Belly Dancing classes are a fabulous way to increase & maintain your fitness levels while learning of the history of this beautiful art form. Adriana's many years of experience allow her to structure classes to suit students from all walks of life & with varying capabilities. Her goal is to have even the most unco-ordinated of dancers leave class with a sense of achievment & enthusiasm to develop further.
Focussing mainly on Egyptian dance, some styles taught are Sha'abi, the popular folk dance, Beledi, a more refined but earthy style, Raqs Sharqi or Danse Orientale classical style & Khaleegy which is from the Gulf regions of Saudi Arabia.
Adriana has permission to teach Amera's Bellyrobics & Keti Sharif's A to Z & Astrobelly formats & includes elements of these in her classes.
Props that may be used are the "assaya" - stick / cane, the veil - more a Western influence, "Isis wings" - a fantasy prop reminiscent of Pharonic times & "sagat" - the finger cymbals.
All beginners start with attention to basic dance posture & isolations of the body, leading into simple combinations of movements to create dances which can be performed as group choreographies or be developed into your own unique style while respecting the traditions of the cultures we are taking from.
To attend class you simply need to enrol by contacting Adriana. The next term schedule is listed below.
All you need is comfortable clothing, eg gym / yoga pants & singlet / t-shirt / crop top (see dance wear). A scarf to tie around your hips is useful. Adriana has scarves to lend to beginners in class & also beautiful coin & beaded hip scarves from Egypt for sale. Some students prefer to wear jiffy type shoes while others prefer bare feet. Adriana can order special dance sandals for you if you decide you would like some.
So now it is time to unveil your inner Goddess, contact Adriana & start shimmying!
Term ONE 2010
commences week of Monday 1st February
Term TWO commences week of 22nd March
Term THREE commences week of 7th June
Term FOUR commences week of 16th August
Term FIVE commences week of 25th October
Belly Dance Basics is for those students who have no prior experience or those wishing to further polish the movements they have learned.
Mixed Level Beginners is for those students who have completed the Basics course & wish to further develop their dancing. Students may spend several terms at this level until they feel confident.
Intermediate is for those students seeking further challenge in their dancing & who now have a grasp on dance movement vocabulary. Again, students may spend several terms at this level.
Advanced classes are for those students who are now "hooked on Belly Dance" & may express an interest in the challenge of performing.
DAY
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TIME
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LOCATION
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LEVEL
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Mon
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6.30pm
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Sirens
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Intermediate & Beyond
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Tues
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6.00pm
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Sirens
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Mixed Level Beginners
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Tues
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7.30pm |
Sirens
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Belly Dance Basics for Beginners
(no prior experience) |
Wed
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12.45pm |
SNUG
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Belly Dance Basics for Beginners
(no prior experience)
Mum's welcome to bring kids. |
| Wed |
7.00pm
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SNUG
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Belly Dance Basics for Beginners
(no prior experience)
No children unless they are enrolled |
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2010 Term TWO details now available
Please use CONTACT US form
Classes are held in the following locations -
Central Hobart in the hall above Sirens, 6 Victoria St
Snug Community Hall, SNUG
If you would like extra individual attention you may wish to attend
Private classes by arrangement at Coningham Studio.
ADRIANA is also a much respected teacher with Adult Education since June 1992. A number of short courses are run throughout the year, Check out the Adult Education booklet or online.
The next 5week Basics course begins in April.
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT Bellywood
All students are invited to perform at the end of term social gathering, known as a "Hafla" but there is absolutely no pressure to do anything you are uncomfortable with. The Hafla is a fun gathering of students & supporters of belly dance. We eat, chat, have a few drinks & of course - we dance! The Bellywood drummers add to the atmosphere with their "doums" & "teks"!
Adriana leads students who wish to participate in the dances that have been taught in class, giving them an opportunity to dress up & show the new skills they have acquired.
The skills Adriana passes on have enabled a number of students, both past & present, to develop to the stage where they are now performers & teachers locally & interstate. If you come across a belly dance performer or teacher in Tasmania, chances are that they have been influenced by Adriana.
Pictured above (taken in May 2007)
Adriana with students showing the veil dance they learned in class
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Photo taken by Abel Tasman Photographics
Students performing the Persian Poses at Hafla 2009
Page updated 23rd Feb 2010
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