with Willow Chang
Monday, May 27
12:00 – 2:00 pm
$35
The magic of dance is enhanced by the beauty of the veil – and has been admired for generations. Whether draped on the body or used in dance, the mystery and intrigue of the veil is undeniable! This class is a great intro and refresher workshop for dancers of all levels and experience.
This class is a great intro and refresher workshop for dancers of all levels and experience. In addition to movement and dance, you’ll be amazed at the upper body and full body work out veil dancing provides. We’ll cover the types and styles of veils, ways of draping the veils, various traveling entrances and veil combinations that will leave you both more aware, confident and inspired.
Willow Chang Alléon is trained in voice, dance, music, costume design and visuals arts. She started dance early, studying hula for 10 years with Kumu Alicia Smith, and later performed in Egypt in a Hawaiian Show (1994). Upon returning to Hawai‘i, she studied with her first belly dance teacher, Glo Ayson. Willow holds a BA in Dance, with a minor in music, (UH, ’02) and has studied Classical Indian dance, Balinese, Flamenco, Tango, Ballet and Modern dance. For the past 18 years, she has focused on Middle Eastern dance and is recognized for her emotive, innovative and elegant performances Annually, she travels to study and perform with master teachers and is recognized as Hawai‘i’s premier Middle Eastern Dance artist. www.willowchang.com
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