TUESDAY CLASSES
VENUE: The Burness Parish Rooms, 38 The Street, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1PW
Each term consists of 4 week blocks of consecutive attendance.
Class Times for 2024
6.30pm to 7.30pm - Session 1
Basics of belly dance
Class Level 1-2
7.30pm to 8.00pm - Session 2
Belly combos & building choreography
Class Level 2-3
8.00pm to 8.30pm - Session 3
Belly dance advancement
Class Level 3-5
8.30pm to 9.55pm - Session 4
Troupe rehearsal time (this is extended to the earlier session on the run up to a performance)
How the sessions work...
Session 1: is for new dancers, those who are returning from an extended break and those dancers who want to use the session as continued good practice.
Session 2: is for dancers after they have completed 16 weeks (16 hours) of the Tenderfoot class to build up their skill level.
Session 3: is for dancers that can perform all the moves from levels 1 and 2 without prompting and have a good understanding of level 3 moves.
Session 4: is for the performance troupe that dancers have completed their necessary training, are have a proven knowledge of troupe dance routines and are able to dance these unprompted.
REVIEW WEEK: on every 4th week of term students will go through a review to assess their dance journey to help them progress.
Once most students have danced 16 continuous weeks of lessons, they should be able to demonstrate the basics of belly dance and have more muscle strength, control, and be able to understand and demonstrate basic dance movements. From this point a student will be invited to attend the follow on session to start adding to this dance base. Everyone learns at different rates, so be kind to yourself!
CLASSES COST:
To attend classes:
Session 1 = One hour weekly lessons for Class Level 1 = £32 for 4 weeks.
Session 2 = Students that transition across won't have to pay anything extra to attend session 1 & 2.
Session 3 & 4 = Students will be advised of additional costs to attend these.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Option 1: Paypal to leda2713@btinternet.com in advance of the 1st class
Option 2: Cash on the night for the class or classes. Taster & Drop-Ins are paid at each class. Those wanting to pay for a 4 week continuous term will pay the full amount at the first class of term.
Option 3: Bank transfer in advance of class - please ask for details.
For 2024 there are 48 weeks of lessons and 2 weeks of summer school
What you need to know about your dance journey...
1. Be kind to yourself, we all learn at different rates
2. You don't have to be a dance performer, you can just dance for fun
3. If you want to perform, there are levels that dancers have to pass, because different skills are needed
4. This is your dance journey and we are there to support you throughout
5. Your classes will cover a breakdown of movements, explanations of body mechanics, cultural history, body control, muscle lengthening and strengthening to make you into the best version of a dancer.
2024 Classes
CLASSES FOR 2024
WINTER / SPRING
Term 1 (Taster & Drop In Month)
January 9th, 16th, 12rd, 30th
Term 2
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Term 3
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Term 4
April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
SPRING / SUMMER
Term 1
April 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st
Term 2
May 28th, June 4th, 11th, 18th
Term 3
June 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th
Term 4
July 23rd, 30th, August 6th, 13th
Summer School
July 20th & 27th
AUTUMN / WINTER
Term 1
September 3rd, 10th. 17th, 24th
Term 2
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Term 3
October 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th
Terms 4
November 26th, December 3rd, 10th, 17th
OUR DANCE CLASSES
Learn the art of belly dance
We love belly dance and we hope that comes across in our classes.
Your dance journey will begin with the fundamentals of belly dance that are the building blocks, which means that from building your posture, body strength and flexibility, we will take you on your dance dance journey. You'll learn dance combinations and choreography to add more layers to your dancing so your skills continue to grow. Our dance levels start with beginners or 'Tenderfoot' as we like to call it, through to more experienced dance levels.
We pride ourselves in also supporting the dance community too, so be prepared to boost your social diary too (if you want) to go to belly dance shows, hafla's and performances.
As this is a cultural dance form, we want to ensure that we cover this too, so you will learn where moves originate from and understand different elements to show respect.
To start your journey... here's what you need to know about our classes and workshops.
CLASSES FOR 2024
WINTER / SPRING
Term 1 (Taster & Drop In Month)
January 9th, 16th, 12rd, 30th
Term 2
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Term 3
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Term 4
April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
SPRING / SUMMER
Term 1
April 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st
Term 2
May 28th, June 4th, 11th, 18th
Term 3
June 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th
Term 4
July 23rd, 30th, August 6th, 13th
Summer School
July 20th & 27th
AUTUMN / WINTER
Term 1
September 3rd, 10th. 17th, 24th
Term 2
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Term 3
October 29th, November 5th, 12th, 19th
Terms 4
November 26th, December 3rd, 10th, 17th
TASTER CLASSES are £10 per class which includes the loan of a hip scarf during the lesson.
Dates are January 9th, April 30th and September 3rd
DROP IN JANUARY **SPECIAL OFFER** These sessions are £10 per drop in hour long session from 6.30pm to 7.30p with hip scarf loan during the class. If a new student attends all 4 lessons as a drop in student in January, they can have a discount voucher to use towards a dance workshop (charity fundraiser workshops not included).
If you would be interested in attending some Zoom sessions, please message us.
*** W O R K SH O P S ***
February 10th
Dance for Dementia
Learn a dance routine and help raise funds toward dementia awareness
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£20 includes refreshments and hip scarf loan
March 16th
Veil Dancing Technique
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£25 includes refreshments
April 20th
Skirt Dancing Technique with Combinations
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£25 includes refreshments
May 18th
Make Up Workshop with a photographic session
1.30pm to 4.30pm
£35 includes refreshments, make-up notes, false eyelashes & glue, eyeshadow guides, photographic guidance and props.
June 15th
Performance Skills Workshop
From anxiety busting breathing techniques through to dance confidence... it's all in this workshop
This workshop will improve your performance skills (and is a great add on to the make-up workshop in May)
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£25 includes refreshments
September 7th
Hips for the Hospice
Join our second dance fundraiser of 2024 to learn a dance routine and support the work of the St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£20
October 12th
Sticks, Canes & Saidi Workshop
Learn about this specific dance style, twirling technique, footwork, the music and combinations that you can make into a dance routine.
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£25 includes refreshments
November 16th
Wings & Pretty Things
Wings of Isis and Veil Fans (fanzz) are two of the newer items in the world of belly dance when it comes to dance props. Though they have been around for a while having good technique is really important, so learn some moves and combinations.
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£25 includes refreshments