“Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment."
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~ Zig Ziglar
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Ariellah’s dance background spans over 30 years. She has studied and trained in fusion dance for 20 of those years and has taught in this dance form for over a decade, all over the world, on every continent. She specializes in fusion dance, vinyasa and kundalini yoga, as well as in technically strong isolations, layering, stage presence and choreography.
Ariellah has a deep love of dance and shares every bit of her knowledge and experience with her students. She is a compassionate and passionate teacher who wants to see her students grow and flourish. She goes above and beyond to ensure that each student receives what they need and reaches their goals and their full potential. Ariellah is here to help you in any way she can.
All are welcome at her "Darker Still Studios"…it is an all-inclusive setting and holds an absolute judgement free atmosphere in her home studio. Her studio fosters a deep sense of community and is a grounding and calm space.
Ariellah also offers private instruction and workshops upon request.
Please contact her with inquiries.
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Her training, work, and offerings can be followed here:
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DARKER STILL STUDIOS
Owner: Ariellah
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For Darker Still Studio location and registration,
please email Ariellah directly at: info@ariellah.com
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Ongoing LIVE Classes:
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Mixed Level Fusion Dance, Meditation, Conditioning,
Drilling, Zilling, and Choreography Courses
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
DROP INS WELCOME!
Upcoming Class Schedule with Ariellah is as follows:
Fall Class Sessions
TBA
In Person & Online via Zoom
Mindful Movement and Technique Clas
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Take classes online when it fits best into your schedule!
Ariellah's Patreon Page has many fusion classes to choose from
and each month more are added!
Check it out and join here:
Ariellah's Patreon
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INSTRUCTION​
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2023
Nourish: 3-Day Online Immersive Home Retreat
March 10-12, 2023
Registration is OPEN!
Contact Ariellah at info@ariellah.com for more info
CONSIDER JOINING IN THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
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Mindful Movement Workshop
June 11, 2023
Portland, Oregon
See details here: Portland Mindful Movement Workshop
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Dark Fusion Workshop
October 14, 2023
Umea, Sweden
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PERFORMANCES
2023
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Exploratorium
May 05, 2023
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Gothla Brazil
May 20, 2023
Online Show
Sinferno
June 11, 2023
Portland, Oregon
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Burlynomicon
June 13, 2023
Portland, Oregon
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Uma Obscura
October 14, 2023
Umea, Sweden
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ShadowDance
November 11, 2023
Bay Area California
Website: ShadowDance.net
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Past Performances
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2022
Noor
April 27, 2022
Nevada City, CA
Event Details Here
World Goth Day: Above The Waves
May 21, 2022
Alameda, CA
Performance with Anthony Jones and Monica Richards!
Event Details Here
October 8, 2022
DNA Lounge
SF, CA
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November 12, 2022
SF, CA
Website: ShadowDance.net
December 1-3, 2022
SF, CA
Website: Circling Sorrows
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2021
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June 5, 2021
Online via Zoom
7p.m. PDT
June 13, 2021
Online via Zoom
3p.m. PDT
July 17, 2021
Online via Zoom
Details TBA
November 13, 2021
Website: ShadowDance.net
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Please check back soon for more information. Also, remember to "Subscribe" today for the email newsletter list and stay up to date on all of the upcoming performances, workshops, and other dance related events!
PAST PERFORMANCES
(Use the slideshow arrows below & rotate through the many years of past performances)
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2020 Past Performances
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July 10, 2020
Online Elegant Creatures Show
Livestream from Cincinatti, OH
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2019 Past Performances
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July 6, 2019
13 Annual Darker Still Student Hafla!
Darker Still Studios
Oakland, CA
July 19-21, 2019
Gothla UK
Leicester, England
May 4, 2019
San Jose, Costa Rica
Festival De La Luna Ariellah
April 6, 2019
Fresno, CA
Requiem: A Gathering of Souls 2019
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March 2019
March 23, 2019
Gothla IT Milan, Italy
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January 25, 2019
Edwardian Ball SF 2019
San Francisco, CA
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2018 Past Performances
November 2, 2018
San Francisco, CA
ShadowDance
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August 19, 2018
Oakland, CA
Bellydance Fantasy Showcase
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tutorials.
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Intro to Fusion Dance Tutorials:
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Shoulders:
Shoulder Combo, Shoulder Rolls, Shoulder Triangle
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Belly:
Belly Isolation and Preparation, Belly Roll Practice, Pelvic Lock Isolation Practice
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Additional Intro to Fusion Dance Tutorials:
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Stretches (Yoga):
Meditation and Stretch, Shoulder Opening Exercises, Spinal Mobility and Flexibility Exercises, and Yoga Lunge Exercises
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