Intermediate/Advanced Bellydance Spring Course
Technique 7:00 - 8:00
Join Chloe on Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm, from April 20th to June 1st for the first hour of technique in an in depth bellydance course made for intermediate to advanced dancers.
Location: Whim W’him Contemporary Dance Center
1716 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Detailed descriptions of the course schedule
Week 1 & 2 - Beladi
Technique
Raqs Beladi (رقص بلدي - sometimes spelt “baladi”) is one of the foundations of Egyptian bellydance. While the technique can vary, the true essence of beladi comes from the spirit and feeling of the Egyptian people. To embody this style, dancers must not only develop confidence in their movement vocabulary, but also study how Egyptian dancers interpret and respond to beladi music. Observing and critically listening are essential parts of the learning process.
Before this class begins, students will be sent a few videos of various respected dancers dancing to beladi music. In class, we will practice dance and movement technique as well as learn how to identify and follow a beladi progression.
Week 3 & 4 - Drum Solo
Technique
Drum solo’s for bellydancers are one the most fun and exciting experiences in this dance. Learning more about the essential rhythms from the tabla (or “darbuka”), and adding the element of isolations, accents, shimmies and footwork will elevate your ability to execute a well rounded and joyful drum solo.
This class will breakdown and drill essential hip techniques and footwork to the base rhythms such as maqsoom, beladi, saidi, malfouf and more.
Week two, we will be accompanied by a live tabla player to better listen to and understand these rhythms.
Week 5 & 6 - Classical Tarab
Technique
For technique, we will break down movements to match a more stylized and classic genre of Egyptian music. This class will also focus on the meaning of tarab and why it’s important to understand as a dancer.
Tarab is a feeling more than a genre. Tarab is a shared state of musical ecstasy where listeners and performers surrender to the music, experiencing emotional intoxication and profound connection.
Many people in the Arab world find themselves in the state of “tarab” when listening to the classics. Such as music by Um Kalthoum, Abdel Halim Hafez, Farid Al Atrash, Warda and more.
Week 7 - Taqsim
Technique
The final technique class will be a well rounded review of shimmies, belly isolations, arms, undulations, hips, accents & figure 8’s.
- Disclaimer -
This course offers no refunds or drop in options.
Intermediate/Advanced Bellydance Spring Course
Technique 7:00 - 8:00
Join Chloe on Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm, from April 20th to June 1st for the first hour of technique in an in depth bellydance course made for intermediate to advanced dancers.
Location: Whim W’him Contemporary Dance Center
1716 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Detailed descriptions of the course schedule
Week 1 & 2 - Beladi
Technique
Raqs Beladi (رقص بلدي - sometimes spelt “baladi”) is one of the foundations of Egyptian bellydance. While the technique can vary, the true essence of beladi comes from the spirit and feeling of the Egyptian people. To embody this style, dancers must not only develop confidence in their movement vocabulary, but also study how Egyptian dancers interpret and respond to beladi music. Observing and critically listening are essential parts of the learning process.
Before this class begins, students will be sent a few videos of various respected dancers dancing to beladi music. In class, we will practice dance and movement technique as well as learn how to identify and follow a beladi progression.
Week 3 & 4 - Drum Solo
Technique
Drum solo’s for bellydancers are one the most fun and exciting experiences in this dance. Learning more about the essential rhythms from the tabla (or “darbuka”), and adding the element of isolations, accents, shimmies and footwork will elevate your ability to execute a well rounded and joyful drum solo.
This class will breakdown and drill essential hip techniques and footwork to the base rhythms such as maqsoom, beladi, saidi, malfouf and more.
Week two, we will be accompanied by a live tabla player to better listen to and understand these rhythms.
Week 5 & 6 - Classical Tarab
Technique
For technique, we will break down movements to match a more stylized and classic genre of Egyptian music. This class will also focus on the meaning of tarab and why it’s important to understand as a dancer.
Tarab is a feeling more than a genre. Tarab is a shared state of musical ecstasy where listeners and performers surrender to the music, experiencing emotional intoxication and profound connection.
Many people in the Arab world find themselves in the state of “tarab” when listening to the classics. Such as music by Um Kalthoum, Abdel Halim Hafez, Farid Al Atrash, Warda and more.
Week 7 - Taqsim
Technique
The final technique class will be a well rounded review of shimmies, belly isolations, arms, undulations, hips, accents & figure 8’s.
- Disclaimer -
This course offers no refunds or drop in options.
