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Several theories exist about bellydance and it's origins. My favorite is that bellydance is an ancient form of goddess worship used by women FOR women as it was used as a means of preparing a pregnant woman for labor. Several women would gather with an laboring woman and dance with her doing movements that would help ease her labor pains and stretch her ligaments and muscles to allow for safe birthing. From there bellydance found it's way to spiritual rituals, celebrations, and family entertainment. It is still a very respected art form in Egypt. Apart from belly dance, I also teach other forms of "fertility dance" including Salsa, Reggae, Goddess Movement and more. Check below to see what interests you.
I believe that each woman is a goddess and even though we play the roles of wife, mother, daughter, sister, co-worker, maid, and friend, we are WOMEN first and MUST take time for ourselves. The movements of bellydance are complimentary to a woman's body and I like to teach it in a way that every woman can do this. Many of the moves you already do in your daily lives and don't realize it. My technique is safe for all ages, body shapes, and no one is too "uncoordinated" to learn. Let me show you what I mean and how simple it really is for you to connect to your inner-goddess. It really is a great stress reliever and a wonderful way to nurture and love yourself.
**Please note, I DO NOT allow for guests to sit-in or observe my classes. This is for the comfort of my students as they learn a difficult skill. My priority is to provide an environment for my ladies to dance and express themselves that is safe and encouraging without on-lookers. Thank you for understanding this policy.**
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BELLYDANCE VEIL WORKSHOP
(5 WEEK WORKSHOP- $150)
THURSDAYS
FEB 27 - MAR 26
6-7:30 PM
Veils provided to use in class. Hip scarves are optional and are sold seperately.
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NEW!
2/27 - 3/26
6-7:30 PM
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This class is held at STUDIYO on Miller.
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BELLY DANCE HIPS, BUNS & ABS
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This class is a drop-in class for any skill level. It is technique & fitness based to give you a serious hips, buns, & ab workout using the basics of belly dance. Beginners welcome.
PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASS ON 3/11, 3/25, 4/1 DUE TO MY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE. |
TUES.
7:30 - 9 PM
$20/class |
This class is held at STUDIYO on Miller.
4408 N. Miller Rd. #101
Scottsdale
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| SEXY SALSA 600 |
I guarantee you will burn 600 calories an hour.....if you keep up with me. Learn hot foot patterns from several latin dances combined with spicy stylings for sexy movments without a partner! It's an intense cardio workout so you burn fat and have fun doing it!
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NEW!
CLASSES START APRIL 9, 2008
WEDS. 7:35-8:40 PM |
This class is held at STUDIYO on Miller.
4408 N. Miller Rd. #101
Scottsdale |
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Learn all the hottest "booty" moves that you see in videos, clubs, Junkanoo, Carnival, Dancehall Queen competitions. This is not a bellydance class! It's reggae dancing, afro-caribbean, reggae dancehall, ragga, dutty wine, duppy wine, call it whatever....This class is NOT for those who are afraid of burning thighs.
PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASS ON 3/11, 3/25, 4/1 DUE TO MY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE. |
TUES.
9 -10:30 PM
$20/class
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This class is held at STUDIYO on Miller.
4408 N. Miller Rd. #101
Scottsdale
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BELLY DANCE BREAK-BEAT TECHNIQUE™ |
This class is for those who want to really dive into the isolation and rotation techniques. This technique is unique to me and involves learning my trademarked techniques for creating show-stopping dynamics in movement. This class is for advanced dancers and is a 8 week course. |
SAT
3/1 - 4/19
2 -3:30 PM
$280/ 8 wks
SOLD OUT! |
This class is held at STUDIYO on Miller.
4408 N. Miller Rd. #101
Scottsdale |
6 CLASS PACKAGES!
SAVE $4 PER CLASS WHEN YOU BUY A CLASS PACKAGE FOR $100!
Package good for any drop-in class offered through Ebony Butterfly Productions and is good for 120 days.
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Drop in classes are $20 each when purchased alone. This package allows you to purchase 5 classes at once and saves you $4 per class when you do! There are many other styles of dance offered and this package can be used for any of the drop in classes. Package cannot be used for specialty workshops or registered sessions.
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SAVE $4 PER CLASS! BUY CLASS PACKAGES NOW! |
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| * Pre-Registration is required for this class. To register, call Myryka @ 602-460-6953 |
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Belly Dance with Veil - 6 week session
This class is a killer! Improves posture, poise, upper body development as well as lower body conditioning and toning. The veil dance is very mysterious and sensual but it also is an amazing total body workout. This 90 minute class will provide strength and conditioning exercises for isolation and control and technique for belly dance basics and veil. Veils are provided for you to use in class and you can always go to the fabric store and buy fabric to make your own if you choose. Instructions for that are: 3 yards of 36 inch wide chiffon. We dance with rectangular veils in this class. Bellydance CD provided for you to practice at home and is your to keep included in the tuition.
Belly Dance Hips, Buns, & Abs
This class is an open-drop in class and perfect for any skill level. You do not need to register for this class in advance. It is a 90 minute class. We spend 30 minutes
covering Pilates exercises specific for belly dance monvement and strength conditionin exercises for the core muscle groups. The remaining 60 minutes
is dedicated to belly dance technique, choreography, drills, and basic movement. Every class is different and the material varies from
week to week depending on what I feel like teaching or what the students request to go over.
Please note that there are no classes on the first Saturday of EVERY month and for the month of SEPTEMBER there will be NO CLASS due to my performance & travel schedule.
Belly Dance for the Everyday Woman Workshops
This is a one day, 2 hour class. Belly dance movements compliment a womans body and many women do these types of movements every day without even realizing it. This workshop covers the basic techniques and foot patterns of belly dance and focus on muscular control, flexibility, balance, poise, posture, and isolation. The exercises used in class act to counter-balance the activities of everyday motions like holding babies on hips, sittiing at a desk, carrying purses and heavy bags, typing, and more.
Belly Dance Meditation
Meditation is an ancient practice that focuses on breathing techniques and quieting the mind. A practice of being present. Belly Dance meditation an effective way to relax muscular tension, ease stress, energize the body and mind and re-connect with the spirit. You don't have to be a skilled dancer to benefit from the belly dance meditation experience. Dance meditation is less about dance technique and more about the movements that feel good and help align and energize chakras.
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