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| Group Belly Dance Classes - Private instruction Belly dance classes in San Diego taught by Marianna New Class Location ! |
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!
- you can always learn a choreography
Have you seen a dancer with a blank face, or looking like she’s concentrating really hard? She was counting the beats
and was trying to remember her steps! Compare that to a dancer who looks like she’s having a lot of fun, she is able
to make eye contact with you, smile at you and still dance beautifully!
Beginner Level
Tuesday 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
International Dance Company
555 Broadway Suite # 2029 (In the Chula Vista Mall)
Chula Vista Ca 91910
619.427.DANCE (3262)
Class fee - prepaid $ 12 drop in $14
To sign up / more information: please call the studio
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
- core strengthening
- cool down and stretch
Beginner Classes forming now!
Attire By Lea
7202 El Cajon Blvd Suite A
San Diego Ca 92115
Please email Marianna with your interest to sign up
The Advanced Beginner and Intermediate classes on Monday nights at the IDC are cancelled as of
Sept 30th and replaced by the following combo-class at another location:
Advanced Beginner - Intermediate Combo
Monday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Attire By Lea
7202 El Cajon Blvd Suite A
San Diego Ca 92115
This class is broken down as follows:
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Advanced beginner
Prerequisite:
Knowledge of all basic moves (stationary and travelling)
Class Objective:
All of the above +
- combinations of 3-4 moves
- use of veil
- solo improvisations 2-4 minutes
- entrances / exits / expressions
- some additional moves that were not taught in the previous class
- simple layering
Structure:
- warm up and stretching using basic technique and combination
- instruction of the above objectives
- quick cool down and stretch
7:30 - 8:00 pm - Intermediate, but it is only offered with the Advanced beginner
Prerequisite:
Knowledge and skill equivalent to Advanced Beginner, and enrolled in Advanced Beginner
Objective:
All of the above plus:
- 1-2 layers (i.e. shimmies with chest isolations, shimmies with hip movements, + arms or travel, etc)
- floorwork, taksim and balancing (sword, tray)
- drumsolo technique
- double veil
- focus on stage presence, image - Lots of one on one attention!
- cultural information, background of music
- some costuming
- solo improvisations 3-5 minutes including all of the above elements
- some intermediate moves such as belly rolls, flutters, back bends, etc.
- preparation for performance
Structure:
- no warm up since students already are taking the class before
- instruction of the above objectives
- cool down and stretch
Sounds a little confusing? :)
It really isn't. Those students that have a knowledge of most basic movements and are ready to move on to learn
more are encouraged the take the 1 hour long Advanced beginner portion of the class.
Those students that have been coming to those classes and are proficient with what is presented in that class are
ready to move on to learn shimmy layering, more dance elements and props, are to take the whole hour and a half.
Class fees:
Advanced Beginner (1 hour) $12 if prepaid for 1 month, $14 if drop in for a single class
Intermediate (1.5 hour) $20 if prepaid for 1 month $23 if drop in for single class
You are encouraged to prepay on this page via Paypal, or bring one month payment (cash or check) to the
first class.
Advanced Beginner prepay 1 month $12/ class
Advanced beginner drop in class $14
Intermediate prepay 1 month $20/class - 1.5 hour
Intermediate drop in class $23
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!
- you can always learn a choreography
Have you seen a dancer with a blank face, or looking like she’s concentrating really hard? She was counting the beats
and was trying to remember her steps! Compare that to a dancer who looks like she’s having a lot of fun, she is able
to make eye contact with you, smile at you and still dance beautifully!
Beginner Level
Tuesday 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
International Dance Company
555 Broadway Suite # 2029 (In the Chula Vista Mall)
Chula Vista Ca 91910
619.427.DANCE (3262)
Class fee - prepaid $ 12 drop in $14
To sign up / more information: please call the studio
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
- core strengthening
- cool down and stretch
Beginner Classes forming now!
