Level 1 Beginner Belly Dance

Explore nuanced stylization and personal dance expression with this invigorating technique class.Dancer conditioning is the focus as we play with layering challenges, across-the-floor exercises, and tempo drills. Dancers will learn elusively complex moves like the 3/4 shimmy, the Jewel, sweeping Arabesque, and more. Props such as finger cymbals and veils may also be introduced at this level. Water break chats will address topics like anatomy/physiology, the composers who created the canon of the Raqs Sharqi music, and the dancers who shaped its history. Dancers will be supported in exploringtheir personal dance style with this class.Pre-requisite: dancers must complete at least two cycles of Hip Tricks.Level: Beg-intermediate/ IntermediateThis class runs in sessions with specific start and end dates. More Info below.