoo.com
Website: www.bellydancejakarta.com

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR DANCERS & TEACHERS
Dates: 5th-15th September 2008

SECTION I: MED FOUNDATIONS
PART 1
Friday, 5th Sept. 2008
Arrival
If possible, we recommend you arrive in Denpasar airport before 19:00, so you allow enough time for the 1-1,5h transport to the centre of Bali and proper rest before we start our intense weekend Training.
Please, e-mail us your flight number and arrival time to arrange your pick up. Your driver will be awaiting you at the airport entrance (please, indicate if you arrive at the national or international terminal) with your name on a cardboard sign. If you do have availability, we recommend early arrival, as this will allow YOU to enjoy your stay more and NIGMA to assist you personally in checking into your accommodation and making sure you it is according to your choice. As Students will be coming from all over the world, to respect individual choice and need, there are at least 3 different accommodation categories available to suit every quality & price preference (please choose from the pricing list below)

Sat. 6th Sept. 2008
PART 1 DAY 1: MED Foundations 1 (11h)

Morning (5,5h)
MODULE 1 (2,5h)— Biomechanics of MED Movement 1
Anatomy for Dancers, Body Alignment, Postural Correction, Do’s & Don’ts in strenuous exercise, Warm-Up + Stretch + Physical Exercise + Cool Down routines necessary to progressive body opening & physical health
MODULE 2 (2h) — Biomechanics of MED Movement 2
Duality in MED, Foot Positions, Isolations & The 5 Basic Mechanisms®, Planes & Axes of Movement in 3 Dimensions, Orientation in Space & Travelling Directions, Travelling in 3 Dimensions with 5 Basic Mechanisms®
MODULE 3 (1h) — Methodology & Didactics 1
Strategies for self-study, rehearsals and teaching (all suitable for dancers, teachers and students), viewing full movement as layering elements belonging to different body & move categories, structuring a class/self-practice, student cueing, methods for technique & choreography teaching

Afternoon-Evening (5,5h)
MODULE 4 (2,5h) — Lunar Moves (Undulations) in MED Duality 1
Creation, Breakdown, Analysis based on The 5 Basic Mechanisms® & Drills in Upper & Lower Body undulating moves characteristic for MED
MODULE 5 (1h) — MED Music Principles
Preparation for the study of the ME rhythms through learning the principles of music: Beat, Time Signature, Tempo, Sound & Silence values, phrasing, etc.; Introduction to ME rhythms: accent types & signature categorization, rhythms, their correlation, structure & characteristics
MODULE 6 (2h) — MED Arm Technique 1
Arm Positions & Movement based on connecting Positions, 1-, 2- & 3-Energy Points-based Moves, Hand Embellishments (Floreos & Gestures), most representative for MED

Sun. 7th Sept. 2008
PART 1 DAY 2: MED Foundations 2 (11h)

Morning (5,5h)
MODULE 7 (2,5h) — Solar Moves (Accents & Locks) in MED Duality 1
Creation, Breakdown, Analysis based on The 5 Basic Mechanisms® & Drills in Upper & Lower Body percussive moves characteristic for MED
MODULE 8 (1h) — MED History 1
1st part of MED History overview, lives of dancers and video projections for style & costume analysis
MODULE 9 (2h) — MED Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps 1
Foot Positions, Footwork Patterns and Travelling Steps representative for MED from old to modern times. Learning anatomic approach to economizing energy and space while using Footwork according to energetic priorities in MED

Afternoon-Evening (5,5h)
MODULE 10 (1h) — Shimmies 1
Execution, Breakdown, Analysis based on The 5 Basic Mechanisms® & Drills in Upper & Lower Body Shimmies
MODULE 11 (1,5h) — ME Rhythms 1
Naming, Analysis & Drills in ME Rhythms though manual execution, reproduction of sample base rhythms & analysis of ME Raqs Sharqi Routines and Drum Solos
MODULE 12 (2h) — ME Rhythms 2: Wahda & the 4/4 Maqsoum-Group Rhythms
Discerning the 4/4 time signature rhythms such as Wahda & the Maqsoum group rhythms: Maqsoum, Masmoudi Soghayar/Saghir (Baladi), Saidi & Tabl/Nawari, & their Interpretation in MED
MODULE 13 (1h) — ME Rhythms 3: the 2/4 Rhythms
Discerning the 2/4 time signature rhythms, such as: Malfouf, Ayyoub, Fellahi, Vox, Rhumba, Karatchi & Khaleegi (Adani) & their Interpretation in MED

