COHESION CAMP
VIRTUAL RETREAT FOR
FUSION BELLYDANCERS BEGINS IN:
Attention aspiring and advanced fusion bellydancers:
We are experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime chance to redefine our art, connect, heal, and expand our creative vision. This virtual retreat will give you the inspiration, tools, and education you need to turn this moment into your biggest growth opportunity - do not miss this one-time event!
BUILD YOUR
BELLYDANCE BRILLIANCE AT
Cohesion Camp
Saturday September 24th, 2022
A one-day virtual retreat featuring actionable workshops, expert speakers, tell-all Q & A sessions, and so much more. All aspiring and advanced fusion bellydancers are welcome!
This is our time to self-reflect, dig deep, and grow
Learn to develop your
unique bellydance style with
excellence, creativity, and integrity
September 24, 2022:
Sessions from 11am to 4pm CT.
Tune in from anywhere, sessions streamed live!
Be sure to bring a notebook and a pen!
Meet your host, April Rose
I fell in love with bellydance as a child when I saw people unapologetically enjoying their bodies and connecting to music and one another.
I hold an M.A. in Culture and Performance and a B.A. in Dance from UCLA and have been honored by invitations to teach in over 25 countries.
Through movement and music, I'm here to serve mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness within each dancer.
With a deep love for tradition, innovation, and individual expression, I believe when dances are approached with respect and humility we can access the deep healing transformative potential of collective human movement.
Meet Your
Camp Counselors
Real life dancers to inspire and support you!
These accomplished fusion bellydancers will be sharing the secrets of how they have overcome obstacles and mindset blocks to discover their own bellydance brilliance as teachers, performers, and choreographers.
NOW IS THE TIME
to bring your fusion bellydance vision forward
Our entire dance genre has transformed, basically overnight.
People are searching for connection, healing, purpose, and enjoyment now more than ever. This is the single biggest opportunity for fusion bellydancers who are willing to step up and serve their audiences and students. Will you answer the call?
BUST YOUR BLOCKS ABOUT WHY YOU CAN'T BE THE DANCER YOU DREAM TO BE
You've been telling yourself you don't deserve to dance or that you are not allowed. But this precious life is short, and you heal others when you heal yourself!
CREATE YOUR CUSTOMIZED ACTION PLAN FOR ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS
Design your unique action plan for achieving your dance dreams! With the right approach and attitude, everything is possible. Yes, for YOU, too!
FILL YOUR INSPIRATION CUP AND GET YOUR DANCE MOJO BACK
You've lost your way, and now it's time to restore your confidence and ignite your creative vision WITHOUT starting over or tossing out everything you've learned so far!
COHESION CAMP
VIRTUAL RETREAT FOR
FUSION BELLYDANCERS BEGINS IN:
Your Retreat Schedule
An action-packed day guaranteed to inspire
11:00 AM CT
Welcome & The Bold Bellydancer Shift with April Rose
12:15 PM CT
Real-Life Bellydance Stories: Q&A Panel with Your Cohesion Camp Counselors
1:45 PM CT
Becoming a Brilliant Bellydancer with April Rose
3:15 PM CT
Exclusive Mentorship Hour and Q&A with April Rose
pssstt...
There's more!
As soon as you register for Cohesion Camp you will receive access to exclusive trainings!
These high-value trainings, full of industry secrets, are normally only available inside The Cohesion Collective, but you will get access to them instantly!
Stream these on-demand trainings until the virtual retreat begins
Pre-work
exclusive bonus trainings
- Making Meaningful Choreography with April Rose
Learn how to make a dance that keeps your audience engaged AND effectively communicates your intention! Acquire the tools for making meaningful choreographies and get inspiration for your next dance project! - Create Your Dance Growth Calendar with April Rose
Apply the Getting Things Done method to your life so you can channel your creative spirit in the face of deadlines! Expect to leave with a fire in your belly for achieving your goals and a plan in place for keeping that fire alive! - Body Tips: How to Set & Enforce Safe Performance Boundaries with Cheyney Teagan
Learn to protect yourself when gigging at restaurants and private events while still putting on a great show and getting paid!
COHESION CAMP
VIRTUAL RETREAT FOR
FUSION BELLYDANCERS BEGINS IN:
GET YOUR VIRTUAL TICKET NOW!
- Access to all the live-streamed sessions on September 24, 2022
- 6 Days Access to the recordings of the sessions
- Replays available until September 30th at 11:59 PM CT.
- Training and expert speakers on the current shift we are experiencing in fusion bellydance, choreographic composition, time-management and goal achievement, the ins-and outs of professional gigging, overcoming mindset blocks, and so much more!
- Tell-All Q & A sessions to get your questions answered
ALL FOR JUST $25
*Tickets are non-refundable.