Attire By Lea
7202 El Cajon Blvd Suite A
San Diego Ca 92115
Please email Marianna with your interest to sign up
The Advanced Beginner and Intermediate classes on Monday nights at the IDC are cancelled as of
Sept 30th and replaced by the following combo-class at another location:
Advanced Beginner - Intermediate Combo
Monday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Attire By Lea
7202 El Cajon Blvd Suite A
San Diego Ca 92115
This class is broken down as follows:
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Advanced beginner
Prerequisite:
Knowledge of all basic moves (stationary and travelling)
Class Objective:
All of the above +
- combinations of 3-4 moves
- use of veil
- solo improvisations 2-4 minutes
- entrances / exits / expressions
- some additional moves that were not taught in the previous class
- simple layering
Structure:
- warm up and stretching using basic technique and combination
- instruction of the above objectives
- quick cool down and stretch
7:30 - 8:00 pm - Intermediate, but it is only offered with the Advanced beginner
Prerequisite:
Knowledge and skill equivalent to Advanced Beginner, and enrolled in Advanced Beginner
Objective:
All of the above plus:
- 1-2 layers (i.e. shimmies with chest isolations, shimmies with hip movements, + arms or travel, etc)
- floorwork, taksim and balancing (sword, tray)
- drumsolo technique
- double veil
- focus on stage presence, image - Lots of one on one attention!
- cultural information, background of music
- some costuming
- solo improvisations 3-5 minutes including all of the above elements
- some intermediate moves such as belly rolls, flutters, back bends, etc.
- preparation for performance
Structure:
- no warm up since students already are taking the class before
- instruction of the above objectives
- cool down and stretch
Sounds a little confusing? :)
It really isn't. Those students that have a knowledge of most basic movements and are ready to move on to learn
more are encouraged the take the 1 hour long Advanced beginner portion of the class.
Those students that have been coming to those classes and are proficient with what is presented in that class are
ready to move on to learn shimmy layering, more dance elements and props, are to take the whole hour and a half.
Class fees:
Advanced Beginner (1 hour) $12 if prepaid for 1 month, $14 if drop in for a single class
Intermediate (1.5 hour) $20 if prepaid for 1 month $23 if drop in for single class
You are encouraged to prepay on this page via Paypal, or bring one month payment (cash or check) to the
first class.
Advanced Beginner prepay 1 month $12/ class
Advanced beginner drop in class $14
Intermediate prepay 1 month $20/class - 1.5 hour
Intermediate drop in class $23
"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.
I have continuously taken classes in the past 5 years
- College level semester length classes: Modern dance, Stretching and Alignment Class (Grossmont College),
- Master Classes: Flamenco and Hatha Yoga (Grossmont College),
- ongoing Bikram's Yoga and ballet;
- private belly dance classes: over 3 years of classes with Bahira, 9 months with David, and currently with Angelika Nemeth
- group classes: Jim Boz, Lucia and David
- workshops: locally and internationally recognized teachers such as Tito (Egypt), Aziza, David, Oreet, Angelika Nemeth, Sabrina Fox and Dondi"
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.
I have continuously taken classes in the past 5 years
- College level semester length classes: Modern dance, Stretching and Alignment Class (Grossmont College),
- Master Classes: Flamenco and Hatha Yoga (Grossmont College),
- ongoing Bikram's Yoga and ballet;
- private belly dance classes: over 3 years of classes with Bahira, 9 months with David, and currently with Angelika Nemeth
- group classes: Jim Boz, Lucia and David
- workshops: locally and internationally recognized teachers such as Tito (Egypt), Aziza, David, Oreet, Angelika Nemeth, Sabrina Fox and Dondi"
Marianna
For more information contact :call 619.261.0832 or email Instructor@Marianna.cc
Private instruction
Available:
Marianna's home studio - $30 / hour, one - on - one only.
Your home - $40 / hour one - on -one, each additional student $20
Are you looking to spend a fun evening with your girlfriends? Hire Marianna to teach a mini workhsop - she will
bring cds, hipscarves, and teach everyone basic movements, travelling steps, arm/hand positions and posture.
Email for quote - $100 maximum, regardless of number of participants (limited to instruction, does not include
performance).
Available:
Marianna's home studio - $30 / hour, one - on - one only.
Your home - $40 / hour one - on -one, each additional student $20
Are you looking to spend a fun evening with your girlfriends? Hire Marianna to teach a mini workhsop - she will
bring cds, hipscarves, and teach everyone basic movements, travelling steps, arm/hand positions and posture.
Email for quote - $100 maximum, regardless of number of participants (limited to instruction, does not include
performance).
With Violeta and Tito (of Egypt)
Aug. 3rd, 2007, Las Vegas
Aug. 3rd, 2007, Las Vegas
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