Monday to Friday, 8th-12th Sept. 2008
REST & OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
A list of alternative activities, ideas, recommendations, places to visit and contacts to exploit will be offered to the Participants so each can make free choices each day and carry out their activities according to individual preferences. You can apply for the transport or make arrangements on your own. You can explore places with a group, get organized with your friends or go ahead on your own.
Enjoy your time!
Bali can be overwhelming…
Our recommendations:
—spa treatments
—beach relaxation
—Monkey Forrest tour
—touristic trips around Bali (lakes, volcanoes, snake farm, etc.)
—temples
—cremations
—art museums
—Balinese dance shows
—Balinese dance or yoga classes
—MED private classes with Nigma
—shopping for art products, etc.

Friday, 12th Sept. 2008
Dinner & Hafla (19:00h)
Set Dinner & dance show with all participants of the Training & Nigma
Don’t forget to bring your costume, music on a CD and loads of happiness in your heart!

PART 2
Sat. 13th Sept. 2008
PART 2 DAY 1: MED Foundations 3 (11h)

Morning (5,5h)
MODULE 1 (2,5h)—Lunar Moves (Undulations) in MED Duality 2
More advanced drills in Upper & Lower Body undulating moves characteristic for MED, combinations, layering with a variety of Orientation in Space, Travelling & Arm Technique
MODULE 2 (1h) —Methodology & Didactics 2
More strategies for self-study, rehearsals and teaching (all suitable for dancers, teachers and students)
MODULE 3 (2h) —Solar Moves (Accents & Locks) in MED Duality 2
More advanced drills in Upper & Lower Body percussive moves characteristic for MED, combinations and layering with a variety of Orientation in Space, Travelling & Arm Technique

Afternoon-Evening (5,5h)
MODULE 4 (2,5h) —ME Rhythms 4: Other 4/4 Rhythms
Discerning other 4/4 time signature rhythms, such as: Rasba/Conga Masri, Rhumba Masri, Jerk, Sombati and Zaffa & their Interpretation in MED
MODULE 5 (2h) —MED History 2
2nd part of MED History overview, lives of dancers and video projections for style & costume analysis
MODULE 6 (1,5h) —ME Rhythms 5: the 8/4 Rhythms
Discerning the 8/4 time signature rhythms, such as: Wahda Kebira, Chiftetelli, Masmoudi Kebir, Bambi & Mosalas & their Interpretation in MED

Sun. 14th Sept. 2008
PART 2 DAY 2: MED Foundations 4 & Sample Choreography (11h)

Morning (5,5h)
MODULE 7 (2h) —MED Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps 2
Step variations created by layering the Footwork vocabulary over the other movement categories, such as a variety of Orientation in Space and Travelling Direction choices, Spins & Turns, Head Moves, Arm Technique, Upper & Lower Body Technique
MODULE 8 (2h) —ME Rhythms 6: Other Times Signature Rhythms
Discerning the 3/4, 6/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 8/8, 9/8 & 10/8 time signature rhythms, such as: Vals, Vals Kebir, Samai Ta’er, Dareg & Dareg Kebir, Andalous, Mosalas Iraqui, Ibrahimi, Karshilama, Samai Thaqil & their Interpretation in MED
MODULE 9 (1,5h) —Spins & Turns in MED 1
Categorization, analysis of its elements (body form, rate of turn, balance and spotting), drills, combinations of turns and layering with other movement categories, such as Footwork and Arm Positions & Moves

Afternoon-Evening (5,5h)
MODULE 10 (2h) —Oriental Choreography 1 (Part 1)
Choreographing an Oriental as a sample dance to see how specific music inspires specific movements and how the acquired fundamentals (the main core technique for Upper & Lower Body, Arm Technique, the Footwork Patterns & Travelling Steps, Spins & Turns, etc.) can work together and have improved due to previous practical & theoretical study. Gradually introduced by breaking down each combination into the individual moves and the connecting transition, each sequence or musical phrase into ingredient combinations, drills and chaining, the full dance is finally constructed, reviewed in its structure and interpreted according to the music’s phrasing, energy and emotional charge.
MODULE 11 (1,5h) —MED History 3
3rd part of MED History overview, lives of dancers and video projections for style & costume analysis
MODULE 12 (2h) —Oriental Choreography 1 (Part 1)

Fees:
Advanced registration & payment necessary.
Please, check the appliable registration fees according to your residence country; if in doubt, please contact Nigma.
Discounted Early Bird Registration Fees available until August 25th.
Further 50% discount available to who brings 5 or more students with them.
Payable by PayPal www.paypal.com to nigma@el-oasis.org

