Belly dance classes and workshops

Anyone can enjoy the experience of learning to belly dance! If you have never danced a step in your life, or if you are experienced in other types of dance, come and explore this healthy way of movement.

Classes at the Oasis for Dance are a combination of fun, passion with a focus on comradeship, technique and love of the dance. Wrap your coin belt around your hips and enjoy moving your body to the rhythm of the Middle East.

This page provides you with

• Term Dates
• Class Timetable
• Class Fees
• Workshops
• FAQ
• Registration Form
  
• Dance Levels

TERM DATES 2010
Term 1
2 February - 11 April

The Oasis for Dance is closed: 12-18 April

End of Term Hafla: 18 April

Term 2
19 April - 27 June

Dallia will be on dance training overseas end of June/beginning July. (Dates to be confirmed) Classes will be taught by a different available teacher or canceled.

End of Term Hafla: 27 June

Term 3
28 June - 5 September

End of Term Hafla: 5 September

Term 4
6 September - 12 November

End of Term Hafla: 7 November

The Oasis for Dance is closed from 12 November 2010 due to the Tour to Egypt. We open again for Summer School on 11 January 2011.

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Term 4

6 September  - 12 November 2010

Ongoing Bellydance Classes

VENUE:

The Oasis, Level 1, 26 Mayfair Pl, Glen Innes

(at the post office go around the corner. The entrance is the white door next to the Philippino Cafe 'TuroTuro. We are upstairs.) 

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CLASS FEES

Bellydance: 10 weeks Course: $150 (to be paid in full)
Drop in class: $20 dance classes
Concession card (10 classes): $180, valid for 1 year

Dance express: 10 week course $90
Drop in class $10

Discount
Pay the full term for two bellydance classes per week and get 10% off the second class.

A-Z Practice: $10 per class

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Fees (please take note)

Payable in full 

Non-refundable, non-transferable

Missed classes can be made up within the same term only in classes that offer free space

Minimum of 4 participants for each class required. Fees will be paid back on cancellation of a class.

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WORKSHOPS

Learn an exciting drum solo from our OfD CD 2010. The drum piece is an essential part of a bellydancer's performance when she can show off her talents. This Workshop is free to students who introduced a friend to Oasis for Dance, who went on to register for a full term of classes. There will be a limited number of spaces available for other students who wish to attend provided registration and payment is made by 6 September. Bump and shimmy your way to the studio for this exciting workshop.

Choreography notes will be provided.

When: Sunday, 12.09.10
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $45
Venue: Oasis Dance Studio, Glen Innes

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Introduction to Belly dance

Learn the basic moves of Belly Dance and three Routines that will be put together into a mysterious veil dance.
Belly Dance course for beginners with no dance experience.
This course will develop your coordination skills and flexibility.

It becomes a tradition in the Oasis for Dance to learn the beautiful 2 min mystical veil dance.

Level 1
Bellydance course for new beginners with some dance experience or those who like to do a refresher course..
Explore the Egyptian Style bellydance and learn any or all A-E Original Routines and a choreography depending on the ability of the class. Practice more stationary basic bellydance moves.
This course will develop your coordination skills and flexibility and makes you feel good about yourself; celebrating the beautiful woman you are.

Term 4 will cover the OfD signature pop choreography 'Baba Mama'.

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Level 2
Bellydance course for dancers with at least 2 Terms continuous training and after consultation with the teacher. Explore Egyptian or Modern Style Bellydance and learn more Original Routines that are part of a full choreography. Movement repertoire will be expanded to travelling moves.
Practice playing different patterns with cymbals, while dancing at the same time.
This course will develop your dance technique and control of yourself in space, with the possibility of performing at shows.
Term 4 will cover a modern bellydance choreography with new Original A-Z Routines.

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Level 3
- bellydance course for dancers with at least 2 year continuous training and after consultation with the teacher. Explore the rhythms and routines that can be danced to them. Practice your isolations with or without cymbals. Learn techniques that help you to improvise. Learn more A-Z Routines (Original and Advanced). Use different props.
This course will develop your dance technique, with the opportunities of public performing.

Term 4 is all about reviewing Original A-Z in a group cane choreography.

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Little Genies
Bellydance class for 4-8 year old kids
Ameera teaches Kids in a playful way coordination skills, expression and basic bellydance moves, which will be put together into creative choreographies.

Dress Code: comfortable clothes, possibly dress up after consultation with the teacher Ameera.

Dance Express
This is a class for 7-12 year old girls taught by Grace.

A-Z Practice
This class will last for approximately 6 months and is designed to help A-Z PT participants to hand their filming for the assessments.
Practice Original A-Z Routines for Week 1+2 each month, do the filming for your assessment in Week 3 and have Week 4 off.
This class is open for current A-Z PT participants.
Past participants are welcome to join practice in Week 1+2  to keep their fluidity with the routines alive.

Teen Belly Dance
Belly dance class for girls age 13-17.
Learn the basic moves and A-Z Routines which will be used in different style choreographies. Fun, colourful and great for self confidence and toning your body.

Review Class
this class revisits last term's choreography to refine routines and moves. Only for students who have learned in and paid for previous term.

