Belly Dance, Oriental Dance, Middle Eastern Dance or Raks Sharki-
Your body as instrument-to be the visual interpretation of what the ears hears in the music, to draw the sounds with isolated parts of your body, utilizing & honing muscle control.
Femininity Personified
Arabesque Location
3703 Elston Avenue, 1/2 block southeast of Kimball
Getting There:
4 blocks northeast from the Addison stop on the Blue line.
Buses: Kimball, Addison & Irving Park.
Easy Street Parking on Elston, Christiana, Spaulding & Waveland.
Classes with Sonya are going on right now @ Arabesque!
Monday 6:00pm Ro-He Troupe Rehearsals (Advanced)
Monday 7:15pm Belly Dance Fundamentals (Beginner) *
Monday 8:30pm Belly Dance with Finger Cymbals (Intermediate) *
Tuesday 7:15pm Layers & Traveling (Intermediate/Advanced) *
Tuesday 8:30pm Belly Dance Fundamentals (Beginner) *
Wednesday 6:00pm Layers & Traveling (Intermediate/Advanced) *
Wednesday 7:15pm Belly Dance Drills! (Intermediate) *
Thursday 6:00pm Belly Dance Fundamentals (Beginner) *
Thursday 7:15pm Belly Dance Drills! (Intermediate) * STARTS 5/29
* Please be one of the first 16 Paid students to show up, as this is the class limit.
For Class Descriptions, Schedule, Tuition & Payment Info, visit ArabesqueChicago.com
· May Buffet Session Begins:
Monday, May 5th 2008 & goes through Sunday, May 25th 2008
· Summer Dedicated Session Begins:
Tuesday, May 27th 2008 & goes through Sunday, August 3rd 2008
· August Buffet Session Begins:
Monday, August 4th 2008 & goes through Sunday, August 24th 2008
· Fall Dedicated Session Begins:
Monday, August 25th 2008 & goes through Sunday, November 2nd 2008
· November Buffet Session Begins:
Monday, November 3rd 2008 & goes through Sunday, November 23rd 2008
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Pre-Registration Payment Options:
- Pay in person at Arabesque Dance Studios
- Pay On-Line with PayPal at the Arabesque Store
- Call Sonya with your Credit Card info
All workshops are held at:
Arabesque Dance Studios
3703 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
unless otherwise noted.
DEAL!
Pre-Register any 2-$30 workshops for $55,
or any 3-$30 workshops for just $80, or 4 for $100!
Introduction to Finger Cymbals (Zills)
July 12th from 2-3pm
$15 ($20 at the door)
Pre-Register by 9pm on Thursday, 7/10 | | Limited to 16 students |
All Levels Welcome! We will break down & play through all the basic ring types, 5 basic patterns you cannot live without, & how to practice them half-speed, with dancing, up to full speed. This foundation workshop opens you to possible intermediate weekly Finger Cymbals class. Hand-out included, Finger Cymbals available from Kimahri through Saroyan Mastercrafts. Questions? Email Sonya.
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Secrets of Spinning Workshop
July 12th from 4-6pm
$30 ($35 at the door)
Pre-Register by 9pm on Thursday, 7/10 | | Limited to 12 students |
Back by Popular Demand - Does the thought of spinning turn your stomach? Do you falter or fall at more than 2 or 3 consecutive turns? Do you wish to learn the secrets of being able to spin with abandon? This class is geared for the dancer who never really got drilled in the proper techniques of maintaining turns, beginner thru advanced. We'll focus on the how, when & why, while working together as a group (as well as one-on-one) to establish proper body alignment & posture, spotting techniques, and turns that travel in addition to stationary spinning. Both slow turning (for taxims) & faster spinning (into pose for finales) will be focused on for my 'volume knob' approach. Participants would benefit from a basic understanding of fundamental belly dance movements. This is a staple class for a foundation for Veil Trix/double veil techniques. Please wear typical workout attire. Handout included. Questions? Email Sonya.
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Intro to ShimmEssentials
August 9th from 2-3pm
$15 ($20 at the door)
Pre-Regis7er by 9pm on Thursday, 8/7 | | Limited to 16 students |
Shimmy technique can be broken down in so many ways, as there are many shimmies we can do with certain parts of our bodies (more than 8 types of shimmy will be introduced in this class). This will be fully a movement class, working step-by-step with shimmy technique for skill, then up the tempo to build proper speed before maintaining the speed for increased stamina. Once stamina is achieved we can work layering & traveling with the shimmy. Great for all levels! Please wear typical dance/workout attire, bring water, a towel & a light snack if desired--In other words be prepared for a workout--Sweat is Welcomed! Questions? Email Sonya.
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Stage Make-up, Stage Presence & FACE
August 9th from 4-6pm
$30 ($35 at the door)
Pre-Register by 9pm on Thursday, 8/7 | | Limited to 12 students |
Dancing on a stage requires a different approach in how you apply make-up. This workshop will spend time discussing the proper techniques, appropriate styles & brand/types that help make you shine as a belly dancer! How-to flatter any face shape or skin type--feel free to bring your questions & your make-up, if you'd care to follow along, workshop will also cover daily make-up, night time make-up & performance make-up when not on a stage. Stage presence is not just something you're born with, the fundamentals can also be learned in this workshop to help you become a stand out in the line-up! (Sonya is a licenced cosmetologist in IL with extensive theater make-up training, in addition to her working knowlegde of dance make-up as a performer herself, on the stage since 1997.) Questions? Email Sonya.
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Veil Trix & Beyond
Sunday, September 14th from 12-2pm
$30 ($35 at the door)
Pre-Register by 8pm on Friday, 9/12 | | Limited to 12 students |
All that slinky veil work you've seen can now be broken down, named and learned in this technique workshop for the newly intermediate dancer and above. Bring your favorite veil, a minimum of 3 yards in length, and feel free to bring more than 1, as we will discuss all the pros & cons of the different sizes, shapes & weights. Silk is preferred for some moves. Arm positions will be reinforced, importance of the overall look and feeling of the veil dance enhanced while we get a great upper body and arm workout. Please wear typical workout attire (NOT velvet, as it can stick to the veil) & a non-coined hip scarf (coin edges can snag the veil) if you'd like. Handout included. Questions? Email Sonya.
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Sword Dance/Balance a la Floorwork
Sunday, September 14th from 2:30-4:30pm
$30 ($35 at the door)
Pre-Register by 8pm on Friday, 9/12 | | Limited to 12 students |
A great addition to your theater stage routine, this workshop breaks down most all of the moves that can be executed on the floor. We'll work stretching exercises to strengthen while learning the proper & safe ways to move on the floor, including how to gracefully lower into the floorwork portion of the routine and how to rise out of it. A great deal of Orientale arms will be covered in addition to floorwork moves we'll apply in combinations to a song. We'll be dancing a great deal on our knees, so feel free to wear knee pads or bring a yoga mat to kneel on, water & a towel - this will be a suprising workout. Participants would benefit from a basic understanding of fundamental belly dance movements before taking this workshop. Please wear typical workout attire & a non-beaded and non-coined hip scarf if you'd like. Handout included. Questions? Email Sonya.
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL - Kimahri Presents Sonya in 2 Seminars Saturday, May 17th 2008 10:30-2:30pm
Wisconsin Dells - Northern Lights Belly Dance Festival Presents Sonya & Many More in Seminar & Show at Kalahari Resort, September 20-21 2008
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