ANSUYA WORKSHOP!

Bellydance Superstar Ansuya is one of the most talented and accomplished performers, choreographers and instructors in the bellydance world today. Her style is unique, blending the best aspects of bellydance with Indian, Spanish and African moves. Energetic, sensual and innovative, Ansuya is a master of improvisation, musical interpretation, emotional expression, original moves and costume design. Students are captivated by Ansuya's unparalleled skill as an instructor. With 25 years of experience, she remains accessible and fun, having a great time with students while helping them to achieve their best.

Ansuya is a multi award winner and has been seen on television shows, music videos and commercials as both a bellydancer and an actress. She has performed for countless celebrities and her top selling instructional videos are some of the best reviewed on the market. She is a second generation bellydancer with secrets handed down from mother to daughter, adding mystic and legend to her soulful performances and devoted instruction.

A sought after choreographer, she worked for CBS and for her own dance company, "Yaleil," which was now under her directorship. Yaleil was nominated for Best Troupe by the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance. Ansuya herself was voted Best Cabaret Dancer of the year 2001 and received the Golden Belly Award for Best Cabaret dancer in 2003, 2005 and 2007.

She also continues to appear with the Bellydance Superstars with a recent tour of the U.S. and recent television appearances on Mexican TV Show, Otro Rollo and the Regis and Kelly Live Show.

Ansuya will be coming to Houston to hold a workshop focusing on Fusion Techniques & Combos (includes Indian, Tribal, African, Spanish and Gypsy techniques) and Cabaret choreography on:

AUGUST 9TH & 10TH, 2008
DEL ESPADIN FLAMENCO & SPANISH DANCE ACADEMY
3939 HILLCROFT, SUITE 160
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057
(713) 899-3771

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

Saturday, August 9th - Fusion Technique & Combos, Tribal Fusion Choreography - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9th - Performance by Ansuya and local belly dance troupes - Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10th - Fast & Slow Improvisation, Drum Isolations & Improvisations, Finger Cymbals - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pre-registration Fees (deadline - Friday, July 18, 2008):

One-day workshop: $75.00
Both days: $140.00

"At Door" Registration Fees (after July 18th pre-reg deadline):

One-day workshop: $85.00
Both days: $160.00

Saturday Night Show Tickets:

$15.00 (up to July 18, 2008)
$20.00 (after July 18, 2008)

REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
SPECTATORS AND VIDEO CAMERAS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO.