http://bellydancehouston.tribe.net/thread/a4c1e3f5-7055-4179-8c40-6367c8b92bc1?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://bellydancehouston.tribe.net/thread/a4c1e3f5-7055-4179-8c40-6367c8b92bc1#8efd95f3-041a-4de4-a773-c1f43d6d103a New series of Bellydance Classes at Ballam Studio!! And new format too!! In a quest for delivering the best instruction to all the Goddesses that wish to learn the art of bellydance and accommodate all levels of students, I am pleased to announce that staring on July 13th we will enjoy the following classes: Starting July13th. Every Monday at 6:30-7:30 Bellydance Fundamentals: Tribal Fusion Bellydance Level 1. This class is specially designed for beginner students, although is also recommended for those with experience in Egyptian bellydance and no previous experience in Tribal. In this level we will break down the moves and technique necessary to execute the most popular moves in Tribal Fusion. A muscle conditioning warm-up and a strong emphasis in the posture will be there too!! Finally, we will put together combinations and build up an exciting routine to send you home dancing like a snake! Starting July14th. Every other Tuesday at 7:30-9:30 Tribal Fusion Bellydance Level 2. Building upon the material learned in the level 1, this class is oriented to those who already are comfortable with the basics in Tribal Bellydance. Although experience in level 1 is recommended, it is not mandatory (if you have been dancing Tribal for a while and whish to attend please feel free to do a try-out class!). In this level we will layer movements and build more elaborated combinations, with emphasis in traveling steps, “liquefied arms” and stronger isolations. A routine will be taught to challenge the students, and the 2 hour on-going format will allow us to deliver personal attention for improvement in the posture and technique. Starting July16th. Every Thursday at 6:30-7:30 Tribal Fusion Bellydance Level 3: work with props!! First series (July16th- September17th): Tribal Sword. Designed for those with a strong base in Tribal Bellydance and willing to add artistry and a whole new range of possibilities into their dance, we will review briefly the technique of moves and combinations and proceed to learn the art of dancing with a prop. On this series we will learn a full routine designed to dance balancing a sword in Tribal Style!! Technique and steps will be broken down, and extra swords will be at the studio for those willing to practice with them! If you have ever wanted to learn to dance with a sword, this opportunity leaves you with no excuses! Starting July15th. Every Wednesday at 6:00-7:00 Tribal Fusion Bellydance Level 4: not for the faint of heart!! This class is designed for either the advanced student, semi-professional or professional dancer. A good level in muscle condition, stamina and technique are highly recommended. Please contact Silvia before attending All classes held at: Ballam Dance and Well Being. 1245 Heights Blvd. Corner of 13th street, inside building of Grace United Methodist Church. Workshop fee: 35$ Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. To register please email Silvia at: SilviaBellydance@gmail.com About the instructor: Silvia Salamanca is a life-long dancer from Mallorca, Spain. She started her career as a belly dancer in 2001, when realizing the enormous benefits that this art-form brings to women in both body and spirit (something that she felt truly missing in other dance practices). From her first teachers, Tasnim Melendres and the acclaimed Nur Banu, two natural born-Egyptians, she realized how with the practice of belly dance that women can get closer to their self identity and discover oneself in a new level, increasing self-esteem, releasing stress and getting deeply in touch with the feminine essence in their soul. With her work in the field of Zambra Mora (spanish gypsy-oriental dance fusion) Silvia has gained international recognition and is currently invited to teach workshops and perform in major festivals in Europe and across the USA, and will be part next November of the international Jury of the Contest for the Bellydancer of the World hosted in Germany. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:46:49 GMT http://bellydancehouston.tribe.net/thread/a4c1e3f5-7055-4179-8c40-6367c8b92bc1#8efd95f3-041a-4de4-a773-c1f43d6d103a Silvia 2009-06-17T05:46:49Z