Don't be fooled by the "less than a two-hour workshop" price point of this powerful event. We are bringing spectacular value to this epic one-day extravaganza. (We always do!)
Get ready to fulfill your potential
and become an icon
of fusion bellydance
Workshop 1
Welcome & The Bold Bellydancer Shift with April Rose
I'll be sharing my perspective on the shift that we are experiencing in the fusion bellydance world and providing some ideas and encouragement for moving forward.
Panel Discussion:
Real-Life Bellydance Stories: Q&A Panel with Your Cohesion Camp Counselors
Ask our panel of experts your pressing questions about gaining technical skill, navigating self-doubt, creating performances, playing frame drum and finger cymbals, improvisation, teaching classes without burning out, and the behind-the-scenes of a fusion bellydancer's life and projects.
Workshop 2:
Becoming a Brilliant Bellydancer with April Rose
Learn my 3 systems that help you become a brilliant bellydancer who knows what they are practicing, adds unique elements to their dance, feels connected, and creates effortlessly. Stop wasting time and get good fast when you learn these 3 powerful systems.
Q & A:
Exclusive Mentorship Hour and Q&A with April Rose
I want to help you plan your next steps like a brave artist and paint a picture of the impact you want to make with your creative goals. Ask me any questions you have about how to get there!
Why You? Why Now?
As you might have noticed...The old days of tribal vs. oriental are over. (Thank goodness!)
Your audiences and students want MORE from you...and they are actually ready to listen to and see your innovative informed approach to this art form.
No more unthinking experimentations, sweeping research under the rug, or “who cares about the details” nonsense - your best fans and students want to experience a meaningful movement practice - the kind that can only happen when we bravely question and create!
Here’s what I'm trying to tell you: There is an opportunity for dancers who are willing to do things differently right now.
Are you?
We no longer have the luxury of waiting
Dancers I work with are seeing a huge boom in their creative lives right now - because so many people are turning to collective movement and performance-based practices to help them learn new skills, overcome today's unique challenges of feeling more isolated than ever, and break through new ceilings in their physical and spiritual lives.
The retreat will show you exactly what’s working NOW in performing and teaching fusion bellydance with a new spirit of service and consideration, without starting over or tossing out everything we've learned so far.
You’ll hear directly from pioneer practitioners of fusion bellydance about what shifts have happened over the last year to continue creating with integrity and inspiration.
We need dancers, performers, and teachers who are ready and willing to step up, show up, and serve their students and audiences in a new way that is characterized by respect, humility, creativity, courage, and fun!
Ready to ditch the outdated paradigm of piecing performance elements together with a limited and uncaring awareness and replace it with the future of thoughtful and skillful innovation? Let's go!
Who should attend this virtual retreat?
Whether you've never tried a hip lift before or have been bellydancing for decades,
Cohesion Camp has tools & insights for you.
WHETHER YOU ARE A
BEGINNER OR A PRO,
COHESION CAMP IS FOR YOU!
NEW OR ASPIRING PERFORMERS & TEACHERS
TRANSCULTURAL FUSION, RAQS SHARQI, OR ADJACENT STYLES
Never tried fusion bellydance before? No problem! We've got you covered.
We will have sessions designed especially for the newbie just looking to get started with this art form.
ESTABLISHED PERFORMERS & TEACHERS
TRANSCULTURAL FUSION, RAQS SHARQI, OR ADJACENT STYLES
If you are already performing and teaching, you are in an incredible position to establish yourself as a creative leader in the genre of fusion bellydance. This is your chance to see unprecedented growth in your creativity and career!
ADVANCED PERFORMERS, TEACHERS, & PROFESSIONALS
TRANSCULTURAL FUSION, RAQS SHARQI, OR ADJACENT STYLES
Already running a dance studio or company, gigging regularly, or traveling to offer workshops? Perfect! We've got what you need to keep yourself thriving and to set yourself up for sustainable success.
ALL DANCERS OF ANY EXPERIENCE LEVEL ARE WELCOME!
If you are even a tiny bit interested in practicing, performing, or teaching fusion bellydance, you need to attend these sessions! Whether you are a total newbie or an advanced professional, you will leave this virtual event with new strategies, inspiration, and ideas!
COHESION CAMP
VIRTUAL RETREAT FOR
FUSION BELLYDANCERS BEGINS IN:
BUILD YOUR BELLYDANCE BRILLIANCE AT
Cohesion Camp
1-Day Virtual Retreat
September 24, 2022
One powerful day of actionable workshops, expert speakers, tell-all Q & A sessions, and so much more.
All aspiring and advanced fusion bellydancers are welcome!
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
There are absolutely, positively NO REFUNDS under any circumstances. We will not be able to process any refunds for any reason. By purchasing, you understand there are absolutely no refunds.
SEE YOU LIVE
at the premiere virtual retreat for
fusion bellydancers!
