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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
We are carefully watching the numbers of COVID-19 and how the vaccine is impacting the nation. If the State begins to open up and allow mass gatherings, we may see if we can apply to host the Festival. Please check back for updates and stay connected! We will be back together soon, celebrating dance and each other.
Utah Summer Dance Festival is honored to host
JILL PARKER in Salt Lake City 2022!
This is a great opportunity to come learn from
Jill Parker: the founder of the modern Tribal Fusion belly dance phenomenon, birthed out of San Francisco California in the mid-90's.
Jill was an original member of FatChanceBellyDance, and founder of Ultra Gypsy Dance Theater, the trail blazing company that birthed such great dancers as Rachel Brice, Sharon Kihara, Lady Fred, Rose Harden, and countless others.
With nearly three decades of experience, Jill has trained the top belly dancers in the genre and influenced a generation of belly dancers with her modern innovations, all the while remaining deeply rooted in her connection to the traditional, sensual, and authentic.
Jill's big heart and deep love for this intoxicating form shine through in her generous teaching as well as her knockout performances worldwide.
She's an exceptional teacher with a gift for demystifying this intricate dance, making it accessible for new dancers, and offering insights for refinements and nuance to even the most seasoned professional dancer.
Jill uses creative self-expression to promote health, encourage self-care, relieve stress, and build self-esteem.
She fosters an inclusive sense of community and wellness in her classes.
WORKSHOPS WITH JILL PARKER!
Join us for three amazing workshops by the amazing Jill Parker!
Workshops will take place on Sunday, August 6, 2022
Location TBA (workshops are currently scheduled at the Desert Journey School of Dance, but a larger location may be necessary depending on participants).
Payment Options: Save on fees by sending money via PayPal "friends and family" or through Venmo
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PayPal Credit Card (fees apply)
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PayPal to utsummerfestival@gmail.com (via "friends and family")
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Venmo @DesertJourney (see scan code)
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN PAYING FOR YOUR WORKSHOP.
Special Early Bird Pricing
$70.00 One Workshop
$130.00 Two Workshops
$180.00 Three Workshops
Early Bird Pricing ends June 14th!
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN PAYING FOR YOUR WORKSHOP.
The Art of Layering: Slayer Layer
SINGLE WORKSHOP
$70.00
Sunday, August 2, 2020, 10:00am-12:00pm
In this exciting workshop we will explore training the body to accept the difficult task of multitasking! We will layer both fast and slow movements, soft and stacatto, stationary as well as traveling. We will explore Polyrhythm (multiple rhythms in the body at once). Over time with enough repetition the brain signal eventually becomes "understood by the body", your body starts to organize and accept the information and boom - you are layering! (Jill has a few tricks up her sleeve to help encourage that process along.) This gratifying exploration is facilitated to meet you where you're at in your practice. Practice and repetition done correctly does in fact make perfect. Let's slay those layers!
Signature Slippery Serpentine Choreography
SINGLE WORKSHOP
$70.00
Sunday, August 2, 2020, 12:30pm-2:30pm
Learn a gorgeous Jill Parker original choreography! As time allows, this workshop will cover drills, philosophy, and stage concepts. Under the watchful eye of Jill Parker, you will assimilate many of Jill's signature sensuous moves, slinky combinations and preferences for stage presentation. Woven together and delivered in a masterful way, moves and combos seamlessly become a dramatic serpentine choreography. You're in for the complete behind the scenes Jill Parker experience! Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Sensual Chiftatelli - A sensuous, slinky serpentine choreography
SINGLE WORKSHOP
$70.00
Sunday, August 2, 2020, 3:00pm-5:00pm
In this new but classic Jill Parker choreography you'll explore highly stylized, hypnotic, muscular movements - Jill's specialty! This workshop encompasses theory on alignment/balance, extension, and isometric muscular engagement. You will execute drills designed to encourage a slinky sensuality. There will be particular emphasis on the importance of embodying movements fully while making clean transitions that melt away. You will be asked to deepen into your muscles, to press up against the music and wind into the reaches of your flexibility, earthiness, strength and balance. Jill will help you develop new awareness around suppleness, earthiness, texture, fluidity, and frame. This workshop is meant to tease out your inner serpent. Jill's workshop environment is encouraging, insightful, and focused!
TWO WORKSHOPS
$130.00
TWO WORKSHOPS
Save money by purchasing two workshops! Please send an email to utsummerfestival@gmail.com indicating which two workshops you wish to take.
THREE WORKSHOPS
$180.00
ALL THREE WORKSHOPS!
Amazing deal! Join us for all three workshops and enjoy huge savings plus a day full of Jill Parker workshops!
By purchasing, you agree through electronic signature to waive all claims of any kind against Jill Parker, Utah Summer Dance Festival, Desert Journey School of Dance, Shahvarar and all its agents, owners, 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.