Below is a list of some of the topics Jamie Lynn is available to teach. Any can be tailored to specific time length or amount of participants.
VIPS - Vintage Improv Performance Style Level 1, 2, and Teacher Training
Dance Format for Group Cabaret Improvisation
Jamie Lynn presents a new Dance Format of moves with cues to create "choreography" in the moment! Similar to Tribal Style in that specific cues given by the leader indicate what move to perform next, but VIPS uses classic bellydance moves and encourages musicality and improv! Level One is all your basic bellydance moves (most of which bellydancers already know) with an overlay of visual cues to indicate the next move. The wonderful thing about VIPS is anyone who learns the format can then dance together, whether you are from the same studio or are miles apart! Level Two adds more moves, plus combos!
Egyptian Vs. Turkish!
It's All in the Attitude- Musical and Stylistic Similarities and Differences
Learn to distinguish the difference between Arabic/Egyptian and Turkish music- the instruments, the distinguishing quality and the most popular songs! Then we will focus on the subtle but profound differences in movement origination and the attitude that gives the personal character of these two sister dances.
All Levels
Dance Format for Group Cabaret Improvisation
Jamie Lynn presents a new Dance Format of moves with cues to create "choreography" in the moment! Similar to Tribal Style in that specific cues given by the leader indicate what move to perform next, but VIPS uses classic bellydance moves and encourages musicality and improv! Level One is all your basic bellydance moves (most of which bellydancers already know) with an overlay of visual cues to indicate the next move. The wonderful thing about VIPS is anyone who learns the format can then dance together, whether you are from the same studio or are miles apart! Level Two adds more moves, plus combos!
Egyptian Vs. Turkish!
It's All in the Attitude- Musical and Stylistic Similarities and Differences
Learn to distinguish the difference between Arabic/Egyptian and Turkish music- the instruments, the distinguishing quality and the most popular songs! Then we will focus on the subtle but profound differences in movement origination and the attitude that gives the personal character of these two sister dances.
All Levels
American Vintage
The 5 Part Routine: the Mini Version
Discover the unique style that is American Vintage- a wonderful eclectic mix of Turkish, Lebanese, Egyptian, Greek, and everything in between brought to this country in the 40's and with it's heyday in the 60's and 70's. This workshop will introduce the participant to the concept of the Five Part Routine from American Vintage Cabaret style Bellydance. An almost lost art form, this routine starts with wrapped-veil zill entrance, slow veil, floor work or standing taxim, drum solo and kashlimar zill finale all in a mini format to fit most of today's 5-7 minute solo slots! Improvisation will be encouraged!
No need to bring ALL the props with you, but do so if you have them!
All Levels
The 5 Part Routine: the Mini Version
Discover the unique style that is American Vintage- a wonderful eclectic mix of Turkish, Lebanese, Egyptian, Greek, and everything in between brought to this country in the 40's and with it's heyday in the 60's and 70's. This workshop will introduce the participant to the concept of the Five Part Routine from American Vintage Cabaret style Bellydance. An almost lost art form, this routine starts with wrapped-veil zill entrance, slow veil, floor work or standing taxim, drum solo and kashlimar zill finale all in a mini format to fit most of today's 5-7 minute solo slots! Improvisation will be encouraged!
No need to bring ALL the props with you, but do so if you have them!
All Levels
Let the Music Lead
Musical Interpretation for Improv or Choreo
Is Improv of interest but a bit intimidating? Does Choreographing a song sometimes get confusing? The techniques in "Let the Music Lead" will help dancers of all levels discover new ways of hearing and responding to the music. We will focus on the various instruments and their "movement" qualities, listening and responding to the various "levels" within a song and much more. Ultimately, our goal as dancers is to appear as if the music is coming from us, so let the music lead!
Musical Interpretation for Improv or Choreo
Is Improv of interest but a bit intimidating? Does Choreographing a song sometimes get confusing? The techniques in "Let the Music Lead" will help dancers of all levels discover new ways of hearing and responding to the music. We will focus on the various instruments and their "movement" qualities, listening and responding to the various "levels" within a song and much more. Ultimately, our goal as dancers is to appear as if the music is coming from us, so let the music lead!
Ooey Gooey Abs
Standing Taxim Movements
This class is designed to get to the heart (or the abdominals in this case!) of classic bellydance. By accessing the inner and outer muscles of the body core a dancer is able to exert more control and impart more fluidity and "gooeyness" to the dance. Identifying and accessing the muscles is the first step which then leads to the variety of movements that is seen in Classical Egyptian and Turkish Oryantal style dance as well as Beledi. Emphasis on the appropriate use of "ooey gooey" moves will be given as to where in the music it should be used i.e. Beledi progression and Taxims. Knowing when to do the move is as important as knowing the move itself!
