Sparkle Motion 2025 feat JOANNA ABEL
Schedule
Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo, MI
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Save the Date!! CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF DANCE
Boheme Belly Dance presents
**Sparkle Motion 2025**
featuring sparkle muse extraordinaire
!!!JOANNA ABEL!!!
Join us for two days of workshops and a stellar Saturday evening showcase!
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details!
Saturday Showcase details
(scroll down for workshops)
Doors open at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets: $20
Interested in performing? Please send an email to [email protected] with your contact info and a video link representing your style of dance. 4 minute time limit. All dancers must be registered for at least one workshop.
LOCATION
All workshops and showcase are held at:
Dormouse Theater
1030 Portage Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan
(Workshop attendees should park in rear and use steps to Door #2.)
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WORKSHOP PRICING
- Full Weekend Package $165 (early bird only, ends Feb 1st), includes 5 raffle tix.
-Saturday full day:
$90 early bird/$100 after 2/1/25
- Sunday each workshop:
$45 early bird/$55 after 2/1/25
To register, please send payment via PayPal to [email protected]. Be sure to list your choices in the notes, as well as attendee names if you are ordering for multiple students. All workshops are non-refundable.
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Saturday
11am-1pm Part 1
1 hr lunch break
2pm-4pm Part 2
- Dancing Zeina - Step into the timeless beauty of Zeina, a beloved classic in the belly dance world. In this choreography workshop, you’ll learn to interpret the rich melodies and rhythms of the song with grace and precision, blending elegant lines, soulful expression, and playful accents. This piece will challenge you to explore nuanced musicality and emotional depth. Perfect for dancers looking to enhance their stage presence and embrace the heart of this legendary tune! Students will have the opportunity to perform this choreo in the Saturday evening Sparkle Motion showcase!
Sunday
11am-1pm
- Embody the Music: Musicality for Dancers Learn how to bring music to life through your dance! In this workshop, we’ll dive into the art of musicality, focusing on how to interpret different rhythms, melodies, and accents in your movement. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of timing, phrasing, and dynamics to create a stronger connection between your dance and the music. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this workshop will help you fine-tune your ear and body to move in harmony with any song.
Sunday
2pm-4pm
- Combos Opulent – Let’s get fancy shmancy with elegant combos that include fluid
undulations, beautiful poses, and decorative articulations. This workshop focuses on
building smooth transitions and creating a sense of flow, helping you refine your technique while bringing out the drama and grace in your movements. Get ready to feel regal and poised as you execute these lovely, opulent sequences that will make you shine on stage.
Joanna Abel discovered her passion for belly dance in 2005 and has been on fire ever since! With an unwavering devotion spanning nearly two decades, she channels her fiery enthusiasm into performances and dance workshops across the country. As the founder and owner of 3rd Street
Belly Dance Studio in her beloved hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, Joanna’s focus is to empower her students to fearlessly explore movement and dance in a safe and nurturing space through her
weekly classes, monthly workshops, and annual retreats.
Adding to her repertoire, Joanna has found great delight in mesmerizing audiences and
enchanting the East Coast for five years with her self-produced fantastical event, Enchanted Creature Ball. This larger-than-life spectacle showcases her creative vision with its fantasy creature-themed dance performances, live music, and elegant atmosphere. Joanna also produced the show Enchanted Tarot, which featured Enchanted Creature Ball alongside Zoe
Jakes’ House of Tarot. Recently, she had the thrilling opportunity to perform on Beats Antique’s 2024 East Coast tour, sharing her passion for dance with a wider audience.
In addition to performing as a dance soloist, Joanna has been deeply honored to be a part of the esteemed professional dance ensemble, Starry Moon Dance Company, since 2019, alongside the incomparable Maria Hamer and Christine Andrews (The Hamer Sisters); two dancers who have
always been a beacon of inspiration for her.
Joanna is the director, choreographer, and founder of two student troupes, Dear Heart Dance and 3rd Street Belly Dance. She guides her talented teams in imaginative fusion choreographies, ITS, creative movement, and theatrical belly dance performances locally and regionally.
Her journey in dance began with her first teacher, Kari Arrington, in Pittsburgh, PA. She then embarked on training with renowned dancer and instructor Amy Sigil, in her style of ITS (Improv Team Sync), before honing her skills to train and perform with Olivia Kissel’s Hybrid Dance Project, both nationally and internationally. She has also had the privilege of training in Zoe Jakes’ prestigious DanceCraft program as well as being certified in Jill Parker’s dance format, Alchemy.
Each of these legendary dancers has profoundly influenced and shaped Joanna’s artistic identity.
Ever the tenacious student, Joanna has also delved into the thrilling world of circus and aerial arts, diligently training for the last three years. She intertwines belly dance with her circus arts practice, infusing her aerial performances with a unique charm! Joanna has been filled with joy and gratitude for this newfound artistic expression!
From studying the intricacies of her crafts to performing dance on grand stages nationally and internationally, Joanna strives to have her passion, creativity, and dedication shine through. She is absolutely elated to share her knowledge and artistry through vibrant and lively dance workshops
and performances at Sparkle Motion!
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Where is it happening?
1030 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
