Classes
Belly Dance I: Veil Choreography
Veils are often used in American-style Belly Dance to add a bit of flair to a dance set. Over four to five weeks, you will learn to work with a veil in a short choreography. Dance experience is not necessary, and people of all dance levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and a scarf for your hips. Veils will be provided during class time, and class music will be available for purchase.
Class Times and Locations:
June 12 – July 10, 2008
5 weeks: $15 members / $36 non-members
119 N. Washington Square, Downtown Lansing
Call the YMCA at 484-4000 or Register Online
East Lansing Parks and Recreation
Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00pm
4 weeks: $35 for residents $39 for non-residents
June 9- June 30, 2008
East Lansing Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Call the Hannah Center at (517) 333-2580 or Register Online
Belly Dance I: Zill Choreography
Class Description:
This class focuses on the use of Zils (or finger cymbals) while dancing. Over four to five weeks, you will learn basic rhythms and a short choreography. Dance experience is not necessary, and people of all dance levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and a scarf for your hips. Zills and class music will be available for purchase during class.
Class Times and Locations:
July 24 – August 21, 2008
5 weeks: $15 members / $36 non-members
119 N. Washington Square, Downtown Lansing
Call the YMCA at 484-4000 or Register Online
East Lansing Parks and Recreation
Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00pm
4 weeks: $35 for residents $39 for non-residents
August 4- August 25, 2008
East Lansing Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Call the Hannah Center at (517) 333-2580 or Register Online
Workshops Scheduled
Starwood 2008 July 22-27, 2008 Brushwood Folklore Center Sherman, NY
No details on this yet. Check back in a few weeks!
CoVocation 2008
February 21 - February 24, 2008 Hilton Hotel Troy, MII will be teaching two workshops over the weekend, "Fire Shimmies" and "Beyond the Basics." 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.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available, and can accommodate from one to three students at a time. Email Ayperi for arrangements.
