Belly Dance FUN-damentals

This is an intermediate to advanced 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 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.