Absolute Beginners Course - starting Wednesday 15th January 2025 6.30 to 7.30pm
This short course is ideal for beginners (including those who have done a 'few' sessions previously) so I can dedicate time to teaching you the moves, and you won't have to worry about being the odd one out - as everyone will be at the same level 🙂
It is a 6 week course, starting with the basic moves and building on those throughout the course to develop your range of movement and confidence in dancing to the music.
Each week we will focus on breaking down and practising a number of moves, and then using these for a fun, easy, dance-along. The course is progressive, so it is recommended to attend all six sessions, at the end of which you will have learnt how to do basic level;
- Shimmies
- Hip drops
- Camels/undulations
- Figure 8's
- Turns
- Hip circles
- Stepping patterns
We will recap the previous week's move each week, and finish the course with a short choreography that you will be able to dance at home
email me for more information alizzahbellydance@hotmail.co.uk
Open level drop in classes - no need to book - just turn up!
** Last class of 2024 is 18th December - classes start again on 8th January 2025
Aimed at ladies who have learned the basic bellydance moves and want to enjoy moving to great Arabic pop songs and classic tunes! The content will vary each week, but will follow a basic format of;
- Warm up and stretch
- Free or 'follow me' dancing to loosen up
- Muscle conditioning and drilling to support key moves
- Move combinations and stepping patterns
- Easy group routines
- More free dancing
- Cool down and stretch
Where
- Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Woodhouse Park, Manchester M22 1QW
When
- Wednesdays at 7.30 until 8.30pm
Cost
- £6 per class
Classes run all year, unless notified (check this site or the Facebook page
for details)
What to expect in class...
A gentle warm up, learning key bellydance elements in a warm, friendly environment, and learning to use new moves to some beautiful middle-eastern music. Bellydance moves are great for toning up your core muscles around the abdomen, pelvis and torso, without realising you are exercising. No previous dance experience is necessary, just the desire to dance, have fun and feel feminine!
What to wear;
Any comfortable clothing, but not jeans or other restrictive clothes. Many students like to wear a T shirt and dance pants/leggings, or a long flared skirt. We tend to dance barefoot, but soft, non-slip dance shoes would be acceptable. Bright colours are welcome, and if you have a scarf, shawl or hip belt to bring along you will find this useful. We will have some spare scarves and things to try at class.
Do I have to be fit before I start classes?
A general level of fitness is OK, and the movements can be performed in a very gentle fashion and are suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes. You are responsible for your own health and fitness and I would recommend you check with your doctor or other health professionals before commencing, if you have any concerns about health or medical conditions. I am unable to give advice on the suitability of bellydance for people with health issues.
Please contact me if you have any other questions
If Wedneday isn't good for you but you fancy having a dance, Eva Bines is running beginners classes on Monday nights, 7.30 to 8.30, at All Hallows Church Hall, Councillor Lane, Cheadle SK8 2JG.
Also, Rachael Egyptian Dance offers classes in Levenshulme and Chorlton on Monday and Thursday nights and online - https://rachaelbellydance.co.uk/bio/.