About Stacey's Classes
Students just getting started in dance (or bellydance) may wish to attend the Introduction series.  During each eight week rotation, we describe and practice the core language, concepts and muscles used specifically to this dance format.  The class has a smaller number of attendee slots available to encourage a personal atmosphere where students can feel comfortable asking questions.  After attending an Introduction dance session, students may repeat the series or move on to the Beginner class.

Each eight week Beginner and Advanced class series has a different focus or "theme."  Beginner class themes include veil, finger cymbals, choreography or dance combos.  Advanced themes vary and could include focus on a subset of isolations such as figure 8's or upper body work, stamina, layering, choreography, combos, etc.  Each class always includes a warm up, muscle isolation breakdown, practice and cool down.  Student performance opportunities are arranged periodically throughout the year.  New students accepted at the beginning of each series.

CLASS DATES:  Every Tuesday March 9 through May 4, 2010 EXCEPT March 23

Introduction Bellydance Series
Dip your toe in
(in the small studio at Niaspace)
6:00 - 6:50pm

Beginner / Intermediate Bellydance Series
Splash around for a while
Theme this series:  Dance Movement
7:00 - 8:00pm
Good belly dance technique starts with a foundation in basic dance, and is then layered with muscle isolations.    Learn basic foot patterns, turns and combos across the floor.  This series is also important for students interested in venturing into the Advanced class at some point in the future.  Do you know what it means to layer half time alternating singles, downbeat right with half time chasses, downbeat left?  Find out!

Advanced Bellydance Series
Dive in the deep end
Theme this series:  Speed and Stamina
8:15 - 9:30pm
Isn't every class an exercise in speed and stamina already?  Mmmm...  No.  Let's get strong so that we can focus on a new choreography during the second Spring series.  Each class will include a new combo. Please bring your cymbals.    Advanced registration requires instructor approval for new students. Advanced registration requires instructor approval for new students.

What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable clothing in which you can stretch and move easily.  Yoga wear or jazz pants and tank top are most appropriate.  (No skirts, please.)  Bare feet, ballet slippers or jazz shoes are acceptable.  Hip scarves are optional.  If you do choose to wear one, please choose one with no beads or coins.  Thanks!

Payment and Attendance Policy:
Students may sign up online or pay at the door via cash or check.  "At the door" registrations are subject to availability.  Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  There are no prorates, refunds, credits or make-ups for missed classes.