| Belly dance classes in San Diego taught by Marianna Old Down Area - ongoing (Wednesdays 7 pm) Waived registration ($25 value) and free first class with coupon - scroll down to print coupon New Class is forming in Point Loma! (Tuesdays 7 pm) |
Marianna is an accomplished belly dancer in the greater San Diego area with over 8 years of performance experience and over
4 years of continuous teaching experience. Her style is Egyptian mixed with American cabaret, strictly improvisational.
Her classes focus on
- technique (movement vocabulary, combinations, posture, arm placement,etc)
- style ( including stylistic variations of movement, entrances/exits, adding drama and excitement, expressing different emotions
through the dance)
- improvisation skills
- cultural information (music, context, regional differences in the Middle East: customs, manners)
- preparation for performances (costumes, professional ethics, dancing in restaurants/private events/Arabic weddings/shows.
- use of props (intermediate - advanced students, and private classes): veil, double, tray balancing, sword, cane
Background:
- group and private classes for over 8 years with local and national belly dance teachers
- other classes: modern and stretching/alignlent (college level semester length), Hatha yoga, and Flamenco (college level
master classes), Bikram yoga and ballet.
- workshops: local and internationally known instructors, including Tito of Egypt, Amir Sofi (drumming), Dondi, Angelika Nemeth,
Aziza, Sabrina Fox, etc.
As a result of her commitment and dedication to this art form Marianna is also intimately familiar with
Middle Eastern cultures, customs and languages: she has taken college courses in Middle Eastern history, has taken 7
semester length college courses in Arabic
music: knowledgeable in the works of the classics (Umm Kalthoum Abdel Halim, Farid al-Atrache, etc) whose music is often used
for belly dance performances, as well as popular Arabic music, and folk music. In addition to this Marianna is also
knowledgeable in choosing music for Persian, Greek and other ethnicities.
Beginner Level Classes
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Metro Dance Studio
5304 Metro Street Ste B. San Diego Ca 92110 tel: 619.299.METRO (6387)
www.metrodancesd.com
Class fee: $52 / month. 10 % discount offered for military and college students ($46.80 / month)
Registration: $25.
Click COUPON for waived registration and free first class! Please print it out / bring it with you to your first class.
Class Objective:
- learning most of basic stationary and travelling moves
- combinations of 2-3 moves (blocks of combos)
- achieve proper posture and alignment
- placement of arms and hands
- learn to interpret and count the music; choose the moves accordingly
- while improvising, connect one move to another so that it flows with the music
- group improvisations, up to 2-3 minutes (never solo, always group)
Structure:
- warm up and stretching
- basic technique instruction
- combinations / variations of the above moves / improvisation
- cool down and stretch
Marianna's classes are fun with a welcoming and friendly environment. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, size, ethnic
background or experience. The beginner classes are 16 and up in general, however exception may be made with the approval
of Marianna and the dance studio.
The dance studio offers a wide variety of dance and fitness classes, family / military and student discounts. The studio is
centrally located in the Old Town / Morena Blvd area, easily accessible off of the 8 and 5 freeway; several bathrooms, 3 dance
rooms and plenty of parking. Please call the studio for more information and to sing up for your class.
Based on students enrollment and level of attendees, advanced beginner and intermediate classes will be offered soon!
Beginner Level Classes are now forming at the Sunset Cliffs Pilates Studio in Point Loma!
4720 Point Loma Ave San Diego Ca 92107 619.224.3309
Please call the studio for rates, specials, info and to sign up!
About improvisation:
Although learning a choreography is always fun, and makes it easy to showcase the movements learned, traditionally belly
dance is improvised and not rehearsed / choreographed. Improvisation is a unique skill, which is best learned early on. It
consists of
- the knowledge of basic belly dance movements and their combinations
- smooth transition between the moves
- the ability to hear the beat and instantly moving to it
- learning which move(s) would fit best certain instruments, sections
- the ability to think ahead which movement should continue, while not knowing how the music will change
(of course this is not a complete list)
It is not as complicated as it sounds - we all have improvisational skills in us, however, it can be challenging: if the dancer always
learns a choreography and relies on it to move and then tries to switch to improvisation.
With improvisation
- you are able to express yourself through your dance. (Your dance shows how you feel and hear the music, not the way your
teacher felt at the moment she created the choreography)
- You are able to dance to any music. You are not limited to one song and one choreography
- Because you are not forced to try to remember every single movement in order, and you are not stressed out about what
happens if you forget a step, you are more relaxed, you are having much more fun and your face really, truly shows it!
