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 Oct 27, 2009 through Dec 15, 2009 (No Class Dec 1)

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

Beginner Bellydance Series
Splash around for a while
Theme this series:  DRUM RHYTHMS
7:00 - 8:00pm
During this series we will break down some of the more common Middle Eastern rhythms and dance them in combinations at the end of each class. By the end of the series, students should be able to recognize common rhythms in Middle Eastern music.

Advanced Bellydance Series
Dive in the deep end
Theme this series:  IMPROV with CYMBALS
8:15 - 9:30pm
Eek! It won't be that scary, I promise. A skill every good belly dancer should have is the ability to throw on her cymbals and dance with confidence. 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.  Please contact Stacey if you plan to attend but are not signing up online to reserve your space!  Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  There are no prorates, refunds, credits or make-ups for missed classes.