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Before attending any new classes, please check to make sure that they have registered and are running.
We are registering for Elisheva's Workshops now. Please contact us by February 4th to register as space is limited. Pre-registration $160 for 8 weeks per workshop. Registration after Feb 5th - $175 for 8 weeks per workshop.
Walk-ins if space permits $23 per class.
FANTASTIC NEW TECHNIQUE.. Coming to CALLIOPE for the Spring Session
AUGERE-BUSTAMANTE BAR WORKOUT
Details coming soon!
Don't forget to check out our EVENTS page for new and exciting programs!
In case of inclement weather, please check website or call 718-631-1846 for changes or cancellations to our schedule. Thank you.
Please refrain from using perfume in the studio as some of our participants have severe allergies.
Winter 2010 Workshops
with Elisheva of Bellyqueen
in February & March
8 Week Course - All Saturdays in Feburary & March (Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20 & 27)
Level 1: Intro to Props - 11am-12pm
Give Yourself Props - Open Class
Props, Combos, and Choreography
This course is designed to give you new and innovative techniques to mastering your prop work. Building upon the basics, we will explore using more than one prop at a time. We will also attempt to create a new dynamic relation with your prop as it transitions from “prop” to your dance partner.
Weeks 1 & 2: Balancing and Wings: Sword, Tray, Wings
Weeks 3 & 4: Veil, Double Veil, and Fan Veils
Weeks 5 & 6: Cane and Double Cane
Weeks 7 & 8: Zill Drills and Combos
Props used in this course: Cane, Double Cane, Veil, Double Veil, Zills, and Candles. Balancing elements: Sword and Fire Tray
Level 1: Intro to Tribal Fusion - 12-1pm - Class is Open Level for first 3 weeks; class is progressive and you must be enrolled to continue after first 3 weeks.
A brand new class breaking down basic tribal fusion vocabulary of stylized arms, body positions, and hip movements. A very intentional and specific technique, this class focuses on drills for fierce hip work with amazing upper body presence, group synchronicity, and stylized hands and arms.
Elisheva will also be teaching classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please check schedule for details.
See "Links" page for Elisheva's DVD trailer
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Level 1: Intro to Props - 11am-12pm
Give Yourself Props - Open Class
Props, Combos, and Choreography
This course is designed to give you new and innovative techniques to mastering your prop work. Building upon the basics, we will explore using more than one prop at a time. We will also attempt to create a new dynamic relation with your prop as it transitions from “prop” to your dance partner.
Weeks 1 & 2: Balancing and Wings: Sword, Tray, Wings
Weeks 3 & 4: Veil, Double Veil, and Fan Veils
Weeks 5 & 6: Cane and Double Cane
Weeks 7 & 8: Zill Drills and Combos
Props used in this course: Cane, Double Cane, Veil, Double Veil, Zills, and Candles. Balancing elements: Sword and Fire Tray
Level 1: Intro to Tribal Fusion - 12-1pm - Class is Open Level for first 3 weeks; class is progressive and you must be enrolled to continue after first 3 weeks.
A brand new class breaking down basic tribal fusion vocabulary of stylized arms, body positions, and hip movements. A very intentional and specific technique, this class focuses on drills for fierce hip work with amazing upper body presence, group synchronicity, and stylized hands and arms.
Elisheva will also be teaching classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please check schedule for details.
See "Links" page for Elisheva's DVD trailer
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Mission Statement
To provide an environment that fosters a high level of health and wellness, and personal development for women through the physical, creative, and performing arts. Our goal is to offer a wide range of classes and workshops to the community, to educate, to offer instruction in all facets of physical wellness, and to advance women in the arts.
.....over 1300 Sq Ft of space!
Registration
for the Winter 2010
Session
By phone and email at anytime.
Over 40 Classes per week!
We will be offering many new and exciting classes, workshops, lectures, theater and dance programs and much, much more........
Congratulations Kenya!!!!
Our very own Kenya has placed 2nd in the Northeast Belly Dance Comptetion. We are so proud of you, Kenya!