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Technique class on Sat 15 Dec 2007 - Focus on Shimmies

03/12/07 10:18 | Permalink

Lets send the end of year off with a bang as we work through some of the different kinds of shimmies, then we will try layering them over some movements and travelling steps, how many layers can you apply?

Technique class on Wed 12 Dec 2007 - Focus on Egyptian walk

03/12/07 10:16 | Permalink

The graceful and versatile Egyptian walk, once mastered, provides a whole new range of possibilities for your hip movements.

We will start at the basics, releasing and engaging the correct muscles to ensure you can control this hip work safely and with relative ease.

Medance Christmas Party - Cafe Drina, Albany - Saturday 8 December 7pm

03/12/07 09:49 | Permalink

I am looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you this coming Saturday night. Tickets are almost sold out, so email me if you don't have yours yet, and make sure you purchase them in class this week, as there will be no door sales. Our mystery entertainer is going to be fantastic, and as some of you already know, the food at Cafe Drina (www.cafedrina.co.nz) is always wonderful! It will truly be a night to remember.

Technique class on Sat 8 Dec 2007 - Focus on Jewels and Twists

03/12/07 09:48 | Permalink

Small intricate hip work, and lively, powerful twists can be great fun when incorporated into your dance. We will look at the techniques required to cleanly articulate these movements then incorporate them into some fun combos.

Technique class on Wed 5 Dec 2007 - Focus on Arabics and Undulations

03/12/07 09:45 | Permalink

Arabics or walking undulations are a basic movement of belly dance, and can add variety and spice to a dance routine. We will look at variations and ways to include this fluid movement into your dance vocabulary.

NB: Location this week only is at the Takapuna War Memorial Hall, beside the Library