Beginning Belly Dancing
For over 2,000 years, Middle Eastern dance has been a part of life on this planet. This course provides an introduction to the ancient and exotic dances that hail from Northern Africa and the Middle East all while you increase your flexibility, burn calories, and have FUN! In addition to dance, the class provides a means to explore Middle – Eastern music as well as the history of the dance. Beginning instruction in playing finger cymbals (zils) is part of this beginning course, and zils are available for purchase from the instructor. Dress comfortably; an introduction to basic floor moves is also part of this class.
Annette invites you to explore this invigorating, strengthening, and celebratory art form. Studio 65 is located at 2965 N. Maroa just south of Shields. Classes meet every Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30pm for 8 to 10 weeks. Fees are $79. This is a very popular class, so early registration is recommended. To register, contact Clovis Adult Education (559.327.2812 and ask for Joy) or go on line www.clovisadultschool.com and click on community education), or students can enroll with Annette at the first meeting. For additional information regarding start dates for current or future sessions, please click on calendar.
Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dancing
This is a course for the dancer who has mastered the beginning curriculum, has some facility with zils, and is ready to move on to something more challenging. Since Annette is trained in freestyle, or improvisational dance, the emphasis here is on increasing one’s vocabulary of steps and learning to interpret musical phrasing through dance with the goal of dancing as a soloist, whether for public performance or personal edification. This class explores more complex floor moves, more intricate zil patterns, beginning cane dance, and veil work. Would you like to explore more floor? Wail with a veil? Then this is the class for you!
This class meets Tuesday evenings from 5:45 to 6:45pm in “The Blue Cube” at Studio 65, located at 2965 N. Maroa, just south of Shields (two doors west of the south studio entrance). Fees are $72. for an eight–week session and classes are on–going; please contact instructor for registration. (bellydncr@comcast.net)
Private instruction is offered for the serious dancer. Dancers who desire more intense training and who see performance as a goal for their dancing are invited to study privately with Annette, subject to time availability. Private lessons are geared toward advanced musical interpretations, organization of performance programs, and instruction in performing with props. Please contact Annette (bellydncr@comcast.net) for more information and time availability.
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