- in addition to improvising, you can always learn a choreography (you don't have to choose between the two)
When you perform a choreography, you can show off your technical skills. When you perform with improvisation,
you can show your technical abilities as well as your personality.
Marianna is also available for private classes min student's homes or in dance studio setting:
Rates:
Student's home: $40 / hour (1 student)
$60 / hour (2 students)
$80 / hour (3 students)
$100 / 1 1/2 hour ( 4 students or more)
classes held at a local dance studio - add $20 to the total
All private classes must be prepaid and used in 1 month. Consistency is key in learning.
4 years of continuous teaching experience. Her style is Egyptian mixed with American cabaret, strictly improvisational.
Her classes focus on
- technique (movement vocabulary, combinations, posture, arm placement,etc)
- style ( including stylistic variations of movement, entrances/exits, adding drama and excitement, expressing different emotions
through the dance)
- improvisation skills
- cultural information (music, context, regional differences in the Middle East: customs, manners)
- preparation for performances (costumes, professional ethics, dancing in restaurants/private events/Arabic weddings/shows.
- use of props (intermediate - advanced students, and private classes): veil, double, tray balancing, sword, cane
Background:
- group and private classes for over 8 years with local and national belly dance teachers
- other classes: modern and stretching/alignlent (college level semester length), Hatha yoga, and Flamenco (college level
master classes), Bikram yoga and ballet.
- workshops: local and internationally known instructors, including Tito of Egypt, Amir Sofi (drumming), Dondi, Angelika Nemeth,
Aziza, Sabrina Fox, etc.
As a result of her commitment and dedication to this art form Marianna is also intimately familiar with
Middle Eastern cultures, customs and languages: she has taken college courses in Middle Eastern history, has taken 7
semester length college courses in Arabic
music: knowledgeable in the works of the classics (Umm Kalthoum Abdel Halim, Farid al-Atrache, etc) whose music is often used
for belly dance performances, as well as popular Arabic music, and folk music. In addition to this Marianna is also
knowledgeable in choosing music for Persian, Greek and other ethnicities.
Beginner Level Classes
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Metro Dance Studio
5304 Metro Street Ste B. San Diego Ca 92110 tel: 619.299.METRO (6387)
www.metrodancesd.com
Class fee: $52 / month. 10 % discount offered for military and college students ($46.80 / month)
Registration: $25.
Click COUPON for waived registration and free first class! Please print it out / bring it with you to your first class.
Class Objective:
- learning most of basic stationary and travelling moves
- combinations of 2-3 moves (blocks of combos)
- achieve proper posture and alignment
- placement of arms and hands
- learn to interpret and count the music; choose the moves accordingly
- while improvising, connect one move to another so that it flows with the music
- group improvisations, up to 2-3 minutes (never solo, always group)
Structure:
- warm up and stretching
- basic technique instruction
- combinations / variations of the above moves / improvisation
- cool down and stretch
Marianna's classes are fun with a welcoming and friendly environment. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, size, ethnic
background or experience. The beginner classes are 16 and up in general, however exception may be made with the approval
of Marianna and the dance studio.
The dance studio offers a wide variety of dance and fitness classes, family / military and student discounts. The studio is
centrally located in the Old Town / Morena Blvd area, easily accessible off of the 8 and 5 freeway; several bathrooms, 3 dance
rooms and plenty of parking. Please call the studio for more information and to sing up for your class.
Based on students enrollment and level of attendees, advanced beginner and intermediate classes will be offered soon!
Beginner Level Classes are now forming at the Sunset Cliffs Pilates Studio in Point Loma!
4720 Point Loma Ave San Diego Ca 92107 619.224.3309
Please call the studio for rates, specials, info and to sign up!
About improvisation:
Although learning a choreography is always fun, and makes it easy to showcase the movements learned, traditionally belly
dance is improvised and not rehearsed / choreographed. Improvisation is a unique skill, which is best learned early on. It
consists of
- the knowledge of basic belly dance movements and their combinations
- smooth transition between the moves
- the ability to hear the beat and instantly moving to it
- learning which move(s) would fit best certain instruments, sections
- the ability to think ahead which movement should continue, while not knowing how the music will change
(of course this is not a complete list)
It is not as complicated as it sounds - we all have improvisational skills in us, however, it can be challenging: if the dancer always
learns a choreography and relies on it to move and then tries to switch to improvisation.
