CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Tribal Belly Dance: 
Tribal Style Belly Dance is a fusion of traditional Middle Eastern Dance and folkloric dance movements from India, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain.  Performed as a “tribe” using synchronized group improvisation, each group develops its own vocabulary of controlled, earthy, and mesmerizing movements and cues, allowing a “lead and follow” format.  One of the most rewarding aspects of this dance is the camaraderie that develops between dancers from working so closely in an improvisational setting.  Each dancer learns to communicate through body language and is mentally aware of her partners at all times.

Level I: Intro to Tribal Basics

v      Basic moves, posture, isolations, intro to veils, intro to partner dancing

Level I Intensive  (prerequisite:  at least one full session of Level I)

v      Suitable for dancers already familiar with the Level I vocabulary.  With heavy emphasis on technique, this fluid class structure focuses on individual posture, vocabulary move form, crisp transitions, and resolving problems.  A great class for building personal confidence, dance stamina, and preparing you for Level 1.5

Level I.5: Transitions and Cues (prerequisite:  ability to execute all Level I moves comfortably and clearly)

v      Creating smooth transitions between steps, introduction to cues used in group improv dancing, musicality, and introduction to zils.

Level II: Extending Tribal Basics (prerequisite:  ability to execute, lead, and cue all Level I moves comfortably and clearly)

v      Expanding basic vocabulary, variations of basic moves, cues & transitions, group improvisation, extending zils

Level III: Beyond the Basics (attendance with instructor approval only)

v      Advanced moves/combinations, group improvisation, group formations

Level IV: Advanced Tribal (attendance with instructor approval only)

v      Advanced moves/combinations, group improvisation, group formations

Class Fees:
  - Pay for session in full by June 1st -  $120/12 weeks 
  - Pay for session in full after June 1st - $144/12 weeks
  - $15/walk-ins  (cash or check only - space permitting)

To pre-register for Tribal classes click HERE.

Skills & Drills:
A combination of the Drills & Isolations class and specialty skills, such as sword, tribal fusion, floor work, zils, and veil.  The specialty skill covered will change monthly.
o         June = Refinement (level III & IV only) / July = Tribal Fusion / August = Drills, Combos, & Soloing

Open to dancers in Level II & higher unless otherwise notated.

Class Fees:
  - Pay for session in full by June 1st -  $120/12 weeks
  - Pay for session in full after June 1st - $144/12 weeks
  - $15/walk-ins  (cash or check only - space permitting)

To pre-pay for Skills & Drills via Paypal click HERE.lm

Silhouetting for Duets:  (prerequisite:  Level II)
Develop your partner skills using a series of free form dance exercises that focus on bringing the moves, timing, and energy of two dancers into balance. The class will focus on developing and synchronizing strong graceful body movements as a duet using slow moves.

*Minimum 3 students to hold classes - must be prepaid*

Class Fees:
  - Pay for session in full by June 1st -  $120/12 weeks 
  - Pay for session in full after June 1st - $144/12 weeks

To pre-register for Silhouetting class click HERE.

Hipnosis Studio
(Located inside Body Dynamics Fitness Center, 1st floor, back right corner)
1810 County Line Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA  19006
215-504-9732 - Vikki Williams

• Bordering Southampton & Huntingdon Valley, our studio is just minutes from Lower Bucks County, Northeast Philly, and Montgomery County!

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CLASS POLICIES:

Please arrive with enough time to change in the locker room if necessary and so that you may begin class on time.  If you need to sign up for class, make a payment, or discuss any other business with your teacher, please arrive early to take care of this in the time between classes.  Students will get the most benefit out of class if they attend regularly.

CLASS ATTIRE:

Students should dress in exercise wear so they are comfortable and have full range of movement.  Clothing should be tighter rather than looser to make it easy for your teacher to see your body doing the movements. You do not have to bare your belly if you do not want to.  Please do not wear jeans or other street clothes.  We normally dance in bare feet, but dance slippers or other soft sole shoes may be worn if preferred.  Though the studio is heated/air conditioned, the studio tends to be warmer during the summer months and cooler during the winter months... please dress accordingly.  Hip Scarves and Veils will be available for students to use in class.