Ayperi
Middle Eastern Dancer
Classes
Belly Dance I
Class Description:
All classes are taught at a beginner level. Classes rotate between technique and choreographies. Dance experience is not necessary, and people of all dance levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and a scarf for your hips.
Class Times and Locations:
East Lansing Parks and Recreation
Bailey Community Center
300 Bailey St. East Lansing, MI 48823
or
Hannah Community Center
812 Abbott Rd East Lansing, MI
*see ELPR activity guide for class location
Call (517) 333-2580 or Register Online
Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Session 1
January 11, 2010 - March 1, 2010
8 weeks: $45 for residents $50 for non-residents
Session 2
March 22, 2010 - May 10, 2010
8 weeks: $45 for residents $50 for non-residents
227 N Cedar St
Mason, MI 48854
Call (517) 244-5425 for registration
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm
A second session from 7:40pm - 8:40pm may be added, as needed.
Session 1
January 12, 2010 - March 2, 2010
8 weeks: $50
Session 2
March 23, 2010 - May 11, 2010
8 weeks: $50
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available, and can accommodate from one to three students at a time. Email Ayperi for arrangements.
Workshops Scheduled
CoVocation 2009
February 19 - February 22, 2008 Hilton Hotel Troy, MII will be teaching two workshops over the weekend, "Veiled Belly Dance" and "Dancing with the Devil: Rock 'n Roll Belly Dance Fusion." See the workshop descriptions below. Visit the official ConVocation website to get details on scheduling and registration.
Workshops Available
The following workshops are currently being offered for booking. If additional information is needed, please contact Ayperi. The workshops can be adjusted to run from an hour to ninety minutes.
1. Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance
This workshop teaches the basic movements of Raks Sharqi, better
known as Egyptian style belly dance. In addition to a simple
choreography, particpants will learn how to align and control their
bodies the belly dance way! Dance experience is not necessary, and
people of all dance levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable
clothing, and bring a scarf for your hips.
3. Fire Shimmies - Belly Dance moves for Bonfire Circles
Have you ever wanted to just let loose and really dance around a
bonfire, but you weren't sure how? In this workshop you'll learn how
to use simple belly dance movements to dance around a bonfire without
running into everyone else trying to do the same thing. There's so
much you can do around the fire: spin, turn, shimmy, and step. A
whole world of bonfire dancing is waiting for you, come and grab it!
4. Beginning Zils
A novice level finger cymbal class. Zils are an important part of traditional Egyptian dance, especially for folk dance styles, like Ghawazee. Basic patterns will be taught with movement to build the skills necessary for playing and dancing together.