Why I Created Dance Cohesion
After touring 25 countries, I felt disappointed by the separation I saw between the traditional MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, Turkish) dance communities and the fusion dance communities.
I felt artistically lost because I didn't fit in either restrictive category of being truly a "raqs sharqi" or "transcultural fusion" dancer - nor did I want to fit!
So I created my own elegant, thoughtful, and playful approach to bellydance that incorporates elements of tradition (like Middle Eastern rhythms on frame drum and cymbals) mixed with elements of innovation (like Sigil Method cued group improvisation and fusion choreography).
WHAT DANCERS ARE SAYING ABOUT
WORKING WITH APRIL ROSE IN
THE COHESION COLLECTIVE:
"April has built something truly incredible with her program: teaching bellydance skills, musicality, playing instruments with correct technique AND how to dance with them, music theory, how to craft impactful choreographies, accurate historical context, and how to be prepared for professional gigging when her students are ready."
- Cheyney
"Honestly, it is such a comfort to me to have something to work on that is just for me in the busyness of my work and family life. I have thought for a long time that dance is a subversive act when it is dance for the pleasure of dance itself. But since injuring myself and getting all kinds of problematic messaging about aging, weight, and so on from medical personnel, etc., I am realizing that it's not just dance that is subversive in our culture - giving yourself permission to move your body and try to maintain a healthy, connected, relationship with physical movement, community, and pleasure of any kind AT ALL that is not consumer-oriented - ALL of that is subversive. We are not supposed to be healthy, connected, centered people in this capitalist system—we are supposed to be insecure, sedentary, consumption-oriented, and we are supposed to give our healing power to "experts." So this course and community has felt like a little refuge for me as I fight to hold on to the right to do what I can to heal and continue to enjoy moving my body in all of the ways."
- Erica
“Improvisation was scary to me but now the feeling in the moment of “being danced” is truly magical! Every decision is a conscious choice, not a gamble. It feels great.”
- Drake
"The session we had really gave me a profound insight on the choreographic process. Very technical and well structured. It helped me work on techniques that brought my visions to life in a very clear form. Up until then I never really understood what goes into planning a choreography."
- Josephine
"I come from a Moroccan family and I was born and grew up in France. I used to dance during family celebrations and I started bellydance classes in 2010. I started learning regularly from April since 2020, and I grew up as a dancer thanks to April's program, which is very complete. I learned the fundamentals of bellydance history and how to identify the main instruments of MENAHT music. I also realized one of my dreams: learning how to play duff, a frame drum. I love this instrument so much which symbolizes the connection with my grandmothers. While learning the rhythms on drum, I learned an amazing way to play those rhythms with fingers cymbals. It's tricky but so beautiful and I enjoy it so much. The dance technique part is brilliant: out of stylization, it’s easier to understand how a movement works. I have more control of my movements now and I am aware where my weaknesses are and I learned how to work on them and solidify my skills."
- Nora
"WHAT. A. BLAST!! April Rose does a fantastic job of sharing her education and passion around bellydance movement, music, and research. She shortens the learning curve in a wonderful way by teaching her stylization of movements combined with Middle Eastern rhythms on finger cymbals and frame drum. I have been playing finger cymbals for a few years, but up to now had yet to really learn the actual rhythms associated. WOW. MIND. BLOWN. I came away from this course a much stronger musician than expected! Her approach to instruction is one big helping of gentle determination served up with a side pure love for teaching bellydance in all its variations."
- Suzy
"I highly HIGHLY recommend studying with April- she is an amazingly knowledgeable and talented source, and treats her students and the art form with the utmost attention and respect. She is wonderful at breaking down the base elements of the dance form so you can really polish and perfect your technique while still having it feel so organic. Few dance forms are so challenging for the mind and body yet feel so good at the same time! If you want to improve your cymbal technique as well, I have never been a part of a training program that does this better- she's the absolute gold star in this aspect for sure. I love how we learn the drumming rhythms to really embody them and improve our musicality as well. If you want to have a great time and truly enjoy the process of learning and improving, train with April! I'm so thrilled to be part of her program."
- Pamela
"My favorite part of Dance Cohesion Stage 1 (besides listening to different musical instruments) was experiencing 'aha moments' while learning about the history of bellydance. The research April Rose presents and the open conversations about cultural and historical context were invaluable to me."
