Kathryn Ferguson

Thanks to Eric Hellwig for the next photos here of the Xanadu Dance troupe. And thanks to Dave Larsen for the dancers’ photos below (scroll down). Beautiful photos, gentlemen!

IMPROVISATION WITHOUT FEAR!

a dance workshop with Shimmy Sister Kate

No matter whether you dance in your living room, a restaurant, classroom or stage, there will come a time when the music plays and all eyes turn to you – it’s time to improvise!

Join Shimmy Sister Kate in exploring tips and techniques that can make improvisation easy and fun!

Nov. 6, Sunday, 2011, 11 AM to 3 PM with lunch and breaks

Flor de Liz Dance Studio, 318 W. Ft. Lowell Rd.

Cost: $55 by Nov. 1st

Shimmy Sister Kate

Email: ShimmySisterKate@gmail.com or P.O. Box 3282, Redmond WA 98073

New Belly Dance Classes

with Kathryn!

Pima College

Continuing Education

To enroll: call 520-206-6468

Fall Class 2011:

CRN 60280 Oct. 26 – Nov. 30, 6-8 PM

Location: Xanadu Dance Studio 2408 N. Loretta

(near Grant/Country Club)

Spring 2012

CRN 60717 Jan. 18 – Feb. 15 7:00 – 8:30 PM

CRN 60718 Feb. 29-April 14 7:00 – 8:30 PM

CRN 60719 Apr. 11 – May 9  7:00 – 8:30 PM

Location: Community Campus

401 N. Bonita Ave.

If your workouts have become boring, liven up your fitness routine with Belly Dancing! This ancient art form has evolved into a heart-pumping workout that leaves your body and mind feeling great. And learn about other cultures at the same time.

• Great exercise and toning for muscles that never get used properly
• Medium aerobic level
• Flexibility and stamina
• Feminine and fun
  

  Kathryn, photo by Balf Walker

  

  Xanadu Dance Troupe, photo by Susan Tiss

Learn energetic dance steps and combinations, sensuous arm and hand movements, and hear beautiful music from the Turkey, the Mideast, and other countries.

Class Instructor, Kathryn Ferguson, studied dance in Cairo, Egypt, and Morocco.

For 12 years, she taught and performed throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia, including Istanbul, Singapore, New Zealand, Berlin, and Amsterdam.

She is a pioneer of Arizona’s Mideastern Dance scene, and has taught many local dancers who have gone on to become professional dancers and teachers in Tucson and Phoenix.

She performed nightly in Mideastern dinner clubs for nine years and continues to perform with world-renowned musicians in stage concerts.

She directs the Xanadu Dance Troupe, a company of dynamic dancers who perform dazzling modern and traditional mideastern choreographies.

Thank you, Glenn Brogan, for the beautiful photo of Ashtalea in the desert. Ladies, let me introduce you to Glenn. He shot the lovely photo of Ashtalea. It can be found here on my website,  of course, and in Shimmy Magazine, page 44. He has photographed many dancers. And as everyone knows, it is truly difficult to get a good action dance photo. As soon as I receive the info, I will update you on how to reach Glenn for your photography.

Ashtalea: photo by Glenn Brogan

IMPROVISATION WITHOUT FEAR

a dance workshop with Shimmy SIster Kate

No matter whether you dance in your living room, a restaurant, a classroom or a concert stage, there will come a time when the music is playing and all eyes turn to you — it’s time to improvise!

The very thought can turn even a seasoned dancer into a quivering mass — and not in a good way. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Join Shimmy Sister Kate in exploring tips and techniques that can make improvisation easy and fun!

Though basic dance knowledge is required, this workshop is open to all levels of dancers in all styles of bellydance. Come prepared to experiment and play in a supportive environment.

Sunday, November 6th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with breaks)

Flor de Liz Dance Studio

318 W. Ft. Lowell Rd.

Cost To Be Announced Soon!

About Shimmy Sister Kate:

Kate has been studying the art of Raqs Sharqi since 1985, and spent over a decade learning from her mentor, Kathryn Ferguson. After spending several years teaching beginning through advanced dancers at Xanadu Studio in Tucson, AZ, she now teaches classes in weekly and workshop format in the Seattle area. She is sought after as an instructor because of her musical expertise, theatrical presentation, and patient, thorough breakdown of class material.

Come see the dazzling Xanadu Dance Troupe 30-minute choreographed belly dance show at Tucson Meet Yourself, Saturday October 15, 2011, at  1:30 PM at the Leo Rich Theater downtown. Bring your friends. And it’s free! Go online to find a map for the 3 day event. It is a great way to spend your weekend.

Xanadu Dance Troupe performs a belly dance show at Tucson Meet Yourself 2011