Blue Moon now accepts cash, checks and PayPal! (N.B.: We are not currently set up to accept credit cards online or at our classes/events.) Please use our convenient Shopping Cart when paying via PayPal!
Please note: there is a handling fee for using PayPal.
For amounts $0- $50, $2 will be added to your total;
For amounts $51-$100, $4 will be added to your total;
For amounts $101 - $150, $6 will be added to your total;
Please contact us at mail@bluemoonbellydance for fees on amounts over $150.
WORKSHOPS/HAFLAS
Saturday, October 25: Blue Moon proudly presents Haflaween 5!!!
The Solution Center, Brighton Hall, 1101 Slater Road, Durham.
NEWSFLASH: HAFLAWEEN IS SOLD OUT!!
We will no longer accept any registrations or payment for this event.
7:00 PM Doors open for Haflaween! Performances and Halloween themed attire are encouraged but not required. Musicians are most welcome! Triangle belly dance teachers: please feel free to bring your students. All members of the Triangle belly dance community are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. No alcohol permitted on the premises. No unauthorized videotaping will be permitted. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this.
Fee:$7 for performers only;$10 for those 14 and older; $5 for ages 5-14; children under the age of 5 are free. (Children attending must be under their parents'/guardians' personal supervision at all times. Blue Moon does not have provisions for montoring children.)
No refunds given unless event is cancelled; registrations are transferrable to another person. Please notify Blue Moon if this occurs. Blue Moon Dance Company reserves the right to refuse admission to to the hafla at their discretion.
Questions? Contact us at mail@bluemoonbellydance.com or call 919-303-6716.
PLEASE NOTE: The Solution Center is not affiliated with Blue Moon Dance Company. Please direct all written inquiries to mail@bluemoonbellydance.com or call 367-0203. Please do not call or visit The Solution Center directly re: Blue Moon and its activities.
Directions to the Solution Center:
From I-40 West: Take exit 282 (Page Road). Turn right at first traffic signal onto Page Road. Turn left at the second traffic signal onto Slater Road. The Solution Center is in Brighton Hall, the first brick building on the right. Go around to the back of the building to park. Follow directional signs once you are inside the building.
From I-40 East: Take exit 282 (Page Road). Turn right at first traffic signal onto Page Road. Take first left onto Slater Road and proceed as above.
Saturday, November 22: Blue Moon proudly presents our third annual Benefit Workshop and Show, with this year's proceeds going to support the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina. Both events will be held at The Solution Center, Brighton Hall, 1101 Slater Road, Durham.
12:00 PM: Doors open for registration
12:30 - 4:00 PM:Props Choreography Workshop Have a prop that you have been dying to put to good use? Want to expand your choreography repertoire with something new and exciting? Then this is the workshop for you! Bring your own prop; a very limited number of props will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Props can include swords, pots, baskets, bowls, pitchers- if you can balance it, you can use it! Space for this workshop will be limited so don't delay in sending in your registration if you are interested in attending.We will no longer accept any registrations once we have reached capacity. Suitable for all levels. Bring water. Ages 14 and up. All workshop attendees are invited to perform this choreography at that evening's benefit show!
Fee:
$35. No refunds unless event is cancelled.
Pay via PayPal or check. If paying via PayPal, please use our automated PayPal shopping cart system. N.B.: There is a handling fee for using PayPal which will be calculated for you upon check-out. When using PayPal, please be sure to submit a completed registration form either by mail or e-mail to: mail@bluemoonbellydance.com. A signed waiver will be required prior to participating in the workshop.
Click here for Props Choreography Workshop registration form.
Paying via PayPal? Please use our convenient PayPal shopping cart. N.B.- You will still need to submit a signed registration form.
Benefit Gala: Doors will open at 7:30 PM; performances start approximately 8:00 PM. Please note that no one will be admitted prior to 7:30 PM. No unauthorized videotaping will be permitted. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this.
Performance slots will be limited to one per dancer whether as a soloist or member of a troupe so that we can accommodate as many performers as possible.
Fee: $7 for performers; $10 for ages 14 and up; $5 per child ages 5-14. Children ages 4 and under are free. Children attending must be supervised at all times..
No refunds given unless event is cancelled; registrations are transferrable to another person. Please notify Blue Moon if this occurs. Blue Moon Dance Company reserves the right to refuse admission to to the hafla at their discretion.
Pay via PayPal or check. If paying via PayPal, please use our automated PayPal shopping cart system. N.B.: There is a handling fee for using PayPal which will be calculated for you upon check-out. When using PayPal, please be sure to submit a completed registration form either by mail or e-mail to: mail@bluemoonbellydance.com. Your registration will not be considered complete without a complete registration form being submitted as well.
