Los Angeles, California
July 28 - 29, 2007

Download a Registration form for Los Angeles X-MED here.

X-MED with Amara, Anaheed, and Djahari

Workshops and Two Different Performances are at:

Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, California 91601

Pre-registration prices good until July 15th

SAT/SUN PACKAGE (workshops & performances): $190 (paying online will add $5 service charge)

Performances: $15 each (paying online will add $1.50 service charge)

Saturday - July 28 at 8:00 pm
Performers: Laurie, Cera, Elayssa, Djahari, and Ya Helewa!

Sunday - July 29 at 8:00 pm
Performers: Amara, Anaheed, Desert Sin, Tatianna, and Meleah

Friday Workshop:

Friday - July 27, 2007

10 am - 6 pm
1. "Storyboarding your Dance"
Limited to 5 participants (Pre-registration only) This is a one-day intimate program designed for students to workshop his/her own personal routine, whether near completion or in the beginning process. This class will be catered to your dance through a pre-seminar consultation process regarding your needs. We will then approach your dance from a variety of angles by offering tools to implement your concepts specifically through Structurally building a dancescape that conveys your vision, Creative Make-up and Costuming to help complete the physical manifestation of your vision, and Creative Staging and Lighting to give specific methods to illuminate and adorn your space. Students will also learn the art of giving and receiving criticism in a productive and supportive manner. Instructors: Amara, Anaheed, and Djahari

Friday only (pre-registration price): $170 (paying online will add $5 service charge)

Saturday Workshops - $30 each (buying online will add $1.50 service charge to each):

Saturday, July 28, 2007

10:00 am - 11:30 pm
2. "The Zone"
Waking your inner soul while sparking the creative process through a series of solo and group meditation exercises. A journey from idea to full realization. Instructors: Anaheed and Djahari.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
3. "Creating and Destroying the Rules"
Through knowledgeable exploration understand how, when, and why to break the laws of dance. Formulate ways of constructing new and meaningful rules in order to dance outside of your training. Instructors: Amara and Djahari

2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
4. "Dance Structures - Non-Narrative"
Investigate unique forms of composition including thematic variations, character sketches, music structure, and symbolic imagery to communicate an idea or message. Instructors: Djahari and Amara.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
5. "Fusion Techniques"
Learn 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 5. "Fusion Techniques" Learn how to create a seamless fusion by combining a variety of styles and elements into your performance. Instructors: Amara and Anaheed 6. 1:00pm - 3:00pm "Acting Thru Dance" Discover techniques to push past your comfort zone. Learn how to communicate effectively with an audience and expand your facial vocabulary. Instructors: Djahari and Amara

1:00pm - 3:00pm
6. "Acting Thru Dance"
Discover techniques to push past your comfort zone. Learn how to communicate effectively with an audience and expand your facial vocabulary. Instructors: Djahari and Amara