Belly Dance Technique I
This class is for the beginner or the dancer who would like a review of the basics. The instructor teaches correct belly dance posture, basic isolation moves, such as hip drops; figure 8s; torso, head, and hip slides; hip circles and a few traveling moves. For all ages who want a solid foundation in belly dance basics.
Belly Dance Technique II
A continuation of Technique I, but on a more advanced level. Additional moves are taught, transitions between moves, combinations, and musicality.
Belly Dance Aerobics
Designed to increase flexibility and provide an aerobic workout, this class offers participants a fun, upbeat way to get moving. Following a warm-up, a short technique section is taught (approx. 10 minutes), then belly dance moves are incorporated into a short combination of traveling belly dance moves. Finally a yoga-based cool down completes the class. Suitable for all ability levels.
Belly Dance Choreography Classes
The choreography classes are designed for those who have studied belly dance for 6 months or longer and who have a solid foundation of basic belly dance moves. This includes choreography classes for The Graces Dance Troupe, Khiltay Phool, and Gypsy Fusion. The choreography classes teach dance routines for performance purposes. Instructor approval is required.
Children's Belly Dance
For Ages 5-8 yrs. This class is designed to introduce children to creative movement and expression. They play instruments including zills and drums, wear adorable hip scarves, and twirl and swirl small veils. For Ages 9-12 yrs. Basic belly dance movements and short combinations are taught. The objectives are increasing flexibility, dance rhythm, and endurance while having lots of fun.
Teen Belly Dance
This teen belly dance class targets young ladies who have had little to no prior belly dance training. This class is for those looking to try something new and informative, and for those looking to get serious about dance. Students will learn to stretch properly, and will learn basic belly dance moves, and combinations. Belly dance is not only a great way to stay in shape, but it is also a great way to have fun, make new friends and even build confidence. There may even be opportunities for performance in the community.
Gentle Movement Belly Dance
Focus is on the health benefits of the belly dance moves. No prior dance experience is necessary for this low impact class.The instructor will cover belly dance posture, basic isolation moves such as head, torso and hip circles and slides, drops and figure 8's and simple traveling moves. Attention will be given to isolation and strengthening the core muscles of the body such as muscles of the back, neck, diaphragm, abdomen and pelvis.
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
Tribal fusion belly dance is an incorporation of dance moves that are influenced by American Tribal, Classical Egyptian, hip hop, and Bhangra, just to name a few. In six week sessions, we will explore current trends in Tribal Fusion; layering, introduction of more advanced combinations, and zill technique. Focus on troupe performance will be the objective of this class . A typical class will include a short warm up, a review of basic moves, an introduction to new combinations to be used in choreographies, and a short cool down.
Private Lessons
Upon request. |