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What is belly dance core foundations movements?
THIS CLASS IS FOR THE NEW OR THE EXPERIENCED DANCER TO LEARN NEW FOUNDATIONS AS WELL COMBINING THE FOUNDATIONS INTO HOT COMBINATIONS TO ADD TO YOUR STYLE OF DANCING.
What style of dance will I be learning?
Egyptian Style and World Fusion techniques are taught in this class to prep on basics of solo and group dancing for personal or performance preparation. No previous experience necessary to join this class. Anyone can Belly dance. If you have health issues or concerns, please contact your doctor on advice you on taking the class.
What is egyptian stlye? note from www. shira.net -
American dancers who perform Egyptian Oriental style are attempting to emulate the style of dancing seen in the nightclubs in Cairo. These dancers have worked hard to familiarize themselves with Egyptian music and study how Egyptian dancers interpret it.
Like American Restaurant, this is very much a show business style, with the dancer covered in beads, sequins, and paillettes. Because the American dancer doing Egyptian Oriental is attempting to dance in the same style as a very specific group of people, she uses her personal creativity to explore the types of music, costuming, and dance style employed by that group of people.
What will I be learning in US tribal & world tribal style?
You will learn the basic vocabulary deriving from Egyptian, North Africa, Indian and flamenco. You will learn to cue at improvisational tribal style performance. what is us tribal? (noted from shira.net - resource directory)
U.S. Tribal do so because some Tribal groups promote a culture of dancing for one's own pleasure, rather than dancing for an audience. These groups may be attractive to students who have no interest at all in ever performing but do enjoy dancing with others just for fun. They disparage the idea of "flirting with the audience" and instead prefer to use this dance form to explore their ideas of sisterhood with fellow dancers, celebrate "woman power", discover new meaning to their own femininity, explore experimental directions, or otherwise use the dance for a personal journey. Some people cannot accept the idea of themselves wearing beads and sequins, and feel much more comfortable in the Tribal garb of coins, mirrors, and tassels. Many don't care to learn anything about Middle Eastern music or cultural traditions - they're more interested in the culture that has risen up around their style.
In still another point of view, many dancers of the American Restaurant style find that the "generic American" audiences in their communities respond well to their American-style veil work, sword balancing, and other New World innovations, so they continue to offer what sells. They frequently dance for birthday parties and other festive occasions. Such dancers often see themselves primarily as entertainers.
Of course, every one of these styles has people who choose it for reasons entirely different from those I just described above. I'm just offering a sampling of some points of view I've heard expressed over the years. If you wonder why a particular dancer has chosen whatever style she prefers, don't assume one of the above to be true - ask her! for more information visit www.shira.net
What if I have health issues? If you have health issues or concerns, please contact your doctor on advice you on taking the class
What do I wear?
Yoga style pants, exercise outfits, long skirts. Tops should be comfortable. Shoes: barefoot or dance shoes, no tennis shoes please, we dance a lot on the balls of our feet and pointing our toes. Hip scarf if you have one, if not you may purchase one from Roxann during class. They range from $25.00 - $38.00.
*For performance classes- please bring a veil, zills,5 or 6 tea light or votive candles, wall mounting adhesive, round light weight tray or plate charge that is not breakable.
Can I audit a class? Yes. You may come in and watch a class that you are interested in joining to see if the class is right for you.
Can I drop in a class? You are welcome to come into any class for a $15.00 fee.
DO YOU ACCEPT CHECKS? Yes. Make checks payable to: Belly Rox. There is a $25.00 fee for all returned checks.
Can I get a refund, transfer or exchanges on classes that I miss? There are no refunds, transfers or exchanges on any classes, packages, events or workshops purchased.
If I am a student, do I pay for workshops and/or events to? Yes, these are separate.
How do I contact BellyRox? Email Roxann@bellyrox.com or call 313-580-5292.
How do I register? You may register online. with the studio in advance , register on your first day of class. OR send a money order or check made out to:
BellyRox
369 St.Clair
Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230
Include:
FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, EMAIL ADDRESS
SESSION DESIRED.
Commonly asked questions for the Warren Family YMCA:
*what is the membership fee? Program Membership $49
*how long is the membership fee good for? One Year
*does the membership fee include any classes? No, it gives you access to take classes.
* how long are the sessions? 7 Weeks (We can change it and make it longer if you want, I.e. 14 weeks)
* how much is the belly dance class without a membership? We are membership based facility, so you need some type of membership. We are in the process of trying to get this changed, but nothing has been set yet.
*how much is the belly dance class with a membership? $90 per session (but the price will be less if they have a full facility membership where we draft out of a checking or credit card each month.)
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