Intermediate to advanced levels.
Standing Taxim Movements
This class is designed to get to the heart (or the abdominals in this case!) of classic bellydance. By accessing the inner and outer muscles of the body core a dancer is able to exert more control and impart more fluidity and "gooeyness" to the dance. Identifying and accessing the muscles is the first step which then leads to the variety of movements that is seen in Classical Egyptian and Turkish Oryantal style dance as well as Beledi. Emphasis on the appropriate use of "ooey gooey" moves will be given as to where in the music it should be used i.e. Beledi progression and Taxims. Knowing when to do the move is as important as knowing the move itself!
Intermediate to advanced levels.
That's Turkish!
Turkish Oryantal Technique
Discover the basics of Turkish Oryantal style Bellydance in a workshop designed to familiarize you with the particular moves and style that are quintessentially Turkish. Learn the history of Turkish dance, how to distinguish the music, the basic rhythms and add onto your existing knowledge of Bellydance moves with the singular style that is Turkish, an exuberant, lively, athletic style dance that has great audience appeal!
Bear in mind, this is not Gypsy, Rom or Folkloric Turkish, but rather a style that utilizes aspects of the previously mentioned styles combined with Arabic dance and even some Indian influences. There's gonna be a lot of hip twisting fun going on!
Intermediate Workshop-basic bellydance experience necessary
Turkish Oryantal Technique
Discover the basics of Turkish Oryantal style Bellydance in a workshop designed to familiarize you with the particular moves and style that are quintessentially Turkish. Learn the history of Turkish dance, how to distinguish the music, the basic rhythms and add onto your existing knowledge of Bellydance moves with the singular style that is Turkish, an exuberant, lively, athletic style dance that has great audience appeal!
Bear in mind, this is not Gypsy, Rom or Folkloric Turkish, but rather a style that utilizes aspects of the previously mentioned styles combined with Arabic dance and even some Indian influences. There's gonna be a lot of hip twisting fun going on!
Intermediate Workshop-basic bellydance experience necessary
I Heart Zills!
Does dancing with Zills seem daunting? Don't let it be! Zills are an almost lost art form-but are on the most unique hallmarks of a bellydancer! Learn how to listen to the music to play effectively and not be overwhelmed by the idea of playing and dancing. We will also use "mnemonics" to help get a handle on the rhythms! Simple practice steps and basic rhythms will give you the means to enhance your moves and become a part of the music!
All Levels
Does dancing with Zills seem daunting? Don't let it be! Zills are an almost lost art form-but are on the most unique hallmarks of a bellydancer! Learn how to listen to the music to play effectively and not be overwhelmed by the idea of playing and dancing. We will also use "mnemonics" to help get a handle on the rhythms! Simple practice steps and basic rhythms will give you the means to enhance your moves and become a part of the music!
All Levels
Bellydance Music Workshop
A workshop to familiarize the dancer with the various genres of bellydance music from Egyptian Classical to Turkish to Contemporary Tribal. A brief history of the dance is included to outline the similarities and differences between Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese, American Vintage, Beledi, Sha'abi, Tribal, Khaleegy, Debke and Greek style dance and music. Instrument and rhythm identification will be included along with an introduction to many of the songs dancers should be familiar with. This is a listening class, but does include a bit of movement to emphasize the stylization differences between the major dance genres-Egyptian, Turkish, and Tribal,
You will:
~Learn what instruments, sounds and rhythms characterize each style
~Discover the history behind the music
~Determine which dance style is appropriate to which music
~Get tools to help understand the music and rhythm to dance better, whether choreographing or improvising.
~Be introduced to new music and a new way of appreciating it!
A workshop to familiarize the dancer with the various genres of bellydance music from Egyptian Classical to Turkish to Contemporary Tribal. A brief history of the dance is included to outline the similarities and differences between Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese, American Vintage, Beledi, Sha'abi, Tribal, Khaleegy, Debke and Greek style dance and music. Instrument and rhythm identification will be included along with an introduction to many of the songs dancers should be familiar with. This is a listening class, but does include a bit of movement to emphasize the stylization differences between the major dance genres-Egyptian, Turkish, and Tribal,
You will:
~Learn what instruments, sounds and rhythms characterize each style
~Discover the history behind the music
~Determine which dance style is appropriate to which music
~Get tools to help understand the music and rhythm to dance better, whether choreographing or improvising.
