American Tribal Style® Belly Dance
ATS® Basics and Beyond with Sandi Ball
When: Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. On 2/19, class will be held at 2326 Alameda Ave. #2, Alameda.
Location: Rhythmix Cultural Works – upstairs theater
Cost: 1 class $20, 6 classes $105 (save $2.50 per class), 12 classes $180 (save $5 per class)
Classes can be paid with cash or check made out to Sandi Ball. No refunds.
Ongoing Enrollment | Ages 15 & up
Contact: Rhythmix Tribal Belly Dance
Learn the basics of ATS® – our unique belly dance language! We will (dis)cover posture & body awareness, slow & fast movements, zils (finger cymbals), as well as introductions to lead and follow concepts and group formations for improvisation. These are drop-in classes, which means you can start at any time. The content re-cycles and evolves, so keep coming and enjoy dancing with everyone!
Dress
Full skirt or loose pants, hip scarf, short top or choli, or whatever you are comfortable moving in. Bare feet or dance shoes are best.
Ongoing Class Content:
Week 1
SLOW – Taxeem, Arm Undulations, Floreos, plus variations
FAST – Shimmy, Zils
Week 2
Review previous moves
SLOW – Bodywave, plus variations
FAST – Arabic, Arabic Hiptwist + 1/2 turns
Week 3
Review previous moves
SLOW – Reverse Turn, Propeller Turn, Corkscrew Turn
FAST – Double Bump, Single Bump
Lead & Follow & Chorus
Week 4
Review previous moves
SLOW – Circle Step + turns
FAST – Pivot Bump, Choo Choo, Arc Arm Turn
Formations & Chorus drills
Week 5
Review previous moves
SLOW – Torso Rotation + turns, Ribcage Rotation, Levels
FAST – Egyptian + 1/2 turns, Reach & Sit
Formations & Chorus drills
Week 6
Review previous moves
Shimmy Variations – Arabic Shimmy, Turkish Shimmy, Shoulder Shimmy, Ghawazee Shimmy
Formations & Chorus drills
Don’t forget to bring your zils!