Diamonds relate to the Earth element, which is our foundation. Foundational work in this format comprises of understanding the basic shapes involved in Zoe's dance style and the muscular groups involved, short phrases of belly dance that highlight the stylization and aesthetic choices of Fusion, beginning finger cymbals, history and source influences, and training for the technique and endurance required to execute this format.Key of Diamonds is Level 1 of Zoe Jake's certified dance program. The curriculum includes choreography, beginning finger cymbals, basic concept work, Zoe's Fusion Belly Dance aesthetic and introduction to Fusion Fundamentals (Old School) Movements. 3 years of belly dance experience is strongly suggested.This is a fully hybrid event, with online and in-person options available.SAMPLE SCHEDULE (Subject to changes)Wednesday April 1st through Sunday April 5th 10 am - 5 pm PST daily. Lunch is 1- 2 pm.TEST SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Testing will be the last day April 5th at around 6:00-8:00 pm PST. International students can test Sunday April 6th 11am-1pm PST.</li><li>All participants must learn one choreography by video that will be available at least one month before the intensive.</li><li>Must get the "Playing Finger Cymbals with Jamila Salimpour" CD. Practice and work with this before the intensive.</li><li>Watch "Act Coaching and Development" video by Zoe Jakes--link emailed with registration 2 months prior to workshop.</li></ul>Certification will be awarded to those who have 100% participation in all classes and activities and pass the final exam at the end of the intensive. There is a $50 testing fee due at the beginning of the intensive. Testing is optional but required to move on to Level 2.While recordings are available during the workshop week, they are not meant to replace live attendance. The recordings are for international online students who cannot attend live due to prohibitive timing (for example--middle of the night) of the classes. International online students are required to attend one full session everyday (either before or after lunch) AND are required to attend the first hour of the first class for orientation.SEND ANY QUESTIONS TO <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM">DANCECRAFT@ZOEJAKES.COM</a>.PLEASE NOTE:All sales are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are for some reason unable to make it, you may sell your spot to someone else (a Diamonds graduate). Be sure to let us know who you transfer to.

DanceCraft: Key of Diamonds

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