Class Schedule
Level 1: Tribal Basics
Learn to dance by drilling the basics in fun fast and slow combinations. We'll get you dancing in your first class! Six-week cycle includes posture and body awareness, zills, and group formations.
Registration for June/July classes is closed. Please join us in August!
Deschner's DanceForce Studio
1774 Baron Road, Kelowna (click for directions)
Late Summer 2010 Session
Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
August 12 - September 16 (6 classes)
$78 - Early bird: $68
Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:45 pm
August 10 - September 14 (6 classes)
$78 - Early bird: $68
Tuesdays and Thursdays
August 10 - September 16 (12 classes)
$120 - Early bird: $110
Sign up for one or both of these Level 1 Classes!
Level 2: Tribal Combinations
A student should complete a minimum of two sessions of Level 1 before signing up for Level 2. Please check with Jennifer before registering. In Level 2, we'll refine technique by drilling the basic steps and adding variations to make creative combinations.
Early Summer 2010 Session
Thursdays, 5:45 - 7:15 pm
August 12 - September 16 (6 classes)
$78 - Early bird: $68
Sign up for Level Two + Level One (Tues or Thurs)
August 10 - September 16 (12 classes)
$120 - Early bird: $110
Sign up for level two.
Hiring Jennifer for Workshops
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 are available in class to rent 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.
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
Blackthorn Bellydance Class Playlist
Costuming
BTBD Facebook Group
Includes photos of items I have available for sale in class.
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 sparkly re-usable bindis.
More!
Shira.net
Shira has info about all things bellydance.
Zill Muffler Pattern
Crochet pattern for covering zills.