Nandana Belly Dance - Class/Workshop Information

12:30pm - 1:45pm: Performance Skills and Technique
Dates: June 27, July 18, 25, August 1, 15 (5-week session)
This class is for advanced beginners and intermediate students. You must be proficient with the Basic Level 1 tribal movements, cues and formations as they will not be taught in this class. You must also be familiar with group improv.
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!!
This class is designed for the 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!
Cost: $60

2:00pm - 3:00pm: Get To Know ATS and Tribal Style Belly Dance!
Dates: June 27, July 18, 25, August 1, 15 (5-week session)
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.
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.
Cost: $55

Monday
7:00pm - 8:15pm: Tribal Belly Dance Technique
Sashi's Private Studio - address provided for registered students
Nandana co-teaches with Sashi of Blue Moon Dance Co. July 5- August 2 This session is SOLD OUT!! We will run an overflow class (8:25 - 9:40 PM) if enough people sign up for it! August 16 - September 20 (N.B. no class on September 6) September 27 - October 25 November 8 - December 13 (N.B. no class on November 22) 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.
Please check http://www.bluemoonbellydance.com for current class information.

Wednesday
8:00pm - 9:15pm: Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance
Namaste Yoga Center - 1003 High House Road, Cary, NC
Nandana co-teaches with Sashi of Blue Moon Dance Co. July 7- August 4: Props Improv! Basket: $20 Pot: $30 Sword:$60 Skirt: $75. Knowing how to improv w/them: priceless (but you can learn how for only the cost of this class session!!) Each week, we will concentrate on a different prop, learning how to handle and improv with it as well as providing performance tips and tricks, music selection ideas and care instructions for that prop. There will be some of each prop to borrow during class, and we will be happy to email you some ideas for substitute props in case you don't have one of your own to practice with at home. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to handle a prop before making a substantial investment in it! And if you already have one or more of these props, this is a great chance to get more experience with it so that you can become a true prop impresario! July 7: Basket July 14: Pot July 21: Skirt July 28: Sword August 4: Review of all! Level 2 Tribal Belly Dance is geared toward continuing tribal belly dance students who are proficient with the basic tribal style improvisational format. (If you are unsure whether this is the right class for you, please email us at bluemoonbellydance@ gmail.com.) 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.
Please check http://www.bluemoonbellydance.com for current class information.

Saturday
10:00am - 11:00am: Tribal Style Bellydance with Nandana
The Yoga Connection - PO Box 2204 Smithfield, NC 27577
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."
Please check http://www.theyogaconnectionnc.com/ for current class information.