ATS Basics with Euphraxia!
Tribal Basics -- Level 1:
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Starting: Feb. 5th !!!
8 weeks - $60.00 -- please note this is not a walk-in, or on-going class. ATS level 1 requires a steady dedication and active participation. The cost of class is for 8 weeks total.
Location:
Slim and Tone WNY
55 Crosspoint Pkwy
Getzville, NY 14068
Dress for ATS dance classes: full dance skirt or loose pants, hip scarf or tassel belt (if you choose), short top or leotard (or, just wear something comfortable!!). Bare feet or dance shoes only in dance studio. You will need a pair of zils (finger cymbals) -- by the 3rd week. They can be purchased many places online including:
http://www.saroyanzils.com -- the leader in quality zils!!
http://www.salomestent.com
http://www.audrena.com/ZilsSaroyan.html
http://www.moondancebellydance.com
About our class:
ATS Dance Fundamentals - Level 1 - in our 8 week American Tribal Style Bellydance Basics class, we will be cover the basics of Fatchance Belllydance American Tribal Style Bellyance, which will include:
- Posture
- Prayer
- Taxeem
- Hand Floreo
- Zils (you will need a paid of zils for this)
And 4 basic steps:
- Shimmy
- Egyptian
- Arabic
- Pivot/Choo-choo,
… and simple cues and transitions.
We will also talk about ATS costuming -- and all of it's complex layers and components -- skirts, pantaloons, tassel and fringe belts, cholis, tribal jewelry and adornmments (kuchi, fulani, rajasthani, tuareg, etc.) How to create a full costume, and look. Make-up and hair, as well as tribal markings and bindis.
To see tribal items, these sites are great to check out:
The Tribal Bazaar
Sirik Tribal
And... amazing tibal pieces: Ethnic Tribal.
So... moving on:
About FatChanceBellyDance -- What is Tribal Style Belly Dance?
Earthy. Goddess-like. Captivating. Powerful. American Tribal Style Bellydance is a fairly new dance form with its origins in traditional Middle Eastern dance. Created and made famous by Carolena Nericcio and her dance troupe and company, Fat Chance Bellydance of San Francisco California, ATS is a mix of Egyptian hip work with Flamenco arm positions, and Turkish torso movements. Dances are usually done as Group, in a highly structured improvisation. ATS mixes many authentic elements in a modern fantasy fusion. The components of it’s history include the gypsy dancers that inspired the Orientalists of the nineteenth century and the introduction of the dance into the United States at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Today, American Tribal Style has grown to be one of the most influential styles of dance around - and is a style of dance that women of all ages can embrace, universally. Come share the joy, and see what kind of magic, Tribal dance can bring into your life. For more info on American Tribal Style Dance and Fatchance Bellydance, please be sue to check the Fatchance Bellydance site.
Dress for ATS dance classes: full dance skirt, or loose pants, hip scarf or tassel belt (if you choose), short top or leotard (or, just wear something comfortable!!). Bare feet or dance shoes only in dance studio. By the 3rd week, you will need a pair of zils (finger cymbals). They can be purchased many places online including:
http://www.saroyanzils.com
http://www.salomestent.com
http://www.moondancebellydance.com
For more info: www.euphraxia.com - euphraxiadance@gmail.com