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New Workshop offerings & Promos Galore!

5/23/2022

 
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I have a few new workshops added to the menu! They arise from the completion of my MFA but also where my interests are currently aligning! In lieu of adding my hat to the ocean of "beginner belly dance" lessons, I am trying something a bit different. How do we express our individual artistry? What is our body telling us through dance? What are the experiences that make us grow? These questions are the ones I want to explore! 

I have lead these workshops for all sorts of dance styles and now I'm offering them up as option on my webpage. Have a look and if these are interesting, I'd love to hear from  you! I have open dates towards the end of 2022 into 2023!

As always, I want to ensure that you receive the teaching you want and deserve... even if it's not from me. Let's chat - let's play - let's dance! 
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New workshops!

CHOREOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS/ WORKSHOP/ EXPLORATION
Are you struggling to find your choreographic voice? Do you have a work that you'd like a second set of eyes on? Are you curious about different choreographic processes? With decades of experience and a master's degree in choreography, Tori is ready to offer you the insights you and/or your troupe need to take your choreography and choreographic practice to the next level.  This workshop can be done virtually. ​

DANCE INTENSIVE
You have a lot of work to do and not a lot of time to do it! Be it learning new styles, honing in on your dances, creating a show from scratch, or having an unforgettable dance experience with your friends, Tori is ready to lead you on a journey! This style of workshop is usually over a week, a weekend, or a series of extended virtual meetings. Tori can offer extended versions of the workshops listed here or something special just for you and your dance cohort. 

IMPROVISATION - SAY YES! 
Incorporating her experience with theatrical improvisation and dance improvisation, you've never taken a dance workshop like this one! Expect games, belly laughs, and to surprise yourself with inspiration. This workshop can be done virtually. 
More Tori Workshops!

The Birth of Venus Promo

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Pomegranate Studios Presents:
Invaders of the Heart 2022:
The Birth of Venus
with the Mosaic Dance Company
& Special Guests the Starbelly Dancers
Get your tickets
In one month I'm headed to Santa Fe to be a part of this show produced by Myra Krien and the beauteous Mosaic Dance Company. Live you'll see the return of the Minotaur and I also get to pull on @ceciliarinn 's hair HAHAHAHA! Online you'll see the fabulous film created in Hawaii filmed and edited by @itry2dream, who is a filmmaker/artist to watch!
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Join us for our 24th annual big show! Invaders of the Heart 2022: The Birth of Venus! Through archetype, myth and story this show explores the divine feminine in her many facets. Coming to you this June! Not in Santa Fe? There's a virtual performance option as well! 

House of Secrets Online

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Starbelly Presents:
House of Secrets

the 12th Annual Big Bad-Ass
Belly Dance Show... Online!!  

​Tickets are $10 for the
​full length online show
Get your tickets now!
The Starbelly Dancers invite you on a journey through the secret corridors of the human spirit. House of Secrets brings together mythology, narrative, and innovative artistry to shine light upon the monsters that haunt us in the darkness… all through belly dance!  

House of Secrets features the Treasure Valley’s premier belly dance artists, The Starbelly Dancers, led by directors Cecilia and Chad Rinn, featuring Bayla Night and Cassandra Joan – and of course “Starbelly West” with Alyssa Kimm (Portland, OR) and Creative Director Tori King (Los Angeles, CA). Original and World Premier Music has been created by Matthew Vorhies (Boise, ID), Erik Messal (Albuquerque, NM), Sean Daly (Portland, OR), and Fleet Street Klezmer Band and Safar (Spokane, WA).  

Chad Rinn did the art and editing to make the video of the show a new and great experience! 

Make it a point to enter the House of Secrets. Who knows what you will discover?

Other Things

​For the last few months I've been the absentee member of the Sahlala Dancers, created by world renown Jillina Carlano and currently run by the incredibly talented Jill Collins! I have learned a lot being a part of this dance company, mostly that my body is feeble and that I need to cross train a LOT. It is amazingly cool to be a part of a multi-cultural dance company with a vast, vast repertoire and I'm excited to keep on learning! Also, all of the gals are RAD! 

I recently met Jillina through a workshop - she definitely has a unique style that remains in her choreographies! Jill is doing an excellent job honoring the Sahlala  legacy while building something unique! I'm eager to see how the future of the Sahlala dancers unfolds... and if I'll ever do a nice clean cartwheel on command!

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As the photos from #HouseofSecrets are getting released, I wanted to take a minute to talk about the piece that held the most magic (for me) on stage. I had a lot of favorite moments in the show, but creating the Inner Child Dance with @cassandrajoandance was deeply, deeply meaningful. The piece was based in part on Inner Child/Somatic Therapy and Mindfulness, but really it was inspired by Cassandra herself - she inspires me greatly with her insight, eloquence, and courage. The premise we created was simple, I clung to Cassandra as an expression of the Inner Child who the adult encourages to find peace. Through this simplicity, I felt like I could hear into Cassandra's body and I felt the inner children of several audience members breathe with us as we left a part of our hearts on the stage. Are you guys interested in more #bts thoughts from the show with the rest of the crew from @starbellydanceschool? 
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Pic @bebmomentsintime 
Costumes @starbellycreations 
Lights @fragmentchaz 
​Venue @vacuber

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