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Springs Oasis Belly Dance with
Zafia
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Class Descriptions ~ Oct-Nov 2006 Bring
a water bottle and hip scarf. Wear
comfortable pants or a skirt and a form-fitting shirt, midriff, or tank top. Some
sort of hip scarf or belt makes it easier to see and articulate hip
movements (and is much more fun!). See the links page for dangerous
shopping opportunities.
TRADITIONAL MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE:
Beginning Belly Dance This
class provides an introduction to, and practice of, basic movement vocabulary of
Egyptian style belly dance (Raqs Sharqi) along with a brief overview of
the cultural and historical roots of this wonderful dance form. Classes
incorporate fast and slow movements,
with each class introducing a new move or two and reviewing movements
learned previously. Students also learn combinations
of moves to put them together. Each class
includes warm-up and stretches, movement demonstration, explanation, and practice of individual moves and combinations. Int./Adv. Belly Dance ~ Veil Routine This
class builds on the beginning class and will teach a complete choreography
using the veil. Students will also practice drills to improve technique,
learn advanced skills in layering, and practice
performance skills. Focus is on refinement of moves and
transitions,
dancing to different rhythmic and melodic aspects of the music, as well as
posture and dance conditioning. Each class includes:
warm-up and stretches, practice of movement combinations and
choreography practice. Students will have an opportunity
to perform at a friendly local belly dance Student Night and hafla (dance
party).
Int./Adv. Belly Dance ~ Drum Solo Routine This
class builds on the beginning class and will teach a complete drum solo
choreography, focusing on sharp isolations and layered shimmies. Students will also practice drills to improve technique,
learn advanced skills in layering, and practice
performance skills. Focus is on refinement of moves and
transitions,
dancing to different rhythmic and melodic aspects of the music, as well as
posture and dance conditioning. Each class includes:
warm-up and stretches, practice of movement combinations and
choreography practice. Students will have an opportunity
to perform at a friendly local belly dance Student Night and hafla (dance
party).
AMERICAN
TRIBAL STYLE BELLY
DANCE:
Tribal 1 ~ ATS Movement Vocabulary (Fall 2006)Learn
the basic movement vocabulary and technique of American Tribal Style belly
dance, including fast and
slow moves, and cues. Learn to recognize cues given by the lead dancer for
improvisational performance. Learn and
practice playing finger cymbals (zills or sagat) while dancing. Tribal 2 ~ ATS Formations and Transitons (Fall 2006)
Learn more complex movement vocabulary, more cues and
transitions, and use them in improvisational lead and follow exercises.
Zills (finger cymbals) are played throughout.
Tribal 2 ~ Improvisational Performance (Jan 2007)Practice leading and following in improvisational performances using various formations and transitions. Experiment with new movement vocabulary, rehearse for performances. Zills (finger cymbals) are played throughout.
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