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FAQ

What shall I wear?
Please wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement, like what you might wear to a yoga or exercise class.
Leggings, stretch or loose pants
Leotard, tight top or T-Shirt
Bare feet or dance shoes
Hip Scarf

How shall I pay the fee?
- payable in full before start of term or in first lesson

- non-refundable

How much are private lessons??
$60 per hour (1 person)

$80 (up to 4 people)

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The following scheme will help you to estimate your dance experience and knowledge and to find the right level for you. Your dance skills might be really good, but you still fall short of knowledge of rhythms. In that case just choose the level you cover most aspects of.

Absolute Beginner

• You have no experience with Middle Eastern Dance/Bellydance
• You have no or little experience in other dance forms
• You like to get to know Middle Eastern Dance/Bellydance

You are an ABSOLUTE BEGINNER student if most of the points apply to you.

BEGINNER

Dance experience:
• You have some experience with Bellydance
• You dance less than one year or practise little
• You can dance the six elemental movements in place (vertical, horizontal, sagitale, rock, twist, bumps).
• You can dance Routines A-E.
Rhythm:
• You can hold the rhythm most of the time.
Control of Body:
• You can dance with awareness of right and left, front and back
Behaviour:
• Curious, open or closed up

You are a BEGINNER level dancer if most of the points apply to you.

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INTERMEDIATE

Dance experience:
• You have been dancing 1-3 years and practise more or less on a regular basis.
• You can dance the six achses in space with level changes.
• You can dance hip shimmy, basic hagalla and ¾ shimmy in medium speed
• You can dance simple patterns with cymbals and veil.
• You start to improvise.
Rhythm:
• You can count "4" and can find the one.
• You can recognise masmoudi saghir, chiftetelli, saidi, maksoum and can play simple patterns for main rhythms with the cymbals
Control of Body:
• You have good isolation skills.
Expression:
• You learn to smile.
Repertoire:
• You can dance short and simple choreographies.
Background:
• You have superficial knowledge about oriental countries and their culture.
Behaviour:
• Unconfident, doors open up
• Positive: It is fun to learn
• Negative: Doubts- Will I ever learn this?

You are an INTERMEDIATE level dancer if most of the points apply to you.

ADVANCED

Dance experience:
• You have been dancing for more than 4 years and you practise often and intensively.
• You can dance different and layered shimmies and hagalla in fast speed.
• You can dance drum solos and more advanced veil technique.
• You can dance routines with different hand gestures, turns, accents, shimmies and undulations.
• You can dance well with cymbals, veil and cane and have some experience with different folkloric dance styles.
• You can improvise well.
• You can dance all of Keti Sharif's original A-Z routines.
Rhythm:
• You can recognise and dance to Fellahin, Masmoudi, Malfuf, Ayoub and can play various patterns on cymbals.
Control of Body:
• You have good isolation skills, good posture and beautiful hands and arms.
Expression:
• You can distinguish different moods.
Repertoire:
• Complete dance routine
Background:
• You have knowledge about customs and traditions of countries of the Middle East and their most important artists (Dancers, singers, musicians and teachers)
Behaviour:
• You become more ambitious.
• Performance world is opening up.
• Positive: You have a confident appearance
• Negative: You are jealous and copy others.

You are an ADVANCED dancer if most of the points apply to you.

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MORE ADVANCED

Dance experience:
• You have been dancing for several years, practise regularly and develop yourself continuously further.
• You can dance long and complicated combinations with numerous changes in speed, direction and level, using space extensively.
• You can dance with live musicians.
Rhythm:
• You can recognise and dance to 9/8, Samai and other specific rhythms.
Control of Body:
• You control turns with various dance props. You control sophisticated turns and arabesque turns.
• You are able to dance long and complicated dance combinations with numerous turns and space orientations as well as level changes.
Expression:
• You know which expression is used for which dance and why.
• You develop personalities in your performances.
Repertoire:
• You have experience in choreographing.
• Your repertoire expands from classic to modern and includes dances of different styles and moods.
Background:
• You have expansive and intense knowledge of the Middle Eastern Culture, including literature, architecture, language, religion and artists.
Behaviour:
• Stage performances are opening up.
• Positive: You display sincere collegiality.
• Negative: You try to force success, also through unfair behaviour.

You are a MORE ADVANCED level dancer if most of the points apply to you.

MASTER

Dance experience:
• You have excellent choreographic and improvisational skills.
• You have been dancing and performing for numerous years.
Rhythm:
• You recognise rhythms immediately and know which movements to dance to it.
Control of Body:
• You can harmoniously combine fast and slow movements according to the music with ease and virtuosity.
Expression:
• .Your expression is absolutely convincing. You can enthuse, evoke feelings, play with energies and use pantomime.
Repertoire:
• You have a big repertoire and expand it regularly with your own or bought choreographies.
• You can improvise without problems to unknown music.
Background:
• You are at home in the Middle Eastern world and specifically deepen your knowledge.
Behaviour:
• You enjoy public recognition based on your actual ability, keep in touch with the scene and contact with colleagues.
• Positive: You always behave warmly and correctly.
• Negative: not possible; you would not be a master dancer.

You are a Master dancer if most of the points apply to you.

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