Six Reasons to be a Mirage Dancer

Some of you have completed our Impromptu Tavern Dance series.  Some just want to dance, or sharpen your skills.

Mirage Dancers - now you see them, now you don't.  Join our troupe as we rehearse or perform three Fridays a month at 6pm SLT.  Kontact Koardan or his Snow for details.   Dancers of all cities are welcome.

Mirage Dancers work as a Team

Mirage Dancers Dance

Mirage Dancers are Pleasing and Disciplined

Mirage Dancers are Artful

Mirage Dancers are Limber

Mirage Dancers are Musical

Wed June 21 - Part 7 of 7 - GDO Tavern Dance Workshop

What Kind of Dancer are You?

Find out in our last session of the Tavern Dance Workshop, the conclusion of the series..  

Is the last of two repeated sessions:

- Sat, Jun 17  (done!)

- Wed, June 21 at 6PM  (don’t miss!)

Hosted in the beautiful city of Teehra.

Come learn how you can find your place in the Gorean Dance Community, whether you wish to be dancer or a supporter.

If you beg nicely we may repeat the series.

Overview of the Series:

Gorean Dance Oasis Impromptu Tavern Dancing

8+ Episode Series Workshops

Classes are 60-90 mins

Instructors: Master Koardan and Snow Mistwood

Hosted by City of Teehra in a safe zone.

Each workshop is a stand-alone class. No need to attend the whole series unless you wish a certificate of completion.

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Episode 1

Movement ~ Wiggle that ass!

This workshop is aimed at those who wish to build confidence in dancing impromptu within a Gorean Tavern atmosphere. Through a facilitated open discussion we will cover the elements of dancing impromptu centered on movements.

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Episode 2

Movement Continued - Dance HUDs for Gorean Dancers!

This workshop is aimed at those who wish to build confidence in dancing impromptu within a Gorean Tavern atmosphere. Through a facilitated open discussion we will cover the elements of dancing impromptu centered on using dance HUDs to control movement.

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Episode 3

The Tavern ~ Sights and Sounds!

This workshop is aimed at those who wish to build confidence in dancing impromptu within a Gorean Tavern atmosphere. Through a facilitated open discussion we will cover the elements of dancing impromptu centered on the tavern atmosphere and as a group we will participate in the following:

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Episode 4

Dip that Quill ~ Crafting an Emote!

This workshop is aimed at those who wish to build confidence in dancing impromptu within a Gorean Tavern atmosphere. Through a facilitated open discussion we will cover the elements of dancing impromptu centered on the tavern atmosphere and as a group we will participate in the following:

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Episode 5

Lick Your Lips ~ Table Dancing!

This workshop is aimed at those who wish to build confidence in dancing impromptu within a Gorean Tavern atmosphere. Through a facilitated open discussion we will cover the elements of dancing impromptu centered on dancing anywhere/anytime.

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Episode 6

Off-the-Cuff ~ Dance a Serve!

This workshop is aimed at those who wish to build confidence in dancing impromptu within a Gorean Tavern atmosphere. Through a facilitated open discussion we will cover the elements of dancing impromptu centered on building self-confidence and extending skills.

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Episode 7

Alcove Dancing ~ Alone at Last!

This workshop is aimed at those who wish to build confidence in dancing impromptu within a Gorean Tavern atmosphere. Through a facilitated open discussion we will cover the elements of dancing impromptu centered on building self-confidence and extending skills.

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Episode 8

Find Your Style ~ Impromptu Dancing vs Book Dancing ~ What Kind of Gorean Dancer are You?

This workshop is aimed at those who wish to build confidence in dancing impromptu within a Gorean Tavern atmosphere. Through a facilitated open discussion we will cover the elements of dancing impromptu centered on building self-confidence and extending skills.

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OPTIONAL ~ Mentor Project!

What's Next? Putting it all together ~ Dance!

In essence, you take all parts of this series to earn a Gorean Dance Oasis Certificate of Completion and Master Koardan and Snow will be here to mentor the dancer as they wish:

1. Perform in a Gorean Dance Exhibition

2. Perform in a Gorean Dance Competition - Submit Notecard of Event

3. Perform an Impromptu Tavern Dance (Private or Group)

4. Perform in a Gorean Troupe Dance

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I See Fire in the Tavern

Every two weeks this Summer we are hosting a small dance event at Teehera's Guilded Cage tavern.  The goal is to have more fun and less stress by using short events.  It combines talents of Teehra, Gorean Dance Oasis, and our new "Mirage Dancers" troupe.

We started with Hoshi performing her 'Fire Dance'.  This was anything but impromptu.  She works hard on every word of each performance.  We were well rewarded with her work.  Though she does not use classical book form, I enjoy her work.  If the both the free and performers are pleased than it seems a worthy venture, as long as we also honor our classical dance faction roots on occasion as well.

For editing and DMCA purposes I replace the music with something I have either (badly) composed, or (expensively) bought. Hoshi performed this dance live to the music of Ed Sheeran "I see Fire" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fngvQS_PmQ. Here is a direct link to Hoshi's video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/221084917.

The format for our Tavern night included this prepared dance by Hoshi, then impromptu dances in the Korner format - 4 dancers, (optionally some musicians), and a master directing them.  We will share pictures and posts from that later, but for now, let's enjoy Hoshi's opening performance.