Dance and Movement Workshops & Teachers

Rubba Norman Stephenson of Afi Dance Company

Traditional Dance from Ghana

RUBBA is one of the foremost pioneers of African dance in this country, with over thirty years experience he is one of the most in depth teacher of this art. He has seen and felt the healing properties in African music and dance and is keen to share this knowledge with others.

He uniquely weaves the intelligence of the choreography and music with his fascination around cultural expressions. This is what makes his classes fascinating lessons on the African people’s way of life, expressed through their dance and music.

Schedule For Ghana Dances:

1. Tokwe Dance:

Very easy going dance form North East Ghana. Performed every year as a ceremonial occasion for young women to become an adult who can now be married. Good dance for first timers and those with least experience as it allows the pupil to get used to listening and respondingto the Master Drummer.

2. Gahu Dance:

This circular dance originates from the markets of Ghana. It is a social celebration of good trading and wealth.

3. Fum’eFum’e Dance: This all action dance has only been created recently by Mustapha Tettey Addy, by crossing and mixing movement from other dances. That is why you will have room create your own expressions during solos. Shout out to Locksmiths Leeds for supporting Tribe of Doris. Great to have on board.

The beauty of theses dances is that they have different drumming signals/cues for each move. This is what make these dances challenging and exciting as you are waiting for your next instruction which you then have to execute smoothly (what a Buzz).

Accompanied by master / lead drummers Richard Davis and Kirby.

(Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

Saskia Bakayoko/Hamana

Dance from Guinea

Hamana are one of the UK’s best loved West African Dance theatre companies, led by outstanding world renowned percussionists Vieux Bakayoko and Iya Sako. The dance is choreographed by Saskia Bakayoko, and showcases the explosive Guinean style guaranteed to entertain and enthrall the audience.

Wife of band founder Vieux Bakayoko, Saskia has been playing djembe and travelling to Africa for over 8 years.

Originally a drummer, under the tutelage of Vieux, Mamady Keita, Seckou Keita and more, she has taught West African music for over fifteen years. Now a dedicated follower of the Guinean dance tradition, she is a popular teacher and performer across the UK.

Her close personal and working relationship with Vieux unites the music and the dance in their performances, and their three children are following in their footsteps!! It’s a family affair!

(Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

 

Elina Kikili /LASYAmovement

Khalbelia (Indian) Gypsy Dance for all levels

Lasya in Sanskrit Lasya means beauty, happiness and grace. In the context of Hindu Mythology, is the dance performed by The Divine Mother, Goddess Parvati expressing Happiness filled with Beauty and Grace, in response to the male energy of the Cosmic Dance of Tandava performed by Lord Shiva.

LASYAMovement exploring different cultures and their dances, attempts to find their connections and fusing them together celebrates Femininity, Beauty, Elegance and Grace in One Dance, using authentic, colourful costumes from around the world and inspiring music, always with care and respect.

Khalbelia GYPSY is a folk dance style from the dessert region of India, Rajasthan, the dance of the snake charmers! Wild and sensuous dance with earthy hip movements, elegant hand gestures and rapid spins.

Instructed by Elina Kikili a Qualified Dance Teacher/Choreographer with more than 20 years of experience. Trained in India/Rajasthan, where she travels every year as part of her professional development.

(Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

 

Stephi Briggs and Easton Bellydance Troupe

Egyptian Folkloric and Modern Bellydance

Easton Bellydance Troupe: Easton Bellydance Troupe are a group of dancers formed under the guidance and choreography of Stephi Briggs, past community performances include Brisfest main stage 2011 & 2012, Easton Arts Trail, Windmill Hill City Farm Festival, theatre productions & Bellydance specific shows amongst others. They’ve received great feedback for their uplifting performances. Troupe members joining us to dance with Tribe of Doris at Sunrise Festival 2013 will be Alison Southern, Karen Gallagher, Jen Rose and Nicola Rope. Thanks to Locksmiths Bournemouth.

