Blackthorn Bellydance

Schedule

Level One Classes

Deschner's DanceForce Studio
1774 Baron Road, Kelowna (click for directions)
Spring 2010 Session
Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
March 18 - April 29 (7 classses)- $91
Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:45 pm
March 16 - April 27 (7 classses)- $91
Tuesdays and Thursdays
March 16 - April 29 (14 classes)- $140
Sign up for one, or both, of these classes.Reserve your spot and pay in person at the studio

Level Two Classes

A student should complete a minimum of two sessions of Level One before signing up for Level Two. 
Spring 2010 Session
Thursdays, 5:45 - 7:15 pm
March 18 - April 29 (7 classses)- $91
Sign up for Level Two + Level One (Tues or Thurs)
March 16 - April 29 (14 classses)- $140
Sign up for level two. Reserve your spot and pay in person at the studio

If you are interested in offering ATS bellydance classes or workshops in your studio or community center, please contact Jennifer with the details.

Class Format

Each class will include drilling of new moves, practicing combinations of moves and improvisational dancing. Playing finger cymbals (zills) will also be included starting with the 3rd class of each session. (Zills will be available in class for rental or purchase.)

Level One includes the following movements:

  • Shimmy
  • Arabic Step
  • Basic Egyptian
  • Pivot Bump and Choo Choo
  • Floreo
  • Taxeem
  • Arm Undulations
  • Body Wave
  • Torso Twist
  • Circle Step

Posture, zilling, dance formations, leading and following, and cues will also be included in Level One.

What to wear? Come to class in something comfortable that you can move around in, such as yoga pants and a tank top. Bring a water bottle, too - we will work up a sweat! Once you've been dancing for awhile, you might like to wear a full skirt and choli. Check the Resources section (on the right) for costuming links.

Reserve your spot and pay in person at the studio

Resources

Here are some resources for your ATS journey.

Troupes

Fat Chance Bellydance, the creators of ATS
Skin Deep Dance Studios, Seattle
Belly Belly Hip, Vancouver
Red Lotus Bellydance, San Francisco

Video and Music

FCBD's Youtube Channel
Tribal Basics Volume 1 Dance Fundamentals
Helm's Itneen

Costuming

Flying Skirts
Skirts, cholis, pantaloons and more.
Wendy Balisle on Ebay
Great selection of skirts for ATS, cheap shipping to Canada.
Saroyan Zills
Simply the best zills. Listen to samples online.
Silk Road Tribal
Beautiful jewelry and cheap shipping to Canada!
Tribal Souk
Even more tempting jewelry.
Kuhl Jewels
Gorgeous and sparkley re-usable bindis.

More!

Shira.net
Shira has info about all things bellydance.
Zill Muffler Pattern
Crochet pattern for covering zills.