Classes

Belly Dance 101 — Foundations & Technique

11:00am-12:00pm
Alchemy Pole & Dance 

1412 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 (Go Upstairs, the old Presence Studio)
Register for classes at www.alchemypoleanddance.com or CLICK HERE

This class is ongoing, is great for drop-ins, it is beginner focused but all levels are welcome.

Skills & Concepts Covered

This class introduces students to the foundational movements and techniques of Belly Dance. Students will work on:

• Posture, alignment, and body awareness

• Foundational hip, torso, and abdominal movements

• Isolations and muscle control

• Arm positions, pathways, and coordination

• Shimmies and basic movement variations

• Transitions and connecting movements

• Basic musicality, rhythm, and movement interpretation

• Building confidence and comfort through repetition and practice

Typical Class Flow

• Warm-Up: Prepare the body and establish posture, alignment, and body awareness.

• Technique: Break down and practice foundational movements with attention to proper technique.

• Drills & Practice: Develop muscle memory, coordination, and control through repetition.

• Combinations: Put movements together into short combinations and sequences.

• Musicality/Freestyle: Practice applying technique to music.

• Cool Down: Gentle, restorative, or heart-rate-lowering.  

Attainable Goal & Benefits

Students can expect to develop a solid foundation in Belly Dance technique, improve coordination and body awareness, and gain confidence performing foundational movements to music. The goal is for students to leave class with practical skills they can continue practicing independently and build upon in future classes.

Class focus and topics will be responsive to student needs, interests, and requested areas of exploration.

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