alonewiththemoon | beginner belly dance workshops

Interested in learning something about belly dance, but not sure about committing to a regular class? Check out Seyyide's intro to belly dance workshops at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education! Also, although they are beginner workshops, if you have previous dance experience in a style other than Egyptian/Arabic, these might make a good introduction to Egyptian/Arabic style for you.

Event: Workshops with Seyyide at Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Location: Cambridge, MA

Dates: Saturday May 27, 1:00-4:00 PM

Saturday June 3, 1:00-4:00 PM

Seyyide will be teaching two workshops at CCAE

May 27: Introduction to Bellydance. No experience required.

Learn Raks Sharki or Belly Dance, the Oriental dance women have performed for ages. Practice ancient movements, including balance, undulations, and vibrations, to ancient rhythms. This is a dance of isolation; different parts of the body are moved independently, layered to make a unity. Every part of your body will participate, from your toes to your fingertips, your head and your heart, as you develop body awareness and coordination. Regardless of your age or body type, you can learn something from this dance. Wear comfortable clothes, such as leotards or gym apparel, and bring a scarf to tie around your hips. Limited to 16.

June 3: Introduction to Belly Dancing using elements: Finger Cymbals and Veil

Part I will be a basic introduction to the use of a veil to embellish your dance. Part II will deal with the finger cymbals, the most common rhythms of Arabic music and the way to accompany with the cymbals. A minimum of experience in belly dance is required for this workshop, but no experience with cymbals or veil required.

For registration and information contact the CCAE directly (www.ccae.org).