Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Due to COVID we have not been doing any in-person classes. However, Karima Nadira is currently teaching my Oriental technique in on line classes via ZOOM from my Brooklyn studio while you dance with her in the comfort & privacy of your own premises.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Due to COVID we have not been doing any in-person classes. However, Karima Nadira is currently teaching my Oriental technique in on line classes via ZOOM from my Brooklyn studio while you dance with her in the comfort & privacy of your own premises.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
Raqs Sharqi (Bellydance) History & Culture Lecture
Where does this dance come from? How long has it been around? Who are the main pioneers that helped shape this beautiful art form? Dance legend Morocco answers these questions plus a lot more.
For the whole weekend workshop – Feb. 28-March 2, 2014:
When: Fri Feb 28th 6.30pm-9.30pm
Sat Mar 1st 10am-6pm
Sun Mar 2nd 10am-6pm
Lissa Michalak has been teaching movement for more than 23 years and is a confirmed anatomy nerd. She is a Middle Eastern dancer and is certified in both mat and equipment through IM=X Pilates, Pilates Institute of America, and the Kane School of Core Integration. Lissa taught teacher trainings at the Kane School before getting certified as a Dynamic Embodiment® practitioner. She is now a practicing Somatic Movement Therapist specializing in musculoskeletal injuries.www.somaticanatomy.com andwww.inspirationandexploration.com.
Required Text Book for the History and Culture Section
“Ask Aunt Rocky” by Morocco.
Bellyqueen Teacher Training students get $10 discount off her $45 book. Please pay $35 plus $7 (shipping and Paypal fees) to morocco@casbahdance.org.
Send her your address and who you want the name you want the book dedicated to.
Recommended Additional Music Workshop on February 21st, 7-9pm “Essential Rhythms for Dancers by BradMack”
Questions? Please e-mail info@bellyqueen.com
RSVP on Facebook here, https://www.facebook.com/events/632924270084830
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Due to COVID we have not been doing any in-person classes. However, Karima Nadira is currently teaching my Oriental technique in on line classes via ZOOM from my Brooklyn studio while you dance with her in the comfort & privacy of your own premises.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Due to COVID we have not been doing any in-person classes. However, Karima Nadira is currently teaching my Oriental technique in on line classes via ZOOM from my Brooklyn studio while you dance with her in the comfort & privacy of your own premises.
Basics for learning & strengthening technique: movements are broken down into bite-sized pieces, so you don’t choke on them – Morocco’s very carefully designed barre / warmup using Oriental dance’s vocabulary in an easy to understand format.
This warmup / barre is then used as the beginning of every Oriental dance class here, so that the “alphabet” of this wonderful dance becomes second nature to our students.
Please arrive on time for class
CLASS ATTIRE
Barefoot or flats: NO high heels, stockinged feet or street shoes.
Leotard/tights, sweats or skirt & top: must show body’s outline & permit visibility of movement.
A scarf or shawl to tie around your hips.
Please make sure that any beading, coins or ornamentation on your hipscarves is securely sewn.
Class held at
CAP21 Studios
18 West 18th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue)
6th Floor – studio 603
New York, NY 10011
718/859-0144