STAGE DANCE

Egyptian Bellydance Class

Presented by Halanda Studio and Hala Dance at Halanda Studio

November 15, 2010 - Ongoing

Instructor Hala's approach to dance teaching, which has been highly praised by her students, offers the unique opportunity for people of all ages, genders, and skill levels to learn together in the same class. A dance routine blending the basics with more layered moves offers each student a chance to hone skills they already have, perfect the right posture and attitude, and learn new moves as well as new ways of combining moves.

Hala explains the meanings of songs and stresses the

Dances of Persia and the Silk Road with Farima

Presented by Halanda Studio and Farima Dance at Halanda Studio

January 27, 2011 - Ongoing

Experience one of the world's most enchanting dance forms! Inspired by Persian poetry and miniature artwork, Silk Road dance combines swirling arabesques, sweeping gestures, shoulder isolations, footwork patterns and dazzling spins.

The class also features contemporary and folkloric Persian dances, spiritual dances, as well as dances from Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and Armenia. As the class progresses, appropriate props are introduced and students learn a structured

Bellydance Basics - Dance Class

Presented by Halanda Studio at Halanda Studio

April 9, 2011 - Ongoing

Learn and master basic moves for the beautiful artform of Bellydance. Participants will break down three or four new movements each class, forming them into combinations which will build throughout each month-long session. Key Near Eastern rhythms -- a new rhythm each month -- provide the basis for the movements and combinations so students will become familiar with the rhythms that underlie Bellydance. Each class begins with a thorough warm-up and workout to prepare the body for dance, as