'Oasis for Dance' Belly dance Classes with Dallia
Nurture and Express the Dancer Within
Belly dance classes and workshops
Anyone can enjoy the experience of learning to belly dance in our studio in Auckland, New Zealand! 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 2012 
Term 1
7 February - 15 April
The Oasis for Dance is closed: 16 - 22 April
Term 2
23 April - 1 July
The Oasis for Dance is closed: 2 -8 July
Term 3
9 July - 16 September
The Oasis for Dance is closed: 17 -23 September
Term 4
24 September - 2 December
The Oasis for Dance is closed from 3 December - 14 Jan 2012.
Ongoing Bellydance Classes
Monday
Level 1 course with Paula, 9 wks, $135
April 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 11, 18, 25
Venue: Cinch Studio, St Johns
Introduction course with Paula, 9 wks, $135
April 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 11, 18, 25
Venue: Cinch Studio, St Johns
Tuesday
Introduction course with Dallia, 10 wks, $150
April 24; May 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26
Venue: Te Tuhi, Pakuranga CANCELLED
Level 2 course with Dallia, 10 wks, $150
April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26
Venue: Te Tuhi, Pakuranga
Wednesday
Level 1 course with Dallia, 10 wks, $150
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27
Venue: The Dance Studio, Balmoral
Level 2 course with Dallia, 9 wks, $135 with live drummer!!
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27
Venue: The Dance Studio, Balmoral
Thursday
Level 2 course with Dallia, 10 wks, $150 CANCELLED
April 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28
Venue: Cinch Studio, St Johns
Level 3 course with Dallia, 10 wks, $150
April 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28
Venue: Cinch Studio, St Johns
Bellydance: 10 weeks Course: $150 (to be paid in full before first class)
Drop in class: $20 per dance class
Concession card (10 classes): $180, valid for 6 months
Discount
Pay the full term for two bellydance classes per week and get 10% off the second class.
Private Classes with Dallia
$30: 30 min (1 on 1) + studio charge
$50: 60 min (1 on 1) + studio charge
$70: 60 min (2 on 1)+ studio charge
Register NOW. 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.
If refund is given after the first class 50% administration fee will apply, alternatively, credit towards other classes may be given at Oasis for Dance's descretion.
Minimum of 4 full paying participants for each class required. Fees will be paid back on cancellation of a class.
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The Rhythm of Undulation through Feldenkrais®
This is the third workshop in our series to improve (or begin) your dance technique through discovering and exploring the way your body moves gracefully.
This new approach will improve your undulations in a fluid and natural way. This workshop is a unique opportunity to combine ancient art of belly dancing with the awareness of the Feldenkrais method. Undulations are fluid and sensual and a display of feminine power in belly dancing and are also used to display the dancer’s expertise.
Dallia, renown in her art form, will teach you the essential moves in standing and walking, and how to dance the undulations in a routine, with grace and precision.
Caryn Truppman, an experienced Feldenkrais practitioner, will help you with specific exercises to deepen your awareness of the somatic elements of these movements and this will help you to create the most beautiful expression of yourself as a dancer.
In this 3 ½ hrs workshop you will begin to understand how to:
- Distinguish between the use of the belly muscles and the bones of the pelvis and back in undulations
- Continue to refine quality - grace, elegance and ease - in your dancing
- Improve your balance
- Learn how to move your belly like a river of life
When: Sunday 17th of June 2012
Time: 1:30 pm- 5:00 pm
Cost: $75
Venue: Suezy’s Dance Studio 12B Homestead Drive St Johns
(These workshops are NOT consecutive, and you may begin at any point in the series.)
Early Bird: Enrol during the Early Bird incentive period and pay only $60. To qualify your enrolment and payment must be received no later than the 8th of June.
Level: Open (This means all levels and includes men and women. We welcome you if you have never belly danced or done Feldenkrais before.)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Introduction to Belly dance
Start your exciting journey of Bellydance! This feminine dance benefits your mind and soul helps to improve your fitness level and just makes you feel good.
This course will cover the essential moves in the standing. You will also learn some dance routines and a short veil choreography based on them.
Please wear exercise gear such as yoga pants and T-Shirt. Hip scarfs can be borrowed from the studio.
Belly Dance course for beginners with no dance experience.
This course will develop your coordination skills, core strength and flexibility.
It is a tradition in the Oasis for Dance to learn the beautiful 2 min mystical veil dance as the first milestone in your dance journey.
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.
you will learn all essential moves of Bellydane.
This course will develop your coordination skills and flexibility and makes you feel good about yourself; celebrating the beautiful woman you are.
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 according to ESTODA technique.
This course will develop your dance technique and control of yourself in space, with the possibility of performing at shows.
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.
A-Z Personal Technique (PT) Course
We will cover learning all 26 Original A-Z Routines over 2 terms and film them as well, so that students can hand their filming in for the assessments.
Join after consultation with Dallia.
Little Genies
a fun and imaginative dance class for preschool girls aged 4-5 years
This class follows school term: 1 August-3 October
Desert Princess
This class will teach girls aged 5-9 teh basic principles of Egyptian dance, using both dance and drama techniques and lots of fun!
Thsi class follows school term: 1 August- 3 October
Queen of the Nile
A class for young women aged 10-13. This class will teach the art of Egyptian dance and graceful movements.
Thsi class follows school term: 1 August-3 October
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??
30 min: $40
60 min: $70 per hour (1 person) (enrolled OfD students: $60)
60 min: $80 (for 2 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.
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.
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.
Contact us now for a free introductory lesson
Email: dallia@oasisfordance.com
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0064 (0)21 354243
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