New Workshops and Classes coming up in August!
Come explore the beautiful world of middle eastern dance in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment!
Upcoming Classes: Wednesdays, August 4-25, 2010
This will be a 4-week session aimed to choreography and performance. Students will learn a dance to be presented at the Moon over Morocco Festival (MOM), on Saturday August 28th (time TBA). This year the MOM Festival will join forces with the Santa Barbara Dance Alliance's International Dance Day at Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara. It will be a great opportunity to improve your performance skills!
Beginner class: 5:45 - 6:45 pm
This class will focus on learning a choreography and performing it (optional) at the Moon over Morocco Festival (MOM), on Saturday August 28th (time TBA). Since this is a short session previous belly dance experience is a must.
Intermediate Level: 7 - 8 pm
This class will learn a Latin-Arabic Fusion dance to be performed (optional) at the Moon over Morocco Festival (MOM), on Saturday August 28th (time TBA). Students must have previous belly dance experience in addition to either have taken the Latin-Arabic Fusion workshop with me or any previous Latin dances experience. If you haven't done that yet I'll be teaching a Latin-Arabic Fusion workshop on August 8th. See more information below on this page.
Class Location
Gustafson Dance Studio (Gail Towbes Center for Dance building. Free parking) - see map
2285 Las Positas Road
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Fee and Registration
4-class session - $55
No Drop-ins
Payment by cash or check.
Registration can be done in class or by mail to:
Cris Dixon
PO Box 14344
Santa Barbara, CA 93107
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
New 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 @ bellydanceland.com (just remove the spaces around @ ) or call (805) 685-0058.

Upcoming Workshops

Latin-arabic fusion workshop
Cris! will teach a hot and exciting workshop on Latin-Arabic Fusion for Belly Dance at Dance Garden Studio in Los Angeles, CA.
This workshop will teach you simple and flavorful combinations mixing Brazilian Samba, salsa and cha-cha moves that can be incorporated into your own belly dance routine. All levels welcomed, including salsa, samba and modern dancers who would like to learn some belly dancing!
When: Sunday August 8, 2010 :: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Where: Dance Garden Studio (driving directions)
3407 B Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Fee and How to Register
$35 in advance /
$45 at the door. Please visit LARaqs website to register.
Saidi - Raks Assaya (cane) workshop (#5)
We will explore the contagious and fun rhythm Saidi while learning a modern and sassy Raks Assaya choreography. We will also learn folkloric moves and steps which are characteristic of this Upper Egypt dance style. This class will teach you how to work with the assa (cane), including balancing it on your head. Bring a headband and a cane or purchase one at the workshop.
When: Friday August 27, 2010 :: 3:15 - 5:15 PM
Where:Goleta Valley Community Center, Room # 8
5679 Hollister Ave. Goleta, CA 93117 (see map)
Fee and How to Register
$35 - $45 (depends on how many workshops you enroll).
Please visit Alexandra King's Moon over Morocco Festival to register and select workshop #5.
Cris! is booking for 2010. Other workshop styles (Wings of Isis, Veil, Drum Solo, Taksim, etc.) also available. Please contact her at cris @ bellydanceland.com (just remove the spaces around @ ) or 805-685-0058 to present this workshop at your event.