- Somaria
"For the practical application of dance as a meditative practice in order to cultivate solid technique using a choose-your-own-adventure approach to layering, all wrapped in an academic perspective on the origins of the dance, Dance Cohesion is one of my favorite programs. An excellent endeavor to make bellydance as stylistically neutral as possible - to learn the "rules" before you break them, movements are presented in their basic biomechanical forms so the student can focus on efficiency and accuracy before adding influences of style or other dance disciplines. Perhaps the best takeaway from the Dance Cohesion Stage 1 Enrichment Course is the idea that movement practice can be carried out in a way that allows the practitioner to let go of their ego and the internal monologues that can sometimes override a practice session. From it's multidisciplinary nature, to its thoughtful progression of Arabic rhythms in conjunction with movement and history, as well as the philosophical lessons on how consistent practice without judging yourself is important for your dance growth, April Rose has created an excellent intensive for all levels of study."
- Seraph
"I learned so much from the Dance Cohesion Stage 1 Enrichment course. I find that either if you are a beginner, intermediate, or very experienced dancer you can gain so much from this course: Body awareness, musical and historical learning, perfecting your movement quality. April gave us a lot of material to keep us working for several months and she is also a very generous teacher that genuinely wants you to grow! I felt very fulfilled."
- Raquel
"I was attracted to April Rose's Cohesion program because it combined dance technique practice with the music, culture, and history that I believe is critical to every belly dancer's education, regardless of stylization. The Cohesion Stage 1 Enrichment Course and Stage 1 Teacher Training delivered all that and more! I was so impressed by April Rose's clear instruction, clean technique, and attention to efficient and safe biomechanics. The dance drills are thoughtfully designed and can be stacked to suit beginners while also challenging more experienced students. Music and history are included in every unit, as well as improvisation exercises to connect dancers to the joy of movement and music. There is also an emphasis on dance as a way to connect with yourself and others and enrich your life, the cherry on top that I didn't expect. As a student, this is the sort of program I want to take; as a teacher, this is the sort of program I wish I had been teaching this whole time."
- Mariza
"I've often joked that it would be so convenient to be able to learn through osmosis, but April Rose has actually achieved this through her Dance Cohesion program. The deceptively simple activities seem to focus on single, foundational aspects of dance, and that is extremely important. The learner is largely unaware, however, of how the other various elements of the dance are being interwoven throughout the program. After the first couple of sections of the program, I realized that I had somehow internalized not only the movements, but the associated rhythms, multi-instrument musical compositions, connections of the frame drum tones to the dance, underlying foot and arm patterns, and the rich dance history. I entered the lesson expecting to focus on one thread of the dance, but I left the lesson with a complete tapestry."
- Krista
"I love your drills. They challenge my mind and keep me present and engaged. I appreciate this of you as a teacher cause I struggle with getting focused 😍, also you propose something that looks easy but is not in reality. So you kick the ass of my judgmental mind 😂"
- Milly
"I really appreciate the care and precision in the way the material in Dance Cohesion is laid out. I've always wanted to learn to play the drum and finger cymbals and it has seemed a daunting task but with this training I feel like that goal is now attainable. I also enjoyed learning the layering system of trunk movements, footwork, arm patterns, and finger cymbals. During this time of lock down it really helped to calm my nervous system to be able to peel off layers as needed or stack them up for more of a challenge. Plus the drum loops themselves can be used as a meditative practice alone. I highly recommend this program!"
- Abby
"April is not only an amazing and patient teacher, she is a lovely person shining from the inside out and always brings a smile. I have learned so much from Dance Cohesion Stage 1 and while I hadn't ever used drums or finger cymbals before, she understood and gave me the basics I needed to continue my practice. She was also extremely encouraging and positive throughout, always making sure to compliment and give positive affirmations. I don't have the best confidence in my abilities as a dancer but my experience with Cohesion has helped me. Thank you so much to April Rose for your guidance, positivity and encouragement."
- Kathryn
"I’ve done a few training programs and Dance Cohesion aligns with my goals as a performer and teacher the most. Very well structured, very clear, thorough, full of intent and passion. I am very grateful for the opportunity to study with April Rose. My favorite learning moments were the ones where she emphasized the significance of cohesion and how positive feedback and making everyone feel welcome is crucial. I learned a lot about myself as a teacher, a student, and about my role as a bellydancer in my community. I already knew my passion was in sharing dance and I have always loved teaching beginners more than anything for the same reason April emphasizes, to get the art out there for more people to experience it. Dance Cohesion ignited the passion inside me to continue to do this with more vigor and thorough presentation. I can’t say thank you enough!"
- Jenny
"April Rose is the bomb.com! There’re so many wonderful things I could say about Dance Cohesion. April doesn’t just care about technique, she also places a high importance on the integrity of the movement by incorporating proper body mechanics. This is huge for me because my training thus far has been just mimicking what someone is doing. Most important was the way I felt during the program. Yes, it was fast-paced, and sometimes overwhelming. But I never felt like I didn’t belong. April welcomes diversity and goes out of her way to make sure that EVERYONE feels included. As a minority dancer, this is such a crucial aspect. I appreciate her tremendously for that because she creates a safe space for all dancers to learn and grow."
- Tiquisia
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