Weekly Bellydance Classes
Cecilia’s experience in a multitude of dance styles, including ballet, modern, Jazz, and Latin along with 15 years of belly dance training with some of the best US teachers, helps her be a thorough and creative belly dance teacher. Cecilia focus on dance kinesiology detailed technique, and dramatic theatrics. Cecilia will teach not only proper technique, and music interpretation, but also the story and spirit of the dance.
StarBelly School of dance is in existence to help share the joy, friendship, self esteem building and empowerment that come from belly dance. StarBelly’s focus is on the well being that we experience through commitment, dedication and practice.
Starbelly Registration form: Summer-2012
Monday (Class starting 6-4-12):
______ 5:30-6:45pm: Multi level Class, Oriental +Zills (12 week) $60 a month
______ 7:00-8:15: Multi level Class, Saidi +Cane (12 week) $60 a month
Wednesday (class starting 6-6-12):
______ 5:30-6:30 Drill Class $50 a month-$15 deposit
______ 6:45-7:45: Beginning Belly Dance Basic Technique (12 week) $50 a month
Thursday (Class starting 6-7-12)
_____ 5:30-6:30 2012 “Starbelly Dancers” Rehearsal (members only)
______6:45-8:00 Multi level Class 2, Starbelly Group Inprov-Part 2 (12 week) $60 a month
Summer 2012 Multi-level class descriptions
Multi level Class, Oriental +Zills
This class we will take the movements that we learned in the beginning session and add layers, learn new moves, and place them all together in a choreography. We will also learn about the basic rhythms and an introductory to zills-or finger symbols (if you want to learn zills-zills are $25 and need to be preordered) Oriental style belly dance is the style of belly dance that I teach and perform. Another term for it is Raqs Sharki-it refers to the eclectic style of dance that combines elements of many Middle Eastern counties along with western theatrics. It is the style of belly dance that is excepted in the middle east, and what most Americans think of when you say “Belly Dance”.
Multi-level class-Saidi rhythm and Choreo
Saidi dance is a folkloric dance from Upper Egypt (rural area in Southern Egypt, the region is called the Sa’id or Said). The dance style includes a lot of energetic bouncy footwork and frequently incorporates a stick or cane (Assaya). This style is danced by both men and women.
Pronounced Sah-EE-dee. Here are some words that are used to describe the Saidi dance style, comparative to other bellydance styles. Watch for these qualities in the video clips that follow: Bouncy, Proud, Lively, Energetic, Playful, Sassy. Canes are $20 each)
Multi level Class, Starbelly Group Inprov-Part 2
Only available for students who have completed Starbelly Group Inprov part 1
*Starbelly School of Dance only accepts serious students.
* By registration for classes you are agreeing to commit to a 12 week session.
* Class space is limited & classes are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
* Each student gets personalized & expert instruction.
* All body types and genders, and ages 14-55 are welcome:)
Private Lessons:
Cecilia is available for private lessons. Prices for privates are: $35.00 for an hour or $25.00 an hour for students who take one class a week. Times for Privates are very limited, and are NOT a substitution for regular classes.
Detailed class guidelines HERE Classes are listed on my Calendar HERE
“When Cecilia dances my heart stops and my breath is taken away. She has taught me so much and I can only strive and dream to be as graceful and beautiful as her in my own dance. I am so,so,so thankful that you are my teacher, mentor, and friend!” -Angelita, Baladies apprentice and devoted student
Starbelly School of Dance Has over 5 different classes offered a weekly from Beginning to advanced. Cecilia’s classes are taught in 3 month sessions in Boise, Idaho at 1524 S. Vista Ave: 2012 Summer:June-August * 2012 Fall: September-November * 2012/2013 Winter: December-February * 2013 Spring: March-May
Class descriptions:
Beginning Belly dance Basic Technique: No prior experience needed. We will be leaning the basics of proper technique for foot patterns, hips, chest, Shoulders & arms. Hour long class. $50.00 a month. No other requirements.
