INTRO TO BELLY DANCE
JANUARY 10th, 2010 3:30- 5:30 pm

Curious about "belly dance"?
Learn basic movements in a fun, introductory 2 hour class. Wear comfortable clothing like yoga pants and a t-shirt, and bring a hip scarf if you have one!
$25 per person, $20 each with a friend.

Contact Zenya to RSVP                          zenya@worldtreestudio.ca  403-681-3663

BELLY DANCE PRIVATE PARTY/ WORKSHOP
Have a belly dance party at home or at  World Tree Studio!
An excellent experience for women’s groups, birthdays,
bridal showers or stagettes. Hip scarves, music & 2 hours
of instruction are provided. Rates vary depending on
location and numbers, approx. $20 per person.

Rhythms and Zils
(Finger Cymbals)
TBA
Explore basic rhythms of Middle Eastern other bellydance music with movement and finger cymbals. Some belly dance experience is recommended.  Bring your own zils and/ or hand drums if you have them.

TURKISH ROM  (Gypsy) STYLE DANCE

While certainly a major influence on Turkish Belly Dance, the Rom style is unique in that it is characterized by the use of footwork, culturally specific hand gestures, and an earthy feel. Music is usually in the 9/8 rhythm, played with hand drums such as the darbuka or doumbek, violin, ney, kanoon as well as prominent vocals.

We will explore the 9/8 rhythm, study specific movements, footwork and gestures characteristic of this dance form, and dance a brief improvisational style choreography. Bring: Skirt and hip scarves.

GODDESS DANCE/ Goddess Gathering

A spiritual or psychological practice centered on connecting with the Divine Feminine, discovered through movement, reflection and exploration of ancient, archetypal gestures, the chakras and creative expression. Explore movements found in belly dance, traditional womens' dances and rituals. Offered in workshops.
NEXT WORKSHOP SERIES:
TBA

SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS:

VEILS

FINGER CYMBALS

TURKISH ROM

RHYTHMS

CHAKRA DANCE

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

GODDESS DANCE