Thank you for your patience in waiting for
information regarding my belly dance sessions! I've finally got a room for us
to start in!
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
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THE ART OF BELLY DANCE - BEGINNERS-
STAMFORD.
ADD SOME SPARKLE TO YOUR LIFE!
BARE BELLIES ARE OPTIONAL!
Starting Tuesdays, 8pm, 9th September 08, Barn
Methodist Church Hall, Stamford (more info below).
WHAT WE WILL BE DOING: Firstly, having fun! We
will be learning the basic movements of belly dance with our hips and arms
and legs, exotic steps with names such as: figures of 8, hip circles,
hits, camels, snake arm movements, shimmies, Egyptian walks. We will start
with a warm up and finish with a cool down. We will also create a simple
choreography that we will repeat and add to week on week. Please note, this
is not an aerobics class! I will be teaching the ART of belly dance. My
teaching style reflects this.
WHAT TO WEAR: There is no need to bare your
belly, but you can if you like. Please wear something comfortable and that you
can move your hips in. Jeans are not suitable as they are a bit too stiff to
allow hip movement. Circle skirts are ideal but not essential. Please wear
ballet type shoes, or keep bare feet. Please don't wear trainers as they
restrict some of your movements. You can also wear loads of sparkling
goodies like hip scarves, sparkling bras (if you're brave). I also dress up!
Why not! Add a bit of sparkle...... I actively encourage my students to dress
up.
HOW TO BOOK.... See 'nitty gritty' information
below. I really do look forward to meeting you.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Anyone over 18 years. Sorry no under 18s. Do not
worry about coming alone, it is a challenge to get out and meet people, but
you will generally find the belly dance world warm and welcoming. I also
do not non students to watch the lesson as it is off putting to my students.
FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED
Belly dance uses muscles that are not used much
in everyday life. Just come as you are and we will work at YOUR level. I
have had people who attend gym on a regular basis find the movements as
much as a challenge as those who are couch potatoes.
ABOUT 'AYSU'.
Aysu is my stage name, it is Turkish meaning
'moon water' . I am a qualified teacher and have taught belly dance since
1999. I have performed abroad and in the UK and have spent extensive time in
Saudi Arabia and Turkey. I have also visited Egypt countless times. I have my
own unique style based on Egyptian technique and specialise in teaching you to
grow to become an independent artistic performer, who is able to improvise.
I'm very proud to say three of my students have gone on to become professional
dancers.
HELP NEEDED! I'm also looking for a volunteer to
help with administration on the day such as keeping the register. Please
let me know if you're interested in helping.
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NITTY GRITTY INFORMATION.......
DAY: Tuesdays, 8pm for one hour.
LOCATION: Barn Hill Methodist Church Hall, using the downstairs hall. Access
via North Street, opposite the police station, there is a car park, it is
signposted 'The Well'. Enter via the door on the right hand side.
COST: £5 per session if you pay for 5 sessions in advance, total
charge £25
£6 if you pay
weekly.
If the class is full, I will have to turn away those who pay weekly.
Dates: 9th, 16th, 23rd, Sept, 7th, 14th, 21st Oct,
half term holiday 28th Oct to tie in with school hols,
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November.
Restart week commencing January 6th.
HOW TO BOOK: Early booking is advised. Please send cheque payment to Karen
Puddephatt, 37 Cobwells Close, Fleckney, Leicester, LE8 8UF.
Please remember, block booking students will have priority at the sessions.
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Best Regards,
Aysu.
My Courses
BEGINNERS
This course is suitable for those with no experience, or for those students who have done one/two terms lessons Karen. It is suitable for all ages and all sizes of women (adults only). As a guide, take this class if you have done no Belly Dance or have not yet mastered the Egyptian Walk or Camels or Snake Arms and other basic movements. This class will include basic technique, combination of movements and choreography of foundation movements.
INTERMEDIATE
An ongoing course full of fun and new movements. I am keen on you mastering movements so expect some personal input. We will also learn performing skills, and hopefully perform if you would like to give it a go. I also teach you how to improvise easily and without fear. Honestly! If you all get interested in my passion of sword dancing I can teach you my unique style and tricks of the trade!
TO ALL POTENTIAL STUDENTS: Re: My teaching method. Please note that belly dancing is a Middle Eastern Art form, and not just exercise/workout class and is taught as such. I aim to offer a glimpse into the dance and performance Art of the Middle East – more than just a work out session! Belly Dance or Raqs Sharqi as it is known, is a performance Art and you should expect some aspects of this to appear in your class!
I hope to see you very soon.
Best Regards,
Karen Puddephatt