Blue Moon Belly Dance: Classes & Workshops

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WORKSHOPS/HAFLAS (Please scroll down to view our class listings)

Sunday, February 21, 2010: Blue Moon presents 2 phenomenal workshops:
Undulations Intensive and Building a Choreography: Take your Moves from Mundane to Magic!

Elite Ballroom, 136 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville, NC 27560

You asked for them, and now you've got them! These workshops are sure to help you bring your dancing and performing to a whole new level.

Times:
9:30 AM: Doors open for registration and shopping

10:00 AM - Noon: Undulations Intensive: Spice up your dance repertoire with Blue Moon as they explore the world of sinuous moves that spiral up and down your body, coiling out from your core to captivate your audience. In this workshop, techniques for mastering basic undulations, reverse undulations, upper and lower body moves, belly rolls, and hand and arm undulations will all be covered. You will come away with a better ability to let the music sway your body and to feel more confident in performing these challenging and sensual moves. This workshop is suitable for all styles and levels of belly dance. Ages 14 and up. Bring a notebook and pen/pencil if you wish to take your own notes.

12:30 - 2:30 PM: Building a Choreography: Take Your Moves from Mundane to Magic! Have you found that phenomenal song that you are dying to choreograph to but just don't know where to begin? Or a snazzy new prop that you can't wait to show off but just can't find the right song to do it justice? Do you have a lot of moves and combos in your repertoire but no idea how to put them together in a coherent and creative way? Then this is the workshop for you! In this workshop, you will learn tips on choosing the right music, how to interpret your music's phrasing, transitions, rhythms, and mood, how to avoid typical pitfalls and to think outside the box when creating your choreography, and how to maintain the integrity of the music you have chosen. Specific methods for developing a choreography outline and a structure for your piece as well as exercises that will help you decide on entrances, use of space, costuming, flow of moves/combinations and developing thematic elements will be presented. This workshop is suitable for all styles and levels of belly dance. Ages 14 and up. Bring a notebook and pen/pencil if you wish to take your own notes.

Fees:
Full Price registration (after February 1): $30 per workshop or $55 for both

No refunds unless event is canceled; registrations are transferable to another person. Please notify Blue Moon if this occurs.

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: bluemoonbellydance@gmail.com. Your registration will not be considered complete without a complete registration form being submitted as well.

Click here for Undulations Intensive and Building a Choreography Workshops registration form

Undulations Intensive Workshop Full Price registration (after February 1)

Building a Choreography Workshop Full Price registration (after February 1)

Both Workshops FUll Price registration (after February 1)

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 bluemoonbellydance@gmail.com or call 919-303-6716.

CLASSES

BLUE MOON offers tribal belly dance classes in Cary on Monday evenings at Sashi's Private Studio (in Cary) and on Wednesday evenings at Namaste Yoga Center.

Mondays: Tribal Belly Dance Technique, 7:00 - 8:15 PM, at Sashi's Private Studio in Cary. (Directions will be provided for those who pre-register for this class.)

Overflow class: 8:25 -9:40 PM. An overflow class will be scheduled if the 7:00 - 8:15 PM class is sold out, and if there are 5 people who pre-pay for the entire session during this time slot (8:25- 9:40 PM). If you are interested in participating in the overflow class, please email us at bluemoonbellydance@gmail.com to confirm that this class will run.

February 15 - March 15, 2010 Please note: this time slot for this session is SOLD OUT!! This session will feature a lively choreography suitable for beginner students. All participants will be invited to perform this choreography at Blue Moon Dance Company's upcoming student hafla!

March 29 - April 26, 2010

Tribal Belly Dance Technique class is suitable for all levels of ability - no previous dance experience is required. These classes are presented in a Tribal Fusion Style format, and will feature moves and combinations suitable for all levels and styles of dance. Fundamentals of belly dance technique are emphasized, as well as 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. 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. Drop-ins are welcome if space permits.

Fees:
New students:
$65 per prepaid 5 week session

Returning students:
$58.50 per prepaid 5 week session

Registering for both Monday and Wednesday sessions of classes:
$104 for both pre-paid 5 week sessions
Drop-in rate: $15 per class

Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Questions about any of these classes? Contact us via e-mail at bluemoonbellydance@gmail.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 class registration form.

