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Classes & Workshops Descriptions
Beginner Level 1
This class is where the foundations are taught. Classes include a warm-up; basic posture, hip work such as lifts and drops figure 8s, circles, pushes and snaps, arm movements, traveling steps, and cool down. Shimmies and zills(finger cymbals) will be introduced. Group improvisation plus if time permits a specific choreography will be taught. The history of Belly Dance is also discussed. Students will be required to purchase their own zills(finger cymbals) a list of vendors is provided on the Vendor Page. No special clothing needed wear comfortable clothing like Yoga Wear which allows you to move freely. Bare feet (preferred), ballet or jazz slippers and socks acceptable. No street shoes.
Prerequisite: none.
Locations: Hagerstown at My Pilate's Place and Frederick Classes are at DanceWorks and through the Frederick County Rec Dept.
Continuation Level 2
Continuation Classes will be learning a new performance routine.
A Portion of the Continuation Class will be devoted to warm-ups, strength conditioning and steps and combinations used in the choreography. Various Topics such as Costuming, Make-up, Taxim, musical sensitivity & history will be discussed. Part of class will be dedicated to learning the combinations for the set choreography that will be performed in recital. Class will focus on learning the choreography but we will also reveiw technique.
Prerequisite: Proficiency of Basic Beginner Class Level 1 or permission of instructor.
Cost: $65 for 5 weeks
Location: Hagerstown at My Pilate's Place and Frederick Classes are at DanceWorks and through the Frederick County Rec Dept.
Performance Prep Workshop
Want to perform to your own choreography but don't know where to start. Want to dance in your class recital but can't figure out just what to do first.
This workshop will prepare students who wish to perform their own solo. Students will learn how to break down the music into segments and how to create movement to represent the music being played.
This class will focus on teaching the student to develop their own choreographs and routines.
This class is not for some one brand new to belly dance. To get the full benefit of the workshop the participant should be at ease dancing unaccompanied and without assistance.
You are encouraged to bring music you think you would like to dance it is recommended for a first solo a 2 to 3 minute song. Please no Western music, Arabic pop or classical music.
Workshops will be broken in to 2 parts will included lecture at the beginning and listening to music and interpreting what we hear into dance moves.
Workshop is limited to 6 students and will be held in my home studio. Workshop is 2 hours. The second Part of the workshop will be held on Saturday January 30th. Particpants must attend Part 1 to attend the second part.
Class will be 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Level 1 or permission of instructor.
200pm/Sat Dec 05, 2009/Location: My Home Studio, New Market, MD email for directions
Cost: $40
Cancellation Policy: Classes and workshops are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met one week in advance. Door registration is accepted if pre-registration minimum is met and class is not full. Enrollment classes missed must be made up within the same session as purchased. After first class there are no refundable. Class enrollments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Summer 2010 Classes and Workshops Registration
Use pulldown menu and select Class and location. Any class not meeting minimum pre-registration 1 week before the first class is subject to cancellation. Refund provided if class cancelled. Classes meet weekly for one 1-hour.
Hagerstown Summer Belly Dance Classes Online Registration
Hagerstown The Summer Session the Continuation class meets at 700pm. Online Special 5 Classes for $55. Classes are $65 at the Door. Hagerstown Classes are held at My Pilate's Place.
Wednesday Night Class Oakdale Recreation Center Sitamun is offering classes thru the Frederick County Recreation Department Beginner and Continuation offered. This class fills quickly so register early to avoid disappointment. You must register through the Recreation Center either by phone:(301) 600-1646 or their website: recreater.com
Mail-In Printable Form: For mail-in registration please click on the printable form link and follow mailing instruction on the form.
Printable Mail in form. For PayPal registration, please fill out and sign wavier and bring to class with you the first night of class.
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