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 May 11 through June 15, 2010

Introduction Bellydance Series
(in the small studio at Niaspace)
6:00 - 6:50pm
Learn the basic principles of posture, muscle isolation and timing.

Beginner / Intermediate Bellydance Series
Theme this series:  3/4 Everything!
7:00 - 8:00pm
That's right!  Three-quarters aren't just for shimmies anymore!  We will 3/4 everything - why not?  This is a great way to break out of old patterns and try new ones... simply by changing the timing of our isolations.  Dance combos at the end of each class.

Advanced Bellydance Series
Theme this series:  Drum Solo Choreography
8:15 - 9:30pm
Brand new, hot off the press choreography by Stacey to Suhaila's "Solo Salimpour" track from Reprecussion.  This is a drill choreography targeted towards L2 movements, with L3 layering options.  It includes a little bit of everything!  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.