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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 Friday, August 5th and Sunday, August 7th
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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PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN PAYING FOR YOUR WORKSHOP.
Special Pricing
$60.00 One Workshop
$110.00 Two Workshops
$150.00 Three Workshops
After the Festival ~ At the Door:
$70.00 One Workshop
$130.00 Two Workshops
$180.00 Three Workshops
Due to flight issues, workshop date times have changed.
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CONFIRMING YOUR WORKSHOP
Kutahyanin Pinarlari - Choreography Workshop (Performance opportunity at the Festival!)
SINGLE WORKSHOP
$60.00
Almost full!
FRIDAY, August 5, 2022, 6:00pm-9:00pm **3 hours - awesome**
Jill will be teaching choreography created for the beautiful song, Kütahyanın Pınarları by Okay Temiz. Kütahyanın Pınarları translated as “Fountains of Kutahya”, is a song inspired by the beautiful fountains of this ancient city in western Turkey which is near the ancient site of Aizoanoi. Learn this beautiful choreography that encompasses rich texture, fluidity, and musicality. The music of Okay Temiz will inspire you and fill your heart with passion.
You will have an opportunity to perform this choreography the following day at the Utah Summer Dance Festival! (performing is optional)
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WRv0nlfJQk
Boom Chicka Boom - The Jill Parker Shimmy Overhaul
Sunday, August 7, 2022, 9:30am-11:30am
Layered shimmies are a trademark of Jill’s delicious style. Under the watchful eye of the shimmy inspector herself you will drill shimmies until you truly understand the mechanics of the earthy style you're after! She will deliver detailed instruction and visualizations. Jill is masterful at creating a space that encourages breakthroughs to happen, This workshop is designed to get you wiggling more excellence into your very own surefire shimmy!
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Luscious Languid Stylizations - Deepening with Jill Parker
Sunday, August 7, 2022, 12:00pm-2:00pm
An exploration of sensuous serpentine combinations. In this workshop we will slow your dance into a luscious and languid state ideal for expressing deep embodiment. We will explore movement pathways in the body, undulations, arm/hand technique, stylized details, all of these will culminate into delicious combinations.
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TWO WORKSHOPS: #1 and #3
Save money by purchasing workshops #1 and #3! Please send an email to utsummerfestival@gmail.com indicating which two workshops you wish to take.
No Longer Available
ALL THREE WORKSHOPS!
Amazing deal! Join us for all three workshops and enjoy huge savings plus a day full of Jill Parker workshops!
No Longer Available
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, Shahravar, 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.