Public Classes & Workshops

Please see below for information regarding Class Schedule, Ettiquette, What should I wear etc.

**EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - While all class payments are in advance, if you pay (either via EFT, Bank deposit OR in cash) BEFORE your first class you qualify for an early bird discount. 

Please note that the loyalty discount has been discontinued. 

CLASS DATES 2012:

TERM 1 : Monday 6th February to Thursday 12th April

TERM 2 : Monday 30th April to Thursday 5th July

TERM 3 : Monday 23rd July to Thursday 26th September

TERM 4 : Monday 15th October to Thursday 20th December 

ALL classes are run in our studios at Corroborree Park, Peterson st, Ainslie ACT.

MONDAYS in Main Hall 

6.30-7.30pm Level 1 (beginners technique)

7.30-8.30pm Level 2 (continuing technique and performance prep)

WEDNESDAYS in Function Room

6.30-7.30pm Level 3 (advanced technique)

7.30-8.30pm Tribalista Sistas Troupe rehearsals 

THURSDAYS in Main Hall

7.30-9.00pm Nouveau Fusion Bellydance (OPEN level)  

CLASS FEES: 

1 x 60 minute class $150.00 p/term      EARLYBIRD $138.00

1 x 90 minute class $220.00 p/term             EARLYBIRD $208.00

2 x 60 minute classes $220.00 p/term     EARLYBIRD $208.00

3 x 60 minute classes $290.00 p/term     EARLYBIRD $278.00

1 x 60 min + 1 x 90 min classes     $290.00 p/term     EARLYBIRD $278.00

2 x 60 min + 1 x 90 min classes     $360.00 p/term      EARLYBIRD $348.00

Troupe class supplement (*payable only if attending <2 other classes) $30.00

Pricing structure: Most expensive class is full price & subsequent additional classes @ half price up to 2 (totals 3 classes) then every additional class is free.

Student/Pensioner rates offer a discount of $20 off full rate.  

Class Curriculum

TRIBAL STYLE BELLYDANCE 

LEVEL 1 CLASSES

The material is designed for people who have never danced before, people who have danced but not explored this style, and for perfection and review of technique for dancers already familiar with Tribal Bellydance. Class content of Level 1 includes at least one slow and one fast new movement per class, and a review of the moves covered the week before.
As the session progresses, we add all the moves covered up until that day in combinations during class, so students can learn how to transition and how the steps fit together.

You will learn:

• to recognize the cues used for our group improvisational style.
• a basic finger cymbal pattern to accompany the dance in Level One and will be required to have your own set from week two for classes.
• isolation techniques, basic shimmies, turns, travelling steps and cues.
• each class also includes warmups and cooldowns with stretching and strengthening sections.
• the same material in Level 1 is repeated every term and it will take a minimum of two terms to become familiar with these movements.

By Invitation ONLY - A note for advancement - when Level 2 or performance level classes are offered you must be proficient in at least Level 1 (Level 2 for Sistas troupe) format movements first. Unless you have previously learnt in the BSBD format elsewhere or are known to the instructor to be confident at the Level 1 movements you will not be permitted to progress or join these classes.

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LEVEL 2 CLASSES

Level 2 is the next step for dancers who are ready for a greater challenge, or for those aspiring to perform and excel. Here you'll begin partnering, working in small groups, learn leading and continue to perfect following skills, gain experience in chorus work and repetition of all basic moves learned in Level 1. Upon completion of the basics in this class you may be given the opportunity to perform (this is never a compulsory requirement) with the student troupe Tribalista Chickitas at community events.

Material for this class requires more than one session to cover and can be considered ongoing. Simultaneous enrolment in Level 1 while moving up is strongly encouraged.

LEVEL 3 CLASSES

Level 3 is for those who have mastered the continuing technique and concepts taught in Level 2 and covers other manners of presentation, floorwork, use of props, more advanced finger cymbal patterns and improvisation, new movements, variations of existing moves. There are two terms of new moves alone along with the other techniques. This class is a minimum requirement for any dancer performing with the Tribalista Sistas troupe, which is by invitation only.

NOUVEAU FUSION BELLYDANCE CLASSES (*OPEN level)

This is FiFi's own mash-up style incorporating various styles and influences but is closely related to what may be recognised as Tribal/Gothique Fusion Bellydance.

This class will commences with a challenging warmup focussed on strengthening our core and increasing our flexibility for our dance through yoga based exercises and stretching. This is then followed by basic bellydance technique and drills, combinations and choreography. This class is not so much about dancing together (as our tribal classes are) but more about developing yourself as an individual dancer. We focus on training our muscle memory through repetitive drills and then developing combinations (short choreo sections) that can be pieced together by individuals or groups to create choreographies. Some choreographies may be taught and can be subsequently performed but this is not designed to be a performance class.

*This is an OPEN level class targetted at all levels of student although some bellydance training (even basic) is assumed. From experienced dancers to keen beginners.

Class Ettiquette:

• Please be ready to commence class at the appointed time. If you are late it is your responsibility to ensure you are adequately warmed up and join the class without causing too much distraction. Likewise if you need to leave early please advise your instructor & leave without distraction to the rest of the class. Ensure you allow adequate time before leaving to self-stretch and cool down to prevent cramps and potential injury.
• IMPORTANT - Please advise your instructor if you have an injury at the beginning of each class. This is for her information only, it is ultimately your responsibility to care for your body and operate within your own capabilities. If you are injured or otherwise physically limited and it affects your ability to perform certain movements please advise the instructor, we can perhaps offer an alternate method of performing the movement and therefore avoid further injury from forcing your body to do something it cannot or is as yet unable to do.
• Please turn PDAs/Mobile phones off or onto silent for the class duration. If you require otherwise please advise your Instructor before class.
• Questions are encouraged, we are not mind readers & it is the only way to check your understanding if you are unsure of something! :o)
• Well behaved children are permitted to observe provided they are able to keep themselves amused. If they cause too many interruptions you and they may be asked to leave.
• A note on progression. Any dancer will not be able to attend the higher level class until the student is deemed by the Director to be fully competent in the skills of the current level class.   

Class Attire:

Any type of clothing that you have freedom of movement in and is preferably somewhat formfitting including leotards, tights, sport tops, choli tops, midriff tops, any form fitting top, track pants, yoga pants, pantaloons (harem pants). Please do not wear very baggy Tshirts or skirts as the instructor must be able to see your posture & legs. If this makes you uncomfortable, DO talk to the instructor prior to class. Bring a NON-coined hip belt/scarf to tie around your hips.

Class Fees & Discounts:

Term payment is due unless by prior arrangement with Director. Term payments may be split with one payment due at first class and second payment due within 30 days.

"Continuing student" discount conditions - Any student who continues classes (must be concurrent terms) with Tribalista from previous term will receive a discount off their term fees each term. 

- 2nd class is half price i.e. you get 2 classes for the price if 1
- Level 1 classes are free for Troupe members (subject to space availability)
 

 Class Fees & Discount Schedule (*Terms run for 10 weeks):