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Fusion Belly Dance

$60.00 4 Week Month, $75.00 5 Week Month, $20.00 Drop-In

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What is Fusion Belly Dance?

Beginner Fusion Mondays 7:45-8:45pm

Intermediate Fusion Thursdays 7:45-8:45pm

Group Improvisational Fusion Lv 1 Wednesday 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Group Improvisational Fusion Lv 2 Wednesday 7:45pm – 8:45pm

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a modern Western form of belly dance that was created by fusing American Tribal Style belly dance and American Cabaret belly dance. Artists frequently incorporate elements from Popping, Hip Hop, ‘Egyptian’ or ‘Cabaret’ belly dance, as well as movement principles from traditional forms such as Flamenco, Kathak, Odissi, and other folkloric and classical dance styles.

Fusion Belly Dance is traditionally danced barefoot and is known for use of intricate 
body locks, pops, shimmies, and isolations. Fusion Belly Dance is a low impact, 
weight bearing dance form that is appropriate for all ages & body types!

Beginner Belly Dance Curriculum:

Body Isolations

Shoulder Rolls
Rib Cage Slides
Glute Squeeze Isolations
Rib Cage Slides
Undulations
Wrist Rolls
Rib Cage Circles
Hip Slides & Twists
Hip Drops and Lifts
Tummy Rolls

Hip Movements

Hip Twists
Horizontal Figure 8’s
Vertical Figure 8’s (Mayas & Sways)
Exterior and Interior Hip Circles
Ups
Downs
Crescents
Choo-choo’s
3/4 Ups & Downs

Traveling Moves

Basic Egyptian Step
Arabic 1: Flat Ball
Arabic 2: Flat Ball Ball Ball
Arabic 3: Forward Center Back to Front
Arabic 4: Forward Center Back Center
Semihas, Glide, Choo Choo

Arm Movements

Snake Arms
Shoulder Presses
Hand Undulations

Shimmies

Shoulder Shimmy
Freeze
Tummy Flutter
Egyptian Straight Leg
Hip Shimmy

Classes

Drop-ins are welcome if space is available!

Beginner Fusion

In this class, students will be introduced to beginner level techniques of fusion belly dance learning the foundational roots of Egyptian folkloric and Raqs Sharqi movements and then combining these techniques with a fusion of dance forms derived from different cultures and time periods including hip-hop, contemporary, and classical Indian dance styles. Introduction of props including zills, veil, and sword is also explored. No belly dance experience is required.

Intermediate Fusion

In this class students will continue studying Egyptian folkloric and Raqs Sharqi movements and begin drilling intermediate level technique made up of layering different body movements while also exploring musicality, rhythmic nuance, and fusion stylizations derived from different cultures and time periods including hip hop, contemporary, and classical Indian dance styles. Use of props including zills, veil, and sword is also explored. 1 year belly dance experience is required.
Fusion Belly Dance
Fusion Belly Dance

Taught by Belly Dance Teaching Staff

Katherine, Brooke, & Kae