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Learn this very exotic and ancient dance that has been preserved through the centuries, involving a lot of stomach and hip movement. It involves muscle control and strength and is both toning and aerobic. Excellent for the lower back and posture. Learn the mysterious veil dance and connect with natural rhythms within. Non-judgemental environment and fun for all ages and body types. This course is for women who have been enticed by this mysterious art form. You can learn this ancient dance regardless of your age, shape or stage in life. Dance styles include Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese dances and drum solos.

If you want to learn Bellydance in Sydney, then this course is for you.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

  • Learn to appreciate Arab music and moving to its rhythms – floor poses and hand movements
  • Use stretch exercises to limber body
  • Learn basic movements of the dance – eg. hip circles, forward and backward figure 8s, hip bumps, drops and lifts, belly rolls, diaphragm circles, shimmy, snake arms and discovering the symbol of the veil
  • Learn basic steps of the dance
  • Apply basic steps and movements to choreography
  • Perform a choreographed dance

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course the student will have:

  • Learned to prepare for Dance
  • Learned Dance poses and hand movements
  • Learned basic movements and steps
  • Appreciated and learned to move to Arabic rhythms
  • Performed a choreographed Dance
  • Learned body awareness
  • Learned muscle memory
  • Learned safe self-discovery leading to increased confidence
  • Learned in a non-competitive yet sharing environment
  • Gained a genuine sense of achievement
  • Had a sense of fun in learning

Other Information

Be sure to dress in comfortable clothing and wear shoes to suit the style chosen: Belly Dance – soft flexible shoes.

Ashfield Public School, Cnr Liverpool Road & Murrell Street, Ashfield. Entrance along Murrell Street.

All dance classes are active and therefore you must bring to the attention of the tutor any physical or health-related impairment that may affect your safety.

Please note: It is the mission of Sydney Community College to provide quality, accessible education and training. Our commitment to improve the quality of all courses we offer is on going. This extends to ensuring the safety of all our students and we therefore require you to complete the following Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). If you enrol by phone a PAR-Q will be sent with your enrolment confirmation. If you enrol on-line please download a PAR-Q form from the ‘more’ section (under forms) on the home page or see the attachment below.

For all courses involving physical activity you must arrive by the published course commencement time or the tutor may refuse to admit you into the session. The agenda for many courses involving physical activity starts with an OH&S briefing and/or a warm up and to miss either may create a hazard to you, which might exclude you from participation for the session.

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed.***Please be aware that you may be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

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Ashfield Public School

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Cnr Liverpool Road & Murrell Street Ashfield 2131

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Wed 29 Jul 2009 06:30PM - 07:30PM default - Ashfield Public School
Wed 05 Aug 2009 06:30PM - 07:30PM default - Ashfield Public School
Wed 12 Aug 2009 06:30PM - 07:30PM default - Ashfield Public School
Wed 19 Aug 2009 06:30PM - 07:30PM default - Ashfield Public School
Wed 26 Aug 2009 06:30PM - 07:30PM default - Ashfield Public School
Wed 02 Sep 2009 06:30PM - 07:30PM default - Ashfield Public School
Wed 09 Sep 2009 06:30PM - 07:30PM default - Ashfield Public School
Wed 16 Sep 2009 06:30PM - 07:30PM default - Ashfield Public School

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