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Class Descriptions
Class structure and technique is based largely on the artistic and talented Yasmina Ramzy and Arabesque Academy. All classes follow a similar structure that includes warm up, technique drills, and technique instruction of 2 or 3 moves. The latter part of each class typically involves choreography or folklore and a cool down.
Beginner I
This class is designed as an introduction to bellydance for students with or without previous dance experience. Students are taught the bellydance posture, how to isolate body movement and the basic dance steps. Arms, hands, stomach, legs and hips are used in both stationary and travel steps.
Beginner II
Additional basic and more complicated movements are learned. Shimmies are added to all of the Beginner I movements. Therefore, good technique and comfort with the Beginner I movements is important.
Technique
This class is designed for bellydance students with previous dance experience. All movements taught in Beginner I and II are covered at a faster pace with focus on perfecting technique. This class is required for students transferring from other instructors. It ensures competency in foundational movements that are added and layered in following levels.
Intermediate I
At this level, the movements are layered; meaning you will do two of the basic movements at once. Therefore, the foundation steps learned in the beginner levels must be perfected and performed with ease. Additional steps are also learned. Students wanting to attend this class must have taken the beginner or technique classes, or have special permission from Aurora.
Intermediate II
In addition to more techniques and movements, students are taught to recognize and perform subtle changes in the body, such as a change in wrist position, thus creating more artistic and emotional dancers. Students begin to work with improvization skills and musicality.
Technique II
All movements taught in Intermediate I and II are covered at a faster pace with focus on perfecting technique. Pre-requisite is a minimum of Intermediate II classes at edVenture Arts Inc.
Advanced I (prerequisite: Int II and audition)
Students in this class are required to be competent in all the movements and be prepared to perfect technique and develop as artists. Class focus is choreography, stage presence and dynamics, improvisation and performance techniques. Students are encouraged to explore their utmost potential thorough understanding of music and dance.
Tribal I : An introduction to American Tribal Style (ATS) Bellydance
In a progressive class, students will be taught basic repertoire for both
fast and slow movement vocabularies. Students will also learn the
structure behind group improvisation - the techniques behind dancing
together without choreography.
Tribal II : A conintuation of ATS from Tribal I(tribal)
In a progressive class, students will be taught more variations on the
base moves from Tribal I as well as additional repertoire for both the
fast and slow movement vocabularies. This class also incorporates
finger
cymbals.
DancePoi I
Learn the amazing art of Polynesian fire twirling without the fire! A popular dance form in coastal areas, poi is fantastic to watch and wildly entertaining. This class specifically combines the use of poi and belly dance movements. Note: Poi required. This class is open to any level, but some belly dance technique is suggested.
Ballet & Stretch
Bring the strength and grace of ballet into your belly dancing. Designed to teach and hone skills used in belly dancing such as spotting, turns, posture, arm positions, and arabesques. High level stretching and partner stretching included.
DancePoi II
This class is only open to those that have taken DancePoi I.
Folklore (prerequisite: belly dance experience)
Students are taken taught the various movement and styles of Egyptian folklore. Dancers are given historical background and taught to recognize musical styles. Folkloric dances will include Mohammed Ali Street, Zaar, Whirling, Saidi, Assaya, Malaya, Port Said, Fehlahee, Tahtib, Khaleegy and others. Students are required to bring their own props - veil, cane, thobe, tahtib/dowel, are required.
Pro Course Prep (prerequisite: Int II or Advanced, or audition)
Created by the demand of higher level students wanting more in depth information and practical experience at the professional level. This course is designed to challenge more advanced students and prepare students for the Professional Course at Arabesque Academy. Students interested in this class must be prepared to work on assignments.
Improvisation (Improv.)
Improvisation is a skill that requires regular practice and a fundamental understanding of Middle Eastern music and culture. It is the true art of belly dance. This class is designed to create an environment where students can explore and practice the time honoured skill. This class is open to any level, but some belly dance technique/movement is suggested
Ballet Basics
Bring the strength and grace of ballet into your belly dancing. Designed to teach and hone skills used in belly dancing such as spotting, turns, posture, arm positions, and arabesques.New Class - Coming soon.
Shimmy and Stretch
An innovative new class that combines the cardiovascular exercise of shimmy drills and traditional ballet stretching. Two instructors for the price of one….Aurora and Natasha run this high-energy class that is designed to make you sweat and increase your flexibility. This class is open to any level of dancer but some previous experience is an advantage
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