Each Workshop is $40 ~ Please Register Below!

The Ultimate Slink Factor: Uncoiling the Serpent’s Kiss ~ June 2nd  9:30-11:30am

Next Level Slink! This workshop will begin with Deb’s signature core-integrated yoga for belly dance warm-up as the foundation for slow/slinky tribal, with a focus on asana which will increase space and articulation through the upper thoracic spine/ribs/sidebody for maximum expression in the traditionally ‘stuck’ places. Class focus is on refining your torso and upper body technique, and new slow combos will be introduced to drill the concepts. Moving beyond the basics, however, this 2012 workshop edition will focus strongly on how to create deeper, core-integrated, jaw-dropping movement quality, suspension, and hyptonizing subtleties and transitions to bring your slow&slinky dancing to the next level of intoxication, presence, and decadence.  She has been coined “The Queen of Slink”. Come learn Deb’s unique tribal stylization and critically-acclaimed teaching perspective of some of her favorite material.

Shimmie Heaven ~ June 2nd 12-2pm

Shimmies! All shapes and sizes. Get ready to sweat!  In this workshop, we will focus on proper technique, mechanics, and variations on the tribal shimmy, including tempo changes, layering, and moving across the floor. 3/4 vs. 4/4 shimmy secrets uncovered, as well as Deb’s teaching tricks for helping you refine,build, and layer your traveling shimmy with variations. We will radicatlly deepen your technique and learn to build upon your shimmy to rythmically and visually represent the music.  Workshop begins with Deb’s signature core yoga for belly dancers.

Get Your Glitch On! 2012 Edition ~ June 3rd 12-2pm

This workshop will focus on pops, locks, ticks, tocks, and glitch.  Pulling both from belly dance and hip hop, we will explore the balance between sharp hits and controlled fluidity in your dancing. Be prepared to sweat! Class includes high-energy, multi-layered technique drills, and new combos inspired by the heart of the San Francisco Tribal Fusion scene in which Deb lives and dances, featuring music selections from some of the leading dub and electronica dj artists. (Also included: Deb will share her unique perspective in how she builds up a glitch dance combo from bassbeats to lyrical, in order to adequately represent the different instrumentation and feelings in the music with her body).   *Some parts of this workshop featured on the CBS evening news, Las Vegas!

Register for Workshops & Reserve Tickets to the Show

The Ultimate Slink Factor: Uncoiling the Serpnt’s Kiss$40.00 USD Shimmie Heaven$40.00 USD Get Your Glitch On! 2012 Edition$40.00 USD Tickets to Kalydescope Show$10.00 USD Buy ALL 3 Workshops$120.00 USD

Deb Rubin, MA, CMT, RYT.  is an internationally-acclaimed teacher and performer of tribal fusion belly dance based out of the SF Bay Area.  Coined “The Queen of Slink,”  for her captivating performance style, she is honored to have shared the stage as a guest artist with the musical inspirations of: Balkan Beat Box, EOTO, David Starfire, Brass Menazeri, Zilla, Vibesquad, Lynx&Janoever, Fishtank Ensemble, Beats Antique,  and more.  Founder of SattyaBody Women’s Health & SF Mecca Immersion retreat into the heart and soul of San Francisco Tribal, Deb teaches retreats/workshops around the globe, fusing yoga, tribal fusion, performance artistry, and therapeutics.

Deb received her foundation in Tribal Fusion from 5 years as a member of UltraGypsy BellyDance Theater, under the direction of her first teacher Jill Parker, and was a regular sub for Jill’s classes until Fall 2007.  Deb’s dance is also most influenced by inspiration from her teacher, Rachel Brice, whom she has studied with for a decade and had the honor to assist at Tribal Massive, 2008. A product of the SF dance community, during the boom and global expansion of tribal fusion,  Deb is honored to have studied intensively, over a 5-10 year time span, with many of the masters and innovators of this genre.  She has also studied with: Mardi Love, Zoe Jakes, Mira Betz, Kami Liddle, Carolena Nerricio & Fat Chance Belly Dance, Cera Byer, Amy Sigil, and Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour, as well as modern, ballet, tango, and contact improvization.  She is level 1 certified in Suhaila Salimpour’s method. A yoga teacher and massage therapist, Deb’s private practice specializes in women’s health and injury rehab for dancers. She is most influenced by her Yoga studies with Shiva Rae, Gary Kraftsow, Darshana Weil, and Rachel Brice.  Deb’s writings are published in Yoga Journal and FUSE magazines, and she was coined “The Best Kept Secret in Tribal” by FUSE magazine, Winter 2011. With 15 years experience working in the field of mind/body medicine, and 30+years in dedicated study and performance of dance, she is excited to come back to Kauai for this very special workshop weekend! For more info:  www.sattyabody.com . www.sfmeccaimmersion.com