Intermediate Belly Dance (Spring 24)
Let's fly higher this Spring!
Wednesdays
4/17 - 5/29, 2024
6:15 pm
State Street Ballet Academy
2285 Las Positas Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Last chance to join! Registration closes Wednesday 5/1.
About this 7-class Session
The Wings Workshop in March was a major favorite and so I'm bringing the Wings of Isis theme back to our weekly Wednesday classes!
Using the Wings of Isis requires good posture, as well as graceful elegant lines and flow of movements. Students will learn how to develop and maintain a strong, elongated, arched silhouette in addition to the following:
- Various Wings tricks and frames
- Turn & Spotting technique
- Travelling Steps & close attention to footwork
- A dance combination to drill all of the above
Check out my YouTube channel for some Wings of Isis performance videos!
Where to shop for Wings & Dance Shoes
Please bring your own Isis Wings to the first day of class. If you don't own them yet, here are some suggestions to get them online:
- bellydance.com (enter product numbers 2296 or 2173 as an example)
- Turquoise International (mention you're my student)
- Amazon 1 / Amazon 2
Note 1: Make sure to buy the regular/half circle wings and not butterfly shaped ones or LED.
Note 2: There won't be Isis Wings for loan in class. Each student must have their own.
Foot Thongs & Jazz Shoes
Dance shoes, ballet slippers or foot thongs might be helpful for turns in the class room and are, therefore, recommended. Here are some examples/recommendations as requested:
- bellydance.com (enter product numbers 7779 or 8400 as an example)
- Amazon 1 / Amazon 2
- Theatricals Jazz Shoes
- Bloch Jazz Shoes (This is what I own)
- Capezio Jazz Shoes
Note 3: Some are affiliate links. If you make a purchase from this page, BDL may earn a commission. Thank you!
Come explore the enchanting world of Middle Eastern dance in a fun, supportive, and relaxed environment while gaining a stronger core, toned muscles, active hips and rhythm!
Registration Information
Registration closes Wednesday 5/1.
Class Plan Plus: all 7 classes plus videos. A great choice if you enjoy reviewing choreography through video.
By signing up to any of our classes and completing your registration you agree to our Disclaimer and Refund & Cancellation Policy (please read).
What Students are saying
"Thank you for being you!! What you bring to your dance students is so much more than dance. We get to release our expressions in dance, even the ones that hide sometimes. Our breath expands, even our nerves giggle! More length in our muscles and even lightness to our daily stride plus we get to imagine incorporating the dance moves you taught us into our life. There is nothing like a barrel turn to the oven, or some hip slides to the laundry!"
"I’m so grateful for the joy and grace of dance that you share with me and others! It's great to have a living example of how we can be both brainy AND beautiful at the same moment in time! I didn't really believe it could be done! I am enjoying the process SO much!"
"Cris!, I am so grateful to have met you while practicing for Solstice in 2010 with Vanessa and I was in awe of your kindness, beautiful grace and humble personality. I did not even know you were an exquisitely talented and extraordinary Middle Eastern belly dancer. I'm so happy to have a chance to learn from you now (...) Thank you for making me feel welcome in your class in BellyDance Land. I have so much to learn but you make it fun and carefree."
