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New Class sessions beginning January 2008 with Rachel Lazarus Soto
and Politti Ashcraft!
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thurdsay
Mondays
Oasis Dance Studio
3673 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346
909-957-8962 or 909-838-0377
Strong to the Core:: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm with Politti Ashcraft
This unique class begins with an energizing Pilates Mat based workout focusing on "core conditioning": the strengthening and stabilization of the abdominal, spine and pelvis. After our "mat-work", we will finish the class with isolated bellydance moves, from our head to our toes, to increase each dancers' strength, flexibilty, coordination and muscle tone. Please bring your own Yoga mat and Thera-Band (if you have them) as a limited supply will be available at The Oasis. This class can be used as a complete warm up for the Tribal Basics Class.
January 7 - February 11, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in
February 25 - March 31, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in
Tribal Basics I :: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with Politti Ashcraft
The beginning class will introduce students to body isolations, basic movements from the Fat Chance Belly Dance format, and dancing as a group. Finger cymbals will be introduced, and integrated into beginning movements. Beginning students will begin to develop their finger cymbol skills, and learn to lead and follow all basic movements, before moving to the Tribal Basics II. The following sessions are scheduled every Thursday for the period, unless otherwise noted.
January 7 - February 11, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in, Fast Moves
February 25 - March 31, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in, Fast Moves with finger cymbols
Tuesdays
Oasis Dance Studio
3673 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346
909-957-8962 or 909-838-0377
Intermediate Tribal Bellydance :: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm with Rachel Lazarus Soto and Politti Ashcraft
This intermediate class will take movements from Tribal Basics I and II, combine them into combos, and introduce more complex formations and improvisational concepts. Learn then apply what you learn in class with improvisational group dance. Students should be proficient with finger cymbols. Focus is on proper technique and perfecting movements, including posture and hand/arm positioning, as well as cueing and following for advancement into performance prep.
January 8 - February 12, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in
February 19 - March 25, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in
Performance Prep Tribal Bellydance:: 7:15– 8:45 pm with Rachel Lazarus Soto and Politti Ashcraft
This progressive class is for students who are serious about performing Tribal Fusion bellydance. Students must be proficient through intermediate Tribal Bellydance, as taught by Rachel Lazarus. (For class entry, students are required to pass a performance exam, given the last session of every month in the intermediate class)
Students will learn advanced technique, cues, and formations for improvisational performance, as well as choreography for special performances. Students will be expected to commit to minimum attendance requirements to qualify for performances. Classes will start on time, please be punctual and ready to dance at start time. A minimum of one session of Intermediate Bellydance is strongly recommended, performance exam required for enrollement. If you are interested in joining this class, please contact Rachel at 909-863-9020, by Rachel email, or Politti at 909-957-8962, Politti email.
January 8 - February 12, $80/6-week session, $15 drop-in
February 19 - March 25, $80/6-week session, $15 drop-in
Wednesdays
Oasis Dance Studio
3673 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346
909-862-5839 or 909-289-4870
Tribal Basics II :: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with Rachel Lazarus Soto
Building on Tribal Basics I, this class will add more steps from the Fat Chance Belly Dance format to your improvisational vocabulary, improve your isolations and movements, continue to develop your finger cymbols, and work towards more experience dancing in formation.
January 9 - February 13, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in
February 20, make-up class or drop-in
March 5 - April 9, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in
Damsel's Darlings: Dance for Showgirls :: 7:30 to 8:30 pm with Rachel Lazarus Soto
This open call performance class will focus on poise, posture, and basic dance movements. We will improve your posture, flexibility, and teach you a fun choreography. This session will focus on an Asian-inspired choreography performed to Fabian's, "Hong Kong". We will perform this choreography Saturday March 1, at 8 pm, for the Super Saturdays Showcase at The Oasis, and at "Atomic Raq-it" March 2, between 1 and 4:30 pm, in Redlands, CA. Participants are required to purchase the costume at a fee of $35, due the second class of the session.
January 9 - February 13, $60/6-week session, $12 drop-in
February 20 Final rehearsal
March 5 - April 9 *New Session to be announced*
Thursdays
Gonzales (Colton) Community Center
670 Colton Avenue; Colton, California
www.ci.colton.ca.us :: 909-370-6153
Tribal Basics I :: 6 pm to 7 pm, with Rachel Lazarus Soto
The beginning class will introduce students to body isolations, basic movements, and dancing as a group. Finger cymbals will be introduced, and integrated into beginning movements. Beginning students will learn to be proficient with finger cymbols while being able to lead and follow all basic movements, before moving to Tribal Basics II. The following sessions are scheduled every Thursday for the period, unless otherwise noted.
January 3 - 31, $30/4-week session, Slow Moves
February 7 - 28, $23/3-week session, *No class February 14*, Slow Moves
March 6 - 27, $30/4-week session, Fast Moves
Tribal Basics II :: 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm, with Rachel Lazarus Soto
Building on Tribal Basics I, this class will add more steps to your improvisational vocabulary, improve your isolations and movements, continue to develope your finger cymbols, and work towards more experience dancing in formation. The following sessions are scheduled every Thursday for the period, unless otherwise noted.
January 3 - 31, $30/4-week session
February 7 - 28, $23/3-week session, *No class February 14*
March 6 - 27, $30/4-week session |
