Speak From The Hip presents….

‘ATS® Fundamentals’

10 week INTENSIVE  course on

American Tribal Style® Belly Dance

*New Course starting Thursday 9th February 2012*

The ‘ATS® fundamentals’ classes provide a full understanding of the basics of American Tribal Style® including:

  • Posture
  • Warm up and stretches
  • Puja/Moving Meditation
  • Basic slow and fast movements:
    • Taking each move and breaking it down into its component parts.
    • Identifying the muscle groups used to create the move
    • Drilling and repetition to create muscle memory
  • Improvisational Choreography:
    • Combining the moves learned to create unique and spontaneous performances
  • Lead and Follow:
    • Incorporating cues and transitions with the movements to enable duets, trios, chorus work and more…
  • Zil patterns:
    • Incorporating the use of zils (finger cymbals) into the dance.
    • Essential Music Theory

COMING TO CLASS? – what you need to bring.

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring a long sleeve top for warm up/cool down.
  • Bring a scarf to accent your hips.
  • A notepad and pen.
  • We dance barefoot. You can wear socks or suitable dance shoes if you’d prefer.
  • ZILS will be introduced in week 4. Links and advice on where to get them will be provided.
  • The decision whether or not to bare your belly is yours.
  • Plenty of water!

NOTES

  • Spaces are limited to 10 on a first come first serve basis.
  • You can reserve a place but it can not be guaranteed until payment is received.
  • Drop-in option is not available.
  • Guaranteed to expand your mind and broaden your horizons WHILE toning and strengthening your arms, hips and belly!

WHEN? WHERE? HOW MUCH?

Thursdays – 7:15pm to 8:30pm – Studio 2, Dublin Holistic Centre, 28 South William Street, Dublin 2 , IRL

Investment =  €125 for 10 weeks.

Payments can be make through Paypal Invoicing or by Postal Order.  When you are booking please note your preferred method of payment and I will forward the relevant details/invoice to you.

The next Intensive starts Thursday 9th February 2012

Call 087 2990 439 or email laura@bellydance.ie to book your place.