Belly Dancing - World Beat

No prerequisites, entry level class

This class is an introduction to bellydance through sacred body work, we will focus on the following:

Energy Work

• Locate the charkras as they relate to core movement and using breathing techniques, lotus openings, and will focus on the subpersonal, root, and sacral chakras

• Identify areas of the body that need clearing, focus on Ancestral strengthening and clearing

• Improve personal awareness and set intentions for self-love

Belly Dance Techniques

• Focus on basic isolations using 5 basic geometries

• Intro to folkloric foot patterns

• Intro to outer body basics, working the directions

Expression and Story Telling

• Using a variety of tools to tap into each individuals unique story

Music

• Intro to old school Middle Eastern Music and movement interspersed with inspiring, usually rhythmic, music from around the world (world beat)

Collective

• Manifesting through the tribe

Please bring a journal and pen, yoga mat, water, and wear something snug but stretchy with a hip scarf or shawl to tie at hips

18+, all sizes (let us know if you need a chair)

Register through Clark College at 360.992.2939, Class R130 - Belly Dancing - World Beat