Beginner Belly Dance Technique (Women Only)
This 8-week foundation course will be for beginners and those who would like to
improve their belly dance technique. Each class will start with a 30 minute
moderate warm-up with gentle stretching and toning exercises set to Middle Eastern
music. Isolations of hips, rib cage and shoulders will be introduced. Basic
movements will include circles, undulations and figure-8's. Travelling steps
will provide a basis for practicing these movements in simple combinations.
Elementary concepts will be reinforced with the introduction of an original
choreography. Information will also be provided on resources for music and
costuming, as well as some general history surrounding this ancient art form.
Held at Dancer's Image, The Mill at Crane Pond, 77 Mill Street, Westfield, MA
TUESDAYS Eight weeks $50 beginning January 12, 2010 7:15 until 8:30 PM
Beginner Ballroom Dancing
Very Small Planet Dancers - A Different Kind of Dance Class for Young People
The Very Small Planet Dancers, a performance dance troupe for boys and girls ages 9 to 14,
is now accepting new members. The dancers learn a variety of dances from around the world,
e.g. Ireland, Africa, Mexico, etc., and perform them at fairs, nursing homes, and community
events. This is a great opportunity to learn about different cultures while having fun.
Whether you are new to dancing or have danced for years you are welcome to join us for our
next eight week session, beginning on September 25th. Anyone can learn!
Held at Dancer's Image, The Mill at Crane Pond, 77 Mill Street, Westfield, MA
FRIDAYS Eight weeks $32 beginning January 8, 2010 6:00 until 7:00 PM
