We have two new class sessions staring this week and an exciting family workshop next Sunday:
Bollywood, Tuesdays, 7:00- 8:15 PM: This 3- week series offer an exciting mix of Indian folk and classical dance technique.Come learn a fun Bollywood choreography, the meaning of the songs’ Hindi lyrics, and how to gracefully express the lyrics through energetic and precise hand and feet movements. In this class, you will learn how to command any stage like a true Bollywood star! Click here for more information about Bollywood at WIM.
Family Zumba, Wednesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 PM: Looking for something fun and healthy to do with your family? Then Family Zumbais it! Packed with specially choreographed, family-friendly routines and all the music kids and their parents love, the entire family will love this class because of the effects it has on kids - increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination - and because it offers a chance for family bonding that is both healthy and fun! Parents and kids ages 7-12 are welcome in this class. Visit our Family Zumba page for more details!
Mother-Daughter Shawl Dance Workshop: Sunday, November 6, 12:15-2:15 PM
Come and spend a fun afternoon with your daughter (or niece, granddaughter or friend) learning a bellydance-inspired choreography!In this workshop, Heather and Ming will be teaching a playful shawl dance. Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to perform at the ncbellydance.org fundraiser event on November 11 in Durham! Ages 5+.
At a recent show, someone remarked to one of the dancers, “Wow! You really look fantastic tonight!” (I thought so too.) The performer in question is a naturally beautiful woman, and always looks lovely. But that night, she really popped onstage, and much of the reason was that she had had her make-up done differently that she normally does it. What a phenomenal difference it made in her stage appearance!
It got me thinking about how I could improve my stage make-up as well (I am certainly no make-up expert!), and thus I did a little research and came up with some tips and tricks to share with you. If you find this post helpful at all, please send a picture of yourself wearing your new make-up to share with the rest of us in a future post as we would love to see the new and improved you!
The lovely Hannan Sultan with picture perfect make-up!
Tip #1: Imagine what your stage make-up would look like in black & white. You want to go for a dramatic effect akin to old time movie stars. Under the spotlight, parts of your face may seemingly disappear so you need to use make-up to make your features appear larger. When you are finished, step back and take a look in the mirror. Does anything appear washed out or hard to see?
Tip #3: Body and face glitter is hot and trendy, but apply it to some specific areas, not all over. Otherwise you may end up looking like a disco ball! Use a brush to apply, and only ever use specially designed glitter on your face and eyes. There are also gels and sprays available for easier application.
Tip #4: To give your lips the illusion of being more pouty and full, apply a touch of white or silver gloss in the center. Be sure to use a base of some sort (there are specific lipstick bases such as those by Urban Decay and Smashbox), and be sure to powder your lips before you apply the shiny gloss to set the color.
Tip #5: Be sure to take the shape of your eyes into consideration when doing them. Too much dark shadow can make some eyes appear smaller and more closed up. Just because it looks great on Rachel Brice doesn’t mean it will work for you!
Blush brush
Tip #6: The right tools make all the difference! You don’t have to break the bank to purchase the right make-up brushes and applicators. Stores like Target and Walgreens have a good selection of inexpensive tools , and you can also use natural bristle art brushes for make-up application. Do some research ahead of time to find what type of brush, sponges, etc. you need for different applications (a blush brush isn’t the same as a loose powder brush, for example). Print out some pictures or save image urls to your smart phone to bring to the store with you so that you know you are getting the right ones.
Tip #7: Use a make-up setting spray when you are satisfied that it is finished. Urban Decay has a fantastic product, and they are cruelty-free to boot!
Exotic and exquisite Rachel Brice
Tip #8: Have a make-up kit packed and ready to go with you to performances. It should include the following:
·Foundation
·Pressed powder (easier to transport than loose powder)
·Eyeliner: most dancers prefer liquid waterproof eyeliner in black
·Blush and/or bronzer
·Lipstick: dark and rich reds are often your best bet
·Lip gloss in white or silver
·Eyeshadow: multi-color packs are good for when space is limited in your dance bag
·Mascara: Blackest black unless you are pale blonde, then brown-black. Waterproof is best for avoiding raccoon eyes
Tribal style dancers often need some extra help achieving a signature look, so here is a You tube video with some tribal style make-up tips. She is a bit talky in it, but it does offer some good pointers for the tribal dancer:
Okay, now go practice and be sure to show us some pictures of the new, more striking stage-ready you!!
A new class session is starting next week (Monday, Oct. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 16), and we are happy to present a few new options for your dancing and fitness pleasure:
Mommy & Me Creative Movement: Mondays, 10:45 - 11:15 AM. This class is designed for 18 mo- 3yr.olds, but younger children who are already walking may attend as well. Come spend some quality time with your toddler; before you know it, they will be grown and out of the house!!
ZumbAtomic Little Starz: Tuesdays, 5:00- 5:30 PM and Fridays, 9:45- 10:15 AM. We heard your request for kids classes geared for ages 4-6, and are happy to add Zumba for younger children to our roster. Families who sign more than one child up for this class and/or in conjunction with our Hip Hop/ZumbAtomic classes for 7-11 year olds are eligible for a 10% family discount off all kids' classes!
Cabaret Level 1 is moving to a new day and time: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, and we have added another section of Bellygroove on Thursdays at 5:45 PM. And in response to folks looking for a basic bellydance class on the weekend, Fusion CORE, held on Satudays, 1:00 PM is now focusing on the basics of fusion bellydance- a great class for beginners and folks who wish to brush up on their bellydance technique alike!
Our question to you is: what classes would YOU like to see at World In Motion? More family-oriented classes? A different genre of dance or fitness? Would you come to a hooping class? How about a guided meditation session? Would a Modern Dance class appeal to you and/or your kids? What about classes geared specifically for teens? Are there workshops you would like to see us sponsor, and if so, which ones? Your ideas are very valuable to us, and we appreciate your input greatly!
In the meantime, don't forget to sign up for one of our current classes before the preregistration deadline for them has passed. And bring a friend so that YOU can get 50% off your class fees!!
