What an amazing turn out for the Open House. The Wednesday Beginner class is now FULL. Aren’t you glad you registered early? Additionally it looks like the Monday Beginner class might fill up. Final arrangements for Mondays are still in the works but should start October 6th. I am maintaining a list of names for this class but will not accept funds until my arrangements are completed.

Also in the works - A Childrens Mother/Daughter class to run on Monday’s from 5:30-6:30 for the under 10 crowd. I’ve gotten a fair bit of interest in running this class - so we are going to try it as an experiment and see what happens. October 6 start date.

Now let me thank all the people that made the Open House a success.

Thank you so much to my friends Kirsten, Linda & Nicole for helping with set-up before & removal after of all my ‘decor’.

Thank you to my students, Andrea, MaryJane & Rachelle for performing with me, and Kirsten who wowed us with her sword routine. Special thank you to MaryJane who performed her first personally choreographed solo! I’m so proud.

Thank you to all those able to attend which help to make this a wonderful night for all.

Can you believe it is time to register for fall classes already? Hard to believe summer has vanished so quickly and I’ve begun to get a few registered students for September. Sign up soon to guarantee yourself a spot in the class of your preference! The Beginners class has a limit of 15 students maximum. Don’t miss out.

Although I still prefer cash or cheque for payment… I have added Paypal as an option for those who prefer to use that method. It is new for me, so if you have any difficulties let me know so I can fix it.

OPEN HOUSE -

Wednesday September 10th. Free Class 7:00-7:45, Performances from 8-8:45. Chat with the instructor, try it out. Come out for a fun belly dance social.

Everyone is welcome to attend on this Open House Evening.

Want to perform? Let me know!

FALL CLASSES

WEDNESDAYS September 17th Start Date - 6 weeks

• Wednesday Beginners (Level 1)- 6:30 -7:40 pm Want to learn new moves you can use on any dance floor? The focus of this class is basic movements, posture and technique. Learn to communicate with your body and string a few movements together into combinations. This class is designed for the beginner who has never taken bellydance before. Come out and have some fun. Class size is limited.

• Wednesday Beyond Beginner- Combos & Choreography (Level 3) 7:45-9:00 pm. This course is open to anyone with a basic understanding of bellydance moves and terminology. We will focus on learning a choreography to a specific piece of music. Some advanced movements. These choreographies may later be used for group performance opportunities - commitment to performance is not mandatory to attend classes.

MONDAYS September 29th Start Date - 6 weeks

• Monday Beginners (Level 1) 6:30-7:40 Want to learn new moves you can use on any dance floor? The focus of this class is basic movements, posture and technique. Learn to communicate with your body and string a few movements together into combinations. This class is designed for the beginner who has never taken bellydance before. Come out and have some fun. Class size is limited.

• Monday Beyond Beginner - Technique & Improvisation (Level 2) 7:45-9:00 pm. This course is geared to perfecting the movements covered in the first session and is open to anyone with a basic understanding of bellydance movement and terminology. Repetition is key to building muscle memory. A great place to really concentrate on polishing your technique and exploring your personal style. Learn advance movements and combinations, improvisation encouraged.

**Fees**

6 weeks sessions - $65 if paid in advance, $70 paid first night of class.

* by Cash, Cheque or Paypal.

** want to take Level 2 & 3 simultaneously? Discount available.:)

I’m taking a few weeks off to recharge the creative batteries and work on some choreographies for fall. I will also be performing through the summer and want to concentrate on those opportunities at this time.

I’m planning an Open House at my new location on Wednesday September 10th. Classes to resume on Wednesday September 17th. An additional Monday Session will start on Monday September 29th.

Tentative Fall Schedule

WEDNESDAYS September 17th Start Date - 6 weeks

Wednesday Beginners (Level 1)- 6:30 -7:40 pm Want to learn new moves you can use on any dance floor? The focus of this class is basic movements, posture and technique. Learn to communicate with your body and string a few movements together into combinations. This class is designed for the beginner who has never taken bellydance before. Come out and have some fun. Class size is limited.

Wednesday Combos & Choreography (Level 3) 7:45-9:00 pm. This course is open to anyone with a basic understanding of bellydance moves and terminology and will focus on learning a choreography to a specific piece of music. Some advanced movements. These choreographies may later be used for group performance opportunities - commitment to performance is not mandatory to attend classes.

MONDAYS September 29th Start Date - 6 weeks

Monday Beginners (Level 1) 6:30-7:40 Want to learn new moves you can use on any dance floor? The focus of this class is basic movements, posture and technique. Learn to communicate with your body and string a few movements together into combinations. This class is designed for the beginner who has never taken bellydance before. Come out and have some fun. Class size is limited.

Monday Fundamentals - Technique & Improvisation (Level 2) 7:45-9:00 pm. This course is geared to perfecting the movements covered in the first session and is open to anyone with a basic understanding of bellydance movement and terminology. Repetition is key to building muscle memory. A great place to really concentrate on polishing your technique and exploring your personal style. Learn advance movements and combinations, improvisation encouraged.

**Fees**

6 weeks sessions - $65 if paid in advance, $70 paid first night of class.

* by Cash, Cheque or Paypal.

** want to take Level 2 & 3 simultaneously? Discount available.

Enjoy your summer!

The June session has started and is going well.  This session will finish up in mid-July.  I have a few performances scheduled for  the summer months and am busy planning the fall schedule.

I do not have a session planned for July-August but will be back at it in September with classes on Wednesdays and Mondays.

To be placed on my mailing list for the fall schedule - send me an email.  bellydance(dot)essex(at)gmail.com.