With improvisation
- you are able to express yourself through your dance. (Your dance shows how you feel and hear the music, not the way your
teacher felt at the moment she created the choreography)
- You are able to dance to any music. You are not limited to one song and one choreography
- Because you are not forced to try to remember every single movement in order, and you are not stressed out about what
happens if you forget a step, you are more relaxed, you are having much more fun and your face really, truly shows it!
- in addition to improvising, you can always learn a choreography (you don't have to choose between the two)
When you perform a choreography, you can show off your technical skills. When you perform with improvisation,
you can show your technical abilities as well as your personality.
Marianna is also available for private classes min student's homes or in dance studio setting:
Rates:
Student's home: $40 / hour (1 student)
$60 / hour (2 students)
$80 / hour (3 students)
$100 / 1 1/2 hour ( 4 students or more)
classes held at a local dance studio - add $20 to the total
All private classes must be prepaid and used in 1 month. Consistency is key in learning.
"Your mind is like a diamond - the more you polish it the better it shines".
"To become your personal best at what you do you should never stop learning ! This applies to everything in life - but if one of your goals is to become a good dancer then
this includes: trying classes and workshops from different teachers, search for knowledge on your own (library, internet, other knowledgeable dancers, performers; watch
performance and instructional videos) and do whatever you can to widen your horizon. You may want to enroll in a cross cultural (Middle Eastern) class in college, or take
some drumming classes, ballet, yoga even modern or ballroom dance - any other type of dance form will help you obtain better posture and better understanding of the
dance form.
Knowledge comes from a variety of sources: I learn from my students as well as from the audience members, or other fellow dancers. My students help me become a better
teacher, and feedback / compliments / reaction from the audience during my performances make me a better dancer. You must always ask yourself: how can I become
better? What can I improve? There is so much to learn and we must strive to advance to the next level. There is always a next level. No one is ever finished with anything."
It is never about being better than someone else: it about you being better than you were yesterday. It's about you becoming your very
best. Always be in competition with yourself!
Marianna
"To become your personal best at what you do you should never stop learning ! This applies to everything in life - but if one of your goals is to become a good dancer then
this includes: trying classes and workshops from different teachers, search for knowledge on your own (library, internet, other knowledgeable dancers, performers; watch
performance and instructional videos) and do whatever you can to widen your horizon. You may want to enroll in a cross cultural (Middle Eastern) class in college, or take
some drumming classes, ballet, yoga even modern or ballroom dance - any other type of dance form will help you obtain better posture and better understanding of the
dance form.
Knowledge comes from a variety of sources: I learn from my students as well as from the audience members, or other fellow dancers. My students help me become a better
teacher, and feedback / compliments / reaction from the audience during my performances make me a better dancer. You must always ask yourself: how can I become
better? What can I improve? There is so much to learn and we must strive to advance to the next level. There is always a next level. No one is ever finished with anything."
It is never about being better than someone else: it about you being better than you were yesterday. It's about you becoming your very
best. Always be in competition with yourself!
Marianna
For more information contact :call 619.261.0832 or email Instructor@Marianna.cc
Are you looking to spend a fun evening with your girlfriends? Hire Marianna to teach a mini workshop!
She will bring music, hip scarves, and teach everyone basic movements, fun combinations and how to shimmy!
This is perfect for a bridal or baby shower (no performance, just instruction), but also for a simple get together with your friends.
Clients comments:
"we were thinking about hiring a manicurist, but instead we decided on a belly dance class".
" this will be great for my 12 year old's birthday - she and her friends will have so much fun!"
" you were such a great addition to our Arabian theme dinner party!"
" my 4 girl friends and I want to do something fun and different for our Sunday get-togethers."
" my 16 year old daughter had such a low self esteem and poor posture. After taking classes with you she became a different person. It was great that
you came to our house and we were even able to have a few of her friends join her!"
Beginner Class at IDC - June 2008 Intermediate class: Diana, Natalie, Sara Violeta, Tito (of Egypt) and Marianna Aug 3, 2007, Las Vegas
Marianna - Sara - Diana - Alicia - Maria
Natalie and guest dancer Aimee
Marianna - Sara - Diana - Alicia - Maria
Natalie and guest dancer Aimee
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