Fall belly dance class info
I'm starting to teach regular classes again, beginning this week! Super excited to be offering a weekly class in Deshret Tribal Style (our new group improv format that we'll be debuting at Conflux in a couple weeks) as well as a six week series on solo choreography. All classes are at Ariellah's studio. Full details under the cut - if you're in the area, please drop in!
Deshret Tribal Style (DTS)
Group Improv Classes with Molly Mitchell beginning Sept 16!
Time: Weds 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Where: Ariellah's studio
Cost: $11/class with class card, $13 drop-in
Class cards are available for purchase at each lesson. Cash or check only please.
Come learn the fundamentals of group improvisation - Deshret style! Each week we will cover basic technique for 1-2 new steps from the DTS vocabulary, break down how to cue and transition between them, and drill them in short combinations lead by the instructor. Leading and following, formations, musical interpretation, and building a performance set will be introduced as students become more comfortable with dancing together improvisationally. Fast steps will be accompanied by finger cymbals, so bring them if you have them!
This is an on-going mixed-level class. Each week's lesson builds on material covered the previous week, so regular attendance will definitely accelerate your learning curve. If you are dropping in though, time for review and individual technique assessment is built into each class, so rest assured that every student from the novice to the experienced dancer will receive personal attention and individualized assignments to work on.
Anatomy of a Solo
with Deshret Assistant Director Molly Mitchell
Time: Weds 7:45 - 9:15 pm
Dates: Oct 14 - Nov 18
Cost: $115 for 6 week session
Only 6 spots available! Email unsinkable.molly (at) gmail.com by Oct 1 to register!
This workshop will take the process of choreographing a solo and break it down from A to Z. Whether you're a new performer approaching her first solo debut, or an experienced dancer looking for help overcoming a choreography block, Molly can help you make the most of your music.
Each student will select one minute from a song that they would like to solo to and will choreograph it over 6 weeks with the guidance and support of the instructor and their fellow classmates. (More ambitious/experienced dancers are welcome to work on longer pieces if they like - please consult the instructor when registering.) Covered topics will include mapping your music, strategies for choreographing, musical interpretation, layering for complex rhythms, and adding drama/professional polish. Each class will include demonstrations and exercises to help get students' creativity flowing, as well as time to present work in progress and receive feedback. There will be weekly homework and drills based on students' individual needs.
This class is designed to be an intensive workshop - thus, full preparation of each week's homework and participation in all class exercises is a prerequisite. Please be sure you can attend all scheduled classes before registering. If you have any questions, please contact me!
Deshret Tribal Style (DTS)
Group Improv Classes with Molly Mitchell beginning Sept 16!
Time: Weds 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Where: Ariellah's studio
Cost: $11/class with class card, $13 drop-in
Class cards are available for purchase at each lesson. Cash or check only please.
Come learn the fundamentals of group improvisation - Deshret style! Each week we will cover basic technique for 1-2 new steps from the DTS vocabulary, break down how to cue and transition between them, and drill them in short combinations lead by the instructor. Leading and following, formations, musical interpretation, and building a performance set will be introduced as students become more comfortable with dancing together improvisationally. Fast steps will be accompanied by finger cymbals, so bring them if you have them!
This is an on-going mixed-level class. Each week's lesson builds on material covered the previous week, so regular attendance will definitely accelerate your learning curve. If you are dropping in though, time for review and individual technique assessment is built into each class, so rest assured that every student from the novice to the experienced dancer will receive personal attention and individualized assignments to work on.
Anatomy of a Solo
with Deshret Assistant Director Molly Mitchell
Time: Weds 7:45 - 9:15 pm
Dates: Oct 14 - Nov 18
Cost: $115 for 6 week session
Only 6 spots available! Email unsinkable.molly (at) gmail.com by Oct 1 to register!
This workshop will take the process of choreographing a solo and break it down from A to Z. Whether you're a new performer approaching her first solo debut, or an experienced dancer looking for help overcoming a choreography block, Molly can help you make the most of your music.
Each student will select one minute from a song that they would like to solo to and will choreograph it over 6 weeks with the guidance and support of the instructor and their fellow classmates. (More ambitious/experienced dancers are welcome to work on longer pieces if they like - please consult the instructor when registering.) Covered topics will include mapping your music, strategies for choreographing, musical interpretation, layering for complex rhythms, and adding drama/professional polish. Each class will include demonstrations and exercises to help get students' creativity flowing, as well as time to present work in progress and receive feedback. There will be weekly homework and drills based on students' individual needs.
This class is designed to be an intensive workshop - thus, full preparation of each week's homework and participation in all class exercises is a prerequisite. Please be sure you can attend all scheduled classes before registering. If you have any questions, please contact me!