Tribal Moon Belly Dance classes in
Bend, workshops worldwide
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Tribal Moon Belly Dance classes are rooted in the tradition of classic American Tribal Style® (ATS®) belly dance, created by Carolena Nericcio and the legendary troupe, FatChance BellyDance®-- the originators of ATS.
All classes are taught by Kathy Stahlman, a former member of FatChanceBellyDance. Classes are based on a 6-week class format.
Kathy is also available for private and semi-private instruction.
Level I - 6-Week Tribal Basics Classes
$50 for the 6-week series
$10/drop-in OK only during the first 2 weeks of each session
Classes listed below are in progress, drop-in by approval only, please send me an email me if you interested in attending.
Bend - Wednesday classes : January 4 - February 15, 2012
RSVP is required for each 6-week session. Drop-in is OK for the first and second class sessions only.
Bend Classes (Wednesday nights, 7:00-8:00 pm)
Asmi Yoga Studio, 911 SE Armour at 9th (near Wilson)
Bend 2012 - 6-week class schedule start dates for January - June, 2012
Jan 4
Feb 15
Mar 28
May 23
June 27
Level I - Tribal Basics & Dance Fundamentals.
Wednesday in Bend from 7:00-8:00pm
Designed for dancers new to ATS, and for all students looking to refine their skills. Each class begins with drills and belly dance conditioning exercises followed by an in-depth approach to learning the essential slow and fast movements that are key to dancing ATS. This is a progressive course that helps you build a basic repertoire in the 6-week series.
From day-one you'll learn the concept of group improv and how to connect with fellow dancers as you learn the art of dancing American Tribal Style.
Dress requirement:
Level I clothes are pretty easy. New to Tribal Style? Just wear comfy, stretchy pants (like yoga pants), and a tank top, sports bra or yoga top. Large scarf or triangle piece of fabric that can be tied around the hips (we call this a hip shawl or hip scarf) is helpful but not required.
Wednesday - Level II - Beyond Basics
Teacher approval required before starting this class - 8:00-9:00 pm
Designed for students with a solid foundation in ATS Level I dance movements. - By teacher approval only. (If you have Tribal dance training check with me before starting this class. ) In Level II, we take an in-depth approach to expanding on the Tribal Basics family of movements that are taught in Level I.
Level II class focuses on leading and following formations, mastering cues and transitions, finger cymbals and introduces students to using props (swords and baskets). Bring finger cymbals/zils to class.
Dress requirement: choli, full-length skirt
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Workshops 2012
Sunday, May 20 Tribal Fest '12 - Cues it Up! Creative Cues for Dynamic Performances.
Practicing in duet and group formations we will use classic ATS moves and cues to create dynamic new steps. With an emphasis on communication between dancers, this workshop will help you improve your ability to create clear cues for flawless transitions, including fast spins and dramatic slow turns, and dynamic fades and passes - all while staying true to the magic of ATS. Workshop participants must be familiar with the FatChance basic ATS steps.
Location: Sebastopol Communiity Center, Sebastopol, CA
Workshop time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: $35.00
Friday-Sunday, April 13, 14, 15 - Three day ATS intensive workshop in Ixtapa, Mexico.
Details coming soon!
Workshops 2011
Location: Gran Hotel, Mexico City
(1) The roots of ATS, (2) Beyond Basics/Improv Performances, (3) Cues & Transistions for Dynamic Duets, (4) Spins & Turns, (4) Tribal Arms & Hypnotic Hands
Sunday, February 20 - Two workshops in Bangkok, Thailand at RumPuree Studio:
(1) Tribal Arms and Hypnotic Hands, (2) Cues & Transitions - Cancelled
Workshops 2010
Saturday, October 16 - Tribal Arms and Hypnotic Hands - MEDGE Annual Fall Festival In this fun and informative workshop you will learn and drill techniques required to create stunning, stong, stylized arm and hand movements for Tribal and Tribal Fusion styles. Appropriate for dancers of all levels and styles. MEDGE presents the following workshops :
Tribal Arms & Hypnotic Hands with Kathy Stahlman, featured performer – 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Workshop Location: Studio B,189 W. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR
Sunday, June 20 - Ashley Lopez Shimmy Workshop (1:00-2:30)
Location: Asmi Yoga Studio, 911 SE Armour St (off 9th), Bend
Cost: $15- RSVP recommended
Sunday, June 20 - Ashley Lopez Spanish Gypsy Skirt Workshop (3:00-4:30)
Location: Asmi Yoga Studio, 911 SE Armour St (off 9th), Bend
Cost: $15- RSVP recommended
Sunday, May 19 - Tribal Fest '11 - Dynamic Duets (Sold Out!)
Learn and drill cues and transitions to create dramatic and dynamic duets for slow and fast music. Focus is on classic ATS vocabulary.
Sunday, March 7 - Tribal Arms and Hypnotic Hands (1:30-3:30pm)
In this fun and informative workshop you will learn and drill techniques required to create stunning, stong, stylized arm and hand movements for Tribal and Tribal Fusion styles. Appropriate for dancers of all levels and styles.
Location: Asmi Yoga Studio, Bend
Cost: $20, handouts will be provided - RSVP recommended
Saturday, March 13 - Spins & Turns
Sponsored by the High Desert Bellydance Guild. It's time again for the Annual High Desert Bellydance Guild Teacher Sampler! Central Oregon's talented belly dance teachers will present 20-minute mini-workshops. This fun event has been noted by Guild members as their "favorite event of the year"!
Location: Gotta Dance Studio, 917 NE 8th St in Bend (behind Baby Phases)
Teacher Sampler is 2:00-5:00pm
Cost: $5/HDBG members , $7/non-members
Sunday, March 14 - An Introduction to Zills Skills and Drills (1:30-3:30pm)
A fun and informative 90 minute workshop for dancers new to the art of playing zills (finger cymbals) or students who just want more practice. Zill skills covered in this 60 minute workshop include:
*The relationship between zill patterns and hip movements
*Drill and review of three zill patterns (basics, alternating, and combinations)
*Music that compliments Tribal style zill patterns
*Tips and tricks for practicing at home (without driving people crazy)
Location: Asmi Yoga Studio, Bend
Cost: $20, handouts will be provided - RSVP recommended
