
What we’re about
YOU ARE INVITED!!! Anyone who loves to dance. We all create movement every day and Belly Dance is an amazing community based dance art form to be a part of. Like an extended family :) Belly Dance class is for everyone. Excellent for someone brand new who is interested in beginning the lovely art of Belly Dance or the hobbyist dancer wanting to add some spice!!! This class is an amazing work- out! This ancient art and technique includes sultry hip work, belly work, arms, posturing, finger cymbals, dance movement, performance, veil and putting it all together into sassy + fun combinations! Read more here! RachelBellyDance.com
**Watch us here:
1. Join:
Drop in classes are $20 or packages of 10 are available for $160 on the Square site store here
http://rachelbellydance.square.site/
2. Fill out your registration:
https://forms.gle/nRtmsxf6PjFEgZTx5
SUPPLIES TO GET
Finger Cymbals and Cymbal Jams – Start your finger cymbal work; get your cymbals and audio tools to practice with: https://www.salimpourstore.com/collections/finger-cymbals
· Finger cymbals – purchase your cymbals on Amazon through the link above.
· Cymbal Jams download (3s & 7s) and (3s & 5s) (downloads) from link above.
· L1 Finger cymbal patterns R&L dominant: (3s & 7s) and (3s & 5s)
Study Material: https://www.salimpourstore.com/collections/books-and-manuals
· SL1 Study Guide (download)
· The New Danse Orientale Manual (finger cymbal breakdown) (download)
· Jamila’s Article Book (L1 suggested reading; required for L2)
· The Compendium (L1 suggested reading; required for L2)
RESOURCES
Salimpour Online Classes – Keep training!
Sign up and get more exposure between weekly studio classes: http://www.salimpourschoolonline.com/?refid=2
Salimpour School Collectives– We are global!
Check out our worldwide locations! https://www.salimpourschool.com/certification/collectives/
Articles To Read – Know the history!
https://www.salimpourschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/JamilaSpeechICMEDMay1997sml.pdf
https://www.salimpourschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/FromManyTribesOriginsofBalAnat.pdf
Music and other resources – So much Music!
Get music to practice with and dance along. I suggest the Loops and any of the albums.
https://www.salimpourstore.com/collections/all
https://www.salimpourschool.com/resources/
CONNECT
Rachel’s FB Classes group – Please Join. I post our class schedules & cancellations, group performances, local events and shows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/183633091792904/?ref=bookmarks
SalimpourSchoolSanDiego – Please Follow. Follow your local Salimpour School, see blog posts, articles, videos, performances, events, classes, workshops, all things School related.
https://www.facebook.com/SalimpourSchoolSanDiego/
Performance Groups – Dance with us!
If you are interested in joining our performance groups, our rehearsals are scheduled after classes on Wednesday nights. Please message me directly for more information.
Collective: https://www.facebook.com/Salimpour-Collective-San-Diego-857691347739242/
SDBDC: http://www.rachelbellydance.com/sdbdc.htm
Salimpour Global Community
https://www.facebook.com/SalimpourBellyDanceOnline
San Diego Belly Dance Community FB group – What’s happening locally?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/338867532815154/?ref=br_rs
Salimpour Global Community
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tuesdays! Beginning Belly Dance ClassDorothea Laub Dance Place, San Diego, CA
On-going beginning Belly Dance classes!
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Learn to perform Middle Eastern dance (aka Belly Dance) movements properly and safely in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
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Each class consists of a thorough warm-up, technique break down, drills, fun combo/choreography and a relaxing cool down.
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Wear comfortable stretchy clothing (leggings or yoga attire).
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You may bring a mat and water bottle if desired.
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Price is $20/Class or $100 for Six Classes. Pay at class (I accept Cash, Venmo, PayPal and Zelle) or purchase in advance at my Square site store (additional service fee applies): SQUARE
Questions? Feel free to call Vilia
(858)375-8510, email vilita@hotmail.com or go to www.ViliaDance.com -