World Dance Workshops

World Dance Festival Workshops

World Dance Festival Workshops are for anyone who is interested in dance.

Come to Billingham and utilise this unique opportunity.

You will be taught by experts from world renowned dance companies.

Egyptian Belly Dance ...

American Clog ‌ You love to dance?

There is something here for everyone.

MITIMAES Dance Company ARGENTINA Independent professional International Dance Company which developed their own dance language based on contemporary dance and traditional dances of Argentina and Latin America.

* View Mitimeas Dance Company Slide Show * View Mitimaes Youtube Video * Visit Mitimaes Website * Visit Mitimaes on Facebook Workshops offered TRADITIONAL ARGENTINIAN FOLK DANCE MALAMBO

An introduction to the basic elements of traditional folk dance: rhythm, footsteps, arms positions, etc.

Learn about the character of the dances and the particular blend of culture with roots from the African influence and the Spanish rhythm.

Malambo is a male dance, originated in the 19th centaury..

Is a very athletic dance, with a lot of quick steps, precision and sense of rhythm.

The participants will learn the basic steps, how to combine the steps and perform in a group or as a solo.

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Monday, 12th August 2-4 pm

OINKARI Dance Company BASQUE / SPAIN Dance Company presenting a fusion of spontaneous rhythms of rain, poetry, live music and contemporary Basque dance, alongside traditional Basque Dances.

* View Oinkari Dance Company Slide Show * View Oinkari Youtube Video * Visit Oinkari Website * Visit Oinkari on Facebook Workshops offered TRADITIONAL BASQUE DANCE

Traditional Basque Dances, Agurra, Fandangoa and Arin Arin

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Thursday, 15th August 2-4pm

SHABAB ELMARWA Folk Dance Company EGYPT Traditional Egyptian Dance Company, presenting the dances from different Egyptian regions in their original form.

* View Shabab Elmarwa Folk Dance Company Slide Show * View Shaba Elmarwa Folk Dance Company Youtube Video Workshops offered: Egyptian Belly Dance

This workshop will focus on classical Egyptian Belly Dance movement and will help the participants to learn to intuitively interpret and become part of the music.

Egyptian Dance with Sticks

Dance with sticks comes from Upper Egypt and portrays the expression of strength and courage.

Tanoura Dance (Male Skirt Dance) “ El-Mawlawia “

Traditional male dance which originated during Ottoman rule in Egypt and Syria. Skirt dance varies depending on the skill and creativity of dancer.

Semsemeia Dance

Traditional Egyptian Dance to the sound of Semsemia instrument, which originated from Nubai region.

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Wednesday, 14th August 7-9 pm

VLADO TASEVSKI Folklore Ensemble MACEDONIA Traditional Dance, Song and Music ensemble

* View Vlado Tasevski Folklore Ensemble Slide Show * View Vlado Tasevski Youtube Video Workshops offered: Traditional dances

Traditional dances from different parts from Macedonia

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Friday, 16th August 2-4 pm

MEXICO

Dance Company presenting traditional dances of Mexico to live Mariachi Orches-

* View Decanos Dance Company Slide Show * View Decanos Youtube Video * Visit Decanos Dance Company on Facebook Workshops offered: ARRANCAZACATE EL PALOMO Y LA PALOMA JARABE TAPATIO

The zapateado is a dance of Mexican Indian origin characterized by a lively rhythm punctuated by the striking of the dancer's shoes, akin to tap dance.

Traditional dance from Veracruz Region that mimics the courtship of birds.

Traditional dance with Sombrero from Jalisco Region

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Monday, 12th August 7-9 pm

MANBEFOR Dance Company PAPUA/INDONESIA Traditional Dance Company presenting dances from various Papua tribes

* View Manbefor Dance Company Slide Show * View Manbefor Dance Company Youtube Video Workshops offered: YOSPAN DANCE (Welcome Dance)

Traditional cheerful dance from Northern part from Papua, from Biak and Serui island.

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Tuesday, 13th August 7-9 pm

Peru Multicolor presenting stage interpretations of traditional Peruvian dances to the rhythms of live Panpipe music.

* View Peru Multicolor Slide Show * View Peru Multicolor Youtube Video * Visit Peru Multicolor on Facebook Workshops Offered: Afro-Peruvian Rhythms Dance Carnavales (Carnaval Dance) Huaylarsh

Celebration dance with cheerful and festival rhytms Celebration Dance typical of Peru Celebration Dance performed at carnivals the South of Huancayo, JunĂ­n region.

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Monday, 12th August 4-6 pm

DANCE VILLAGE Art Company TAIWAN Dance Village uses the essence of Chinese traditional folk and royal dance, transforming it into an enchanting contemporary dance style.

* View Dance Village Art Company Slide Show * View Dance Village Art Company Youtube Video * Visit Dance Village Website Workshops offered Chinese Traditional /Contemporary Dance Chinese Martial Art

Teaching Contents: basic moves with head, arms, and body. basic steps. combination of all.

Teaching Contents: basic moves and combinations.

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Friday, 16th August 9.30-11.30 am

VOLYA Dance Ensemble UKRAINE /CANADA Ukrainian Dance Ensembles with vast repertoire of energetic, fast-pacing dances and reputation for incredible dance precision.

* View Volya Dance Ensemble Slide Show * View Volya Dance Ensemble Youtube Video * View tricks and technique video * Visit Volya Website * Visit Volya on Facebook Workshops offered: Ukrainian dance tricks Kolomeyka Heel-Toe Polka

For professional dancers Dancers teach the participants dance steps and tricks, while they show off in the centre of the circle Dancers will pair off with workshop participants to learn the heel to polka,

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Thursday, 15th August 9.30-11.30 am

BAILEY Mountain Cloggers USA Dance company presenting traditional American Clog Dances, Contemporary precision clogging and hip-hop

* View Bailey Mountain Cloggers Slide Show * View Bailey Mountain Cloggers Youtube Video * Visit Bailey Mountain Cloggers Website Workshops offered: Southern Appalachian Hoedown

Old Time Square Dance

Virginia Reel

Everyone has a partner and is designated as an odd or even couple. Traditional mountain figures with a caller leading the dance is performed while also performing the rhythmic footwork that will be taught prior to the figures. The dance is performed in a counter clockwise direction.

Similar to that of the southern Appalachian hoedown, only no footwork is required. Dancers can skip, walk, or dance however the music feels to them while performing the figures and partner progressions. Many of the small figures are performed in groups of 4 or 8 with partners facing each other in a square formation while the caller shouts the next movements.

An American Country dance performed with couples facing each other in parallel lines and a caller leads the dance through various movements. It was made popular by the famous movie, “Gone with the Wind�.

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP: Thursday, 15th August 4-6 pm

World Dance Festival Workshops Schedule at a glace: Date

Time

Workshop

Monday, 12th August

2.00-4.00 pm

Argentina

4.00-6.00 pm

Peru

7.00-9.00 pm

Mexico

7.00-9.00 pm

Papua

Wednesday, 14th August 7.00-9.00 pm

Egypt

Thursday, 15th August

9.30-11.30 am

Ukraine

2.00-4.00 pm

Basque

4.00-6.00 pm

USA

9.30-11.30 am

Taiwan

2.00-4.00 pm

Macedonia

Tuesday, 13th August

Friday, 16th August

How to book Please click on the link below to download the Booking Form and send it to the Festival Office together with your payment Booking Form Notice: Booking from the minimum of 5 people is required for each workshop to take place.

The line up of the International Companies is subject to change without notice.

In the event of workshop being cancelled, full refund will be issued.