Registration Includes:
- 3-6 days of dance/movement technique and training with some of the world’s most celebrated and sought-after teachers and innovators in the field of tribal fusion bellydance (see schedule for details).
- New Specialized workshops created just for this event focusing on: History, evolution, & context of Tribal fusion bellydance: Movement Invention & Creating choreography; Exploring true fusion; Musicality; Creating your own aesthetic and costuming, Theatricality and performance, Creating a personal practice; Dance Therapeutics & Sustainability; and Core Integrated Yoga specifically for Bellydance.
- An intermediate/advanced track for deeper study and professionalized focus. (limited to 30 participants)
- Extra Day added in the int./adv. track! Due to overwhelming interest and desire for More of Mecca’s specialized focus and continuing ‘next level’ development in their art, we added another full day of festivities. That means: 6 hrs a day, for 3 full days!
- One ticket to the Sunday night decompression at Amnesia Bar, featuring a happy hour hafla starring YOU, followed by an intimate live performance by one of our favorite gypsy bands.
- An afternoon of EXCLUSIVE vending by some of the hottest Bay area designers—gathered just for your viewing and purchasing pleasure!
- New added day of focus on Musicality, and dancing with live musicians, including workshop co-taught by the musicians, involving collaborations between dancers and musicians--featuring some of your favorite SF musicians and dancers!
- Personalized welcome bag, dialed out with “the tribal bellydancer’s guide to SF”, coupons to some of our favorite tribal stores, snacks, goodies, additional class recommendations, teacher’s favorite things to do around town, etc.
- Individualized attention, Holistic learning container, and transformational shared group experience
Packages & Pricing:
3-day:
Friday morning – Sunday evening, July 31-August 2, 2009
Early Bird Discount!
$395 (Register by 3/1/09)
$445 (Register by 6/15/09)
$465 after that
6-day:
Friday morning – Wednesday evening, July 31-August 5, 2009
(Intermediate/advanced track):
Early Bird Discount!
$785 (Register by 3/1/09)
$885 after that
Optional: Special Mecca Master Class with the legendary Jamila Salimpour!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Jamila Salimpour Special Mecca Master Class |
Suhaila Salimpour Studios
425 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
www.therealsuhaila.com for directions
$50 before July 26
$60 at the door
Jamila Salimpour is the mother of tribal belly dance. Her belly dance format has existed for over 50 years and still holds true as a valid and vibrant format. Jamila will teach the basic movement families and concepts of her format along with her unparalleled method of teaching and playing finger cymbals. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’ll be floating your way through this workshop. Be ready for some challenging combinations that show you how dancing “old school” can be hotter than ever!
**Please plan on arriving Thursday evening July 30 for a special Mecca Master Class with Jamila Salimpour at the Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance. 7:30-9:30 PM followed by an informal meet-n-greet with Mecca participants. SF Mecca Immersion San Francisco workshops begin Friday morning July 31.
*Please allow yourself extra time in the morning to find the location and arrive on time!
- All scholarship and work-trade spots have been filled! Applicants will be notified by June 1st.
- Saturday night Mecca Revue performance show event NOT included in price of weekend ticket, and is additional door charge. (Please check the performance page for tickets!)
- Jamila Salimpour Master Class is optional, and not included in the price of immersion ticket. Please see above for class registration.
- Event refunds are not available.
To register for SF Mecca Immersion 2009 please:
- Complete the form below and select the 'Submit' button.
- Select the appropriate Paypal's 'Buy Now' button to proceed with the transaction.
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6-day: Intermediate/advanced track: |
No refunds available.