If you are seeking to accelerate your artistic and/or fitness development,

private lessons and workshops build the motivation and momentum to meet your goals.

Whether interested in enhancing your fitness routine in a creative way with easy-to-follow bellydance movement combinations, or learning about Oriental musical rhythms, culture and history and choreography, you will be inspired with what you learn.  You can learn complimentive costume, colors, and make-up tips.

Private session:  1 hour = $55.

A private session package special:

Purchase 4  one hour sessions for only $200, (you save $20) and receive complimentary aromatherapy.

Group Workshop Session: 2 hour= $25

Summer Workshop Schedule 2010

Introduction to Bellydance

Sat. July 17  3-5pm

$20 Registration payment  due by July 9 to reserve space.

This workshop acquaints curious participants with an overview of classical and modern Egyptian style bellydance including Oriental and Folkloric.  This includes basic movements, musical interpretation, costume designs, cultural background, history and ethnography.  Includes discussion og basic kinesiology, fitness and health benefits of this dance form.

Introduction to Musicality for Dancers; Finger Cymbals, Rhythms, Instruments

Sat. July 24  3-5pm

$20 Registration payment due by July 16 to reserve space

This workshop focuses on developing an awareness of the intricacies of classical Oriental Egyptian orchestra music, musical interpretation, and what movements correspond to different instruments.  Basic finger cymbal patterns explored using 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 9/8 time signatures, Fun and festive!

Drum Solo Moves Combos Drills

Sat. Aug. 14  3-5pm

$25 Registration payment due by Aug. 6 to reserve space.

Workshop covers musical interpretations; identifying the rhythm’s beats and accents and to learn how to embody the music.  We will explore a spicy variety of  drum solo style staccato  torso and hip movements known as locks and pops and the many varieties of shimmies. Then, we will weave the moves together into a sleek, sassy, and easy-to-follow, short drum solo choreography!

Private Sessions and Workshops offered in:

Choreography:

Classical or Folkloric  Egyptian Oriental

Drum Solo

Tribal Style

Choreography using Props: veils, finger cymbals, sword, cane.

Musical Rhythms and Finger Cymbal Patterns:  2/4,  4/4,  9/8

Make-up and Costuming Tips

Customized Yoga for Self-Care

Relaxation Techniques for Performance Anxiety