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WEDNESDAY CLASSES Raqs Outside the Box: Improvisational Techniques: with Jessani September 22nd to November 10th, 2010 - 8 weeks Zils, Drills and Combinations: Intermediate/Advanced Level Technique: with Jessani September 22nd to November 10th, 2010 - 8 weeks Tee-hee. Register for both Wednesday night classes and save even more! Early Bird Discount: register for both classes before September 1st for just $160. After September 1st pay just $175.
THURSDAY CLASSES Belly Dance Essentials: with Jessani September 23rd to November 18th, 2010
Beginner Belly Dance I: with Kalyani September 13rd to October 18th, 2010 $10 USM Students, $50 general public November 1st to November 29th, 2010 $10 USM Students, $50 general public To register for either session contact USM Sullivan Recreation & Fitness Office at 780-4939 or e-mail Wendy Benson Sargent at wsargent@usm.maine.edu Have questions about either class contact Kalyani directly at kalyani@nayastrance.com CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Belly Dance Essentials with Jessani: Come experience the beauty of this empowering art form and why it is so much fun! Beginning students will learn the basic, elegant movement vocabulary as well as an introduction to the music, culture, and history of the dance. Experienced students will explore more complex movement variations, layering, and technique. This class is a great way to reduce street and improve muscle tone, increase stamina, and boost your confidence, all in a friendly, relaxed environment Raqs Outside the Box: Improvisational Techniques: This 8-week class is open to all belly dance students; beginner to advanced. Think of it as a series of mini-workshops. In this class you will be introduced to a variety of improvisational techniques from multiple disciplines including storytelling, movement improvisation, ecstatic dance, and theater. This is NOT your typical Raqs Sharqi improvisation class. We’ll explore the use of sound, breath, and body to explore every realm of our dance. Our objective is to become creatively liberated dancers. Zils, Drills and Combinations: Intermediate/Advanced technique classes. Just what the title says! We’ll take intermediate/advanced technique & drill it until we drop. Next we’ll add on a layer of zills, playing both standard belly dance rhythms as well as complimentary & contrasting patterns. Last, but not least, we’ll explore a variety of combinations from raqs sharqi to folkloric to fusion, all of which can be woven into choreography or improvisation. This class includes the option to perform in the winter Student Showcase on December 5, 2010. This class is suitable for students with a minimum of 1+ years of belly dance study. Beginner Level I class with Kalyani: Come and learn the proud and joyful art of bellydance while having fun and reducing stress. Kalyani's style is fun and light-hearted and that definitely translates into her class. No prior dance experience is required. Yoga pants, a scarf to tie around your hips and a sense of humor are recommended. Beginner Level II class with Kalyani: This class is designed for students who have completed level I or have prior dance experience. The class will include a quick review of the basics but we will focus on improving technique, combinations and choreography. As always, we will have fun, laugh a little and reduce our stress levels! Throughout this 5 week session we will also learn a short piece of choreography and students will have the opportunity to perform at a student showcase in December. Students who have questions about whether or not they have the appropriate background should contact Kalyani directly at kalyani@nayastrance.com
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