BELLYDANCE CLASSES
Learn the ancient and sacred dance of Bellydance - profound , irreverent and playful. This dance ritual was originally for women to prepare for pregnancy and birth. It kept them in beautiful tone and shape whilst touching the ancient, sacred Creative Mysteries and sisterhood of all women. This dance not only strengthens, tones and trims your hips, lower back, buttocks, pelvic floor, thighs and stomachs , it also enhances your body self esteem as you learn that all women are goddesses, no matter what age or shape they are. It's all about the moves you've got!
"It's the longest I've ever stayed with an exercise, even though it's exercise - it's not, it's fun and it's great" C
Tuesdays - 6 - 7.30pm & 7.30- 9pm Wilcombe Primary School in Tiverton
Wednesdays 6.15 - 7.45pm & 7.45- 9.15pm The Mint, Exeter.
Thursdays 12.30 - 2pm The Mint, Exeter 6 - 7.30pm Thorverton Village Hall
Special Introductory offer. First 2 taster classes £8. After that it is £36 for 6 week series, that run fairly continually through the year. We do break off for July and August and over Xmas and the New Year. Classes resume Sept 4th 2007.
All levels welcome. Please wear stretchy trousers of some sort and a tight fitting top so I can see your movements. You may want some sort of scarf to tie around your hips, although I do have a few that can be borrowed for class.I also suggest a bottle of water,as it can get quite aerobic at times.I normally dance bare feet, any dance shoes or dance sandals are acceptable. If you must wear socks please make sure they have non slip bottoms for safety reasons.
BIODANZA Monthly class in Exeter
1-6pm the 3rd Sunday of the month. St Matthews Hall. £25
You dance by yourself, and with others to beautiful music from around the world, from classical, to rock, to salsa, to drums and so on. There is a tendency to be infected with laughter, joy, sweetness and tenderness. Biodanza vitalises your life, health, creativity, passion, spirituality and affection. There are no steps to learn as it is all about an authentic dance expression of the music. I am very excited to have Elizabeth , come all the way from Bristol and Jill Goodwin, from Taunton to teach us locally. To find out more information about Biodanza please go to :- http://www.biodanza.co.uk/
No experience necessary – no age limit. For more information on any of the classes, workshops or World dance Groove please call Tatanya at 01884 855415.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Two Days of Tribal Fusion Workshops with SAMANTHA HASTHORPE
and a Fabulous Haflah and Worldance Groove with 2 dance floors right in
the heart of Exeter
Four sensational workshops In Exeter. Take one or two or take all of them,
but do take one at least!;-;-
Saturday 1st September
Tribal Fusion:- 1 - 4pm
Focus on strength training and refining technique through repetition of
movements, building muscle memory and cultivating strong stage presence.
Basic Yoga Asanas are included in warm up and cool down as well as
strengthening exercises based on Sam's martial arts studies.
Samantha discusses the art of creating unique and distinctive choreographies
through practising creative combos and playful improvisation with the
elegance, flair and attitude stylistic of Tribal Style Belly Dance.
Hone liquefied arms, strong posture and clean technique. Topics vary.
Handouts provided for choreographies where applicable. £30
Tribal make up/costume 4.15-5.15pm
Sam will give you tips, hints and secrets to her fabulous make up and tribal
costuming. Bring a notebook and any projects you may have questions on. £12
Free Beginners bellydance class with Tatanya 5.30 - 6pm
American Fusion style, more advanced students welcome
World Dance Groove and Haflah 6pm - 11pm
presenting Samantha Hasthorpe as the headline act
Tickets in advance for whole evening £10. Without food £6 (on the door £7)
6- 7pm Gorgeous World food buffet by Rachael.
7- 8.30pm Amazing performances with local teachers and guest artists. Some
slots still available.I plan some other world dancers such as Salsa,
Flamenco, but am waiting on confirmation.
8.30- 11pmWorld dance Groove , on two floors. Dance grooves from around the
world, masses of fabulous fusion from latin, arabic, indian, african and
beyond.Ambient room with more mellow world grooves to just chill with a cup
of chai and friends or loose yourself in a meditation of movement.
Incredible Afghani Tribal jewellery will be available for sale.This is an alcohol free party so all ages may attend.
La Boca will be open afterwars for anyone who wants cocktails and more dancing.
Sunday 2nd September
Elementals 1.30 - 3.30pm £20
The art of layering movements over one another: a skill elemental to the
Tribal Fusion art form. Starting with basic fundamentals using Suhaila
Salimpour inspired techniques, work your way up to layering clean controlled
movements over one another. Strengthening techniques for isolations and
drills for honing muscle memory are included. Bring a Yoga Mat and Water.
Zill class 3.45 --5.45pm £20
Learn how to dance and play the zills( sagats) at the same time. Based on
Jamila Salimpour technique.Sam will gradually build you up to confidence
with zills through the use of drills.
All classes will be new material for those of you who did Sam's last
workshops in July
2 workshops discount £5
3 workshops discount £10
4 workshops £60 with Haflah and buffet £70
A Bit About Samantha Hasthorpe:-
She has travelled through Canada and the US teaching, training and
performing in shows such as The legendary Suhaila Salimpour show in Toronto
with Rachel Brice, Tiffany Bisconer and Ritesh Das. Now Level 1 certified in
Suhaila Salimpour's format, Samantha is working towards Level 2. Samantha
has also qualified in Carolena Nerricio's ATS General Skills course in June
2006, and attended regular classes and workshops with many of the best
teachers in the bay area.She is currently touring with The Bellydance
Superstars.
Inspirations include Jamila Salimpour, Suhaila Salimpour, Rashid, Fat Chance
Belly Dance, Rachel Brice, Katarina Burda, Mira Betz, Elizabeth Strong,
Ariellah, Jill Parker and Frederique.
Visit Sam's website at www.snakecharmah.co.uk. There is also a youtube link
on it
Locations of workshops and World Dance Groove and Haflah;-
In the heart of Exeter:-
The Mint School room for all workshops and classes.
World Dance Groove and Haflah in The Mint Methodist Church itself - masses
of space to whirl and twirl. The space will be a temple of dance for the
night! Ambient room upstairs in the Rowe hall - the temple of Chill.
The Mint is opposite The Walkabout pub on Fore Street and next to Kwik
print. You will see a big Methodist church set back from the road with car
park. Go into the carpark and instead of going straight into the church
turn left in front of it and then right through the gate into the little
lane ( Mint Lane ). On your right you will see a building with a bright blue
door and a bell that says "school room". Press it and I will buzz you in,
you will have to pull the door in hard for it to open.Sometimes it doesn't
work, so just wait for me or one of the students to come down and open it.
Go up the stairs and it is the room on your left. We have mirrors, and a
sprung floor, which is very exciting for a dance space.
http://www.themint.org.uk/map.htm has links to two maps one with an arrow
and the other a red circle to mark the location of the Mint .There is a
carpark for the Methodist church that is unofficially available on Saturday,
if you need it or you can park on Fore street after 6pm.Otherwise suggest
Mary Arches carpark. It is £1 for the entire evening.
To book tickets please make checks payable to Tatanya McClurg, Burnhayes,
Silverton, Exeter, Devon EX5 4BU. Please include all your contact information. Thanks.
Please contact Tatanya for more information
http://www.geocities.com/tatanyajardine/home
Tel;-01884 855415 or 0121 288 9525
skype VOIP:- tatanya.jardine
cell if you get lost :- 07722 088692
