Valizan

Introduction to ATS with Valizan Workshop

Valizan began his journey into Middle Eastern dance in 1995 when he joined The Society For Creative Anachronism, an educational group that learns about the Middle Ages by recreating it. Teachers Rayah Bint Youssef and Moria The Black instilled basic technique, while classes with the sublime Roula Said took him to a new plateau. Current influences include Yasmina Ramzy, FatChance Bellydance, Jillina, Rachel Brice and Francisco Carranza.
He has become a sought after solo performer and teacher for his powerful style and energy. He also heads up his own tribal troupe, Shades Of Araby. Local appearances include Arabesque Dance Company's Asala, The International Bellydance Conference Of Canada, Tribally Inspired, Northern Migration, The Dark Side and Face Zenna at the Royal Ontario Museum. He also headlined In The Heat Of The Hafla in Milwaukee, Belly Boo Bash in Dayton, Ohio and appeared at Cabin Fever and The Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY.
He was honoured to have been included in the 2007 Men Of Middle Eastern Dance Calendar put out by Jim Boz.
He began teaching American Tribal Style bellydance at Arabesque Academy in 2004, and became an apprentice in the Arabesque Dance Company in November 2005 when he began training in Egyptian Folklore with master teacher Yasmina Ramzy. He is honoured to be a lead dancer in the Arabesque Dance Company, and in the new project, The Righteous Rogues Of Raks.
Valizan holds a degree from The Ryerson School Of Journalism, took the Arabesque Academy Pro Course, is the first male to graduate from the FatChanceBellyDance Teacher Training program and recently became the first FatChance BellyDance Brother studio.
The learning continues...

Susu Abdo is proud to announce a 4 hour workshop on Saturday September 18, 2010 with the one and only Valizan. Curious about ATS? What is it all about? Come on out and learn from an expert. Valizan brings high energy and enthusiasim to his teaching. Come and join us. Space will be limited.

Description: 2 hours 11:00am-1:00pm
ATS 101: on Basics of American Tribal Style (FCBD-ATS). Basic concepts of this improv style, (changing leads,formations and dynamics) and families of moves: Arabic, Turkish Shimmy, and Pivot Bump 2 hours.

1 Hour Break

How Slow can you Go?
2 Hours 2:00-4:00pm
Some of the slow moves and turns in the ATS vocabulary: Circle Step, Propeller and Corkscrew Turn, Torso Rotation and Taxim.

Registration is open for this event which will sell out quickly. Do not miss this opportunity to come and study with Valizan. Price is $130.00 for the 4 hour workshop. Snacks and water provided. Register online at this link. http://www.susuabdo.com/4.2.html If you would like to pay by credit card I will send you a Paypal invoice after you register. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Questions? email us at info@susuabo.com