Summer Classes, 2001

Beginning Classes:

The summer classes will be focusing on Taxsem, which is a slower and graceful part of Belly dancing. Sometimes a dancer dancing to Taxsem rhythms will also use a veil. Dance steps and movements for Taxsem will be taught in the June classes, while beginner's veil technique will be taught in the August classes. Veils will be provided for class use. Each class includes warm-up exercises, isolations, dance steps and a cool down period. Please wear comfortable, flexible clothing which can include: leotards, shorts, or a broom skirt. Although Belly Dancing is usually performed barefooted, soft shoes like ballet slippers can be worn.

Ninth Street Dance Studio. Durham, NC (919) 286-6011
Each workshop will focus on a specific aspect of the dance (i.e. drum solos, veil, arm work, etc.) by doing combinations of traditional steps. These traditional steps will be taught at each workshop along with a warm-up including isolations. Veils will be provided for the student's use.

Saturday Afternoons 3:30-5:30pm
June 16th: Armwork for Taxsem
June 30th: Hipwork for Taxsem
August 11th: Veil Combinations
August 18th: Traveling Steps and combinations
Page-Walker Arts and History Center. Cary, NC (919) 460-4963
Thursday Evenings 6:00 to 7:30pm
June, 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 week session)
August 9, 16, 23 (3 week session)
Carrboro Art Center Carrboro, NC (919) 929-2787
Monday Evenings: 5:30-7:00pm
June 4, 11, 18, 25 (4 week session)
August 6, 13, 20 (3 week session)

Intermediate to Advanced Beginning Classes:

Ninth Street Dance Studio. Durham, NC (919) 286-6011
Here is a great opportunity for the more intermediate or advanced beginning student to learn and practice combinations of traditional steps for specific aspects of the dance as drum solos, veil work, arm movement, etc. Each workshop will help answer the question of: "What can I do next?"

Saturday afternoons 3:30 to 5:30pm
June 16th: Armwork for Taxsem
June 30th: Hipwork for Taxsem
August 11th: Veil Combinations
August 18th: Traveling Steps and Combinations

Intermediate Classes:

In order to continue the progression to solo dancing, the intermediate summer classes will also focus of Taxsem. More complex combinations as well as veil techniques will be taught in a choreographed routine. This class is designed for students who have completed the beginner's class or have had similar experience.

Zils (finger cymbals) and a practise veil are required for class.

Page-Walker Arts and History Center. Cary, NC (919) 460-4963
Thursday Evenings 7:45 to 8:45pm
June 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 week session)
August 9, 16, 23 (3 week session)

Carrboro Art Center Carrboro, NC (919) 929-2787
Monday Evenings: 7:30-8:30pm
June 4, 11, 18, 25 (4 week session)
August 6, 13, 20 (3 week session)

Private Lessons:

Private lessons are an excellent way to polish techniques, advance personal style, or work on presentation.
For more information or to schedule a lesson, contact Aziza.

Contact: Aziza Fadwa with any questions.

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