Belly dancing: general level

Dance indiviidually with greater freedom and confidence
Perform circular, accented and fast Belly dance moves with layerings.
Identify the different 4/4 rhythms in Arabic music and learn 8/4 rhythms.
Apply different rhythms as well as the melody, solo and orchestral parts into 3 dimensional movements
Perform Belly dance movements and choreogrpahy with greater confidence.

Wear comfortable clothes you can move in easily. A loose top with tracksuit bottoms or leggings or a flowing skirt with elasticated waist is ideal and bare feet or very soft shoes such as ballet shoes but not trainers.
You should also bring along a scarf to tie around your hips to help you get into the mood! We discourage the use of coin belts at this level as they are often too loud, so please do not bring them.

The teacher explains and demonstrates the movements and provides individual help with the execution of the movements. You will work as a group, in pairs or practice individually. No homework is required however we will encourage you to practice privately. Printouts are available as well as a DVD.

HEALTH CHECK
You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.