Strange Brew with Kami Liddle, Elizabeth Strong, Rose Harden and Zoe Jakes, Wed 6:30-8:30pm, ongoing, drop-in
Contemporary Elements for Intermediate/Advanced Dancers Strange Brew is an on-going class series at the Fat Chance Belly Dance Studio in San Francisco catered to intermediate/advanced dancers. Each class is on a drop-in basis and will be taught by either Kami Liddle, Elizabeth Strong, Rose Harden, Zoe Jakes or special invited guests. Class Schedule: click here!
Persian Dance Workshop with Miriam Peretz Mondays 8:15 - 9:45pm, TBA 2012
Persian Dance can be loosely placed into two main categories, Classical, and Folk. Persian Classical dance is inspired by Persian poetry and miniature artwork. Movements often reflect the swirling Arabesques, fluid and highly detailed movements seen in Persian Miniature artwork. Characteristic movements include intricate hand and arm movements, sweeping gestures, shoulder isolations, footwork patterns and spins.
Common themes in the dance, inspired by the great Persian poets- Hafez, Omar Khayyam, and Rumi are the moth to flame, nightingales and roses, intoxication with love for the beloved, or a bird spreading its wings to fly to freedom. This class will focus on both technique and choreography in the Persian Classical dance style, as well as various folk styles, such as Bandari. Special focus will be given to the technique of turning.
$15 drop -in or monthly card; $50 four week month/$62.50 five week month (purchase at the beginning of the month and use by the end of the month) Sign up at fcbd@fcbd.com or call 415.431.4322
Instructor, Miriam Peretz is an internationally acclaimed performing artist and instructor specializing in dances from the Silk Road (Persia & Central Asia,) and the Middle-East. She has been performing and teaching classes and workshops both in the U.S. and abroad for the past fifteen years. Miriam has been a principle dancer with Inbal Ethnic Dance Theater Company in Tel Aviv, and is currently assistant artistic director and principle dancer of Ballet Afsaneh. Miriam is noted to be an exceptionally dynamic, inspiring and innovative instructor, as she infuses traditional forms with contemporary and sacred dance elements. www.miriamdance.com
Salimpour Format Belly Dance with Andrea Sendek Sundays 12-1:30, 1:30-3pm
Level One 12-1:30pm, Level Two 1:30-3pm Drop in $15 per class, no preregistration necessary
Level One focuses on teaching the student basic fundamentals necessary to progress safely and intelligently in their dance. Class begins with a full body warm up designed to build strength, flexibility, proper alignment and muscle awareness. Students will learn basic belly dance technique and musicality. Class ends with a dance combination where various dance stylizations will be introduced. Level Two starts with a full body warm up designed to further strengthen and stretch the body. Belly dance technique is covered and performed at a faster tempo. Belly dance layering concepts are introduced and intermediate level foot patterns are incorporated. Students will combine belly dance drills with finger cymbal playing. Class ends with a dance combination , various dance stylizations will be covered.
With a rich background in the performing arts, Andrea shares her lifelong involvement in acting, music and dance in her role as choreographer, instructor and performer. Cumulating over a decade of experience in various dance genres (belly dance, bharatanatyam, ballet and modern) Andrea integrates philosophies from these various forms into her teaching and performance style. She is studying ballet and modern at CCSF and is pursuing her degree in dance. Andrea is a staff instructor at the Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance, and assistant director of the Suhaila Dance Company. Andrea is level 4 certified in the Suhaila Salimpour format of Belly Dance and Level 2 certified in the Jamilla Salimpour format.
Dance Conditioning with Anita Lalwani, is on hiatus until Sep 2012.
Want to get fit for ATS bellydance? Dance Conditioning is a progressive 8-week course designed to enhance our tribal style bellydancing. Learn exercises that will help with posture, transitions and technique Class includes dance drills, strength and isolation exercises, core building and flexibility.
Find your core! Discover your lats! Sculpt and tone your shoulders! Drill dance moves for cardio! Improve hip mobility!
All levels of dancers are welcome! Join us every Sunday morning at the FatChanceBellyDance Studio for this fun and challenging workout. Class fee $125 Classes will be held at the FatChanceBellyDance Studio on Sunday mornings from 10-11:30am. For more information or to register, contact Anita at AnitasHomeOffice@yahoo.com or call 415-845-6428 Class Size is Limited
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