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:  April 28 through June 23, 2009

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:  UNDULATIONS
7:00 - 8:00pm
Undulations are a commonly used belly dance "move" that can add fluidity and complexity to your dance vocabulary.  Because isolated contractions between the upper and lower abs is particularly challenging, we will spend eight weeks focused on getting in touch with our abdominal muscles and practicing different kinds of undulations.  Undulations and hip work are combined in fun, short dance combinations at the end of class.

Advanced Bellydance Series
Dive in the deep end
Theme this series:  NEBTEDI CHOREOGRAPHY
8:15 - 9:30pm
Class will include warm up, drills and choreography to "Nebtedi Mnein el Hikaya." Please bring finger cymbals to every class. 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.