~~Arabesque Belly Dance~~: January 2012

Monday, January 16, 2012

Serkan Tutar is coming back to Malaysia - September 2012

Arabesque Announcement !!!!!!!!! I am very honored to be His Malaysia organiser again in 2012. He will be teaching a weekend Master Workshops to all Malaysian belly dance lovers!!!! Check out the detail below :

Serkan Tutar

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING BELLY DANCER & TEACHER

“MALE BELLY DANCER OF THE WORLD 2008” AND

“WINNER OF “BRANDON OASIS 2006”

WORLD RENOWNED MALE BELLY DANCER IS COMING BACK TO MALAYSIA!!!

Serkan Tutar, a passionate with excellent references, is very well known in Belgium for his lots of great performances and education methods with clear didactic lessons and workshops. Serkan Tutar, has performed and instructed workshops all over Belgium　 and all European countries like Holland, France, Germany, England, Turkey, Italy, Austria, Greece, Czech Republic, Croatia, Bonia, Sweden, Switzerland,...Also Egypt,

Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan, Russia... and more....!!!!

To read more about Serkan Tutar’s biography visit http://www.serkan.be or add him on Facebook Now!

An amazing, fun & energizing workshop with Serkan Turtar will be held at :

29^TH & 30^TH SEPTEMBER 2012 (SATURDAY & SUNDAY)

Venue : Studio 5, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac),

Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, 51100 Kuala Lumpur

SATURDAY, 29^TH SEPTEMBER 2012

I LOVE MY VEIL – SINGLE & DOUBLE VEIL TECHNIQUE (2HRS) 11:00AM – 1:00PM (RM130)

Veils are the favorite props to most of the belly dancers due to the beauty and grace. Some people like classical styles while other prefer modern styles. Since both styles have their unique veil techniques and combinations, you can now learn from the Veil Expert, Mr. Serkan Tutar, to create magical and visually stunning veil dance. Silk veil is referred.

MAGIC VEIL CHOREOGRAPHY (4HRS) 2:00PM – 6:00PM (RM200)

This is a highly required workshop by last year’s veil workshop participants after they attended Serkan’s veil technique workshop. You will learn a full veil dance choreography with lots of grace and beauty of veil. Silk veil is preferred.

SUNDAY 30^TH SEPTEMBER 2012

SUPER CRAZY DRUMSOLO CHOREOGRAPHY (4HRS) 11:00PM – 2:00PM (RM200)

Forget about all the drum solo techniques that you have learnt till now with this “Super Crazy” drum solo”. Come and enjoy this Serkan’s style drum solo that is modern, dynamic and never been seen before with lots of shimmies, techniques, combinations and a “super crazy” drum solo choreography that is highly entertaining and technically challenging.

SHAABI DANCE CHOEREGRAPHY (3HRS) 3:00PM – 6:00PM (RM150)

Shaabi style of Bellydancing, is playful, flirtatious and, a little “cheeky”, with a strong folkloric influence. The movements are grounded and earthy, so less spins and big traveling steps than Classic style Raqs Sharqi. The steps are mostly on flat feet rather than on ball of the feet. The movements are not complex but full of feeling. Serkan’s Shaabi style is fun and funky. You will definitely enjoy learning and dancing to it.

COURSE FEES FOR ALL 4 WORKSHOPS (13 HOURS) – RM680.

** SPECIAL EARLY BIRD RATE** REGISTER ALL 4 WORKSHOP BEFORE 10^TH SEPTEMBER 2012 – RM550

DON’T MISS OUT THE SPECIAL PRICE SAVINGS!

PAYMENT BY CHEQUE OR CASH TO ARABESQUE BELLY DANCE CENTRE or HONG LEONG BANK ACCOUNT : 0077-10-014645-7

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE will be provided only for participants who have attended all 4 workshops by the end of the workshop series.

PRIVATE CLASS WITH SERKAN TUTAR IS AVAILABLE DURING HIS STAY IN MALAYSIA, PLAN AND MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

For questions or registration, please contact : ANNIE ONG 012 – 489 5395

EMAIL : annie_arbq@yahoo.com

Website : www.arabesquebellydance.com.my

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

My First DSLR Photography Workshop

There is plenty to look forward in 2012. I am dreaming of bigger things!! First - 3 things I want – Secrete of success : Dream to achieve, a plan as to how am I going to achieve, and dedication to follow my plan. Now I am giving myself a good "Start" with my new hobby.

I love taking photos when my students perform on stage. I used to considered my Nikon DSLR D5000 as my best friends, but I will admit, I have a very limited knowledge of my camera. Until now, all I know is, set in automatic and shot … and never learn how to use the most basic features. Some of my friends told me I can learn by self–taught. However, it was not. Being self-taught cant help me learn much especially I am the one who are just starting out.

Due to my limited knowledge of photography, therefore I went to search for photography courses and found the workshop hung at roadside banner by http://zazfotomedia.blogspot.com. I called and booked it immediately. Last Friday, I went to the workshop. The principle was a Malay retired man. I had so many ‘aha’ moments when practice using my digital SLR in manual mode. I know what is the secret of the right exposure - the three pillars of photography, Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed. It was great fun and perfect amount of theory and practice! Just going through the pictures taken at the workshop, I’m still amazed at the fact that it was me behind the camera taking those shots. I found the workshop is helpful and it helped me to better understand my camera. I love my camera after the workshop, I have learnt to appreciate it even more. That 'Auto' mode is definitely a thing in the pass.

I'm still trying to digest everything I learned and I'm reading my notes. I'm still trying to figure out how some of the DSLR lessons apply to my camera. I am really getting serious with my photography. I really want to take my photography to the next level, I want the tips to help me in one way to another and I just want to know everything there is to know about photography. Now somehow it feels really different. I guess I am just too excited...

These are the pictures that I took during the workshop. Through the close to 8 hours workshop I gained some of knowledge & skill about Photography. Its worth to go for this workshop, totally worth it, the hours the money spent..

shoot on moving.... camera tried to capture the image throughout the action and make the background blurred.

One day workshop entitled Cert from En. Azani (Zazfotomedia)

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Auto-City New Year Countdown!

First time at Auto-City New Year Countdown! Alamak!!! It was badly jammed and I reached home at 4am!!!!

The New Year Countdown is the biggest event in Auto-City though it might be a problem of traffic jam. My car was stuck in the traffic jam for hours while going out from there. Can't imagine so many car were queued up for so long!!

I am going to tell you this is a place which could let you enjoy your nightlife very much. If you like the nightlife - Dream, Highway Star Lounge, SOHO’s English Pub & Restaurant is the pub that you can find in this wonderful City. It is nearly 40 over nos of restaurants in Auto-City too. Various type of food you may found here. First of all is the restaurant is good for meeting, chit-chatting and coffee! Oh…my main purpose is not to introduce you Auto-city, my purpose was to judging the belly dance competition. More detail click the link to take a look : www.autocity.com.my

I am pleased to be there with 2 Five Step Inter School Belly Dance Competition. Many students showcase their talents and now without the name list in hand, I cant remember who won the champion. Congratulations to the winners, and also to the team who put in winning efforts too!

Beside the crazy jam, the atmosphere over here is really good during festival. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the fireworks Countdown at Auto-City!! See you all next time!