“Secret Place” - Parasol fusion belly dance technique and choreography
This 4-week, online, open level fusion belly dance series will be exploring an enchanting prop - the parasol! You will need a single parasol or umbrella, with a hook handle (you can use a cane for a portion of it if you aren’t sure about investing in a parasol). This brand new choreography is set to an elegant, upbeat medium tempo song and feels like a visit to a mysterious garden.
A parasol, just like any item you may choose to dance with, can be used to enhance the story you are sharing on stage. Elegant and unique, it instantly adds ambience and drama to the dance, however it can also be tricky and feel somewhat restrictive. In this workshop you will learn a brand new parasol choreography, with some of Irina’s favorite combinations and techniques that will make your dance harmonious and connected to this beautiful prop, helping you enhance your presentation.
This class is open level: a lot of fun optional layers will be offered to the more experienced dancers.
All workshop registrants will receive HD video from each class, which will be accessible to you for 1 month after the live event.
WHEN: 4 Saturdays, 1 to 2:30pm EST (6pm UK time) , April 11, 18, 25 and May 2 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:
$70 if registering before April 6th
$80 if registering after April 6th
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. What 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