About Stacey's Classes
Students just getting started in dance (or bellydance) may wish to attend the Introduction series.  During each eight week rotation, we describe and practice the core language, concepts and muscles used specifically to this dance format.  The class has a smaller number of attendee slots available to encourage a personal atmosphere where students can feel comfortable asking questions.  After attending an Introduction dance session, students may repeat the series or move on to the Beginner class.

Each eight week Beginner and Advanced class series has a different focus or "theme."  Beginner class themes include veil, finger cymbals, choreography or dance combos.  Advanced themes vary and could include focus on a subset of isolations such as figure 8's or upper body work, stamina, layering, choreography, combos, etc.  Each class always includes a warm up, muscle isolation breakdown, practice and cool down.  Student performance opportunities are arranged periodically throughout the year.  New students accepted at the beginning of each series.

CLASS DATES:  Every Tuesday Jan 05 through Feb 23, 2010

Introduction Bellydance Series
Dip your toe in
(in the small studio at Niaspace)
6:00 - 6:50pm

Beginner / Intermediate Bellydance Series
Splash around for a while
Theme this series:  Princess of Cairo Choreography
7:00 - 8:00pm
Learn a fun, short choreography by Suhaila Salimpour.  For those new to belly dance or choreography, this is a good way to learn footwork (which also works the mind), timing and how belly dance isolation drills translate to dance.  Intermediate and experienced students are expected to work towards clean, isolated movements and energetic dance dynamics.  Students interested may opt to perform this choreography as a group in the March "Hip Circle Hafla" student recital event.

Advanced Bellydance Series
Dive in the deep end
Theme this series:  Building Your Solo Routine
8:15 - 9:30pm
How do you build your own choreography?  We will go over concepts, techniques and exercises to build and present your own dance choreography.  By the end of the series, students may have achieved a partial or completed choreography.  Some homework will be assigned, but your progress will be directly proportional to the amount of time invested.  Advanced registration requires instructor approval for new students. Advanced registration requires instructor approval for new students.

What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable clothing in which you can stretch and move easily.  Yoga wear or jazz pants and tank top are most appropriate.  (No skirts, please.)  Bare feet, ballet slippers or jazz shoes are acceptable.  Hip scarves are optional.  If you do choose to wear one, please choose one with no beads or coins.  Thanks!

Payment and Attendance Policy:
Students may sign up online or pay at the door via cash or check.  "At the door" registrations are subject to availability.  Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  There are no prorates, refunds, credits or make-ups for missed classes.