Home      Classes
Print this pageAdd to Favorite

GODDESSDANCE BELLYDANCE CLASSES 



"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 & Middle East and the contemporary West. Belly Dance is a journey of discovery, acceptance & appreciation for the wonderful gifts of being alive: feeling, moving, creating and connecting.


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

 


WINTER 2012 
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 


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.

Wednesdays 7:30- 9 pm Foundations Intro 
at World Tree Studio
February 8th, 15, 22, 29th (4 weeks)  $60


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.


Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Foundations (Beginner) 
with Minya at Barbara Moore
February 7 FREE CLASS (new students only)
February 7 to March 20 (7 weeks, $105)  


Foundations II- Open Level-  Although open to beginners & continuing dancers, Open Level classes are intended for adventurous beginners, continuing dancers or someone with movement experience. The basics will be reviewed in the first few classes, building on the basics with more challenging  movements, layering & combinations.


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, 23rd -taught bt Taraya
Latin Fusion  March 1st and 8th and 15th- taught by Chio
Hawaiian/ Tahitian  March 22 and 29th- 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
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.





























SCHEDULE, LOCATIONS & REGISTRATION

NEW! TWO LOCATIONS:

WORLD TREE STUDIO 812 Edmonton Trail NE- Upper Level   

BARBARA MOORE ACADEMY OF DANCE -1603 62 Ave SE 


   Mondays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Intermediate Open Level 

   with Zenya at World Tree Studio
   January 9  FREE REVIEW CLASS
   January 16 to March 19 [no class Feb 20] (9 weeks, $135)


   Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Foundations I 
   with Minya at The Barbara Moore Academy of Dance
   February 7 FREE CLASS (new students only), 
   February 7 to March 20 (7 weeks, $105)

   Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 p.m. Intermediate Open Level 
   with Minya at The Barbara Moore Academy of Dance
    
   January 17 to March 20 (10 weeks, $150) 

Wednesdays 7:30- 9 pm Foundations Intro 
at World Tree Studio
February 8th, 15, 22, 29th (4 weeks)  $60


   Thursdays 6:00-7:15 p.m. Women's World Dance Sampler Open Level 
   at World Tree Studio
   January 12 FREE CLASS- Intro to all styles,
   January 19 to March 29th (11 classes, $129) 
   DROP IN PASS: 4 classes $60
   Belly Dance Foundations  January 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd, Feb 9th 
   Hawaiian/ Tahitian  Feb 16th, 23rd 
   Latin Fusion Bellydance  March 1st and 8th and 15th
   Hawaiian/ Tahitian  March 22 and 29th

   Thursdays 7:15-8:45 p.m. Intermediate Open Level 
   with Zenya at World Tree Studio
   January 12 FREE REVIEW CLASS,  Jan.19th-to March 22 (10 weeks, $150)

   Thursdays 8:45-9:30 p.m. Goddessdance Troupe
   Jan 12- March 22nd



   Payments, Policies, and Registration    

*Please contact the designated instructor to RSVP/register:
            
   Minya at 403-540-6305 or minyabellydance@shaw.ca

   Zenya at 403-681-3663 or zenya@goddessdance.ca
 
   *Payment can be made by cheque, cash, or online with paypal

   *To pay by credit card via paypal, use button below.

   *Class fees are non-refundable.

   *Workshops and classes have limited registration, and may be canceled if there is insufficient registration.

   *Missed classes can be made up within the same session, 
subject to space availability.
 
   Zenya's Classes
   WORLD TREE STUDIO 812 Edmonton Trail NE: Upper Level

Zenya's Classes


   Minya's Classes
   BARBARA MOORE ACADEMY OF DANCE 1603 62 Ave SE 

Minya's Dance Classes