Classes
Iscah teaches through the Banat el Kamar Belly Dance Community Education Program. Classes run October through May. We are working on Veil and Drum solo chorepgraphies.
Intermediate Belly Dance (Belly Dance Level 2)
Wednesdays 7:45-9:00
April 13- March 25
7 Weeks @ $42.00
Pratt Community Education
66 Malcolm Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Intermediate Class Description
In the intermediate class students will continue to build upon their movement vocabulary. Students will work on more advanced movements. Focus will be on layering movements, creating combinations, understanding rhythms, and beginning to work with props. For the 2010-2011 season students will work on two short choreographies; a veil and a drum solo piece. Students should bring their own zills to class and a veil. There will be limited veils available for use. Class will begin and end with a short yoga-based warm up designed to increase flexibility and create body awareness and connection.
For more information: www.banatelkamar.net
To register: http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/
FAQS
What should I wear?
Please wear stretchy and comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement. Yoga or dance pants and a t-shirt or tank top are fine. We may get down on the floors for yoga based warm-ups or cool downs. A scarf or wrap is recommended to tie around your hips to accentuate movement. Iscah does have a few to borrow. Most students dance barefoot. If you like you may wear a dance slipper or footie. If you need more structured footwear please use a dance or dress shoe. Rubber soled shoes may restrict movement if they stick on the floor and cause injury.
Do I have to show my belly?
Absolutely not. In class the majority of students wear modest clothing. In performance there are many costume choices that do not include a bare stomach. In fact, there are many venues and folkloric dances where a bare stomach would not be appropriate.
What will we do in class?
Each class will include a yoga based warm-up and cool down. We will work on learning and perfecting the basic movement vocabulary of Middle Eastern dance. During the session, each class may include playing finger symbols, developing stage presence, or dancing with veils. Students will also work on learning a choreography that will be performed at the end of the season.
Workshops
Iscah is available to conduct a number of workshops of different topics. All workshops are 2 hours and can be customized to the needs of your group.
Topics Include:
Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance
Style Sampler
Presence