HIP-NOSIS is the biggest belly dance Festival in INDIA and the 5th Edition of Payals Dance Academys Annual Belly Dance Event with the aim of bringing together Bellydancers from around the world to build the middle-eastern dance community in INDIA, and provide a platform for aspirants of this art form.This festival will see over 3000 attendees from all over INDIA.

This Year the Festival Will Comprise Of:

EXCLUSIVE MASTER CLASS32 Workshops by renowned international Belly Dance artists with a variety of topics for Belly Dance enthusiasts of various age groups.

FIRST BELLYDANCE COMPETITION IN INDIAThis festival will boast of the First ever Belly dance competition in the country that will see soloists and groups competing for the prestigious titles.

AMAZING GALA SHOWSOver 30 World Class Belly Dance performances by Professional Belly Dance artists, troupes and students in 2 Power-Packed Gala shows.

PROFESSIONAL STAGEThe biggest platform a belly dance student could get, to learn, compete, share the stage with the international stars and build their professional belly dancing career.

SHIMMY BAZAARThe Flee market will see a display of various belly dance merchandise and other interesting and affordable buys from a variety of vendors.

ArtistsEssa Duhaime Essa, from Canada, is the Founder & Creative Director of Diva Bellydance Academy Pvt. Ltd. She is a Certified Bellydance Teacher through: Hadia-Master Teacher & Award Winner. With Formal Dance Training since the age of 5 in Ballet, Jazz, Funk, Breakdance, Hip-Hop & Salsa, She found her true Love 10 yrs. back..Raqs Sharqi. She has trained with World Masters such asJilina, Sonia,Rachel Brice & Issam Houshan from the Bellydance Superstars, Mahmoud Reda, Nada El Masriya, Tito Seif, Fifi Abdou, Aziza, Yousry Sharif and many more.She has been featured in several Magazines such as: Femina,Perfect Woman, Outlook, Complete Well Being, Jade, Scope & Beauty Mag. Her Workshops have been Featured on UTV, Aaj Talk & Headlines Today.She has Choreographed & Performed in various Movies, Music Videos, Fitness DVDs & National Competitions.Essa is an Acclaimed & Respected Teacher & Performer Worldwide Mesmerizing thousands of people with her Glamorous, Stylish & Unique Performances. Meher Malik

She is one of the most famous belly dance artist in India trained from London, Paris and Egypt, and runs the biggest belly dance school in India called Banjara School Of dance. Meher Malik Was a finalist in India's most renowned reality shows like 'INDIA's GOT TALENT', 'Just Dance' , 'Entertainment ke liye kuch bhi karega' and Comedy Circus.She was the PERSONAL TRAINER TO RANI MUKHERJEE FOR the song "AGA BAI" IN "AIYAA"

Payal GuptaPayal gupta is an international performing artist. She has gained tremendous amount of experience in performing, teaching and directing, while learning various forms of dance from reputed instructors like Aziza, Sadie Marquardt, Leyla Jouvana, Silvia Salamanca, Nika Mlakar, Nadia Nikishenko, Queenie, Suhaila Salimpour and more. She is trained in belly dance, modern contemporary, jive, kathak and freestyle.She also holds a record in the INDIAN BOOK OF RECORDS in the field of belly dancing and runs the largest school of belly dance in Southern India.

Katie Holland Katie Holland is one of the most renowned performers and master teachers of Arabic and fusion dance in Europe and India.Dancing from the age of three she has studied Ballet, Tap, Modern, African, Samba, Bollywood, Sacred Nepalese, Egyptian Belly Dance, Yoga, Martial Arts and currently Bharatanatyam. She teaches and performs across Europe and India regularly performing with Arabic and fusion musicians including by personal invitation fromHossam and Serena Ramzyand their Egyptian Ensemble. Currently based in Delhi she offers intensive courses for Arabic Dance teacher training and runs spiritual dance retreats in Goa.She has performed for and with many bollywood personalities including Shaan, Sukhbir, Madhuri Dixit, Yash Chopra and at countless high profile events such as the Indian Football Awards, IFFI and Dainik Jagran. Katie is the featured dancer on tour for BBC world music award winner Abhishek Basu and his band ISM.

