Kendra Katz
Street Belly Dance - Mondays @ 8:30 PM
A fusion of heavy, earthy Arabic roots and deep, soulful hip-hop, this class will intertwine two distinct musical and dance styles to create a unique expression for each individual dancer. What better way to mix the past and the present? We will drill a bit, move across the floor a bit, and wrap up with a combo.
* Dance sneakers/dance shoes help to bring in the aesthetic flavor of hip hop.
Street Belly Dance - Mondays @ 8:30 PM
A fusion of heavy, earthy Arabic roots and deep, soulful hip-hop, this class will intertwine two distinct musical and dance styles to create a unique expression for each individual dancer. What better way to mix the past and the present? We will drill a bit, move across the floor a bit, and wrap up with a combo.
* Dance sneakers/dance shoes help to bring in the aesthetic flavor of hip hop.
ANNE CARUTHERS
Beginner Belly Dance - Mondays @ 7:30 PM
For those with little to no experience in the dances of the Middle East, this class will deliver the base movement vocabulary used in what we in America commonly call "Belly Dance". Learning movement vocabulary, music, about the cultures from which they come, and how to incorporate these elements into your personal fitness regimen are the key focus points in this class right alongside having a lot of fun!
LEBANESE SIMON
Oriental Passion with Lebanese Simon - Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
Learn oriental dance technique and sizzling combinations to some of the hottest songs and upbeat rhythms from Lebanon and the Middle East! We drill classical oriental technique and energetic dance moves full of spunk, sass, and elegance, and get a good sweat all in one tidy package.
Oriental Passion with Lebanese Simon - Thursdays @ 6:30 PM
Learn oriental dance technique and sizzling combinations to some of the hottest songs and upbeat rhythms from Lebanon and the Middle East! We drill classical oriental technique and energetic dance moves full of spunk, sass, and elegance, and get a good sweat all in one tidy package.
KIMBERLY LARKSPUR
Improvisational Tribal Style (ITS) Level 1- Mondays @ 6:30 p.m. & Wednesdays @ 12:15 p.m.
Improvisational Tribal Style, a cued-improv format, is a fast-paced union of team sport, secret language, mental dexterity challenge, and sleek, powerful urban dance. Developed by Amy Sigil and made famous by Unmata, it's a movement language shared by thousands of dancers around the world.
New to ITS or cued improv all together? Awesome! This is the perfect time to start. Had past exposure and are ready to brush it off and polish it up? Jump in! We're going to work on getting smooth and comfy with our Level 1 vocabulary ahead of creator Amy Sigil's upcoming visit to Dauntless in February!
Fusion Belly Dance Technique (Mixed Level) - Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
The purpose of this class is to aid dancers in developing their technical tool kits, and it is structured to provide instruction appropriate for dancers with a variety of skill levels. Beginners are welcome, and topics such as isolation, strength, range of movement, layering, and expression will be addressed. Each class will begin with a warm-up developed to promote strength and flexibility followed by technical drills appropriate to each individual dancer’s skill and experience levels.
Fusion Belly Dance Stylization (Teacher Approval Required) - Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM
Intended for dancers with a mastery of basic belly dance movement vocabulary, this class is designed to aid dancers in developing skill in the areas of expression and development of personal style. The class will feature original choreographies and combinations in a variety of fusion genres as well as activities involving experimental movement and examination of group dynamic. Plan to strap on a life jacket and wade outside of your comfort zone!
Improvisational Tribal Style (ITS) Level 1- Mondays @ 6:30 p.m. & Wednesdays @ 12:15 p.m.
Improvisational Tribal Style, a cued-improv format, is a fast-paced union of team sport, secret language, mental dexterity challenge, and sleek, powerful urban dance. Developed by Amy Sigil and made famous by Unmata, it's a movement language shared by thousands of dancers around the world.
New to ITS or cued improv all together? Awesome! This is the perfect time to start. Had past exposure and are ready to brush it off and polish it up? Jump in! We're going to work on getting smooth and comfy with our Level 1 vocabulary ahead of creator Amy Sigil's upcoming visit to Dauntless in February!
Fusion Belly Dance Technique (Mixed Level) - Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
The purpose of this class is to aid dancers in developing their technical tool kits, and it is structured to provide instruction appropriate for dancers with a variety of skill levels. Beginners are welcome, and topics such as isolation, strength, range of movement, layering, and expression will be addressed. Each class will begin with a warm-up developed to promote strength and flexibility followed by technical drills appropriate to each individual dancer’s skill and experience levels.
Fusion Belly Dance Stylization (Teacher Approval Required) - Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM
Intended for dancers with a mastery of basic belly dance movement vocabulary, this class is designed to aid dancers in developing skill in the areas of expression and development of personal style. The class will feature original choreographies and combinations in a variety of fusion genres as well as activities involving experimental movement and examination of group dynamic. Plan to strap on a life jacket and wade outside of your comfort zone!