General Fees:      After Aug.25th / Early Bird Registration
                                       
(A*) 2 Workshops + 10-day stay:               930€ / 830€
(Full package for Students who can stay during the week)
(B) 2 Workshops + 6-day stay:                   900€ / 800€
(for Students who cannot stay during the week)
(C) 1 Workshop + 3-day stay:                    450€ / 400€
(for Students who can only come for the 1st weekend)

Indonesia, Malaysia, After Aug.25th / Early Bird Registration
Singapore, Thailand:
(A*) 2 Workshops + 10-day stay:               830€ / 730€
(Full package for Students who can stay during the week)
(B) 2 Workshops + 6-day stay:                   800€ / 700€
(for Students who cannot stay during the week)
(C) 1 Workshop + 3-day stay:                    400€ / 350€
(for Students who can only come for the 1st weekend)                                   

*Special Promotional Fees to facilitate the 10-day stay

OPTION A: Full 2-weekend Training & 10-night stay
Registration Fee includes:
—44h Training
—Didactic Materials (25 Modules Detailed Descriptions + 8 x 80-min. CDs)
—Hafla + Dinner
—10 nights Accommodation w/Breakfast (double occupancy room/Cottage) from the 5th to 15th Sept.’08
—Mid-morning & Mid-afternoon Snacks (fruit, cheese, yoghurt, cake) during the course
—Airport Transport (round trip)

OPTION B: Full 2-weekend Training & 6-night stay (flying in for each weekend)
Registration Fee includes:
—44h Training
—Didactic Materials (25 Modules Detailed Descriptions + 8 x 80-min. CDs)
—Hafla + Dinner
—6 nights Accommodation w/Breakfast (double occupancy room/Cottage) from the 5th to 8th & 12th to 15th Sept’08
—Mid-morning & Mid-afternoon Snacks (fruit, cheese, yoghurt, cake) during the course
—Airport Transport (round trip)

OPTION C: 1-weekend PART I Training & 3-night stay
Registration Fee includes:
—22h Training
—Didactic Materials (13 Modules Detailed Descriptions + 4 80-min. CDs)
—3 nights Accommodation w/Breakfast (double occupancy room/Cottage) from the 5th to 8th Sept. 2008
—Mid-morning & Mid-afternoon Snacks (fruit, cheese, yoghurt, cake) during the course
—Airport Transport (round trip)

Upgrades & Supplements:
PLEASE NOTE that reservations according to your choice are subject to availability. Please, register early to avoid disappointment.
COTTAGE CATEGORY UPGRADE:
Modern Cottage:      8€/night (double occupancy; for single look below)
Villa/Resort & Spa: 45—60€/night (double occupancy; for single look below)
SINGLE OCCUPANCY UPGRADE:
Rustic Cottage:        8€/night
Modern Cottage:     15€/night
Villa/Resort & Spa:  52—90€/night
*SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL MOTHERS/SPOUSES/BEST FRIENDS UPGRADE:
If you wish your Beloved Ones to enjoy Bali as well and accompany you (double occupancy):
Rustic Cottage:         8€/night
Modern Cottage:      15€/night
Villa/Resort & Spa:   52—90€/night

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact: Nigma (+62) 813 5335 9811
E-mail: nigma@el-oasis.org
Website: www.el-oasis.org, www.nigmabellydance.com

2nd KL INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL & MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE & TRIBAL FUSION COMPETITION
Dates: 21-24th August 2008
Due to political instability Festival cancelled!

Venue: 22nd August at the All-Star Gala at Spice Garden Restaurant & 24th August at the Tribal Style Exhibit at Berjaya Times Square

Cash prizes: Total RM 3,500: RM 2,000 first place, RM 1,000 second place, RM 500 third place for soloists.
Signup Deadline: 15th JULY 2008
Judges: MOROCCO (New York, USA), NIGMA (Madrid, Spain), and SUZANNE (Perth, Australia)

Contact: Paola Blanton (+60) 162 581 499
E-mail: paola@yalla-bina.net
Website: www.yalla-bina.net

NIGHTLY SHOWS AT HOTELS IN MARRAKECH
Dates: Sept.-Oct. 2008

WORKSHOPS ON MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE AND TRIBAL FUSION
Dates: November 2008
Level: Multilevel

Venues: "El-Oasis"Madrid, Cádiz, Gijón, Vigo, Vitoria