Class Schedule and Info.
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
