New Beginner and Intermediate classes starting on July 29!
Would you like to perform at Moon Over Morocco (MOM), in Santa Barbara? Take a look below at the new classes in choreography for both beginner and intermediate levels. These groups will perform at MOM on August 29. Be a part of it!
July 29 - August 26, 2009 (no class on August 19)
Beginner Level: 5:45 - 6:45 pm - fast piece to a pop Egyptian song
Intermediate Level: 7 - 8 pm - Drum Solo
Students are welcome to attend both classes and be on both dances. These classes will focus on choreography and performance mainly, so previous belly dance experience is encouraged. Students who do not wish to perform, but would like to come to class to improve technique and learn a choreography are also very welcome!
Full attendance is expected. Every class will be rehearsal time and therefore mandatory for the ones who wish to perform. More information about costuming and show details will be given in class.
Location
Gustafson Dance Studio (Gail Towbes Center for Dance building) - see map
2285 Las Positas Road
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Fee and Registration
4-class session - $50
Payment by cash or check.
To register in advance, just mail your check to:
Cris Dixon
PO Box 14344
Santa Barbara, CA 93107
and inform which class you will take.
*** Please register in advance! Deadline is July 15! ***
Ongoing Beginner and Intermediate classes on Wednesdays
Beginner Level on Wednesdays
May 13 - July 8, 2009 (no class on May 27)
Time: 5:45 – 6:45 pm
This class targets beginner level students, focusing on basic techniques, isolations, step combinations, posture and expression. Students will also learn finger cymbals (zills). Please bring a hip coin scarf and finger cymbals. Hip Scarves will be available for sale in class.
Intermediate Level on Wednesdays
May 13 - July 8, 2009 (no class on May 27)
Time: 7 – 8 pm
More advanced techniques and combos while working on drum solo, veil, taksim and finger cymbals (zills). Please bring veil and zills. Hip scarves will be available for sale in class.
Location
Gustafson Dance Studio (Gail Towbes Center for Dance building) - see map
2285 Las Positas Road
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Fee and Registration
Drop-in - $20/class
Payment by cash or check.
What to wear
First, a smile! You're supposed to have fun in class. Wear comfortable clothes that are not too loose so you can see the moves on your body: workout or yoga pants, a tank top, tee-shirt or a leotard, and a hip scarf for your hips. Coin hip scarves will be available for purchase in class.
Most dancers enjoy dancing barefoot. But for those who wish to wear foot covering, I suggest soft-soled dance shoes like ballet slippers and jazz shoes (Hermes sandals is also an option).
Liability Release
Students are required to fill out and sign an agreement and release from liability before they start taking classes (minors must have form signed by parent/guardian). If you'd like to fill out this form before coming to class (saves time!), just click on the following links to download the form: Microsoft Word or PDF.
For more information, e-mail Cris! at cris at bellydanceland.com or call (805) 685-0058.
If you would like to receive information about upcoming classes, performances and events in general, please subscribe to Cris!' mailing list:
UCSB Beginners 2006 Class - Pictures and Video
The UCSB Fall 2006 class performed at the Museum of Natural History's Tribal Arts Marketplace to "Yaho" from Hakim.
* See the pictures *
