Introduction to Belly Dance Course

  • Learn core movements that are the foundation for all belly dance.

  • Previous experience - None, all beginner dancers are welcome.

  • Class duration - 1 hour

  • 1 lesson per week for 4 weeks



TERM ONE 2012 COMMENCEMENT

Takapuna ...: Tuesday 6 March 2012, 8.15pm

Discover for yourself the mysterious and sensual art of belly dance. This 4 week course introduces to you the families of movement that are the foundation of belly dance. Once you have completed all four weeks, you will confidently be able to join the Belly Dance Basics class the following term. No previous dance experience is required to join this course, all students are welcome. Register here.


Belly Dance Basics Course

  • Learn core movements that are the foundation for all belly dance and transition to dance with fluidity and grace.

  • Previous experience - Introduction to Belly Dane Course or similar. This class is designed to extend dancers with up to 2 years belly dance tuition

  • Class duration - 1 hour

  • 1 lesson per week for 8 weeks



TERM ONE 2012 COMMENCEMENT

Takapuna ...: Tuesday 7 February 2012, 7pm

Each week we will refresh one of the 10 basic belly dance movements (see below) then add complexity and refinement with layers and transitions to create our dance. A typical 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. 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.
The 10 Basic Belly dance movements: Walk, Step touch, Shimmy, Slide, Tilt, Lock, Circle, Spin Turn, Undulation, Sway


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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 - min. of 2 years belly dance tuition, and mastered the 10 basic movements of belly dance (see above)

  • Class duration - 1.5 hours

  • 1 lesson per week for 8 weeks


TERM ONE 2012 COMMENCEMENT

Takapuna ...: Wednesday 8 February 2012 7:15-8:45pm

A dance class specifically designed to challenge the belly dance student with at least 2 years tuition. Course content will look at posture, drills, new combinations, group formations, multiple layers of movements, Middle Eastern Drum Rhythms and dance patterns plus zills. Students will be 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.

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Belly Dance Solo Development


  • Develop your solo performance skills for performance

  • Entry requirement: Assessment of competency by tutor

  • Class duration - 45 mins - 1 hour

  • 1 lesson per fortnight for Terms 2, 3 & 4



Venue Takapuna ...: Wednesdays : 8:45-9:30pm


Daytime Classes


  • Take your dance skills to the next level - technique, expression, improvisation

  • Entry requirement - open level classes available, beginners to advanced

  • Class duration - 1 - 1.5 hours

  • Weekly, fortnightly or monthly

  • If you would like to take a regular daytime belly dance class, and you have some friends that would like to join you, a minimum of 5 students are required for a group class to proceed per term, I am available for daytime classes in your area (North Shore or Auckland city). Usual Medance Membership (Monthly or Term) rates apply. Contact me for more information.



Private Lessons

  • Learn how to take your dance skills to the next level

  • Entry requirement - none

  • Class duration - 1 hour

  • $60 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 Auckland City



Medance Belly Dance Party!

  • All current Medance Members and Students are invited to attend

  • Please register your intention to attend this party for catering purposes

  • Duration - 2 hours

  • Students and guests are invited to attend this party in belly dance costume

  • All students will be invited to perform their group choreographies learnt during the term

  • Date: Friday 30 March 2012

  • Time: 7.30PM

  • Location: TBA


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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.