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Persian Dance: Understanding the Music Structure through Choreography 

​4-week series (10/7 - 10/28) Thursdays, 5pm PDT (UST - 7) 

In this series we will continue both in our pursuit of music mapping as well as technique of Persian dance. We will understand the structure of the musical composition and rhythm in more depth through learning a choreography.

Register for this series and other amazing offerings at Pomegranate Garden Dance.

Workshops IN PERSON in Seattle! Chacarera and Curcuna, Nov. 6-7, 2021!

Argentine Folkdance Chacarera- Saturday Nov. 6th, 1-3pm & Sunday Nov. 7th, 12-2pm
Turkish and Armenian dances in the 10/8 Rhythm Curcuna -Saturday Nov. 6th, 4-6pm & Sunday Nov. 7th, 3-5pm

What will you learn in the workshops:
The Chacarera is a folk dance, originally from the region of Santiago de Estero but that has become a national dance in Argentina. I'll give you a brief overview of the development of Chacarera with some video examples.  Then we will learn the the rhythm and musical structure of Chacarera...the dance has a special "groove" that is totally different from anything you will find in tango and one key to dancing Chacarera is feeling the groove. We will work on Chacarera Simple first!  You will also learn some basic Zapateo footwork patterns for men as well as ideas for the micro improvisation that flavors the dance inside the structure!  
Eastern Anatolia, the original Armenian homeland, as well as Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, and Syria is the home to a wonderful 10/8 Rhythm called Curcuna (pronounced Jurjuna).  It is a  dance rhythm with a very special groove for both solo and group dances.  We will start by learning to understand and hear the "groove" of this unique rhythm and see video examples from different peoples and contexts.  Then will learn several dances from Turkey, Armenia and the Armenian Diaspora (including candle dances!!!).  Dancing with candles as the light fades at this time of year is always special.

For the chacarera workshop, lease bring dance shoes (no street shoes in the studio). Women bring low heeled shoes (leave your tango stilettos at home) and a wide skirt. For the Curcuna workshop, please bring two long taper candles with you to the workshop (no tea lights please!)  
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REGISTRATION:
One 4-hour workshop $80.
Classes are at 
Deep Roots Dance in Greenwood  
www.deeprootsdance.com 
One of the studio spaces has high ceilings and a big garage door that we can open if we have a lot of people.  

No street shoes in the studio please.
Please be fully vaccinated!  In addition I will have quick-tests available if necessary.
If you are coming to both workshops you can bring snacks to share in the break.  The studio has a great kitchen for making tea or heating food.
Please contact me to register:  mail@helene-eriksen.de

- ANAR DANA: Seattle Project Intro Weekend- Feb. 19-20, 2022

The new season of ANAR DANA Seattle is about to begin!!! The introductory weekend for the ANAR DANA Seattle 2022/23 Training Project is Saturday and Sunday February 19-20, 2022 from 11am-6pm at Studio Deep Roots Dance in Greenwood! 

Cost: $200 per weekend with 10 participants.

Click here for complete details about the introductory weekend, or fill out the form to register!