Workshops

"Dolores Matzen, a.k.a Riskallah Riyad, is a premier bellydance event organizer. This little powerhouse of a woman has earned that title by consistently organizing events in the bellydance community that are inspirational, educational, and an excellent value for the money". `Aiva Drukovskis

Choreography Workshop Part 2

Taught by Riskallah Riyad Sunday September 29, 2024

Schedule and Contents

  • Review Floor, Air, Music, Dramatic Design, Focus on Dynamics, Motivation and Theme
We will build on the elements we learned in Part 1, Combining the elements. We'll work on expressivness, particularly the face and arms.
If any of you would like to share what you are working on. I would love to have as many as possible.
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m (with 1/2 hour break)
Please bring your dance bag items, pen, paper and lunch.FEE………………………….$80.00
 EARLY REGISTRATION By September 14 , 2024………… $75.00Make Checks payable to Dolores Matzen & mail to:P.O. Box 156, Southbury, CT 06488-0156Thanks!You can also pay online through Pay Pal by using PayPal.me/Riskallah
INFORMATION:Dolores Matzen203 267-1678dmatzen@charter.netwww.riskallah.com
PLACE:Vitti’s Dance Studio10 Precision Rd.Danbury, CT
For those of you that took part 1 65.00 if paid by 9/14/24

Choreography Workshop Part 1

Taught by Riskallah Riyad Sunday May 19, 2024

SCHEDULE AND CONTENTS

Dance Composition/ Choreographic Design / The Creative Process
Learn the elements that create good dance composition. We will explore dance design, choreographic elements, theme, dynamics and will explore the creative process. Learn how to do spectacular choreography on purpose, not by accident, even with improvisation.
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m (with 1/2 hour break)
Please bring your dance bag items, pen, paper and lunch. FEE………………………….$80.00
 EARLY REGISTRATION By May 8 , 2024………… $75.00 Make Checks payable to Dolores Matzen & mail to:P.O. Box 156, Southbury, CT 06488-0156Thanks! You can also pay online through Pay Pal by using PayPal.me/Riskallah
INFORMATION:Dolores Matzen203 267-1678dmatzen@charter.netwww.riskallah.com
PLACE:Vitti’s Dance Studio10 Precision Rd.Danbury, CT

Drum with James


Drum Workshop fee $28.00Both workshops $48.00
Early Rate if paid one week in advance $25.00 per workshop / $80 for all four
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If you needs to buy a drum, let me know ASAP

Teacher Training

"Riskallah’s style is an excellent demonstration of a more than competent teacher who is confident in both her material and her presentation of it..."To see the full review about the recent Riskallah Riyad workshop in the Boston area on March 17, 2013 Jemileh Nour:Workshop Review "
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Teacher Training Course - "Footprints a Journey Toward Teaching Excellence."Presented by Master Teacher, Riskallah Riyad Please watch this page for future dates.