Click here for Food Bank Benefit Show registration form
Paying via PayPal? Please use our convenient PayPal shopping cart. N.B.- You will still need to submit a signed registration form.
Performer @ $7 each
Adult Guest (ages 14 and up) @ $10 each
Child Guest, ages 5 -14 @ $5 each
Paying via check or money order? Please mail a completed registration form along with your payment to:
Blue Moon Dance Company
104 Southwold Drive
Cary, NC 27519
Questions? Contact us at mail@bluemoonbellydance.com or call Sashi at 919-303-6716.
PLEASE NOTE: The Solution Center is not affiliated with Blue Moon Dance Company. Please direct all written inquiries to mail@bluemoonbellydance.com or call 367-0203. Please do not call or visit The Solution Center directly re: Blue Moon and its activities.
Directions to the Solution Center:
From I-40 West: Take exit 282 (Page Road). Turn right at first traffic signal onto Page Road. Turn left at the second traffic signal onto Slater Road. The Solution Center is in Brighton Hall, the first brick building on the right. Go around to the back of the building to park. Follow directional signs once you are inside the building.
From I-40 East: Take exit 282 (Page Road). Turn right at first traffic signal onto Page Road. Take first left onto Slater Road and proceed as above.
CLASSES
BLUE MOON offers tribal belly dance classes at Namaste Yoga Center, 1003 High House Road, #203 in Cary on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Namasté Yoga Center is conveniently located at Preston Corners near the intersection of High House Road and Cary Parkway (next to McDonald's and the Citgo gas station). It is located in the Preston Professional Plaza, which is a low red brick building next to McDonald's. Park at and use the backside entrance of the building and go upstairs. Click here for a link to driving directions to Namaste.
Basic Level 1: Mondays, 8:40 - 9:40 PM
July 14 - August 11 N.B.: This session is SOLD OUT!
August 25 - September 29 (N.B.: No class on September 1)
Basic Level 1 class is suitable for all levels of ability - no previous dance experience is required. These classes are presented in a Tribal Fusion Style format which teaches group improvisation, how to "lead and follow"(a style that is at the heart of tribal style dance), chorus formations, cues and transitions, how to play zils (finger cymbals) and elements of basic choreography. Dance posture, arm positioning, safe ways to warm up and cool down, tips for performing, and most of all, how to have fun and enjoy yourself while learning this beautiful art form will all be included in these classes. A new series of moves is taught during each level of each session. Zils and hip scarves are available to borrow or purchase; students should wear comfortable clothing, and are encouraged to wear light socks, dance shoes or bare feet during class. Ages 14 and up. A minimum of 5 pre-paid students is required in order to run the class. Drop-ins are welcome. Class size is limited, however, so sign up early!
Fees:
New students:
$65 per prepaid 5 week session
Returning students:
$58.50 per prepaid 5 week session
Drop-in rate: $15 per class.
Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Questions about any of these classes? Contact us via e-mail at mail@bluemoonbellydance.com or call 303-6716.
Pay via PayPal or check. If paying via PayPal, please use our automated PayPal shopping cart system. N.B.: There is a handling fee for using PayPal which will be calculated for you upon check-out. When using PayPal, please be sure to submit a completed registration form either by mail or by bringing it to the first night of class. A signed waiver will be required prior to participating in classes.
Click here for registration form.
Paying via PayPal? Please use our convenient PayPal shopping cart. N.B.- You will still need to submit a signed registration form.
Basic Level 1 New Student- 5 week session
Basic Level 1 Returning Student- 5 week session
Paying via check or money order? Please mail a completed registration form along with your payment to:
Blue Moon Dance Company
104 Southwold Drive
Cary, NC 27519
Essentials of Tribal Belly Dance: Wednesdays, 8:00-9:15 PM
July 16 - August 13
August 27 - October 1 (N.B.: No class on September 3)
Essentials of Tribal Belly Dance is a flexible level class designed to meet the needs of brand new students as well experienced tribal style belly dance students. With two instructors and multiple options for executing moves, combinations, participating in lead/follow and zilling, this is sure to be a fun and exciting way to learn tribal style belly dance!
Zils and hip scarves are available to borrow or purchase; students should wear comfortable clothing, and are encouraged to wear light socks, dance shoes or bare feet during class. Ages 14 and up.
Fees:
New students:
$65 per prepaid 5 week session
Returning students:
$58.50 per prepaid 5 week session
Drop-in rate: $15 per class.
Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Questions about any of these classes? Contact us via e-mail at mail@bluemoonbellydance.com or call 303-6716.
Pay via PayPal or check. If paying via PayPal, please use our automated PayPal shopping cart system. N.B.: There is a handling fee for using PayPal which will be calculated for you upon check-out. When using PayPal, please be sure to submit a completed registration form either by mail or by bringing it to the first night of class. A signed waiver will be required prior to participating in classes.
Click here for registration form.
Paying via PayPal? Please use our convenient PayPal shopping cart. N.B.- You will still need to submit a signed registration form.
Essentials of Tribal Belly Dance New Student - 5 week session
Essentials of Tribal Belly Dance Returning Student- 5 week session
Paying via check or money order? Please mail a completed registration form along with your payment to:
Blue Moon Dance Company
104 Southwold Drive
Cary, NC 27519
NANDANA teaches tribal belly dance classes on Sundays at the Solution Center in RTP (Durham).
For more information about Nandana's current class schedule or to register and pay for Nandana's classes, please contact her at nandana_dance@yahoo.com or call (919) 367-0203.
SARA teaches tribal belly dance classes on Saturdays at the Triangle Dance Studio in Durham.
Sara's classes are structured a little differently than most. There is no "beginner", "intermediate" or "advanced" level. Both classes are rigorous and challenging, and are geared towards students who have a serious interest in exploring bellydance as an artform. Please read the descriptions carefully to determine which classes would be a good fit for you.
CORE 10:00AM-11:20AM
This class is an exploration of bellydance technique focusing on isolations, posture, kinesthetic awareness, and the biomechanics of movement. Each class will begin with a centering warmup, focus on two to three moves and isolations from the ATS-inspired/Tribal/Folkloric movement vocabulary, and conclude with some group improv.
CORE is the right class for you if...
you have never taken a bellydance class before
you can only take classes intermittently (there are no class sessions)
you want to focus on movement technique
you want to learn about specific moves (feel free to suggest some either by email or at the beginning of any class)
FLOW 11:40AM-1:00PM
This class is an exploration of bellydance performance focusing on transitions, stylization, grace, fluidity and emotion. Flow classes come in 5 to 7 week sessions and students are encouraged to attend as many of those weeks as possible in order to keep up with the curriculum. These classes introduce combinations for choreography and improv that emphasize musicality. Some sessions will focus on special topics (such as a specific style or skill), while others will be combos-into-choreography.
FLOW is the right class for you if...
you are already familiar with some basic bellydance moves
you are new to bellydance but want a mental challenge
you would want to learn and/or perform a choreography with other students
you would prefer a class with a set curriculum which builds on each previous week of instruction
July 26, August 2, and August 16, 23, and 30, 10AM
CORE: This class is an exploration of bellydance technique focusing on isolations, posture, kinesthetic awareness, and the biomechanics of movement. Each class will begin with a centering warmup, focus on two to three moves and isolations from the ATS-inspired/Tribal/Folkloric movement vocabulary, and conclude with some group improv. The format of this class allows for lots of individual feedback and is great for both complete beginners and continuing students who want advice on how to tweak their Tribal to perfection. It is going to be a lot of fun and a great workout. Drop-ins welcome. (1 hour 20 minutes)
July 26, August 2, and August 16, 23, and 30, 11:40 AM
FLOW: The Summer 2008 FLOW session will have the dual focus of mastering both spins and skirtwork-- as anyone with a 10+ yard skirt knows, the two go really well together. We will learn skirt combinations for both fast and slow music, discuss the merits of different types of skirts for skirtwork, and investigate the history and origin of skirt dancing. We will also learn different types of spins, how to cultivate the ability to do multiple consecutive spins, how to spin on beat so as to match the other dancers in your group, and how to use your skirt to make even a basic spin look really cool. Please bring a skirt that measures 10 or more yards at the hem if you have one at home. A limited number of skirts will be available to borrow, and I might be able to bring some in for purchase as well. You can contact me by email if you want to know where you can buy a skirt appropriate for this class. (1 hour 20 minutes)
Fee: $14 for one class, $24 for both classes in a day, or $60 for a 6-class pass card.
Pass cards can be used for either class and do not expire.)
If financial concerns are keeping you from taking a class, please send Sara an email (skbeaman@yahoo.com). It may be possible to set up a fair barter system or some type of work-study arrangement.
Registration Information: You can RSVP for a class or class session by emailing Sara at skbeaman@yahoo.com. Please include the name of the class you would like to RSVP for and the date in the subject line (example: Flow Jan 1).
For more information on Sara's classes, please visit her website.