Paying via PayPal? Please use our convenient PayPal shopping cart. N.B.- You will still need to submit a signed registration form.

Tribal Belly Dance Technique New Student- 5 week session Tribal Belly Dance Technique Returning Student- 5 week session Tribal Belly Dance Technique AND Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance- 5 week sessions 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

Wednesdays: Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance at Namaste Yoga Studio, 1003 High House Road, Suite 203, Cary. Namast� 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.

8:00-9:15 PM N.B.: A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this class. Space is limited to 15 total so don't delay in sending in your registration if you want to be part of this exciting class!

February 17 - March 17, 2010 In this session, we will be learning a lively zil choreography that is suitable for students who have had previous tribal belly dance experience. Participants will have the option to perform the choreography without zils, but proficiency with advanced beginner to intermediate level tribal belly dance moves is a must. If you have any concerns about your suitability for this session, please email us at bluemoonbellydance@gmail.com. All participants will be invited to perform this choreography at Blue Moon Dance Company's upcoming student hafla!

March 31 - April 28, 2010

Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance is geared toward continuing tribal belly dance students as well as those beginner students who are looking for a bit of a challenge. Mastery of tribal belly dance technique, the lead/follow format, improvisational skills, tools for creating combinations and choreographies, musicality awareness and zil skills will be emphasized. Speciality topics will also be included in many sessions of Level 2 classes. These classes will help you be the belly dancer that you've always wanted to be! 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. Drop-ins are welcome if space permits.

Fees:
New students:
$65 per prepaid 5 week session

Returning students:
$58.50 per prepaid 5 week session

Registering for both Monday and Wednesday sessions of classes:
$104 for both pre-paid 5 week sessions
Drop-in rate: $15 per class

Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Questions about any of these classes? Contact us via e-mail at bluemoonbellydance@gmail.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 class registration form.

Paying via PayPal? Please use our convenient PayPal shopping cart. N.B.- You will still need to submit a signed registration form.

Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance New Student - 5 week session Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance Returning Student- 5 week session Tribal Belly Dance Technique AND Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance- 5 week sessions 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). Please do not contact The Solution Center directly for classes.

For more information about Nandana's classes or to register, please visit her website or call (919) 367-0203.

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM: Performance Skills and Technique

February 28 - March 28

This class is designed for dancers who want to take their dancing to the next level! We will focus on a variety of subjects including: understanding musical rhythms and how to dance to them, using your space, interaction with the audience, increasing your dance vocabulary, learning group improv, zil patterns, facial expressions and so much more! This class is for advanced beginners and intermediate students. You must be proficient with the Basic Level 1 movements as they will not be taught in this class.

In this session, we will continue to work on the tribal format of lead and follow, moves and combinations used in this style of dance, posture and technique as well as continuing rhythm recognition. This will be a fun and challenging class!!

Fee: $60

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Get To Know ATS and Tribal Style Belly Dance!

February 28 - March 28

This class will focus on learning the foundation moves used in ATS and Tribal Style belly dance as well as the format of lead and follow. This class is designed for beginners and those with some belly dance experience. Each session will focus on a new topic or set of movements, improving dance posture, technique, as well as dancing with zils (finger cymbals). We will incorporate the foundation Tribal moves into combinations, a choreography or work on the fundamental skills of lead and follow. This is an exciting class for anyone interested in belly dance.

Fee: $55

NANDANA teaches tribal belly dance classes on Saturdays at the The Yoga Connection, PO Box 2204, Smithfield, NC 27577.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Tribal Style Bellydance with Nandana

This class is designed for beginners and those with some bellydance experience. In this session, we will focus on learning some of the core moves used in this style of dance. These movements are used to perform group improv, solo improvisational dance and choreographies. We will also work on improving dance posture and technique, as well as dancing with zils (finger cymbals). This is an exciting class for anyone interested in belly dance! For more information on this class or to register, visit http://www.theyogaconnectionnc.com. You can also email Nandana at nandana_dance@yahoo.com.

Nandana has been certified to teach General Skills for American Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance by Carolena Nericcio, director of Fat Chance BellyDance. These movements are used to perform lead and follow, solo improvisational dance and choreographies.

SARA teaches tribal belly dance classes throughout the week in Apex, Durham, Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. For more information about or to regsiter for Sara's classes, please visit her website.