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Sunday, August 26, 2012

New Bellydance Basics Series starting soon!

Hello!

If you've been wanting to start bellydance classes or are a beginner bellydancer, there is a new class offering starting September 6th!

This class will focus on drilling basic movements in order to solidify the technique into muscle memory. Each class will offer a short routine or dance combination. This class is suitable for beginners or those completely new to bellydance. 

Thursdays, 7:45 - 8:45 PM at Cafe Dance 3307 B Hancock Drive, Austin, Texas 78731 (near the intersection of Balcones Drive and Hancock Drive, next to Russell's Bakery and Coffee Bar) 



Register now to reserve your spot in class!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

TFBD July/August series: Class 7

Here's what we covered in Class 7...

Finger cymbal patterns:
447
455
Longa on the up

Movements from the JS Format:
V-Step
X-Step
Goosh Step
Goosh Step with spin
Stomp Step

Thursday, August 16, 2012

TFBD July/August series: Class 6

Briefly, here is what we covered:

Finger cymbal pattern: 4515 and 41414

JS Movements:

1. Counterclockwise Pivot
- half time
- full time
- double time
- 1 up, 1 down

2. "1, 2, 3, and"
also known as "single, single, 3/4" in SS format.

3. Flamenco
- full time. Heel-toe-toe, with the hip up on the same foot.
- double time. These are more like triplets, with the heel on every down beat.

4. Algerian
This is a 4/4 time shimmy. Hips are downbeat on the left, full time. Feet are on the ball; touch the right foot on count 1 and 2 just about 3 inches in front of you, place the right foot back in place for count 3 and 4. Touch the left foot on count 5 and 6, then place the left foot back in place on count 7 and 8.


TFBD July/August series: Class 5

Class 5 Notes Generally, here is what we covered:

Finger cymbal patterns: 4's, 41414

Movements:
 1. 3/4 shimmy on the up
 2. 3/4 shimmy on the down (Ahmad's Shimmy)
 3. Samiha