conditioningclasses

AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE BELLY DANCING:
***Wear dance or work-out clothes and bring a towel & yoga mat for stretches.
Bring your Zills and scarfs (Pulse Drumming sells quality zills and scarfs)
$40 for 4 classes - no refunds for missed classes
By the class: $15 You can join at any time for one or more classes.
ALL LEVELS Belly Dance:
Instructor: Natasya Katsikaris
MONDAY'S 7-8:15pm
Learn basic universal bellydance movement and traditional Near East rhythms.
Focus on correct posture and body alignment, traditional Zill rhythms and
deepening your understanding of near east music. Layered movements.
Group improvisation. Cabaret & Tribal stylings. Natasya's classes combine
the best of the west (musical count and movement break-downs) with the
soul of the east (improvisation and music interpretation). Traditional Asia Minor
Style and American "Tribaret".
http://www.neareastdance.com/VenturaBellydance.html

SOUHAIL KASPAR:
BODY RHYTHMS WORKSHOP:
Next Class TBA
COST: $60 All levels (MUST PRE-REGISTER)
This traditional Egyptian workshop focuses on how the
movements for dance and the part of the body used are
different for each of the 3 elements of music: rhythm,
melody, instrumentation. The student learns how to
interpret Middle East music for the dance style
Raqs al-Sharqi by portraying these 3 elements
simultaneously to give a complete visual presentation
of the music. The dancer appears to conduct the music
with her (his) body! With his degree in Arabic Music
from Aleppo, Syria, Souhail brings cultural insights and integrity to this beautiful "dance of the East."
When properly performed the rhythm and the melody can be read on the dancers’ body; the dancer
portrays the instrumentation.

**Rhythms: Downbeats, Accents, Personality
**How to use your body to show the above
**History/Costumes/Cultural Expectations
**How to work with musicians & instrumentation
**How to work with a drum solo
**Music Interpretation: Andah Alaik

TREY O'TOOLE:
TAOIST YOGA: (Tai Chi ChAN SuU Chin):
SATURDAYS: CLASS IS ON HOLD UNTIL APRIL
COST: $40 (4 consecutive classes or $15 by the classes
Children 10 & older welcomed with an adult. It’s ancient roots are in the martial arts. They are based on
shifting body weight through a series of controlled movements that flow rhythmically together into one
long, graceful gesture."Given its low impact and evidence that it tends to increase muscle strength and
balance and give general pain relief, we think it's a worthwhile option for arthritis patients,"says William L.
Haskell, PhD Stanford University. We think it is a worthwhile class for everyone!

TINA VAINUTU:
TAHITIAN/COOK ISLANDS DANCE:
WORKSHOPS TIMES TBA ... please keep watch on our website for updates!
Tina's Ports of Paradise, led by founder Tina Vainuku, is a multi-talented, multi-cultural dance troupe.
Students will embark on an hour long adventure to the mystical islands of the South Pacific, featuring
original authentic dances and costumes of the South Sea Islands. Students will learn Polynesian songs
and hulas of Hawaii, the fun-filled "siva" and captivating fire knife dance of Samoa, the exciting drums
and energy-filled dances of Tahiti and the Cook Islands, as well as the extraordinary Maori Haka and Poi
Ball dances, and the exciting Fijian spear dance. Students will be given the opportunity to perform
around the globe with this award winning troupe. Most of the costumes are provided by the Troupe,
some outfitting expenses will apply

LISA BECK:
AFRICAN RHYTHM, DANCE & SONG:
Dance to LIVE Drumming!
New WEEKLY Classes - Tuesdays (6-7pm)
Cost: $60 (4 consecutive classes) or $18 by the class
Learn traditional dances from Guinea and Mali in this all-levels
dance workout! Lisa has been studying African Drumming and
Dance for the past 7 years, and invites you to join her on this
joyful and playful dance experience!
Budhi Harlow and Konkoba will provide live drumming.
Pre-registration is highly recommended.
Click on link to watch Konkoba & Lisa in a live practice session. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzzXxHlwY2k

LISA BECK:
ME & MY BUDDY AFRICAN DANCE:
Second Saturday of each month (11-12pm)
$15 pre-pay by closing on Thursday before class or $17 thereafter (only the kids pay!)
Traditional West African dance to live drumming. Great fun for children and their adult buddies. No
experience needed, just come on out and have a great time. Wear comfy clothes and bring a water
bottle.(water available for purchase $1) All props and costuming provided, all ages welcome.