WORKSHOPS
with Princess Farhana & Sadira Lady Liquid!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16: PRINCESS FARHANA
Noon-2pm:
PRINCESS FARHANA’S GREATEST HIPS:
ROCKIN’ COMBINATIONS HOLLYWOOD STYLE
These sizzling combinations will enhance any type of performance, and can be used in improv or choreographed situations. These combinations might look complicated, but are broken down into clear, easy-to-follow segments. We’ll go over entrances and exits, making a series of turns and dark, sexy striptease technique. You'll learn to add shimmy layers and how to elevate your moves with unexpected level, speed and directional changes.
This class is open to all levels.
$40 ($35 early ghoul discount through Sept 21)
2:30-4:30pm
DRAMA QUEEN WITH PRINCESS FARHANA
This class is designed for intermediate through professional level dancers to foster structuring strong, dynamic dance pieces of any style. You will learn to access your creativity, strengthen your performance skills, and decrease performance anxiety. You’ll gain a sense of focused professionalism both on and off stage- in performance, rehearsals, technical and lighting checks, and in the dressing room…and learn invaluable theatrical tools which will bring your dance piece from inception to a dazzling “finished product”.
Part 1: VISUAL & EMOTIONAL
Breathing and centering exercises designed to calm stage fright and get performance ready; creative guided imagery to eliminate fear and ease into accessing your emotions onstage. Learn the effects of theatrical lighting on costumes and stage makeup, and how to put together costuming and make-up that visually cues your audience to your character’s purpose
Part 2: TECHNICAL & CONCEPTUAL
Dynamic entrances and exits; show structuring concepts and using music to move your narrative; use of pauses and poses onstage, creative use of performance space, adding texture and intent to movement, introducing props to your audience, understanding theatrical directions; implementing your creative process; professionalism and dressing room etiquette, crowd control and troubleshooting for mishaps that occur on stage
Part 3: THEATRICAL & LYRICAL
Improving your dance improvisation skills, dance fusion concepts; lyrical dance and performing to the melody; mime and non-verbal storytelling. Classic Theater Games including: audience ice-breakers, personal emotional access and dramatic portrayal skills; group trust and playful character-based exercises
$50 ($45 early ghoul discount through Sept 21)
BOTH PRINCESS WORKSHOPS: $75 ($70 early ghoul discount through Sept 21)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17: SADIRA LADY LIQUID
PORTLAND DANCE STUDIO (studio 102), 232 SE OAK ST, PDX
1:30-2:30pm
BUTT STUFF WORKSHOP
Ready to get those booties in gear?!
Y’all know Butt Stuff is my favorite!! Mainly because we need them to power everything! Walking - sitting - standing - laying! Wanna eliminate low back pain and keep those hips healthy so we don’t need to buy new ones later?! Come through. We are growing Healthy, Juicy, Well Rounded Backsides over here! The time is now!!!Booties to the front! The master is in and we are sculpting!! Let's get this Self Care, Booty Sculpting, Lifestyle Upgrade going!!
$30 ($25 early ghoul discount through Sept 21)
2:45-3:45pm
SILKY SIREN WORKSHOP
Get ready to explore quintessential Lady Liquid movements! Experience the epitome of Sultry Slink at its finest!
Learn to radiate regal stature,where every gesture resonates with elegance.
We will meld minds and stretch time! Learning to lean into your strengths to define your unique stage presence!
We will use drills to break through your own mental limitations and learn to exude such presence you imprint on the minds of your audience with real staying power!
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a novice explorer, the Silky Siren Workshop invites you to embrace the artistry of Lady Liquid slink and discover the boundless possibilities.
$30 ($25 early ghoul discount through Sept 21)
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BOTH SADIRA WORKSHOPS: $50 ($45 early ghoul discount through Sept 21)
SPACE IS LIMITED, REGISTER NOW!
WORKSHOP FESTIVAL PASS: ALL 4 WORKSHOPS: $130 ($120 early ghoul discount through Sept 21)​