Stephi & Easton Bellydance provide lively, fun, engaging & highly varied performance in Modern/Traditional Bellydance & Folkloric Egyptian Dance, with creative choreographies & props. Costuming includes modern bellydance and traditional Egyptian galabeya (long tunic), all highly colourful & sparkly! Authenticity is important to them to show the dances in the true style and demonstrating folkloric styles to display the important roots of the dance.

1) Beginners Bellydance Workshop: This workshop will give an introduction to the core posture and moves used in Bellydance. Stephi will demonstrate how to isolate different parts of the body, some basic steps & of course how to shimmy!

2) Saidi Dance (Folkloric Egyptian): This dance originates from the Said region of Egypt. It has a heavy, earthy feel including lively moves, steps & hops. Saidi is a bouncy, proud dance and is great fun to learn, Stephi will teach the basic steps and link together in combinations.

Both workshops suitable for all ages inc children.

(Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

World Jungle /Jane Manning and Ben Ward

Zumba Dance and Belly Fitness - for kids and all levels

World Jungle is an award-winning social enterprise that believes there should be no limits! No limits to what we can do or who we can be. Through creative activities we provide opportunities for people to develop, learn, thrive and have a greater influence on their world. Working with Doris at Sunrise Festival we will be providing some zumbatastic dance fitness sessions as well as some crazy fun filled activities for children or of course …the young at heart! Resistance is Fertile!

Zumba Dance and Belly Fitness - for kids (Thursday) and all levels (Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

Kevin Hughes

Contact Improvisation - all levels

Contact impro movement, exploring movement relationship in and out of contact with different elements of touch…

I have worked with movement for 25 years, practicing Tai Chi and Capoeira, in the last 12 years my practice has evolved into Contact Improvisation. I trained as a Dance Movement Psychotherapist in 2010 and held a Movement Journey group in 2012 exploring the practice of shamanic journeying combined with movement. As a Contact Impro practitioner all my movement informs the way I work and I offer an introduction and creative exploration of the form.

(Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

Bob Blunden/ Bristol Capoeira Angola ‘Bristol Filhos de Angola’

Capoeira Angola Workshop

Capoeira Angola is an artform from Brazil. It’s a dance/martial art, musical afrobatics, theatre, ritual, performance. The Bristol Capoeira Angola group, Bristol Filhos de Angola, will be running workshops and performances on Friday and Saturday. The workshops will be physical but accessible, and the performances will be great. Capoeira is an improvised stylised combat. You never know quite what’s going to happen, but there’ll be dancing, kicking, singing and the beautiful rhythms of the berimbau, capoeira’s central instrument. Feel free to come and join in, any age, any ability.

Workshop (Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

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African Sambistas

- Body percussion and African Samba Fusion dance and Procession Moves with Jenny Rintoul - all levels (Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

- African Samba fusion Dance with Ellie Lewis - all levels and kids (Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

Playing live African and Samba musical instruments and accompanied by dancers, African Sambistas are guaranteed to get everyone smiling, shaking, shimmying and dancing to the irresistible rhythms.

The music used is composed and played by members of the African Sambistas, which has been developed further during the creation of the dance choreography. A combination of African, Samba and Body percussion dance routines, illustrate the integral relationship and energy between the drummer, dancer and the audience.

Tashi Dhondup and Tenzin Phuntsok / Bristol for Tibet group

Tibetan dance for all / Tibetan dance - for under 2′s

Tashi Dhondup and Tenzin Phuntsok(Bristol for Tibet group) will be holding a Tibetan dance workshop for all ages and abilities, and a special session for children under two years of age.

(Friday and Saturday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)

 

Helen Baddon and Carly Etherington

Kids Movement Workshop

This fun movement workshop for kids incorporates body shape making, street dance and group communication using a series of fun, interactive activities. Everyone gets a chance to be a magician and cast a spell on the group

(Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Tribe of Doris - Cultural Crossroads)