Dipika Vijay Dipika is a senior instructor at VEVE DANCE Mumbai. She has been trained by the famed international Belly dance and Hip Hop fusion artist Anasma in liquid fusion belly dancing and body waves. Dipika has also trained rigorously in Ashtanga Yoga by the acclaimed Deepika Mehta and also in Shakti Yoga with the prominent Shakti Yoga and Kalaripayattu instructor Pradeesh Raj. She also conducted an intensive training course of belly dance for the Kannada film star, Parul Yadav, for the record-breaking song 'Pyarge Agabittaite' for the film Govindaya Namaha, 2011.

Veronica Simas De Souza Veronica is the founder of VEVE DANCE Mumbai. She has been dancing and learning since the tender age of 5 years. She has Kathak under the guidance of her guru Sunaina Hazarilal, Ballet & yoga.Veronica specializes in Belly Dancing and has traveled world over and trained with various honoured belly dance artists. Picking up different styles and techniques and thus has developed a very individual style.Our list of illustrious students includeKatrina Kaif, Gauri Khan, Nicole Faria (Femina Miss India Earth 2010), Manasvi Mangai (Miss India World 2010), Riya Sen,Rakhi Sawant, Rosa Catalano, Namrata Baruah,Masumeh Makhija and many more.

Sanjana MuthrejaSanjana is a senior dance instructor at VEVE dance, Mumbai. She is trained under international artists at the Nile Group Festival that is held at Egypt every year. Sanjana has also been trained in liquid fusion belly dancing and body waves. Sanjana is trained in Kathak from Natwari school of Kathak of the Benaras Gharana. Sanjana has also trained rigorously in Ashtanga Yoga and also in Shakti Yoga.Sanjana has personally trained the Bollywood Beauty Sneha Ullal and Miss Zara Eram Karim for the talent round at Miss India Worldwide, 2012.

Yagna CheddaHaving 7 years of Intense & Rigorous training in the Art of Tribal Fusion Belly Dance and Astanga Yoga, Yagna Chheda has mastered this Dance form by constantly attending Workshops & Events Internationally. She has taken private workshops with MORIA CHAPPELL and Sonia from BDSS.In New York with Anasma, in Egypt with Mahmood Reda ( Father of Oriental Dance in Egypt) & performed at the prestigious Kala Ghoda Dance Festival, Mumbai.Being a mother of a 9 month old baby girl, she also conducted Pregnancy Belly dance workshops during her pregnancy which were observed & applauded by many Gynacs & pregnant mothers after realising the benefits of this dance form for having a smooth pregnancy..

Deepthi ShettyDeepthi is the director of Tarantismo Creative Dance company. She has represented the Country at the Asia Global Belly Dance Festiva in Singapore and was also a quarter finalist on the hugely popular show Indias Got Talent. Trained in a multitude of dance styles like Modern and Indian Contemporary, Jazz Funk, Kathak, and Belly Dance, Deepthi has performed at numerous festivals and events across the country.

Sakshi MalikShe is a member of the famous belly dance troupe Banjara from the Banjara School of dance Delhi. She is trained in various dance forms like Hip-Hop , Jazz , Contemporary and Odissi. She has also been on reality shows such as - India's Got Talent Khoj 2, Comedy Circus, Entertainment Ke liye Kuch Bhi Karega and Just Dance.She also danced for the movie AIYYA with Rani Mukherjee, Choreographed By - Vaibhavi Merchant and Meher Malik for Bellydance.

Megha ManjunathMegha is an instructor at VEVE DANCE Mumbai. Megha has also trained rigorously in Ashtanga Yoga with Veronica Simas de Souza and also in Shakti Yoga with the prominent Shakti Yoga and Kalaripayattu instructor Pradeesh Raj.As an instructor, one of the high points in her journey of belly dancing was when she conducted a Belly Dance Workshop in association with the Hindustan Times Fitter Mumbai Campaign at Moksh, The Wellness Place. The workshop was well attended by many dancers and dance instructors, doctors and students alike.

