Bellydance FUNdamentals! Tues April 10 – May 22, 6:30pm-8pm, Cascade Fitness 172 Main ave, Sisters.
Have fun! Gain strength, grace and appreciation of your own form! We will teach you bellydance fundamentals, including use of a veil and finger cymbals, in 4 fun mini-choreographies taught over a 7 week class. $45. Preregister through COCC continuing education: www.noncredit.cocc.edu or call 541 383-7270.
We’re about to step into the fray that is the end-of-year holiday season and wanted to post a peek at the upcoming year before we do so.
Our Winter term class in Sisters will be “Dancing with a Veil” and taught by Nalia. It will be a 4 week session that focuses on the lyrical and lovely use of the veil. Bellydancers and non dancers alike will build and refine a veil move vocabulary, learn a veil choreography and build grace and upper body strength. Seriously – veil dancing is a “for real” upper body workout! Starts mid January and preregistration is required through COCC continuing education. Tues 6:30-7:30pm at Cascade Fitness.
We loved our Fall “Totally Turkish” class, enjoyed dancing at the High Desert Bellydance Guild’s Fall Showcase at Common Table and look forward to many fun projects in the next year including putting together another great Student Showcase piece. If you have taken our class, consider joining us!
Register online or over the phone for our Fall class in Sisters.
online: www.noncredit.cocc.edu class number 47452
or call:541 383-7270.
Classes held at Cascade Fitness, 172 Main Ave, Sept 20 to November 8, 6:30pm-8 pm on Tuesdays. Cost is $45 for 8 weeks.
Learn bellydance fundamentals in this earthy, fun and spirited dance style. Use finger cymbals and full skirts to accent the lively 9/8 Turkish rhythm. We will put it all together in an upbeat, simple choreography taught throughout the 8 week session. All levels welcome and appropriate for beginners. There is a materials list on the COCC website. Email me wth questions: nalia@raqsafara.com.
See you there; it’s going to be fun!
Wed July 13, 6pm Cork Cellars Wine Bar, 161 N Elm Sisters. We will be having informal performances with Raqsafara and students and an introductory bellydance lesson! Get yourself a glass of wine, wind down and join in!
Our Spring class is winding up and we are making Summer plans!
First, we are dancing at Azura Studio in downtown Bend for first Friday Art Walk on June 3! Live music and performances by Tribal Moon Bellydance troupe, too!
Nalia is offering a 4 week, all ages, one hour class on Wed eves starting mid July for $45. Price will go down if we have more than 5 students. Material covered will be dependent on student interests. Email her at nalia@raqsafara.com if you are interested. We will need at least 5 students to make it go!
Wed eve July 13 we will have a free workshop and performances at Cork Cellars wine bar. Have some wine, learn to bellydance!
Sunday July 31 we will be performing at the High Desert Bellydance Guild Summer Showcase at Mirror Pond.
Wed eve August 3 we are having a finger cymbal workshop and potluck. All levels welcome. Details tba.
Also in August we will have another free workshop and demonstration for all ages. Location tba.
We are excited to be sharing the floor with Tribal Moon on June 3rd for First Friday Art Walk in Bend. Student Troupe, Raqsdarassa will be performing a live drum solo and Raqsafara will be improvising to the high energy live music!
come on down!
Nalia will be vending all day as FancyPants BellyDance, attending the great workshops and then performing in the evening show to live music by Sam Bennet. Come chat us up – Tasmeen is coming to watch the show, too! Click the High Desert Bellydance guild link to the right for details about this event.
See the classes page for class info and notes.
Access the links to the right to see video of past performances.
Nalia and Tasmeen summer 2010
Raqsafara Bellydance, Jerusha (Redmond COCC bellydance teacher) and Kathy Stahlman of Tribal Moon Bellydance Troupe in Redmond will perform and teach short lessons geared for the absolute beginner.
Curious about bellydance, but not sure if it is for you? Come check it out – it’s FREE!
April 9, at Life, Love Yoga in Sisters. 1-4pm.
8 weeks for $45! Tues 6:30-8pm at Cascade Fitness in Sisters, Oregon.
Experience the power of this ancient dance of feminine strength and beauty. Learn bellydance including use of finger cymbals and veil. Have fun, gain strength, grace and appreciation of your own form! Tasmeen and Nalia co-teach this class and have loads of fun that we hope is contagious!
Preregistration is required.
Register online now: http://noncredit.cocc.edu
course number : 26029
