MAYA's MANIC MONDAYs BELLYDANCE SUMMERSCHOOL

This year we are offering 5 special themed summerclasses in our home studio in Schiedam.

Limited spots available.

July 2, 9, 15, 23, 30

18.00 - 19.30hrs  YOGA WORKOUT

20.00 - 21.30hrs  FUSION BELLYDANCE TOPIC

All 5 Mondays: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | YOGA WORKOUT | 18.00 - 19.30hrs

Each Monday we start the evening with a 90 minute Yoga class

With Pralaya Yoga techniques we will open the body and enhance our physical and mental flexiblilty. With specific exercises and pranayama’s we will work on opening the chest, diaphram, pelvis and psoas. Strenghtening shoulders, serratus anterior, transverse abdominals, gluteus, quadriceps and backbends. The used concepts can be applied in all yoga styles, (belly) dance and movement classes

Monday  July 2  | ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS | 20.00 - 21.30hrs

Always wanted to try bellydancing, or introduce a friend? This workshop is a great opportunity and well designed class for absolute beginners. With passion and patience Renate will unlock the secrets of foundational belllydance technique. You will be introduced to fluid and rhythmic movements and practice them to a potpourri of different musical styles. We will string some of the used concepts and figures together into a fun choreography for the full bellydance experience. 

Monday  July 9 | ALL ABOUT THE FEET | 20.00 - 21.30hrs

Bellydance is a very earthy dance-style. A lot of its movement and energy comes from feeling grounded in the earth. In most classes we work with torso isolations, travelsteps and armpatterns, but this workshop will shine a special light on our feet as the foundation of all movement. Happy feet will carry a happy body, happy hips and graceful arms. Just like hands, the feet can travel through time and space and tell a story. We will learn some techniques and combinations with focus on mindful use of feet. Adding or taking weight where you choose. Taking control of movement from the ground up with freedom and lightness will reflect sophisticated technique. 

Monday July 16 | INFINITY MOVES | 20.00 - 21.30hrs

This workshop aims to strenghten and polish the more slow and muscular controlled work in bellydance technique. We will dive into rounded and circular shapes with upper and lower body. The energy of spirals and mesmerizing effect of seamless transitions. Technique cleaning and drills, isolations, undulations, rolls, circles and figure 8's. Stringing them together into a spirally loop of super snakey, infinite bellydance improvisation. This class hopes to help you experience the beautiful fluidity of movement travelling through the body. 

Monday July 23 | SHIMMIES | 20.00 - 21.30hrs

This class offers a good portion of shimmying practice. A bit of music theory for rhythm and timing and then we'll continue with drills and exercises. The goal is to work towards those universally desired solid, earthy and sustained, big heavy hip shimmies. Half time shimmies, full time shimmies, 4/4 and 3/4 shimmies. Travelling shimmies, layered shimmies and shoulder shimmies. No worries, we will start slooow and build from the ground up. Easy going, slowly and controlled, laying the foundation for a relaxed and healthy shimmy practice. You will be encouraged to increase the tempo at your own pace.

Monday July 30 | DUET COMBINATIONS | 20.00 - 21.30hrs

This workshop is all about fun and play. Great for inspiration, spatial awareness and can be used for (group) choreography and partnerwork. You will learn dance steps that are especially designed for easy on-the-spot combinations. Dancing with a partner then adds an extra dimension to the stage. Changing an arm position or body angle can communicate different variations, using only a few dance steps and easy, simple guidelines. Dancing in duets will inspire you to practice dynamic teamwork. Go with the flow, or take the lead. Play and experiment. Renate will guide you through this process. You will be riding the waves of improvisation in no time.

LEVEL

All levels welcome.

Be challenged at your own pace.

LOCATION

Maya's home studio in Schiedam.

Small class setting, limited participants.

Rubenslaan 4A, 3116BN Schiedam

TIMES

All workshops 90 minutes | 19.30 - 21.00hrs

Walk-in from 18.45hrs with tea.

INVESTMENT

Yoga class 15 Euro

Dance class 20 Euro

REGISTRATION

Via Momoyoga: www.momoyoga.nl/MayaAcidBellydance

Spots are reserved in order of received payment. NO REFUNDS