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Our mission is to educate, promote and inspire locally while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through the dance performance arts.
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
This year we have an intensive-style group of workshops with local teachers and performers in several pick-your-own adventure mini workshops.
WORKSHOPS!
Workshops will take place on
Friday, August 16th, and Sunday, August 18th
Location: Desert Journey School of Dance, 1367 South Major Street, Salt Lake City
Payment Options: Save on fees by sending money directly via Venmo or PayPal*
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PayPal to utsummerfestival@gmail.com (*Select the no-fee option)
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PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN PAYING FOR YOUR WORKSHOP.
Workshop Prices
Friday Workshop
(3-hour workshop)
$70.00
Sunday Workshops
(90-minute workshops)
$40.00 each
Want to take more
than one workshop?
SAVE $10 on each additional workshop!
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CONFIRMING YOUR WORKSHOPS
SINGLE WORKSHOP
$70.00
Workshop #1: The Cutting Edge - Melody (Amina)
Single Sword Performance Intensive
FRIDAY, August 16, 2024, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Single Sword Performance Intensive. Leveling Up! In this workshop you will learn a dynamic group choreography with the option to perform on stage at the Utah Summer Dance Festival. You will increase your skill and practice with sword dancing, wide sweeping combos, spins with inertia break concepts.
Level: Some sword handling experience is recommended.
Props: Please bring your sword.
3 Hours!
Performance Opportunity included!
SINGLE WORKSHOP
$40.00
Workshop #2: Drum Dance - Jenn Shamsa
SUNDAY, August 18, 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
Drum Dance Choreography: Learn a fun two-minute drum dance. Pick and choose your favorite sequences to use in your own way! Suitable for most levels; beginner-level dancers can keep it basic, advanced dancers can add in the layers.
SINGLE WORKSHOP
$40.00
Workshop #3: Double Veil - Halima
SUNDAY, August 18, 2024, 12:30pm-2:00pm
Have you ever wondered if you can dance with two veils? The answer is yes, and I’m going to give you the skills to make it happen. We will work with semicircular and rectangular veils. Learning smooth transitions to make it look effortless. You will go home with combos ready to be used in your own choreography. Come ready to “pump” some silk and spin your heart out!
Please bring your veils if you have them. A few extra veils will be available for use during class.
SINGLE WORKSHOP
$40.00
Workshop #4: Embrace Tradition - Wendy Melendez
SUNDAY, August 18, 2024, 2:30pm-4:00pm
Step into the world of cultural richness and elegance with our Kawleeya workshop. Kawleeya is a traditional dance that originated in the north of Iraq. With its graceful movements and vibrant costumes, Kawleeya embodies the spirit of community, celebration, and heritage. In this workshop, participants will delve into the history, techniques, and beauty of Kawleeya, discovering the essence of tradition through movement and rhythm.
The fundamental movements and gestures of Kawleeya are graceful swaying motions to intricate hand gestures. Participants will learn to express themselves through the language of Kawleeya. Explore your creativity and expressiveness through the dance, gaining confidence in your ability to communicate through movement.
This Kawleeya workshop offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Iraq and experience the beauty of traditional dance. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious beginner, this workshop welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels to discover the magic of Kawleeya.
Join us as we journey through history, movement, and celebration, embracing the spirit of tradition one step at a time.
TAKE MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS!
TWO WORKSHOPS
$70.00
Two Sunday Workshops
Select any two workshops on Sunday, August 18th
Send an email to utsummerfestival@gmail.com with your workshop selections.
THREE WORKSHOPS
$100.00
Three Sunday Workshops
Select any three workshops on Sunday, August 18th
Send an email to utsummerfestival@gmail.com with your workshop selections.
FRIDAY +1 WORKSHOPS
$100.00
Friday Workshop + 1
The Cutting Edge plus one additional Sunday workshop
Send an email to utsummerfestival@gmail.com with your workshop selections.
FRIDAY +2 WORKSHOPS
$125.00
Friday Workshop + 2
The Cutting Edge plus plus two additional workshops
Send an email to utsummerfestival@gmail.com with your workshop selections.
By purchasing, you agree through electronic signature to waive all claims of any kind against the Utah Summer Dance Festival Committee, Desert Journey School of Dance, and all its agents, owners, teachers, contractors, or volunteers for personal injury, bodily injury or death, property loss or damage, or any other loss from any cause arising out of participation in these workshops.