Belly Dancing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A dance form thousands of years old with roots in spiritual dances. The movements are natural to the body and are predominantly low-impact.

Zahara's Tuesday evening Intermediate Class : In this on-going class, students should have at least 6 months of experience.  The class focuses on proper body mechanics; dance combinations suitable for all styles of bellydance (tribal, cabaret, etc.); layering techniques; and dancing to specific Middle Eastern rhythms. It also features a 'live music' night on the third Tuesday of each month, where the class has the opportunity to dance to local favorite Mayan Ruins!

Zahara's Friday evening Beginner Class : Designed for students with little or no bellydance (or general dance) experience! We'll study proper posture, chest and hip isolations, beginner bellydance combinations, some prop work (including veils) and short mini-choreographies.

NEW - Zahara's Performance Level Classes (Tuesday and Friday of each week in January and February) : Designed for those dancers who want to perform and push their dancing to the next level! Each class will include strength-building and endurance exercises before moving into more advanced belly dance topics. This 8-week session will cover audience interaction, creating mni-choreographies, multiple layering techniques, prop work (including balancing and veils), floorwork (movements can be modified for students with knee injuries or those who do not wish to perform floorwork), and much more! This class will continue beyond February if students are interested.

Zahara has more information on her website at www.zaharastangledweb.com.

Teri's Saturday morning class : Tera will start her class teaching beginner Egyptian cabaret style using Arabic music for dancing.  As students advance in their technique, she will weave in American cabaret and Folkloric (baladi) styles.  Students will also learn how to include props such as the cane, sword, veil and double veil to enhance their dance style. Contact Teri if you have further questions about her class.

Avasa's Intermediate American Tribal Style (ATS) Class : We will be focusing on stage presence and entertaining an audience no matter the venue. You will be learning drills and yoga postures to advance your performance, partner moves, pops and locks, zill patters, prop balance and the layering of movements. We will begin with intermediate series while trickling in some beginner ATS cues.  To take this class you must have 6 months or more of belly dance experience; you must be consistent with class attendance and you must practice outside of class.  You will need to bring zills, a sword or something to balance (3-5 lbs.) to class and the will to learn.  Class fee: $45/month.

Avasa has more information on her website at www.avasatribal.com.

NEW - Epona's Sunday morning Tribal Fusion Class : Open to new and experienced students. In each class 1-2 moves will be taught that include upper and lower body movements.  Students will be learn technique, posture, presence and how to cue each move. Skillful cuing guides the entire class to perform the same move with grace and elegance.  Music will be traditional and non-traditional.  There will be a brief warm-up and cool-down period in each class.  Class curriculum will be designed for a 6-8 week session.  Walk-ins are welcome.