Jen is a Sister Studio of FatChance BellyDance and director of the ATS troupe Twisted Gypsy based out of the greater L.A. area, and we're lucky enough to have her visiting us for workshops!!! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best ATS teachers in the country (in Jeana's opinion), who will break things down clearly and concisely while providing brainy ways to approach the dance. In order to get the most out of these workshops, it's recommended that you're comfortable with Level 1 moves and Level 1.5 concepts at a bare minimum. Advanced dancers are encouraged to attend as well - there's something for everyone here! Expect a fair bit of dancing and drilling; some of the concepts may seem brain-breaky, but in a good way! 7:30-8:45: The Dancer Lottery - Improvising Group Structures In and Out of the Chorus 8:45-10: Pick Up, Drop Off - Improvising the Ins and Outs of the Chorus with 5 dancers or less Cost: $15 for a single workshop, or $25 for both. Reserve a spot by prepaying via Paypal to [hidden]. ***Description for The Dancer Lottery: Hit the stage with team energy and connection! Enjoy an action packed workshop with the troupe chorus! Learn to creatively and cleanly cue your team on and off stage with two fun structures; Kaboom & Spiral. Kaboom is used in both fast and slow and takes the standard on/off used in ATS and adds a clear cue and some structure. Spiral is a tribute to the old days of Busby Berkeley and the first overhead camera shot added to dance numbers. This one is used in fast vocab, is really fun to create, and adds beautiful motion for the audience to enjoy. It a wonderful thing to have the ability to cue your whole way through a set! No pre-staging, no choreography, just turn on the music and go! These group structures work withing the existing ATS format, utilizing the "happy hour" concept in exciting ways. ***Description for Pick Up, Drop Off: There are often times when only a few dancers are available for a gig, or there are last minute, unforseen events that change a performers availability. This creates much tension when for weeks you have worked together on a staged production and then suddenly find you have to switch things around last minute! This is where the Pick Up, Drop Off Structure comes to the rescue! Learn clear ways to add and subtract dancers from the Chorus without chaos or uncertainty. Having clear, memorable rules allows us a greater freedom to co-create together with confidence and joy. Questions? Let Jeana know, jeanaj@gmail or by Facebook message! More Info below.