14th Bellyqueen Teacher Training
Jul
26
to Aug 26

14th Bellyqueen Teacher Training

Deepen your belly dance practice and understanding of teaching tools, anatomy, history, culture, music, business and more with the Bellyqueen Teacher Training. This Module 1 40-hour course is ideal for serious students, current and aspiring teachers. Participants who pass the written and practical exam and practice teach a minimum of 20 hours outside of the training will be awarded a Bellyqueen Teacher Training certificate of completion, others will receive a certificate of attendance. Limited to 8 students.

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IMPURE Conference (NYC)
May
3
to May 5

IMPURE Conference (NYC)

IMPURE Conference - More Naughty Than Nice!
Celebrate the trickster archetype and unleash your creativity through humor and play. Workshops, panel discussions, museum tour, theatrical dance show, public procession and more.

Featured Instructors Include:
Dalia Carella
Yael Becker (Israel)
And More...

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Stage Makeup 101 SOLD OUT
Feb
24
2:00 PM14:00

Stage Makeup 101 SOLD OUT

WHAT: Struggling with false eyelashes? Come learn from veteran stage performer and award winning illustrator and designer, Kaeshi Chai. This workshop is useful for beginner to professional dancers who want to look their best during a special performance. Transform your face into a work of art so your expressions read from a distance and your natural beauty is enhanced using eye shadow, blush and much more. Witness Kaeshi Chai's stage makeup routine first hand and try some of her methods out under her guidance.

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Workshops in Arlington, VA
Feb
16
1:30 PM13:30

Workshops in Arlington, VA

We are excited to present international star Kaeshi Chai for a day of unique workshops!

1:30 - 3:30 pm - Poses Galore

Bored with using the same poses over and over? Learn 39 arm positions and 26 leg positions that will give you around 40,000 new options to add to your dance tool kit and learn how to transition dynamically between them tracing beautiful patterns in space.

4:00 - 6:00 pm - Unleash Your Inner Beast and Goddess

The beast is our power, rage, grief and desires. The Goddess is our compassion, serenity, love and joy. Explore these light and dark archetypes that live within yourself with Kaeshi Chai in a safe environment by varying your intent, gaze, posture, muscle control and type of movements. You will also be introduced to Lecoq, Dell'Arte, Laban and Playback physical theatre techniques.

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Workshops (Berlin)
Nov
17
to Nov 18

Workshops (Berlin)

Sie gehörte zu den legendären "Bellydance Superstars"
und leitet seit vielen Jahren die international bekannte Gruppe "Belly Queen"
Kaeshi gehört zu den inspirierensten Künstlern unseres Genres und tanzt und arbeitet immer mit Blick über den Tellerrand hinaus.

Am 17. und 18.11. wird sie zwei Workshops im Hayal anbieten und Ihr könnt sie gemeinsam im Paket zum Schnäppchen-Preis ergattern für 75 € (Hayal Vertrags-Schüler 70 €)

Perform your story

Performance Techniken - wie erzeuge ich Magie?
Unabhängig von der Tanzart oder Kunstform ist es als Performer wichtig authentisch zu sein und das Publikum , egal ob auf der Bühne oder im Restaurant, in seinen Bann zu ziehen.
Wie gelingt mir das?
Welche Tipps und Tricks gibt es?
Und wie kann ich eine Geschichte erzählen durch meinen Tanz ohne theatralisch zu werden?
Kaeshi gibt Antworten!

Datum: 17.11.2018
Uhrzeit: 14:00 - 16:30 h
Preis: 48 € (43 € für Hayal-Vertragsschüler)

Posen Posen Posen 
Bring Vielfalt in Deinen Tanz!
Du bist gelangweilt von immer den gleichen Posen?
In diesem Workshop lernst du 39 Armpositionen und 26 Beinpositionen, die Dir zusammen 40 000 Optionen bieten, um Variationen in Deinen Tanz zu bringen.
Zudem übst Du fließende und schöne Übergänge von einer Pose in die nächste.

Datum: 18.11.2018
Uhrzeit: 11:30 - 14:00 h
Preis: 48 € ( 43 € für Hayal-Vertragsschüler)

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Wellen Machen Show + Jam (Berin)
Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00

Wellen Machen Show + Jam (Berin)

Join us for a celebration of dance for one night only

Featuring (Listed alphabetically)
Dibi (Italy/Bali)
Gudie Mido (Berlin)
Kaeshi Chai (NYC)
Karol Romero (Venezuela)
Kazuma Glen Motomura (Japan/South Africa)
Mina Fuhr (Berlin/Africa)
Shalymar (Berlin)
More performers will be announced soon!

Cost: Free!

7.00pm Doors open
7.30pm Dance show with breaks to socialize
9.30pm Open dance jam
10.00pm End

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Workshops (Gent, Belgium)
Nov
13
7:00 PM19:00

Workshops (Gent, Belgium)

Shoonya Dance Centre is proud to present a workshop with International Bellydance Performer & Teacher - Kaeshi Chai 

Day & Date: Tuesday 13 Nov 2018
Time: 19:00 - 22:30
Facilitator: Kaeshi Chai
Level: Level 3/Level 4 
Location: Shoonya Dance Centre, Stapelplein 41, 9000 Gent
Workshop Fee: €40 Combo Platter + €30 Storytelling through dance (10% off for Shoonya Members)
Register on: www.shoonyadance.com/workshops

More information about Kaeshi: 
https://www.shoonyadance.com/kaeshi-chai

Description:
This workshop is split into 2 parts. Students are welcome to join one or both the workshops. 

COMBO PLATTER 19:00 - 21:00 | 2 hours
Learn 3 combos in the styles of Oriental, Fusion and Gypsy from Kaeshi Chai who is renown for her versatility as a performer and instructor. Kaeshi draws upon her extensive experience performing internationally for all walks of life in many different venues to bring you a workshop that will also enable you to effectively reach your audience by learning how to modify your dance style to suit each unique situation. By the end of this workshop, you will have greater confidence with how to tackle a variety of performance opportunities.


STORY TELLING THROUGH DANCE 21:00 - 22:30 | 1.5 hours
Gain theatrical tools to more effectively connect to audiences and convey your story through dance. (Kaeshi has been training intensely in Lecoq physical theatre methodology and just completed the Dellarte International School of Physical Theatre summer intensive).

* Pre-registration is compulsory.
* Last date for pre-registration & payment is 6.11.2018. 
* Limited spots only.

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Raven's Night Show + Workshop (Virginia)
Nov
3
to Nov 5

Raven's Night Show + Workshop (Virginia)

Belladonna and Ken Vegas present the seventh annual Raven’s Night, a soirée of dark decadence and ethereal performances, on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. Featuring Mira Betz, Jill Parker, Belladonna, Kaeshi Chai, Dalgali, Naimah + Amethyst, Irina Akulenko, Danielle Hutton, Brenna Crowley, SuperKate + Teresa Tomb, the LunaChix, Troupe "Hip" notic, Dana Beaufait and Debbie Despina Cartsos.

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Ecstatic Dance Lab (Brooklyn)
Oct
26
8:00 PM20:00

Ecstatic Dance Lab (Brooklyn)

I'm thrilled to be invited back a second time to share improvisational tools for dancing to live music in a safe space. Our ears will be tuned into the intricate nuances of melody and rhythm, helping us to express our unique dances and improvise with freedom and confidence. I will be joined by two guest musicians.

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