GALACTIVATE DANCE STUDIO

215 SW Third St, Downtown Corvallis

(located inside Stoker’s VitaWorld Health Store)

541-754-8487

Classes in classical, modern and folkloric Egyptian and Tribal Style Bellydance

Current Session:

8 WEEK SESSION $65

Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm Choreography Class (Egyptian Style)   Aug. 17-Oct. 12 (No class Aug. 31) CLASS NOW FULL

SMALL CLASS SIZES FOR PERSONALIZED ATTENTION.

CLASSES  FILL UP QUICKLY SO RESERVE SPACE SOON!

REGISTRATION AT STOKER’S VITAWORLD STORE.

Student-only classes.  Dance/fitness instructors interested in taking classes are welcome to inquire about teacher training and/or private class/workshop options.

In class you will learn;

Basic movements and simple, easy-to-follow combinations and drills

Benefits of bellydancing; fat-burning, cardio conditioning, muscle toning,etc

Some cultural background and history of the dance style and costume variations

How to feel the choreography and bring drama into your dance

Musical Interpretation:

how to differentiate and interpret the Oriental rhythms, beats and accents.  You learn how to embody the music whether a flute, violin, drum, oud, accordion, or mizmar.   A moderate level of fitness is recommended.

2010 Galactivate Studio Class Session Schedule

MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS 6:15-7:30pm

6 weeks  Multi-Level Class Jan. 4-Feb. 8

8 weeks Choreography Class March.1-April 15  Level 1 Class March 3-April 19

8 weeks Choreography Class April.26-June 14   Level 1 Class April 28- June 16

8 weeks Choreography Class June.21-Aug. 9    Level 1 Class June 23- Aug. 11

TUESDAYS 6:30-7:30pm

8 weeks Choreography Class Aug. 17-Oct.12 (No class Aug. 31)

3 weeks Choreography Class Oct.18-Nov.1    $30 for 3 WEEK SESSION

(Siobhan attends ISOC Academic Program in Cairo, Egypt Nov. 4-15 )

6 weeks  Choreography Class Nov. 22-Dec.27 $45 for 6 WEEK SESSION

GALACTIVATE STUDIO CLASS INFORMATION

Drop Ins

$12 drop in.  Arrive 15 minutes prior to class to talk with me and fill out drop-in form. Drop ins for the Wednesday class only.

Class Structure

Warm Up:  yoga stretches, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.

Technique, Combinations, and Drills

Basic fitness teaching principles of demonstration, observation, and corrections applied.

What to Wear

Form-fitting exercise clothing.

Shirts should not cover the hips and no baggy pants.

Must be able to SEE lower back, hips and knees to access movements and postures.

Hip scarf (triangular shaped) or coin belt

Bare feet or ballet/dance shoes are highly recommended for those with knee and ankle sensitivity.

DRESS TO EXPRESS!

When you feel inclined…adorn yourself in vibrant colors/patterns, fabrics, lace, sequins, shisha, coins, jewelry, and embellishments  that enliven and compliment you.

You are not required to expose your belly for class although you may eventually feel comfortable doing so.

Attendance

Studio opens at 6pm.  Please respect your fellow dancers by being on time for class. It’s best to give yourself time to get settled.

Front door locks promptly at 6:15pm, so if you’re late, you’ll be locked out.

Payment

To reserve space in upcoming session, payment is required 2 weeks prior to new session in the form of cash or checks made payable to Siobhan Van Lanen.

Refunds

No refunds

Physical Limitations

Your health is important to me. Please inform Siobhan of any recent or chronic injuries or illnesses so that precautions/modifications can be made.

Referrals

Spread the word to family and friends about class.  If someone you refer to classes, registers and pays for a session, you receive a complimentary gift!

To prepare for class, it’s helpful to know some  basic bellydance  terminology and its uniquely artful body language.

Here are some basics to become aware of:

Primary Movements of Hips/Pelvis

Horizontal plane: parallel to floor.   Vertical plane: parallel to wall.

Circles (Horizontal/Vertical, Small/Large)

Figure-Eights (Horizontal/Vertical, Inward/Outward)

Lifts/Drops (Vertical)

Twists (Horizontal)

Thrusts/Side Snaps (Horizontal)

Pelvic Tucks/Lifts/Drops

Arcs

Asymetrical Figure-Eight Loop

Shimmies

Primary Movements of Abdomen/Torso/Chest/Shoulders

Undulations

Body Waves: Up/Down

Abdomen Belly Rolls and Locks/Pops/Accents

Chest and Rib Cage Lifts/Drops/Circles/Zig Zags/Figure-Eights: Vertical/Horizontal

Shoulder Shimmies/Rolls/Accents: Lifts/Drops

Primary Movements of Arms/Wrists/Neck/Head

Snake and Waves Arms

Wrist Rolls: Inward/Outward

Lotus Hands

Neck and Head Rolls

Dance Components

Level Changes

Raise up onto balls of your feet or lower legs towards floor, kneeling or fanciful floorwork.

Directional Changes

Forward, Backward, Side-to-Side, Diagonals, Turns.

Floor Patterns

Figure-Eights, Circles, Zig Zags, Crosses, Triangles/Pyramids, Squares and any geometric pattern you can imagine.

Tempo/Rhythmic Time Signatures

Accelerate in tempo exploring  Slow, Medium, Fast movements.

Dance is the embodiment of the music.  In understanding this dance, we need to develop a basic knowledge of music and time signatures.  Basic time signatures:  2/4, 4/4, 6/4, 9/8

Expressing a Mood/Feelings

Allow yourself to express emotion and  feel passionate when you dance to express a mood whether serious, mysterious,melancholy, happy and joyful, mystical, sentimental and romantic, grounded and relaxed, vulnerable or strong.  The dance is only as deep as you feel and allow the dance to heal.  The presence and awareness of oneself merging with a creative source is the essence of its inspiration.  When you can let go,playfully enjoy dancing in feeling the movement from the music it awakens within you a spontaneous, free-form creativity and fun.

SIOBHAN’S WOW FITNESS CENTER CLASS SCHEDULE

327 SW Third St, Corvallis, OR

Siobhan teaches ongoing fitness classes at WOW including Hatha and Kundalini yoga, Pilates and fitness formatted Oriental dance classes providing easy-to-follow drills which focus on technique.

YOGA (Hatha and Kundalini)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

7:45-8:45am

PILATES

Tuesdays, Thursdays

5:05-6:05pm

FIT BELLIES

A dynamic combination of core-strengthening, cardio conditioning exercises incorporating Pilates and Raqs Sharqi Oriental dance moves.

Tuesdays, Thursdays

10:15-11:15am