Belly Dance FUN-damentals

This is a beginner-friendly class rooted in Raqs Sharqi, also known as Egyptian Belly Dance. Each class will include cultural studies, rhythm recognition, and technique drills designed to cultivate a well-rounded belly dance toolkit. These classes will equip you with the skills to become a responsible artist, confident performer, and culturally-competent pursuer of fusion dance forms.

This all-levels class will also delve into Datura Style, which is both a dance vocabulary and format for group improvisation designed by Rachel Brice. Datura’s hyper-stylized vocabulary is characterized by isolated serpentine movements and post-modern interpretations of weight and flow (i.e. where did time and gravity go?) which pair well with unconventional music. Every class includes a section on finger cymbals, partnered improvisation, and yoga for spinal health.

You will need to sign up on the Urban Cirque website to join the class. https://urbancirque.pike13.com/offerings

Cost is $25 for drop-in and they offer other packages.