~Be introduced to new music and a new way of appreciating it!
Bellydance Music 2
Majenci, Mawal, Maqam and More!
Mystified by your music? Become a more knowledgeable dancer with this workshop by discovering what some of those mysterious words in Middle Eastern Music are and how they should be danced to. Go deeper into the understanding of your favorite classical songs by learning about Maqam and how those “scales” have meaning unto themselves! Learn to discern the differences between the various genres of bellydance music: Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese and American Vintage. All this and more will help you understand the music and rhythm, to dance better, whether choreographing or improvising.
Majenci, Mawal, Maqam and More!
Mystified by your music? Become a more knowledgeable dancer with this workshop by discovering what some of those mysterious words in Middle Eastern Music are and how they should be danced to. Go deeper into the understanding of your favorite classical songs by learning about Maqam and how those “scales” have meaning unto themselves! Learn to discern the differences between the various genres of bellydance music: Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese and American Vintage. All this and more will help you understand the music and rhythm, to dance better, whether choreographing or improvising.
A-Z Combos for Choreo or Improv
Find a fun way to create custom combos using Jamie Lynn's A-Z list of Bellydance moves. Your name, your pets name, any word can become a Combo! And it makes them easier to remember, too! Get tips and tricks on how to create your own list or walk away with the already prepared one and have some fun making up combos. Great for teachers as a learning tool and an ease into improvisation.
All levels
Find a fun way to create custom combos using Jamie Lynn's A-Z list of Bellydance moves. Your name, your pets name, any word can become a Combo! And it makes them easier to remember, too! Get tips and tricks on how to create your own list or walk away with the already prepared one and have some fun making up combos. Great for teachers as a learning tool and an ease into improvisation.
All levels
How To WOW (Your Audience)!
What makes an audience say “WOW” ? Technique and Passion, of course, but there are some specifics you can include in your dance that are definite crowd pleasers that will have them clapping and zaghareeting! From the Obvious (Backbends, Barrel Turns, Sustained Shimmies!) to the Subtle Art of Stagecraft, learn the tips and tricks to engage your audience and make them sit up and take notice. This workshop does include some “athletic’ moves but adjustments are possible!
Intermediate and Advanced
What makes an audience say “WOW” ? Technique and Passion, of course, but there are some specifics you can include in your dance that are definite crowd pleasers that will have them clapping and zaghareeting! From the Obvious (Backbends, Barrel Turns, Sustained Shimmies!) to the Subtle Art of Stagecraft, learn the tips and tricks to engage your audience and make them sit up and take notice. This workshop does include some “athletic’ moves but adjustments are possible!
Intermediate and Advanced
Double Trouble
Dancing with Veils and Zills
Dancing with a veil brings an ethereal quality to bellydance. Dancing with zills adds another layer of percussion and interaction. Dancing with BOTH at the same time is a fantastic challenge to a dancers ability and makes the audience sit up and take notice! We will begin with basic veil and zill techniques (individually) and then move to more complexities and then add them all together for that “Wow!” factor! Bring both veil and zills!
Intermediate Level
Dancing with Veils and Zills
Dancing with a veil brings an ethereal quality to bellydance. Dancing with zills adds another layer of percussion and interaction. Dancing with BOTH at the same time is a fantastic challenge to a dancers ability and makes the audience sit up and take notice! We will begin with basic veil and zill techniques (individually) and then move to more complexities and then add them all together for that “Wow!” factor! Bring both veil and zills!
Intermediate Level
The Art of Costuming
An Interactive, Hands-On Workshop on the Design, Construction and History of Bellydance Costuming
Create your own Bedlah-style costume, and learn what style looks best on you!
~Introduction to the History of Bellydance Costuming and Styles
~Aspects of Basic Design
~4 hours of guided construction (you will need to supply your own materials and bra base)
~One-on-One Technical Help
~"Trouble Shooting" (bring in your "trouble projects" for a little guidance!)
All levels
An Interactive, Hands-On Workshop on the Design, Construction and History of Bellydance Costuming
Create your own Bedlah-style costume, and learn what style looks best on you!
~Introduction to the History of Bellydance Costuming and Styles
~Aspects of Basic Design
~4 hours of guided construction (you will need to supply your own materials and bra base)
~One-on-One Technical Help
~"Trouble Shooting" (bring in your "trouble projects" for a little guidance!)
All levels
