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Navel Gazers Belly dance Melbourne School



	TERM 4 2013 CLASS TIMETABLE 18th June - 25th July 6 Week Winter Intensives


	Tues:	6:30pm - 7:30pm Beginners Belly Dance 7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate Belly Dance 8:30pm - 9:30pm Advanced Belly Dance
	Wed:	6:30pm - 7:30pm Beginners Belly Dance 7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate Belly Dance 8:30pm - 9:30pm Advanced Belly Dance
	Thur:	6:30pm - 7:30pm Tribal Style Belly Dance Level 1 7:30pm - 8:30pm Tribal & Fusion Style Level 2 8:30pm - 9:30pm Tribal & Fusion Style Level 3
	EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE

	Belly Dance is a mesmerizing and beautiful ancient art form originally from the Middle East. Sinuous undulations, rhythmic hip accents and flowing, curvaceous movements create an expressive, joyous, and emotive dance that allows each dancer to express their own individuality and musicality. Belly Dance remains a popular dance form for health and fitness, sensuality and fun and can be enjoyed by anyone at any age.

	TRIBAL & FUSION STYLE *Red Belly Black Format – Prerequisite Beginners Belly Dance*

	Tribal Belly Dance is a modern innovation developed from traditional dance technique. It's largely an improvisational style danced in groups which combines folkloric Middle Eastern and modern world dance steps to create an exciting new repertoire of movement. The style repeats simple moves and symbolic gestures in patterns, building with the music & the interaction between dancers. Tribal style is powerful, elegant, graceful and fun. Fusion Style Belly Dance is a cutting edge, urban style fusing Tribal with Contemporary Dance and Street styles. The moves are often serpentine and muscular with sharp accents and smooth, rippling isolations.


	LOCATIONS Tuesday classes held at: Level 1, Dancermakers Studio 2, 219 Balaclava Rd, CAULFIELD NTH Wednesday & Thursday classes held at: Robles Dance Studio, 456 Nicholson St, FITZROY NTH

	CLASS PRICES Full 6 Week Term - $102 3 Week Card - $52 Casual Class - $18 Trial Class - $10 (new students only) Private Lessons with Melusina - $60 p/h SPECIAL OFFER! Bring a friend and you both receive 5% off Full Term payments for one term! If you are an existing Navel Gazers Dance student just bring a friend along and you'll both receive the discounted price of $96.90 for a full 6 week term course*

	Students with Full Term or 3 Week class cards can make-up any missed classes by attending any other class Melusina teaches within the same term. All Full Term and 3 Week Cards are only valid within the term they were purchased. All courses are non-refundable. * Bring a friend special offer only valid for existing Navel Gazers Dance students wishing to enroll a friend who has never been a NGD student. Valid for only 1 Full Term course payment. Limit 1 per person per term.

Important Notices

Term 5 2013 dates will be:

6th August - 12th September

(6 Week Term)

FAQS

* What do I wear to class? Comfortable stretchy clothes and a scarf to tie around your hips. It is easiest for your teacher to access your technique if she can see your legs and hips so long skirts are not advisable. Usually we have bare feet in class but ballet shoes or 'foot paws' are also fine. Bring a water bottle and a sense of fun!

* Can I come to a class even though the term has already started? Yes you can. As long as you understand that you may have missed out on some content in previous classes you are welcome to pop in and do casual lessons. Private lessons with Melusina are available if you would like to catch up on technique or choreography. Most Tribal classes, however are easiest to attend from the start of term so you can follow the structure of the format of moves. Contact Melusina if you would like more info.

* Do you have to be a certain age or fitness level to do Belly Dance? No, any age or fitness level is good for Belly Dance, that's the beauty of it!

* I've never danced before, is that ok? Absolutely, Beginners Belly Dance takes you through everthing in a step by step course that helps each individual grasp the technique and understand the musicality behind Egyptian dance each week. Belly Dance is generally a low impact dance form but still expect to sweat!

* Can men do your Belly Dance classes? Yes! Belly Dance is for everyone and I often teach men who are interested in the style. It is not unusual for men to Belly Dance, especially in the Middle East. Some of the best dancers and choreographers in the style are men.

* Are there opportunities for students to perform? Yes, there is a half year and end of year concert where students from Intermediate and Advanced styles get to learn and perform dances for an audience. These concerts are very popular and a fantastic way to strut your stuff in beautiful costumes!