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GODDESSDANCE CREATIVE & TRADITIONAL WORLD FUSION
 
                                      
"BELLY DANCE" is a general term for an ancient, diverse group of  women's dances with a myriad of influences from India, North Africa, the Near and Middle East and the West.  It is also known as Oriental Dance, perhaps more correctly, because it originated in the East.

There are many cultural and musical influences that contribute to our contemporary collection of  movements under the general umbrella of Belly Dance. Traditional folk dances, influences of other dance forms and resulting fusion styles are all " belly dance," characterized by isolations, undulations and pronounced hip movements.

Goddessdance Bellydance develops self awareness and expression through movement by connecting body, heart, mind and soul. It draws on archetypal movements that originate in ancient traditions and shared experiences of femininity, accentuating the creativity, power and grace of the feminine form, bringing out the goddess within!
 
 
for current schedule see: www.goddessdance.ca


WINTER 2012  CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 
To Register/ RSVP : Zenya 

Foundations (Beginner)
Discover the beauty, grace and femininity of the ancient dance known as Belly Dance in a fun environment that develops body awareness and expression while enhancing physical fitness.

Foundations Intro: An introductory experience of bellydance exploring basic movements and techniques, offered in short sessions or workshops.  


Thursdays 6- 7:15 pm at World Tree Studio 
(as part of World Dance Sampler)
Jan 12 Free Intro, 
Belly Dance Foundations: January 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd, Feb 9th 
4 weeks $60 or as part of full course
 
Foundations I:  Of longer duration and more indepth than the intro class, Foundations I provides an introduction to basic belly dance movements,  with an emphasis on technique and development of dance abilities. Foundations I is suitable for complete beginners or dancers who have had some experience and would like to master the basics.

Mondays 1 pm- 2:30 pm at World Tree Studio
February 6 to March 19 [no class Feb 20] (6 weeks, $90) 


Women's World Dance Sampler

An Open Level Class designed to provide a sampling of a few varieties of women's dance forms. This class will have modules of Bellydance, Hawaiian, and Latin Fusion, taught  by a variety of instructors at World Tree Studio; register through Zenya.

Belly Dance Foundations  January 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd, 9th 
Hawaiian/ Tahitian  Feb 16th, Feb 23or March 1st -taught by Taraya (no class Feb 23rd)
Latin Fusion  March 8th and 15th- taught by Chio
Hawaiian/ Tahitian  March 22 and 29th, April 5th- taught bt Taraya
 
Intermediate Open Level 
 
Mondays 6-7:30- January 9th- March 19th                                                  (no class Feb 20th) 

Thursdays 7:15-8:45  January 12th- March 22nd  (Feb 23rd class location TBA)
A continuation of the techniques and movements of Foundations with more complex combinations, layering, development of musicality,the use of props, improvisation and choreography. Classes are fusion based with exploration of various Bellydance styles.
A solid foundation of the basics is recommended. Opportunities to perform will be offered to those interested.


Thursdays 8:45-9:30 Goddessdance Troupe : 

Intermediate-Advanced/Performance: This class focuses on advanced technique, layering, development of musicality, the use of props, choreography in various music styles, and improvisation.for those dancers registered in an Intermediate class, this Troupe offers extra performance opportunities.  Please contact Zenya if you are interested in the Goddessdance Troupe. 

Rehearsals are Thursday nights from 8:45 to 9:30 pm, after the Intermediate Open Level Class.


BELLY DANCE LINKS:


Belly Dance Resources:www.shira.net

Belly Dance Costumes and Supplies in Calgary:

Son of the Pharaoh:  http://www.sonofthepharaoh.com/