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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. No choreography will be introduced in this session, but elementary concepts will be taught for use in future sessions. Information will also be provided on resources for music and costuming, as well as some general history surrounding this ancient art form.
TUESDAYS Eight weeks $40 beginning September 30, 2008 7:15 until 8:30 PM
 
 
Beginner Ballroom and Social Dancing

This 8-week foundation course will be for beginners and those who would like to have an overview of ballroom dancing. No partners or experience is necessary for the class. Each class will start with a very short warm-up that will introduce the student to a basic rhythm, including swing, salsa, waltz, cha-cha, etc. This will help the student in identifying dance rhythms when they hear music, a common problem that sometimes even experienced dancers have. After the warm-up, one new step will be taught each week. This session will be on rumba and common music that has a rumba beat. Good "lead and follow technique" will be taught. The class fee includes a short DVD prepared by the instructors to help you practice the steps on your own. The end of class will be a cool down when music that is popularly played at social functions will be introduced. Students will be given guidance on how to move their arms and torsos and move to the beat for social dancing. This will help those of you that have always stayed off the dance floor for fear of not knowing how to dance.
FRIDAYS Eight weeks $40 beginning October 3, 2008 7:00 until 8:30 PM
 
 
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 October 3rd. Anyone can learn!
FRIDAYS Eight weeks $32 beginning October 3, 2008 6:00 until 7:00 PM