Sanaz Bhaktiari Sanaz Dance Studiois the first company established in South India in 2007 that provides training and education in Belly Dance. Founded by Sanaz Bakhtiari, who herself carries decades of training in Persian Dance,ballet, Belly Dance; the company realizes Sanazs dream of making people experience the joy of Belly Dancing. Sanaz studied Kathak to understand the rich culture of Indian dance and received a diploma in Indian Choreography. Sanaz holds a Bachelors degree in Journalism from Azad University in Tehran, Iran. She has experience in various art forms such as photography and pottery & sculpture. She is also trained in theater and has given several theatrical performances.She has conducted many workshops in Bangalore & other cities. The studio provides a wholesome experience that includes development of required body language, to master the art of Belly Dance. Sanaz has developed her own style of teaching which makes learning Belly Dance easy and enjoyable.

Leena Vie Leena Vie is a passionate middle-eastern fusion dancer with Central Asian ancestral roots ,While focusing on bellydance, she has cross trained in other forms - contemporary, classical forms (ballet, Oddisi), American Tribal Style (ATS), Salsa, Contact Improvisation (CI) which lends flair and solidity to her technique while serving as a resource for fusions. She performs for corporate shows, live musical bands and productions. Some of her performances include The Musical Production - HAIR and Delhi International Arts Festival (DIAF) 2012.Her training spans across London and Egypt and with several renowned bellydance artists such as Nour (Russia),, Khaled Mohammed (Egypt), Leila Haddad (Paris), Farida Fahmy (Egypt), Ahmed Refaat (Saidi dance, Egypt), Lubna Emam (Egypt), Natalia (Russia) and Anasma (New York) .She has also trained with other dance artists while in Attakkalari (Indias premier professional dance school) such as Clare from UK (ballet), Michel from France (contemporary) and Christina (contact Improvisation) She also started the Red Tent Movement in India which delves in Womens issues and offers bellydance modules regularly as part of it.

Workshops

Essa DuhaimeDrum solo (choreography)(90 mins)

Learn a Challenging & Exciting Live Drum Solo Choreography which will leave Yourself and your Audience in Awe.(For intermediate level and above)

Beautiful fingers/Fingers wrists and arm movements(90 mins)A highly recommended workshop for all Bellydancers, Understand the Power ofCreative and Beautiful fingers, wrists &Arms Movementsand Learn Splendid Combinations to Make your Dance even more Graceful & Elegant.

Veil Dynamics(90 mins)

Learn How to make the Most of Your Veil Dance & Movements, Proper Posture, Alignment, & Technique.Learn Different Mesmerizing Combinations & Get set to Choreography your Own Sizzling Veil Dance!

Bellyfit(90 mins)Essa is the only certified Bellyfit instructor in the country. Bellyfitis a Fitness Program for Women only Uplifting today's Fitness System with the Freshness of a Holistic Approach which combines Dance Based Aerobic Steps, Pilates Exercises, Yoga & Extensive Stretches.*Participants shall carry indoor gym/running shoes, water bottle & yoga mat.

Meher MalikOdissi Fusion(90 mins)Indian classical dance- Odissi comprises of techniques that very well compliment oriental belly dance techniques! Enhance your creativity with this graceful and utterly feminine fusion workshop!

Baladi(90 mins)Baladi is the classical oriental improvisational form of belly dance! Learn the structure, rhythms and musicality of baladi and you will master the oriental dance!

Introduction to ATS(90 mins)AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE (with zills/ Finger cymbals)- is a modern style ofbelly dancecreated by Fat Chance BellyDancedirector,Carolena Nericcio and is becoming hugely popular in India. Bring out the gypsy in you! (Please bring your own finger cymbals)

Musicality- regular / irregular rhythms(90 mins)Understanding of the Arabic music and rhythms are of utmost importance to a belly dancer! From making a dynamic entry to a graceful exit in a performance is based on musicality. Learn regular and irregular rhythms and patterns of oriental music!

Sakshi MalikKhaleeji(90 mins)Khaleeji- means of the gulf. This style of belly dance from the gulf region that uses the khaleeji rhythm typically and is largely improvisational!

Raks Assaya(90 mins)Assaya is a bamboo staff that was used by the Egyptians in combative dances was later incorporated into oriental dance. Learn a fun fusion with the stick to peppy modern Egyptian numbers. (Sticks will be provided at the WS)

Yagna Cheddha

Tribal fusion basics (technique)(90 mins)Fundamental techniques of the tribal fusion belly dance style.

Tribal fusion basics (choreography)(90 mins)Tribal Basics choreography- techniques from the previous workshop added to a unique sequence!

