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
Summerfest July 19-25, 2010 Brushwood Sherman, NY
Pending
Starwood XXX July 6-12, 2010 Wisteria Pomeroy, OH
Pending
CoVocation 2010 February 19 -22, 2010 The Met. Hotel Troy, MI
I will be teaching three workshops over the weekend. 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.
2. Belly Dance: Beyond the Basics
This class is for those who have moved past the beginner level of belly dance, and want to take things to the next level. Learn advanced moves, layering techniques, and combinations. You will also have the opportunity to share some of your favorite moves! Previous dance experience is recommended.
3. Dance for the Greenman
Channel your inner wood-sprite, nymph or satyr and dance in celebration of nature! Learn a Belly Dance inspired scarf dance set to "Greenman" by XTC. Dance experience is not necessary, and people of all dance levels are welcome.
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5. 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!
Belly Dance doesn't always have to be done to unfamiliar beats and exotic songs, sometimes a rock classic works just as well! Learn an electric bellydance choreography set to the music of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir." Shimmy and sway to the voice of Robert Plant and the guitar of Jimmy Page. All levels of experience are welcome.
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.