New Beginner and Intermediate Classes starting March 31. More to come...
Come explore the beautiful world of middle eastern dance in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment!
Current Session: January 20 - March 10, 2010
Beginner Level: 5:45 - 6:45 pm
This is a beginner class introducing Drum Solo techniques. Students will learn fast and precise movements to different Middle Eastern rhythms. Finger cymbals are required. Coin hip scarves will be available for sale in class.
Intermediate Level: 7 - 8 pm
This session will introduce the "Cabaret Solo" series. While also working as a group, we will focus on a fast opening piece and on a veil piece as solo dances. This class intends to help the student develop solo techniques such as stage presence, expression, musicality and dance composition (choreography). Veil and Finger cymbals are required. Coin hip scarves will be available for sale in class.
Class Location
Gustafson Dance Studio (Gail Towbes Center for Dance building) - see map
2285 Las Positas Road
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Fee and Registration
8-week session - $110
4-class session - $65
Drop-in - $20/class
Payment by cash or check.
To register in advance, mail your check to:
Cris Dixon
PO Box 14344
Santa Barbara, CA 93107
and inform which class you will take.
All fees are non-refundable. Exceptions may be made by instructor under extraordinary circumstances at instructor discretion.
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! Basimah at cris at bellydanceland.com
or call (805) 685-0058.
Workshops
Latin-Arabic Fusion for Belly Dance Workshop with Cris!
You will learn simple and flavorful combinations mixing Brazilian Samba, salsa, cha-cha and other Latin moves that can be incorporated into your own belly dance routine. This workshop can also include a choreography. Stay tuned for upcoming dates in 2010!
Cris! is booking for 2010. Other workshop styles (Wings of Isis, Veil, Drum Solo, Taksim, etc.) also available. Please contact her at cris at bellydanceland.com or 805-685-0058 to present this workshop at your event.