MeghanaManjunath

Saidi(90 mins)

The main folk style a belly dancer needs to know is Saidi. More than just dancing with a stick, Saidi is a lively, energetic and earthy folk dance style that expresses the dancing tradition of rural Egypt. Experience its joy and power!Delve deep into learning the authentic saidi technique by identifying how to correctly hold, spin and work with the assaya (Cane), as a further enhancement to your dance. Also explore new ways to manipulate the cane as a prop, which will not only add richness and grounding to your dancing but will also help you attain great dexterity in your movements.

Sanjana MuthrejaDrum solo (technique and choreography)(90 + 90 mins)This drum-solo comprises of foxy, keen and alert movements executed to the heady music of drumbeats. Basic belly dance moves have been spiced up with layering, travelling & shimmies to form a very captivating and titillating choreography.Slick, speed are tantalizing are the keywords for this choreography!

Luscious shimmies of different kinds; including the bum shimmy, knee shimmy, vibration shimmy, bunny shimmy, turkish shimmy, brazilian shimmy and more. Bringing basic shimmies at par and working with different intensities.How to move upper body and lower body with divergent moves at the same time.Adding a tier of fluid moves to contrasting crisp ones.Peppering shimmies with layers of accents, arms and foot movements.A deft and short routine will be drilled in the end to sum up all the techniques from the workshop.

Dipika VijayShimmy variations and layering(90 mins)

VeronicaKathak Fusion(90 mins)Another one of the classical Indian dance forms combined with the oriental style!

Katie HollandBelly dance chakra &sufi whirling(90 mins)Releasing, heart opening, grounding, chakra balancing, freeing your body into movement and holistic dance.

Gurdjieff Assyrian women mourners(90 mins)Learn how to connect to your inner self, release your body and improve your turns and spinning.

Bharatanatyam Fusion(90 mins)Bharatnatyam/Arabic dance: Learn a funky choreography incorporating Arabic dance and Bharatnatyam hand and footwork to combine with your fusionchoreographies.

Deepthi ShettyContemporary approach to belly dance(Choreography and technique)(90 + 90 mins)Belly Dance has played many roles through the ages - a folk art, a sensual cabaret style, a fitness fad and a wonderful form to bend, fuse and experiment with.This workshop amalgamates this exciting history and approaches Belly Dance as a mode of expression, encouraging the students to use it to portray relevant ideas to current music.

Payal GuptaBallet for belly dance(90 mins)knowledge of classical ballet basics are essential for any dancer and in this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of hand and foot positions, spins, arabesques etc. and how you can use these in belly dance to give you smooth transitions, turns, postures and incredible elegance.

Double Veil(90 mins)The veil is the most graceful and enticing prop in belly dance and to use two veils just doubles effect. Learn how to play hide and seek and work magic with two veils, that will leave the audience guessing the secret!

The art of improvisation(90 mins)Belly dance or oriental dance was essentially an improvisational art form but choreographed and line dances are seen more lately. If you are keen on taking belly dance professionally then this workshop is highly recommended for you. You will learn how to structure your improvisation, understand the rhythms and interpret musical instruments that you could apply for any song that you decide to perform instantly.

Belly Samba(90 mins)Among various forms of the Samba dance, this workshop will teach you the famous RIO- CARNIVAL style called samba no pe .It is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and is considered one of the most popular Brazilian cultural expressions traditionally.Samba dance is less technique oriented as compared to belly dance and comprises of strong lower body movements and is majorly about flaunting the style! Go Sambaaaaa......!

Shruti KulkarniBelly dance for kids(90 mins)(age: 5 to 12 years)- Belly dance is getting highly popular among children lately. They will learn the basics of isolation that will be totally useful while learning other forms of dance. A fun workshop for kids !!

Bellywood(choreography)(90 mins)Bollywood fusion with belly dance. Learn artistic bellywood choreography on beautiful bollywood numbers!!

Sanaz BhakthiyariBasic Zill (finger cymbals) patterns(90 mins)Zills, probably the only accessory among those used in modern day Belly Dance is as ancient as the dance itself. It has amazing range of sounds and rhythms to offer. Its a great addition to your dance routine when you learn to use the zill clangs to the dums and teks of the Darbouka.

