Belly Dance Fundamentals (B)
At the end of every session, Mama K and Arielle film the routine with whoever wants to participate from class!
Here, Arielle sings the "lyrics" so we can all remember the steps.
Instructor:
Arielle and Kathy (Mama K)
Details:
Taught by Arielle and Kathy on Mondays at 6PM CST in person, on livestream, and also available recorded on demand.
This class is 45 minutes long and mild in intensity.
Description:
Body-positive and fat-positive, this entry level class is great for all ages and ability levels! Learn amazing skills in your Now body, and find joy in movement 😊
Made for adults with no prior dance experience, students will learn a fun and easy to follow routine over the course of 4-6 weeks which features the foundational moves of Egyptian style belly dance (raks sharqi and raks beledi) led by an enthusiastic and funny mother-daughter teaching team.You can expect to see a quick warm up, movement and technique explanation, a full breakdown of the steps of the routine, and then lots of practice of the dance or concept over the course of 45 minutes.
We encourage our dancers to turn off their brains and simply enjoy moving while learning a beautiful dance with a rich cultural background. We offer adaptations to fit all ability and mobility levels, because there is always an array of beautiful ways a move can be executed. If you’re having fun, you’re doing it right!
You can start class at any time, as we learn a new section of the dance each week. If you prefer to start at the beginning of a routine, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we're happy to guide you on the best time to begin. You can also check the homepage for the projected next start date!
Dance Life prides itself on being a safe space for all bodies to find joyful movement, especially those who have felt left out of a traditional dance class. We want to help you feel great and have fun moving and dancing in the body you have right NOW. Our classes are free from talk of diets, calories, or cosmetic benefits of movement. We focus on having fun, gaining new skills, and honoring our body as it shows up each day! We believe every BODY deserves access to joyful dance and movement.
Cost:
$12.50 per class, or $15/mo for access to our recorded class library