“Bang, Bang”
SWORD fusion belly dance technique and choreography series (inspired by the iconic Kill Bill movie)
This 4-week, online, open level SWORD fusion belly dance series will be exploring serpentine smooth technique and powerful combinations, which will be woven into a BRAND NEW dramatic, fluid tribal fusion (cross cultural fusion) choreography to an engaging, fun track, all from the comfort of your home. Lets embody the powerful, silent assassin! If you don't have a sword, most of the choreography can be executed with a different prop - only a few moments are sword-specific. Some gentle conditioning elements will be also introduced, to help strengthen and stabilize joints for optimal movement, so please have a yoga mat ready nearby.
Please note that you will need 1 sword, or another object you can balance on your head. This can be a book, a yoga block or something of that nature. About 1/4 of the choreography depends on having something in your hand like a sword - you can start with a ruler, if you do not have such a prop at your disposal.
This class is open level: a lot of fun optional layers will be offered to the more experienced dancers, while the base layer of the choreography is a great introduction to balancing, if you have never tried it before. Harder layers and options will be presented - you can choose your own level as you practice.
All workshop registrants will receive HD video from each class, which will be accessible to you for 1 month after each live event.
WHEN: 4 Saturdays, 1 to 2:30pm EST (6pm UK time) , September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026
Recordings of the class will be made available for all dancers . You can take the whole series over video - live attendance is optional.
WHERE: This class is going to be taught via online, Zoom application and all class recordings will be forwarded to class participants.
COST:
$80 for the complete workshop series.
$90 if registering after August 15th.
Partial registration is not allowed - videos of all classes will be sent to all participants, so you can catch up if you miss a class.
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Pre-registration is required and closes at 11.59pm, the day before the first class.
In order to register, please send the payment through Venmo or PayPal and INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE NOTES OF YOUR PAYMENT METHOD:
1. Your EMAIL ADDRESS
2. YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME
3. SOCIAL MEDIA NAME/PROFILE. This will help me resolve any issues that might arise during the registration process. Please note that sometimes Zoom emails end up in the spam folder.
4. Name of the class you are taking, date and time.
5. Send payment to either
"Irina-Akulenko" at Venmo or
"iAkulenko@gmail.com" through Chase QuickPay
"iAkulenko@gmail.com" through PayPal or Zelle
A confirmation email will be sent to you within 48 hours.