Multi-Level: Combos and Choreography : We will be learning new moves & drilling technique while working on the “5 part” classical belly dance format. We will be working on different focus each 12 week session and incorporating that into a Choreography. You must complete the “Beginning Belly dance Basic Technique” prior to taking this class. Hour and 1/4 long class. $60.00 a month. Other Requirements & costs: $23.00 for “BELLY” DVD, 1/2 hour home practice a week. Home work assignments as assigned (one a month at most) 1 Workshops a year. At least be audience to one belly dance performance a 12 week session. There may be different added cost per session -$15.00 Veil or $20.00 zills or $20.00 CD. $75.00-$135.00 Costume (once a year and only if performing) No one has to perform. But there will be 4 performance opportunities a year at “Student Salons” and the end of each session.
Drill Class: During Drill class we will be going through a series of moves and “drilling” them into muscle memory. This class is great extra practice and is wonderful at building endurance and strength. Very limited break down will happen in class. There will be some feedback and correction from the teacher, but a lot less then in the other classes. Be prepared to sweat! You must either have completed the “Beginning Belly dance Basic Technique”, or have at least 6 months of training with another belly dance teacher to be ready for the “Drill Class” Hour long class. $50.00 a month. $15.00 for drop ins. No other requirements
Advanced Class/”StarBelly Dancers” (formerly the Baladis): We invite advanced students to audition once a year in December. The StarBelly Dancers, once chosen are on contract as the school’s Pre-professional performing group for a year (contracts are renewable) .Enthusiasm, dedication and commitment is essential. For more information go HERE or contact Cecilia at 208-891-6609 or Starbelly@ftbproductions.com
StarBelly SEEDs: Is a 9 month long after school program from teenage girls from 14-18, that goes along with the school year. Classes will be 1 1/2 hours three times a week, Monday & Wednesday & Thursday from 3:45-5:15pm. Classes will consist of 1 hour of American Tribal Style (ATS) Belly Dance and 1/2 hour of mentoring and talking circles. There will also be over 20 different guest speakers throughout the year covering topics of women’s health, body image, financial literacy, and career goals. This a GREAT program! Please go HERE to hear what students and parents are saying about the program.The cost of the program is $200.00 a month (about half of what it costs for each girl in the program) There will be full and partial scholarships so please contact me starbelly@ftbproductions.com if you need finical aid or if you want to sponsor a girl for this life changing program. There will also be a one time costume/prop fee of $160.00 (includes harem pants, skirt, cholis, hip belt, zills and a music CD)
Mentoring:
If you are a student interested in taking your dance the next level, be it from student to hobbyist, or hobbyist to professional, Cecilia & Full Tilt Belly dance has a year long mentoring program. We will work on proper costumes, performance technique, stage presence, professionalism, dance etiquette, and the business of belly dance. mentoring students will have performance opportunities in the “StarBelly Dancers” (previously “The Baladis”). Contact Cecilia for guidelines and application. 208-891-6609 starbelly@ftbproductions.com. We will be taking applications for the 2013 “Starbelly Dancers” in December 2012.
Tentative schedule for Fall 2012 Class Session(September-November):
Monday (Class starting 9-3-12):
______ 5:30-6:45pm: Multi level Class, drum solo
_____6:45-7:45: Beginning Belly Dance Basic Technique
Wednesday (class starting 9-5-12):
______ 5:30-6:30 Drill Class $50 a month
______ 6:45-8:00: Multi level Class, Taqsim & floor work
Thursday (Class starting 9-6-12)
______5:30-6:30 second Drill class, taught by Chandani
_____ 6:35-8:00 2012 MEMBERS ONLY“Starbelly Dancers” Rehearsal (45 min) Group Inprov (45 min)
Cecilia teaching a belly dance workshop for grade school class
If you are interested in belly dance classes with Cecilia Please contact her at starbelly@ftbproductions.com 208-891-6609
For Video of Cecilia Dancing click HERE
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