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Rising Star Dance Academy,
10-1600 Regent Avenue W.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2C 3B5
Phone: (204) 669-2369
Fax: (204) 669-0287

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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 - Level 1 Beginning Basics --New Students

Day: Thursday

Time:  7:00 - 8:00 pm

Next Session starts: Sept 18

Fee: $99

Registration: through the studio. 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 RSDA. Payable by cash or cheque (to N. Tresoor)

Class size: minimum is 5, max is 12.

Discounts: tba

Class Discription:

• a comprehensive, moderately-paced grounding in the fundamental movements, steps, & 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
  
• some partner & small group work
  
• one-on-one attention & corrections offered
  
• finger cymbals introduced
  
• handouts
  
• choreography taught from January-June sessions for June recital (voluntary performance)
  
• 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 - Level 3 Transitions & Styles ( Mid-Intermediate)

Day: Thursday

Time: 8:00 - 9:30 pm

Next Session starts: Sept 18

Fee: $110

Registration: through the studio. 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 RSDA. Payable by cash or cheque (to N. Tresoor)

Class size: minimum is 5, max is 12.

Discounts: tba

Class Discription:

• MUST be able to correctly perform ALL Level 1 and MOST TO ALL LEVEL 2 moves, steps & rhythms--SEE LEVEL 1 CONTENT SEE LEVEL 2 CONTENT
  
• must be comfortable with basic veil techniques and basic zill rhythms
  
• drills, exercises for isolations, layers, balance, fluidity; solo & group in-class projects
  
• supplies as for Level 1 PLUS gold or silver Egyptian dance cane with crook, silk veil
  
• builds upon Level 1 & 2 courses plus new content
  
• intermediate floorwork & intro to balancing
  
• additional zill & drum rhythms
  
• folkdance: continuing from Level 1 and 2 plus raks assaya, raks beledi, Ghawazee, Khaleegi, taksim
  
• stylings of dance stars
  
• choreographies for June recital start in September; costume TBA (cane dance & drum solo)
  
• students will be encouraged to contribute one solo or duet to the June recital
  
• reommended that this course be repeated 3-4 times
  
• one of 2 choices of mandatory courses for Spice Road members

Class Syllabus: Syllabus - Level 3 (PDF)

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FALL - Level 4 Improvisation & Interpretation (Upper Intermediate)

Day: Friday

Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Next Session starts: Sept 19

Fee: $100

Registration: through the studio. 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 RSDA. Payable by cash or cheque (to N. Tresoor)

Class size: minimum is 5, max is 12.

Discounts: tba

Class Discription:

as close as you'll get to a true advanced class in Winnipeg!

• MUST be able to do ALL Level 1, 2 & 3 moves, styles, rhythms & propwork CORRECTLY SEE LEVEL 1 SEE LEVEL 2 SEE LEVEL 3
  
• must be proficient on zills, veil, & cane
  
• must be able to maintain correct posture & alignment
  
• must be able to apply feedback/corrections quickly & willingly
  
• expect to participate actively in class, physically & intellectually
  
• drills, exercises for isolations, layers, balance, fluidity; solo & group in-class projects
  
• floorwork, balancing
  
• focus is on quickly absorbing combinations/sequences to specific rhythms and song sections; adding layers & variations; doing improv as requested; applying & interpreting technique in authentic, expressive ways
  
• stylings of the stars
  
• folkstyles: continuing from previous levels, plus zaar, Tunisian, melayya leff, hagallah, debke (instructor's discretion)
  
• all Level 1, 2, & 3 supplies PLUS: sword, thobe, 2 semi-circular veils (same fabric), leff for melayya
  
• performance skills for choreography & improv
  
• choreographies for June recital start in September (classical raks sharqi & drum solo)
  
• students will be expected to contribute one solo each for the June recital
  
• one of 2 choices of mandatory courses for Spice Road members

Class Syllabus: Syllabus - Level 4 (PDF)

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FALL - Spice Road Rehearsal

Day: Friday

Time: 9:00 - 10:00

Next Session starts: Sept 19

Fee: Spice Road Members Only

Registration:

Class size:

Discounts:

Class Discription:

For those members who successfully complete the July auditions. Weekly rehearsals, with extra times added on Sundays prior to show dates.
*For information and requirements please see Spice Road page.

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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.

Rising Star Dance Studio Annual Recital will be held in June, 2008, at Pantages Playhouse (more details will be supplied closer to the event). This year the RSDA bellydance students will NOT be preparing a choreography. I will, however, be performing at this event.

PARTICIPATION IN THE RECITAL(S) IS VOLUNTARY FOR ALL STUDENTS.
A flattering, affordable costume option will be chosen by Nicola and students will receive ample notice to sew/buy the necessary pieces.

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.

Nicola at RSDA Policies & Guidelines:

• Registration is through the studio.
  
• Space reserved upon registration and payment, including signing of waiver.
  
• Registrations must be received at the studio by the Friday before session starts.
  
• All regular and drop-in students must fill out a registration form/waiver .
  
• Late registrations may be accepted for experienced students.
  
• No refunds after week 2; no refunds for classes already taken.
  
• Class credit may be given if classes are missed due to acute illness or family/work-related emergencies. Students must contact me prior to class missed. Students missing 2 or more classes for the above reasons may be issued credits for private lessons.
  
• No gum or candy in class.
  
• Phones/pagers should be turned off .
  
• Please, no smoking immediately prior to class. I strongly discourage smoking in general.
  
• Students who are pregnant or postpartum should consult a health professional and verify they are fit to attend a dance class (level of strenuousness on par with yoga or flamenco). Nicola does not recommend classes above Level 1 for pregnant women without previous belly dance experience.
  
• All students attend at their own risk.
  
• Please arrive sober.
  
• Dance involves repetitive, sometimes strenuous movements that may cause injury or pain, or that may aggravate existing health conditions. An expert's consult is recommended.
  
• All valuables should be left at home or brought into the studio
  
• Cheques/money orders payable to N. Tresoor.