Sonia Ochoa : London Workshops
Sunday 2nd April 2017
10.30am - 6.00pm
Dear All, here in London we are overjoyed to be hosting Sonia Ochoa for a day of workshops! Known and loved the world over for her grace, beauty, and exquisite technique, Sonia holds the precious quality of complete embodiment of dance. To watch and learn from her is to understand the essence of dance and movement.
She will be teaching 6 hours of world class workshops, going deep into the Oriental style she is is so well known for, as well as her skilled flamenco fusion work.
♥ And on Saturday 1st April, we would love for you to join us for a very special show - Baladi Blues Connects : with Sonia Ochoa ♥
ABOUT SONIA OCHOA:
Los Angeles native Sonia Ochoa has become one of the most sought after dance instructors and performers today.
Her ever expanding curiosity and passion for dance has led her to tour with companies of various genres, featuring her as a lead dancer and contributing choreographer, most notably with the world-renowned Bellydance Superstars, putting her on the map as one of the top performers in the dance scene. In recent years, Sonia has redirected her focus by devoting much of her time and energy toward a more concentrated practice, broadening her dance repertoire.
After acquiring a solid foundation in classical ballet, she became well-versed in a host of dance forms such as Polynesian, Latin, Middle-Eastern, Persian, and contemporary, equipping her with an extensive versatility and influencing the development of her own unique style. Of Mexican descent, she looked to further explore her roots through music and dance by joining Los Angeles-based Ballet Folklórico del Pacífico, now known as Pacífico Dance Co. In the past five years, Sonia has taken extended periods of time to fully immerse herself in classical Indian dance studies under the guidance of top Odissi Gurus/teachers such as Sujata Mohapatra and Colleena Shakti. Sonia spends several months a year training in Flamenco and Classical Spanish Dance with L.A.'s Roberto Amaral, as well as Madrid's top instructors including Concha Jareño, Antonio Reyes Maya, and Carmela Greco.
Sonia recently added Vinyasa Krama Yoga to her repertoire, studying under the tutelage of Guru Srivatsa Ramaswami, a direct disciple of Sri T. Krishnamacharya. A serious yoga student, she integrates and promotes regular practice as a method of conditioning and preparing the dancer's body and mind.
Sonia continues to train in LA and overseas amidst her busy performance and workshop schedule.
For more info, please visit www.SoniaOchoa.com.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
VENUE:
The Place, 17 Duke’s Road London WC1H 9PY UK.
Nearest tube: Kings Cross/ Euston
http://www.theplace.org.uk/
*Elegant Oriental Dance with Veil*
~ 1030 - 1230 ~ Studio 6 ~
The veil can act as a beautiful extension of the body. It is often used as an instrument to interpret musicality and convey emotion. This elegant and classical style choreography will transport your audience to another place and time. Discover fun and creative ways to frame the body while making fluid transitions between travelling patterns and spins. Please bring a silk veil, and comfortable dance shoes are recommended.
*Talk to the Drum, Sonia Style*
~ 1300 - 1500 ~ Studio 6 ~
The dynamic and physically demanding drum solo is a highlight in a dancers performance, demonstrating technical prowess and stamina. Interpreting complex rhythmic syllables and patterns with precision is a culmination of practice and a vast vocabulary. In this workshop, Sonia offers an all new choreography, focusing on rhythms, fine-tuning techniques, effortless transitions, and building vocabulary. Comfortable dance shoes are recommended.
*Contemporary Flamenco-Árabe*
~ 1600 - 1800 ~ Studio 2 ~
As she continues her intensive trainings in Los Angeles, Sonia has collected a variety of movements drawing from both flamenco and contemporary dance styles. In this workshop she will introduce a seamless interweaving of dance steps and postures as fused with oriental dance styles, honing an awareness of upper and lower body coordination. Strong postures comprised of arm and hand movements will be combined with footwork and travelling patterns. Please feel free to bring a skirt, and comfortable dance shoes are recommended.
1 Workshop
£30 + £2.50 booking fee
Please specify after checking out which workshop you would like to book.
2 Workshops
£60 + £2.50 booking fee
Please specify after checking out which workshops you would like to book.