Belly dance classes Richmond at Studio K

20 January- 10 weeks Belly Dance course complete beginner and level 1 at Studio K Richmond starting at 3.00-4.00pm, every Sunday 
Following successful belly dance classes at Studio K Richmond, Sarasvati is going to run another 10 weeks intensive course focusing on building belly dance vocabulary and strengthening the technique of Oriental Dance.
This belly dance course is open to complete beginners and students who have already accomplished one year of dance training.
This course focuses on joining basic moves together to Baladi and Maxum rhythm which will give further foundation into the future dance choreography. 
In this course, you will also learn about:

1. Correct body posture and positioning.
2. Correct lower body executions (hip drops, circles, figure 8, shimmies)
3. Correct upper body executions (belly rolls, chest drops, shoulder shimmies)
4. Arm positioning complementing the movement.
5. Basic Egyptian steps to a chosen Middle Eastern rhythm.
6. Theory of Middle Eastern dance and its variations.
7. Transitions between each belly dance step. 
8. Advance shimmies and travelling shimmies

Each class starts with a warm up (body conditioning, active stretching) which will be followed by learning lower and upper body moves and how to apply these moves to the Middle Eastern rhythm.  Students will be expected to practise these moves during their spear time from class and home made videos. Bellydance articles and sample music will be also available for students to familiarise themselves before each class.
Please bring comfortable clothing (leggings, skirt with shorts or long loose dress) with top and water.
Shimmy belts will be provided on the day.
Duration: 10 weeks (with a week break in between)
Cost: Classes are £10.00 each, minimum 4 classes have to be booked in advance. No refunds after the payment. All the classes have to be pre booked in order to secure your space (below).
Venue: Richmond Station Left, Kew Road, Richmond,TW9 2NA

20 January- improvers and intermediate level, 10 weeks Belly dance course in Richmond studio K 2pm-3pm. 

This 10 weeks course is designed for students who already have some experience with belly dance technique. The theme of this term is introduction into Baladi technique, steps and combinations. 
During this course you will also learn :
1. Upper and lower body isolations
2. Travelling shimmies
3. 3/4 shimmies
5.How to incorporate steps together
5. Layering of the movement  
6. Arabic rhythms and songs used in the specific steps
Please bring comfortable clothing (leggings, skirt with shorts or long loose dress) with top and water.
Shimmy belts will be provided on the day.
Duration: 10 weeks (with a week break in between)
Cost:  Classes are £10.00 each, minimum 4 classes have to be booked in advance. No refunds after the payment. All the classes have to be pre booked in order to secure your space (below).  
Venue: Richmond Station Left, Kew Road, Richmond,TW9 2NA

Buy 10 weeks course £100.00. 

Buy 9 weeks course £90.00

Buy 8 weeks course £80.00

Buy 7 weeks course £70.00

Buy 6 weeks course £60.00

Buy 5 weeks course £50.00

Buy 4 weeks course £40.00