So Rim Kung Fu is a traditional, elite combat Kung Fu that originated in the So Rim mountains of China. So Rim Kung Fu combines strength, stability, and the grace of nature with the agility and snap control of animals to create a very effective and sometimes ferocious martial art. The student of Kung Fu learns offense and defense as second nature. He studies age-old forms that imitate animals, birds and insects in their fighting techniques. Kung Fu literally means "practice everything," and requires that its students learn the art in martial arts as well as the self-defense aspects. Chinese weapons are also taught as an integral part of So Rim Kung Fu.

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a form of modern belly dance generally referring to a combination (fusion) of many dance forms. It frequently incorporates elements of Popping, Hip Hop, Breakdance, 'Egyptian' or 'Cabaret' belly dance and modern, but often draws from many traditional forms such as Falmenco Kathak, Bhangra, Balinese, and other folkloric dance styles. In tribal fusion, dancers expand on the elements previously fused to form American Tribal Style, also referred to as ATS, to make their style unique and more relevant to their contemporary experience
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Tribal Fusion dancers utilize a variety of musical genres, including folkloric Egyptian (such as saidi), Indian (traditional or pop), Middle Eastern pop (such as Rai), as well as contemporary electronic music, hip hop, and rock.

An important distinguishing feature of the tribal fusion dancer in our classes and performances is their costuming. As with the movement, it is a fusion between many folkloric dance styles, infused with elements from streetwear, vintage costumes and jewelry, and other tribal and modern cultures.

Our Tribal Misfits troupe has performed numerous times throughout the years at the Library, Dance is for Every body. Also we perform at the Boulder International Festival annually, Fringe Festival, Asian Festival, the Creek Festival, Octoberfest, Emerald Elementary, private parties, Raves, and much more . We are now in our seventh year of operation.

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Aikido (i-ke-do): an effective, practical method of unarmed self-defense, promoting physical fitness, awareness, proper breathing, posture, and balance.The Aikidoist spontaneously blends with the power of an attack and swiftly redirects this aggression against the opponent.

An entirely reflexive martial art, Aikido practice improves physical reaction, perception, and agility. Students perform specialized stretching exercises to improve physical and functional coordination.

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Amina Salah has been studying, teaching and performing Middle Eastern Dance for 17 years. She has taken many trips to study in Egypt and shares these experiences in her classes. She has done extensive work with finger cymbals. She also studies Arabic and Yoga. She brings musicality, passion and expression to her dance and teaches how to do emotive improvisational dance, responding to the music.

www.aminabellydancer.com

The founder of American Hard Style is Robert Thomas Chang. He took useful elements from three traditional Japanese Sword Styles and combined them into American Hard Style. They are Batto Ryu, Toyama Ryu and Shinkendo. Together, they form a comprehensive curriculum for use in learning Japanese swordsmanship within an American context. Sensei Gene Starkey is the Boulder CO instructor in American Hard Style.

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Christine loves teaching Belly Dance! she is the director and choreographer of Boulder own "Figure 8's". Christine has been studying many dance forms for the past 40 years and incorporates her Jazz and hip hop style into her dance choreographies, while maintaining a deep respect for her modern Egyptian training. This dance transforms women and gives them an opportunity to express the heart and soul in a way words cannot touch.

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