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belly dance series
Belly Dance Beginner Series PART ONE: The Basics
If you’re ready to learn how to Belly Dance, this is the place to start!
Our series is designed for people with little to no dance experience.
You will:
~ Learn how to properly execute foundational Belly Dance movement.
~ Get introduced to the culture of Belly Dance from famous dancers, to the different styles.
~ Work with props used in Belly Dance such as finger cymbals and veils.
~ Work with experienced and knowlegable instructors.
Whether your goals are fitness or Belly Dance oriented, this series will build a strong foundation to apply in your Shimmy Flow™, Shimmy Pop™, and Belly Dance Choreography classes.
*Member Rate: $130
Non-Member Rate: $140
This SERIES meets a total of 4 times. The sessions are 2 hours.
IMPORTANT: Please choose a Series where you can make all the dates as the meetings build
on eachother. For this reason we cannot allow "swapping" of dates. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions, email us at bellydance@myhipline.com
view cancellation policy / *Members are clients who have a 5,10, 20 or unlimited class pass
(view times, dates, and reserve your spot)
Belly Dance Beginner Series PART TWO: Movement and Music
What: Feeling comfortable with your Belly Dance beginner movement? It's time to learn how to put your moves to music! You will:
~ Learn to identify the names and structure of Arabic Rhythms used in Belly Dance.
~ Get a hands on understanding of the rhythms by playing with a professional Derbakki drummer.
~ Work with a professional Belly Dancer and learn what movements apply to what rhythms
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Apply the movement to a LIVE Derbakki drummer.
~Learn about the dynamics and cues used between the dancer and the musicians from the perspective of both the dancer and the musican.
~ Get introduced to the use of "folk" dance movement in a "Raqs Sharqi" performance.
~ Apply the rhythms and movement you learned to a classic Raqs Sharki piece as well as a Sha'abi Piece.
*Member Rate: $160
Non-Member Rate: $175
This SERIES meets a total of 4 times. The sessions are 2 hours.
IMPORTANT: Please choose a Series where you can make all the dates as the meetings build
on eachother. For this reason we cannot allow "swapping" of dates. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions, email us at bellydance@myhipline.com
view cancellation policy / *Members are clients who have a 5,10, 20 or unlimited class pass
(view times, dates, and reserve your spot)