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Au Set Bellydance Emporium Studio,
Unit N, 1045 St. James Street
Winnipeg MB 

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Learner's Discount:
Students enrolling in more than one of my classes at RSDA, IDM, or Au Set qualify for a Learner's Discount. Take 2 sessions of 2 different classes or more at the same time and save!
Contact Nicola at 957-7520 for more details. This does not apply at IDM classes--Discount will be applied at RSDA or Au Set class registration.
Sorry, I cannot offer discounts to students and seniors at this time.
*ALL GIFT CERTIFICATES OR CLASS CREDITS are your job to submit with your class registration, at the time of session payment.

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FALL SESSION -- LEVEL 1 BEGINNING BASICS - CONTINUING

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Next Session starts: SEPT 17

Fee: $90/10 classes

Registration: at Au Set . Spaces held upon completion of FALL 2008 - registration form/waiver and payment. Download and complete the Registration Form , it can be mailed or dropped off at Au Set.

Class size: minimum is 5, max is 12.

Discounts: tba

Class Discription:

• for those with previous experience in any introductory or beginner level class--content and combinations will reflect this
  
• a comprehensive, moderately-paced grounding in the fundamental movements, steps, and poses of belly dance
  
• introduction to music comprehension; combinations for 3 basic rhythms
  
• focus on Egyptian technique
  
• basic cultural & historical information
  
• posture, alignment, safety, correct technique
  
• exploring & gaining comfort with moving to music & rhythm
  
• some partner& small group work
  
• one-on-one attention & corrections offered
  
• finger cymbals introduced
  
• handouts
  
• choreographies taught from September-June sessions for June recital (voluntary performance) (shaabi/pop plus classical)
  
• bring: water bottle, dance/yoga pants, tank top/short sleeve stretch top, hips scarf/shawl; dance slippers optional
  
• recommended that this course be repeated 2-4 times

Class Syllabus: Syllabus - Level 1 (PDF)

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FALL SESSION -- LEVEL 2 VARIATIONS (INTERMEDIATE)

Day: Wednsdays

Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Next Session starts: SEPT 17

Fee: $110/10 classes

Registration: at Au Set . Spaces held upon completion of FALL 2008 - registration form/waiver and payment. Download and complete the Registration Form , it can be mailed or dropped off at Au Set.

Class size: minimum is 5, max is 12.

Discounts: tba

Class Discription:

• must be able to correctly do Level 1 content and identify zill & drum rhythms from Level 1 -- SEE LEVEL 1 CONTENT
  
• builds upon technique from Level 1, adding layers, embellishments, and nuances, as well as new content
  
• introduction to American and Egyptian veil techniques, additional drum and zill rhythms; intro to floorwork
  
• drills, exercises for isolations, layers, balance, fluidity; solo and group in-class projects
  
• establishing your identity, preferences and confidence within the dance
  
• choreography taught September-June for June recital--costume to be decided (veil dance plus shaabi/pop)
  
• bring supplies for Level 1 PLUS chiffon veil (see Veil Requirements) & own set of Turquoise or Saroyan brand cymbals
  
• recommended that this course be repeated 3-4 times

Class Syllabus: Syllabus - Level 2 (PDF)

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INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS

Recital Information :
The Bellydance Multi-class Recital will be held June 8, 2008, 3 pm (to be danced with Nicola’s Manitoba Institue of Dance and Rising Star students)at PTE Mainstage. More information about this event will be located in Local Events .Tickets will be available from Nicola, Za'ina, Shayera, Basinah and at Au Set.
PARTICIPATION IN THE RECITAL(S) IS VOLUNTARY FOR ALL STUDENTS.

NEW FOR 2007-2008
After attending Hadia's teacher training in June of this year, I am adjusting my level content/curricula with a new emphasis on Egyptian dance, reduction of American content (with the exception of veil), new warm-ups and cool-downs, new/different emphasis on certain aspects of technique and interpretation, and revision/redux of teaching techniques. Intermediate classes, in particular, will have new projects, new content, and every level will have a new choreography. This work in progress for both intermediate classes, but it's never too late to join!
My heartfelt thanks to Hadia for putting us all through our paces and waking us up to a better, safer, gentler way of dancing.
Level 2 students are working on an American veil piece and an Egyptian raks sharqi piece. Level 3/4 students are working on a raks sharqi/baladi piece and a baladi drum solo. Level 1 students will begin their choreography in January session.