About Stacey's Classes
Students just getting started in dance (or bellydance) should attend the Introduction series.  During each eight week rotation, we describe and practice the core language, concepts and muscles used specifically to this dance format.  The class has a smaller number of attendee slots available to encourage a personal atmosphere where students can feel comfortable asking questions.  After attending an Introduction dance session, students may repeat the series or move on to the Mixed Level class.

Each eight week Mixed Level and Advanced class series has a different focus or "theme."  Beginner class themes include veil, finger cymbals, choreography or dance combos.  Advanced themes vary and could include focus on a subset of isolations such as figure 8's or upper body work, stamina, layering, choreography, combos, etc.  Each class always includes a warm up, muscle isolation breakdown, practice and cool down.  Student performance opportunities are arranged periodically throughout the year.  New students accepted at the beginning of each series.  

CLASS DATES:  Tuesdays  Sept 13 - Nov 08, 2011 (No Class Oct 25)
Introduction Bellydance Series
6:00 - 6:50pm
Learn the basic principles of posture, muscle isolation and timing.  Students are encouraged to repeat the series as necessary as reinforcement or refresher on the basics.  Students new to Suhaila's format or Stacey's classes must start with one Introduction Series to get the full benefits from the Mixed Level and Advanced classes.  No previous experience necessary.

Beginner / Intermediate Bellydance Series
Theme this series:  Performing with a Group
7:00 - 8:00pm
Belly dance can be both a solo and group performance art form.  In this series, we explore concepts of space awareness, traveling and stage directions.  We will also continue work on "Princess of Cairo" for those students who have learned it and are interested in performing in the Fall student rectial, the Hip Circle Hafla (scheduled for November at the end of the series).  Don't know the choreography?  No worries... Previous experience with Suhaila Salimpour format and/or Stacey Lizette's Introduction classes required.

Advanced Bellydance Series
Theme this series:  Doholla
8:15 - 9:30pm
Advanced version of a finger cymbal choreography based on Jamila Salimpour format, written by Stacey Lizette.  Registration requires instructor approval for new students.  Previous experience with Suhaila Salimpour format and/or Stacey Lizette's Mixed Level classes required.

What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable clothing in which you can stretch and move easily.  Yoga wear or jazz pants and tank top are most appropriate.  (No skirts, please.)  Bare feet, ballet slippers or jazz shoes are acceptable.  Hip scarves are optional.  If you do choose to wear one, please choose one with no beads or coins.  Thanks!

Payment and Attendance Policy:
Students may sign up online or pay at the door via cash or check.  "At the door" registrations are subject to availability.  Classes are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  There are no prorates, refunds, credits or make-ups for missed classes. Please come to class on time so that you can participate in the warm up exercises.  If you arrive late, please find a space on the side and warm up before joining in class activities.  Thanks!