CLASSES
If you would like to join class, please
email for directions, since I'm not able to post directions to my home on
the web.
THURSDAY EVENING @ 7:15PM
Intermediate & Advanced Students
Beginners with prior dance experience also welcome.
SUNDAY MORNING @ 9:30AM
Beginner & Intermediate Students
NOT YOUR TYPICAL BELLY DANCE CLASS!!
Class Size & Time ~ Classes are small, comprising no more than 5 students, though my space is as large at either of the nearby studios. Being an educator, I want to give each student attention.
Classes are scheduled for 1 1/2 hours, but frequently last 2 depending on the spirit of the group.
Warm-up & Workout ~ As I am very much into injury prevention and welcome every size, shape,
and age of student, I always being with 30 minutes of restorative yoga
and 15 minutes of strength conditioning targetted to the muscle groups
most crutial to belly dancing: thighs, buttocks, lower back, abdominal,
rotator cuff and feet before we cut loose and dance. Because belly dance is naturally low-impact, I strive
to maintain a minimum of 15 additional minute of continuous aerobic activity during
the movement portion of dance instruction.
Price ~ Price should not be an obstacle to this awesome art and fitness form. I do this from the heart,
and not for financial gain.
Drop In = $7/class ~ Series of 4 = $24 ($6/class) ~ Series of 8 = #40 ($5/class)
Instruction & Style ~ Most would say I teach an improvizational
arabic-fusion style where the focus in on creating your own dance. Truly,
I want my students to experience that joy of artistic expression, beyond
technique or choreographed steps I could teach.
Performance ~ Students are not required to perform under any circumstances,
however, most end up trying it, and find it to be an incredibly empowering
experience. To that end, it is often more comfortable for students to dance their first
performance to choreography, and I offer that as well, but by far the
majority of instruction is technique, movement and musical interpretation.
Musicality ~ Students learn the essential middle eastern rythms and are exposed to a variety of contemporary and classical music
from around the world, as well as specialized attention to local bands should they have the good fortune to dance to live music at a party or performance.
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCE
OCTOBER 2004
10/16-17 ~ San Leandro
Belly Dance Fantasy Festival
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CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
