Lilya's Garden - News letter and apothecary of dance remedies
SERPENTESSA Don't miss your chance to
dance with live, friendly
snakes! email or call
Serpentessa to preregister! serpentess@hvi.net
(845)417-8438
Greetings Ladies!
The days are getting longer and dancing becomes our movement of the seasons! We have exciting upcoming events. New classes and popular classes return!
DANCE FLURRY -- Feb. 17, 18, 19 --- DANCE FLURRY--- Look for Classic and Contemporary Veils on Friday evening, Drum Circle and Gruvin' Fusion on Saturday. These classes require no prior dance experience and are open to all sizes, shapes, and ages. For more info: www.flurryfestival.org
Upcoming Saratoga Savoy Sunday classes are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18.. These classes run from 4:30 - 6pm. Bring in the Light with new choreo! Please contact the Savoy (you can find them on FB) or just show up: 7 Wells St., Saratoga Springs, NY
Back by popular demand
Sword Dancing Intensive
Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18
Sundays, Noon - 2pm
The Yoga Spa
Front St., Ballston Spa, NY
$100
This intensive is comparable to a college course where theatre, composition, history, theory, technique, music, choreography are explored. Discussions concerning Tantra, Kundalini, Dancer as Healer and sacred temple dance are conducted. Lilya's style is for intermediate thru advanced dancers and mature women who would like to explore women's power in relationship with the Sword. We go beyond the superficial treatment of the sword solely as a prop. We use the sword as centering and balancing tool to bring you fully into your body as a dancer and women. You will also learn the pragmatics of sword as edged weapon, handling, care, and purchase selection considerations. Lilya holds rank in the Japanese martial art, Iaido - the art of drawing the sword.
Pre-requisite: MINIMUM 6 months of dance instruction Space is limited!
Pre Registration required
Schenectady High School Continuing Ed. classes return in March! Fridays 6- 7:30pm Register via SHS cont. Ed or Michele Zotta, Washington Irving Educational Center!
Dance Level definitions:
Beginner Level is for one who has had little to no dance experience. If you have not taken
classes with me, I suggest that you take beginner level classes so I can see where you
are at and you can get to know me.
Intermediate Level is for students that have taken classes with me (weekly) for about 3
months. At this level I need to see clear execution and concept of hip drops, lateral hips,
hip lifts, top down undulations, some zil playing while moving, poly rhythmic hips to feet to hands, reverse undulations, intro. veils.
Advanced Level is all of the previous but with far deeper and deliberate muscle and fascia control, maturity as a dancer and person. Props: swords, veil, zils, cane, tambourine,
candles... Troupe harmony ...now that's tha clincha ; )
If you love what you do
then practice is pleasure and your work is a blessing.
This doesn't mean it's easy.
Peace,
Lilya
Lilya assists you in making your dance costume, as well as, creating your dance/dance
routine. If this interests you, come to one of her classes, connect, and lets get started.
