Kaeshi Chai in Chicago! hosted by Phaedra Darwish
Exciting news alert: Kaeshi Chai is coming to Chicago!
Start your new year off in a special way by studying with one of the most respected, prolific, and world-renowned dancers in the industry.
One day only - DON'T MISS IT!
DATE: Saturday, January 3rd
LOCATION: Hokulea Academy, Chicago
INVESTMENT: $45 each or both for $80
REGISTRATION: www.BellydanceByPhaedra.com/classes
TIMES & DESCRIPTIONS:
10:30 AM - 12 PM: Innovative Veil with Kaeshi
Learn how you can use a veil for more than just floating and framing. You will learn some of Kaeshi’s favorite flourishes, throws, holds, binds, snaps, wraps and combinations. By the end of this workshop your veil will become a tool for transformation. Please bring a 3-yard veil.
12 PM - 1 PM: Free hour (lunch)
Students who bring a sack lunch are welcome to stay and eat with us in the lobby!
1 PM - 2:30 PM: Fearless Improvisation
Feel the fear and do it anyway. Learn how to improvise in a safe space by sharpening your ability to listen, embracing space and dynamics and letting your true self be seen. Dancers, just bring yourself, or use this as your chance to implement the veil techniques you learned in the morning class!
Register at BellydanceByPhaedra.com
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kaeshi Chai is an educator, dancer, choreographer, designer, producer and director whose life mission is to serve our precious planet and empower others through the vehicle of art. She co-founded PURE Globe, an international community focused on healing and social change, the Bellyqueen company and school, as well as Djam NYC shows featuring live music and dance. She has taught / performed in 48 states and 39 countries and is an alumni member of the Bellydance Superstars, Bellydance Evolution, Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth) and Spector Dance. As a producer, Kaeshi has organized over 600 events (shows, tours, conferences). Kaeshi holds multiple certifications in movement (dance, fitness, pilates, yoga), created the Bellyqueen Teacher Training program and graduated with honors in a degree in Design from the University of Technology, Sydney. She meditates daily and practices NVC (Non Violent Communication).
Current projects include "Ocean Stories" integrating art and science for environmental awareness, and "Becoming - Exploring Identity". Kaeshi contributes dance and movement meditations for events organized by Unity Earth, Purpose Earth, and the Global Peace Tribe. Kaeshi performed in "Wildfires" by Spector Dance, at the opening night of "Plantasticas" by the Exploratorium Museum, and was commissioned to create a dance piece about the root systems of forests for the Exploratorium on May 4th. She is a proud member of Evolutionary Leaders, a circle of innovative thinkers (including Deepak Chopra) who have dedicated their lives and work to human, social and planetary transformation. Learn more about Kaeshi at kaeshi.com.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3384685-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3384685-2
Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3384685-3