KavyaTurkish Roman Dance(90 mins)Turkish Roman, a purely gypsy dance that uses subtle pelvic movements with strong expressive gestures and complicated footwork. Set to 9/8 rhythm originating from turkey, Turkish Roman is a celebratory social dance performed in the streets in everyday clothing.

Leena Vie

Contemporary Dance Floor Work Fusion(90 mins)Bellydance is a bit restrictive since most movements are standing. The goal of this workshop is to free the body and use- falls to and rises from the floor while transitioning smoothly and 'non clunkily'!.- turns, swivels and glides to travel in the space- Undulations (which we are familiar with) expanding into spirals and wavesAll this to expand the body vocabulary to tell a story or add some drama to ones dance

Fiery Flamenco and burlesque fusion(90 mins)Learn how to use elements from- Fiery Flamenco- Juicy Victorian Burlesque (which is known for extravagance, seduction and jest)To add some spice and oomph to one's dance!!

Sara Bade& Sama PatkarOriental Lavani(90 mins)A bewitchingly enticing Lavani Belly fusion choreography Experience a unique fusion of Raqs Sharqi with the traditional Lavani. Lavani is a combination of dance and music. The word Lavani is derived from the word Lavanya which means Beauty. Like Oriental Belly dance, Lavani celebrates beauty and womanhood and is performed to the enchanting beats of the Indian percussion instrument, the dholakThis workshop will teach you how to add the all alluring nazakat or exquisite charm into your performance and also will help in bringing out the delightful nakharas to help transform you from a dancer to a consummate artist. Powerful rhythm of dholak form a major essence of the Lavani. This workshop will also include the musical appreciation of the Lavani songs and marking of beats using a fusion of belly dance and Lavani steps.

PackagesEVENTTYPE OF PASSTill 15th September15 Sept. - 20th October

WORKSHOPHalf pass(any 4 WS)Rs.2500Rs. 3500

Full pass(any 8 WS)Rs.4500Rs. 5500

On Spot RegistrationRs.800

WORKSHOP+PERFORMANCE

Half Pass (Any 4 WS)Rs.3000Rs.4000

Full Pass (Any 8 WS)Rs. 5000Rs.6000

GALA SHOWOne dayRs. 750

Both DaysRs.1250

On The spotPassRs.1000/day

Note:*Workshop pass holders can watch the competition only. Passes for the gala must be purchased separately.*workshop + performance pass holders can attend the competition and gala shows on both days.*Those who do not possess Workshop OR Performances passes will have to buy the competition pass on the spot at a price of Rs. 99/-*Gala shows will be different on both days*Gala show tickets will also be available on online tickets booking websites, which will be intimated soon.

Registration Fee for CompetitionCategoryAmountDate

SoloRs.2494- 5pm, 26TH October,2013

DuetRs.3495-6pm, 26th October,2013

GroupRs.4994-6pm, 27th October,2013

*Last date for competition registration is 15th October.JUDGES:26th October: Meher Malik & Essa Duhaime27th October: Veronica & Katie Holland

Your entry will be judged on the following points:1)Choreography - please do tell us if you are using someone else'schoreography!2) Music, theme and interpretation3) Technique4) Timing & Synchronisation (duo/group dances)5) Stage presence6) Costume and presentation 7) Group dances will be judged as a whole - solos in a group dance are allowed but should not overshadow the group performance.

Running order and rulesRound one - performance to own or named choreography. Round two - Soloists only: Improvisation! Improvisation on judges selected set of music. General information for participants Participants music duration should be between 3- 5 minutes. Exceeding this limit will lead to disqualification Please e-mail us your music if you have it ready well before the event! Usage of props are allowed like veil, finger cymbals, sword, fan veils, stick etc.

HIP-NOSIS 2013 is proud to be associated with

VEVE DANCE MUMBAI DIVA BELLY DANCE ACAEDMY - PUNE

BANJARA SCHOOL OF DANCE- NEW DELHI TARANTISMO CREATIVE DANCE COMPANY - BANGALORE

Y & S DANCED ACADEMY- MUMBAI SANAZ DANCE STUDIO- BANGALORE

Date: 26th & 27th October, 2013

Schedule:Workshops 9am to 3pmCompetition 4pm to 6pmGala show 7pm onwards.Flee market 10am to 9pm.

Venue: Jnana Jyoti Auditorium, Palace road, central college campusNear K.R. circle, Bangalore- 560001

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