I wanted to let everyone know about my upcoming Saturday classes in Durham. This session, in Tribal CORE, we're going to be working on group formations and transitions for Tribal Group Improv. In Fusion FLOW, we'll be learning a tribal fusion drum solo style choreography. I will also be offering a new class for intermediate and advanced students, MEGA Challenge. Read on for details!

Please feel free to contact me with any and all questions at skbeaman (at) gmail (dot) com.

Thanks!
Sara Beaman
www.sarabeaman.com


GENERAL CLASS INFO

The Spring 2009 CORE/FLOW classes will occur on May 2, May 9, May 23, May 30, June 6 and June 27. Each class is 1 hour 20 minutes in length. Tribal CORE class starts at 10 AM and Fusion FLOW class starts at 11:40.
Classes are held on Saturdays at the Triangle Dance Studio (upstairs) in Durham, NC. Directions to the studio are available on the TDS website at www.triangledancestudio.com .

Payment for Tribal CORE and Fusion FLOW is very flexible. Each class is $14 if you pay for it a la carte. Alternatively, you can take both CORE and FLOW in a day for $24, or buy a 6-class pass card for $60. Pass cards can be used for both CORE and FLOW classes and do not expire. You do not need to preregister for CORE/FLOW classes, and drop-ins are always welcome in either class.

I can accept payments in cash or check only.


MORE ABOUT EACH CLASS

Tribal CORE - All Levels Welcome - 10AM-11:20AM

This class is an exploration of Tribal bellydance technique focusing on isolations, posture, kinesthetic awareness, and the biomechanics of movement. Each class will begin with a centering warmup, focus on two to three moves from the American Tribal Style (ATS) or Tribal Group Improv movement vocabularies, and conclude with some group improv.
The format of this class allows for lots of individual feedback and is great for both complete beginners and continuing students who want advice on how to tweak their tribal improv to perfection.
In our Spring 2009 session, we will be focusing on transitions and formations for tribal improv with zils (or sagat, or finger cymbals). Some zils will be available to borrow, but students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to buy their own zils in order to practice at home. (Don't worry, the class will still be drop-in friendly.)

Fusion FLOW - Multilevel Class for Continuing Students - 11:40AM-1PM

This class is an exploration of bellydance performance focusing on transitions, stylization, grace, fluidity and emotion. In our Spring 2009 session, we'll be learning a Tribal Fusion "drum solo style" choreography that will help dancers refine several different skills, including dancing to "odd" rhythms, rhythm recognition, percussive isolations, shimmies, and (optional) layering! This class is recommended for students with some previous experience in a bellydance class, but all students are welcome.

NEW! MEGA Challenge - Seminar Class for Intermediate and Advanced Students - 1:30-2:50PM
This class is full. If you'd like to be added to a waitlist, please email me at skbeaman (at) gmail (dot) com.
This new session-based class for experienced dancers is limited to a maximum of ten participants. The class will be challenging but fun with a strong emphasis on clarifying technique and presentation. Every class will be videotaped and the tape posted to a private Youtube channel so that students can review class content and monitor their own progress. The class will include an optional written "homework" component designed to help students zero in on their goals and to allow me to give people the best feedback and suggestions I can.
Due to the nature of the class, I can't allow drop-ins for MEGA.

Please email skbeaman at gmail dot com with any questions!!

Thanks for reading!
Sara B.