Belly Dance Basics
- Learn core movements that are the foundation for all belly dance and transition to dance with fluidity and grace.
- Previous experience - None, all beginner dancers are welcome. This class is also designed for dancers with up to 2 years belly dance tuition
- Class duration - 1.25 hour
- 1 lesson per week for 9 weeks (Medance Belly Dance Party in week 10 - see below)
TERM THREE 2010 COMMENCEMENT
Takapuna ...: Tuesday 20 July 2010, 6.45pm
Each week we will learn or refresh the 10 basic belly dance movements (see below) then add complexity and refinement with layers and transitions to create our dance. Each class will start with a warm up, posture overview, instruction and drills on the weekly movement, combinations and mini routines, which will add spacial awareness, layers, arm patterns etc, some dance improvisation will be included in this class as well as a group chroegoraphy, before a final cool down. An introduction to playing zills will be included in this class format. All students may repeat this course as many times as desired, whilst aiming towards at least 2 years of tuition at this level before progressing to the Belly Dance Skills class on Wednesday evenings.
Students are invited to perform their group choreography in costume (optional) at the Medance Belly Dance Party at the end of Term 3, 7.30pm Tuesday 21 September 2010.
Term 3 2010 : Style: Cabaret/Oriental
Rhythms: Baladi, Saiidi, Malfuf & Chiftitelli
Choreography: Moegaba by Nancy Ajram
The 10 Belly dance movements: Walk, Step touch, Shimmy, Slide, Tilt, Lock, Circle, Spin Turn, Undulation, Sway
Students are encouraged to participate in the Basic Level workshops in Takapuna on Saturday afternoons throughout the term. Details are listed here
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Belly Dance Skills
- Learn how to use your existing dance skills to create improvised dance and complex group choreography.
- Previous experience - minimum of 2 years belly dance tuition (or equivalent), and has mastered the 10 basic movements of belly dance (see above)
- Class duration - 1.5 hours
- 1 lesson per week for 10 weeks
TERM THREE 2010 COMMENCEMENT
Takapuna ...: Wednesday 21 July 2010, 7.15pm
Each week we will take one of the 10 basic movements, develop layers, angles and floor patterns with this movement, then apply it to routines that you can use in your improvised dance and solo choreographies. Each class will start with a warm up, posture overview, drills, combinations, rhythms, improvisation, then a group choreography will be taught, finally a cool down and stretch to balance the body. Students will be continually challenged to improve their technique and prepare their group choreography for performance. Zills, Veil, Wings, Cane, Malaya Leff, and other props will be taught in this class over time and used in group choreography, as well as the folkloric and fusion styles of belly dance. Students will be invited to perform their group choreography in costume at the Medance Belly Dance Party at the end of Term 3, 7.30pm Tuesday 21 September 2010.
Term 3: Style: Cabaret/Oriental
Rhythm: Saiidi, Ayoub, Kashlima 9/8, Wahda Kibira
Group Choreography: The last one Zilling!
Choreography (2): La Azon by Mohammed Fouad, Choreography by Jillina from the DVD Egyptian Pop Choreography
Students are encouraged to participate in the Basic and Skilled Level workshops in Takapuna on Saturday afternoons throughout the term. Details are listed here
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Advanced (Level 4)
- Develop your improvisational skills to performance level, refine your technique and enjoy working with dancers of similar skill level on group choreography for performance
- Entry requirement - Assessment of competency by tutor.
- Class duration - 1.5 hours
- 1 lesson per week for 9 weeks (Medance Belly Dance Party in week 10 - see below)
TERM THREE 2010 COMMENCEMENT
Takapuna ...: Tuesday 20 July 2010, 8pm
This class offers the opportunity to refine your technique with challenging drill segments, and develop your improvisational skills to performance level with complex 15-20 minute music segments, primarily full belly dance routines. The group will work together to keep to performance level a varied set of group choreographies, adding to this repertoire as time permits. Students are also encouraged and assisted to work on their own solo performance pieces within the group structure.
Students are encouraged to participate in the Basic and Skilled Level workshops in Takapuna on Saturday afternoons throughout the term. Details are listed here
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Private Lessons
- Learn how to take your dance skills to the next level
- Entry requirement - none
- Class duration - 1 hour
- $70 per hour per person - payment by Eftpos only
- Available on request - contact me here to arrange a suitable time, preferred location Takapuna or City Dance
Medance Belly Dance Party!
- Open to all Medance Members & Students
- Entry requirement - Registration plus $20 OR 1 click on your Membership Card
- Duration - 1.5 hours
- Students are invited to attend this party in belly dance costume
- All active students will be invited to perform their Group choreographies learnt this term
- Date: Term 2 - Wednesday 30 June 2010
- Term 3 - Tuesday 21 September 2010
- Time: 7.30PM
- Location: Takapuna
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If you are not a current Medance member, but are still interested in attending this party, please contact me by email.
Medance Belly Dance Parties will be held from 7.30pm on the last Tuesday (Terms 1 & 3) or Wednesday (Terms 2 & 4) of each term in 2010, replacing the Basics/Advanced or Skills classes for that week.
Future dates are:
Wednesday 30 June, Tuesday 21 September and Wednesday 8 December 2010
Beginners Belly Dance Classes at City Dance Studio
- Every Monday Evening at 7.30pm (excludes Public Holidays)
- Learn core movements that are the foundation for all belly dance
- Entry requirement and registration - none
- Class duration - 1 hour
- Location: City Dance Studios (above McDonald's) Level 1, 260 Queens Street, Auckland City
- Fees: refer to the City Dance web site here. NOTE: Medance Membership cards may not be used to pay for these classes.