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TRIBAL BELLY DANCE (LEVEL 1) WEDNESDAY 6:00p Spice It Up Dance Studio, Lancaster SATURDAY 11:00a Spice It Up Dance Studio, Lancaster MONDAYS 6:30p Palmdale Oasis Park, Palmdale Students will learn basic belly dance moves and American Tribal Style belly dance (ATS) combos using slow movements and fast steps focusing on group improvisational dance to get you dancing in your first class! This class also includes isolations, strengthening, drills & technique, an introduction to zils (finger cymbals) and basic choreography. Geared toward the new student, but vital to continuing students for refinement, this class establishes a strong foundation. This class runs as a 6-week cycle, however, you are welcome to start at any time or drop-in on this class after the course has started as we have plenty of review built into each class. Performance opportunities available. BELLY DANCE - TRIBAL FUSION CHOREOGRAPHY, TECHNIQUE & DRILLS WEDNESDAY 7:00p Spice It Up Dance Studio, Lancaster SATURDAY 12:00p Spice It Up Dance Studio, Lancaster **Students must have completed at least one session of Level 1. Adding a modern twist to an ancient dance, Tribal Fusion stretches the boundaries of Tribal Style Belly Dance by blending the movements of traditional belly dance and basic tribal techniques with the stylistic influences of Hip Hop, Flamenco, Modern, and other world dance forms to create a truly unique and challenging style all its own. Performance opportunities available. TRIBAL BELLY DANCE (LEVEL 2) WEDNESDAY 8:00p Spice It Up Dance Studio, Lancaster **Prior completion of Level 1 is required. This "all ATS, all the time" class focuses exclusively on drilling FCBD American Tribal Style Belly Dance in preparation for performances. This class runs as a 12-week series however, you are welcome to start at any time or drop-in on this class after the course has started as we have plenty of review built into each class. Students must have instructor approval to attend this class. Performance opportunities available. BELLY DANCE: CHILDREN'S BELLY DANCE SATURDAY 1:00p Spice It Up Dance Studio, Lancaster Learn basic belly dance steps while building coordination and self-esteem, This class is for ages 7 through 12. Children ages 9 and up with the ability to focus on class instruction are welcome to enroll in the adult classes with their mother or an adult female guardian. A minimum of 5 students must be enrolled for this class to be held. Please contact us for more info. WHAT TO WEAR: Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement but does not prohibit your instructor from seeing body alignment and form. Tank tops or cholis, yoga pants or Melodias are ideal. Students may also opt to dance barefoot or wear soft soled dance shoes. WHAT TO BRING: A bottle of water. All students should bring zils (finger cymbals) to each class. It is highly recommended that all Level 2 and Choreography students bring knee pads for floor work.