Classes
COMING SOON!!!
Fusion Belly Dance with Medea!
When? TBA
Where? TBA
Yes, one of these days I will find the right location and start it up again. At the moment, however, things are still up in the air. I will update this page as soon as I land somewhere!
I am also currently preparing my new apartment for some small, private lessons. I will be able to accommodate 1-3 students at a time and prices vary. Contact me at medea@sisterserpentine.com to schedule a private session!
In the meantime, please check out my shows and videos (most of which are on my MySpace profile) so you can see exactly what you’re gettin into!
I am not exactly a conventional belly dancer. I know a very limited amount of American Tribal Style belly dance as taught by Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance, and while most of my study has been in the Tribal Fusion realm, I don’t consider myself strictly that style either.
What I do is literally a fusion of many things, so if you’re looking for the basics of ATS, or the classics of Cabaret, I would suggest checking out some of the other amazing dancers in the area for that.
So what do I do in my classes, then? Well, I like to throw some Yoga at you to get ya all stretched out, work on dance posture, go into some bits of ATS form & Tribal Fusion movement, add some poppin-n-lockin to funk it up, and then encourage a lot of free movement to create a freer format, in the hopes to inspire you to use your own interpretation. So, if that sounds good to you, come give it a shot!
Basically, I will be covering many of the things I’ve learned in the classes and workshops I’ve taken, plus a little of my own technique. It is a multi-level class, so it will cover some of the basics for those unfamiliar with belly dance as well as add some more challenging bits for the more experienced dancer.
Cost? 10$/student/class–for a 1 1/2 hr class
Attire? What to wear: Anything you’d wear to a yoga class, plus maybe a hip scarf. We will open and close class with some stretches and Yoga asanas, so a skirt may get in the way, so I suggest stretch pants or melos and a tank top, sports bra, or fitted t-shirt. Tassle belts, fringe belts and coin belts may help with seeing your smaller hip movements, but if noisy and jingly can be distracting to the class. So, a small hip scarf works best, I think.
Also, you might want to bring a yoga mat and water is a MUST!
I hope to see you there!
Namaste!
*medea*
To sign up for classes, please contact Medea at medea@sisterserpentine.com
Also, here is a list of a few of the dancers/teachers I admire and would reccommend to someone looking for classes. They are all amazing, talented, and will offer a more straight-forward approach to the art of belly dance. Check ‘em out! (www.nwbellydance.com)
ADRIENE RICE/TROUPE HIPNOTICA
NEIGHBORHOOD: Ballard
DATE: Tuesday
TIME: 6-7pm- Beginning I; 7-8 pm- Stretch / Drills; 8-9- Intermediate
DATE: Wednesday
TIME: 7-9 Intermediate/ Performance Prep
DATE: Sunday
TIME: 6-7pm Beginning I; 7-8 Beginning II
LOCATION: Troupe Hipnotica’s Private Studio (located in the lower level of a residence, enter from green gate on 66th St.)-6516 32nd Ave NW, Seattle.
COST: $10 drop in for one hour classes or $20 for the two hour class-
discount cards available
PHONE: 206-372-0441
EMAIL: Hipnotica@comcast.net
WEBSITE:
BIO/DESCRIPTION: Adriene Rice is a former member of FatChanceBellyDance and teaches classic as well as unique ATS movements. Zils are used in all classes and knee pads are recommended in the intermediate classes.
NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
DAY: Thursday nights, Sunday mornings
TIME: Th 8-9:30pm, Su 11:00 - 12:30 pm
LOCATION: American Dance Institute 8007 Greenwood Ave N (Studio #2) 98103
COST: $15 per class
PHONE: (206) 568-1514
EMAIL: renee.drellishak@gmail.com
WEBSITE: http://www.infusiontribal.com/suhaila/index.html
BIO/DESCRIPTION: Renee is a certified Level II dancer in the Suhaila
Salimpour Format. This format is great for all styles of bellydance!
Classes will include conditioning, technique breakdowns, and drills.
Each class will end with finger cymbal drills. Drop ins welcome.
NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge
DAY: Monday - Levels 1-3
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM/8:00 - 9:00PM/9:00 - 10:00PM
LOCATION: Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave. N, Room 7
DAY: Wednesday - Level 1/ Level 3: Tribal Fusion-Performance Prep
TIME: 8:00-9:00PM/9:00-10:00PM
LOCATION: American Dance Institute
8001 Greenwood Ave N, Studio B
Instructor Permission required for Level 3 classes
COST: $12 drop in when available, $60/6 weeks pre registration
EMAIL: info@mandalatribal.com
WEBSITE: www.mandalatribal.com
BIO/DESCRIPTION: New students can try a class for free!
Sharon Moore was nominated for Instructor of the Year in 2007 by
Zaghareet Magazine’s people’s choice awards! Sharon’s attentive and
nurturing teaching style makes even the most difficult dance skills
accessible for students of all levels, and makes having fun an equal
priority to developing strong dance technique. Her classes are a
dynamic blend of ancient dance with modern, funky stylizations.
Everyone is welcome, no matter what size, shape, or dance experience.
ZANBAKA
NEIGHBORHOOD: Capitol Hill
DAY: Tuesdays and By Arrangement
TIME: 7:30/8:30p and By Arrangement
COST: see website
PHONE: 206-321-2912
EMAIL: zanbaka@hotmail.com
WEBSITE: www.zanbaka.com