Weekly classes with Devi Mamak and Ghawazi Caravan are held in the Blue Mountains. Private tuition is also available.

CLASSES RESUME MONDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2012!!

CLASS LOCATIONS and TIMES

HAZELBROOK:

ADDRESS: Hazelbrook Uniting Church hall, cnr Rosedale Ave & Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook (opposite the station).

CLASSES OFFERED:

• Adults Basic & Beyond Basic technique: Monday 6.30 to 7.45
• Adults Intermediate: Monday 7.45 to 9.00
• Adults Pot Luck Specialty Class: 9.00 to 9.30
• Advanced/Performance prep: Wednesday 7.00 to 10.00 INVITATION ONLY.


• Juniors (5 to 9yrs): Wednesday 4.00 to 4.30
• Juniors (10 to 13 yrs): Wednesday 4.30 to 5.15
• Juniors Funky Advanced Choreography: Wednesday 5.15 to 5.45

TEACHER: Devi

CLASS COSTS

All Hazelbrook classes are on a drop in/pay as you go basis.
Adults
$15 for any 1 class (Basic or intermediate adult class)
$25 for 2 classes on the same day (basic & intermediate adult class)
$7 for Pot Luck Specialty class
$25 for Pot Luck Specialty class & Intermediate class on the same day.
$30 for Basic, Intermediate & Pot Luck specialty class on the same day

Private & group private available.

Juniors
$7 for kids class (ages 5 to 9)
$10 for kids class (age 10 to 13)
$7 for Juniors, funky advanced choreography
$15 for Juniors (age 10 to 13 AND funky choreography on the same day)

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

ADULT BASIC & BEYOND BASIC TRIBAL

Hazelbrook, Monday: 6.30 to 7.45p.m
Basic class will follow a 20 week programme & will cover basic fast & slow core American Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance movements as well as general movements used in most forms of belly dance, simple improvisational choreography, warm up and cool down.

ADULT INTERMEDIATE

Hazelbrook, Monday: 7.45 to 9.00 p.m
Intermediate class will follow a 20 week programme & follows on from the basics class with variations & extensions of the basic movements. There is also a focus on group improvisational choreography, formations, zills (finger cymbals) & the chorus line.  May also be used as rehearsal time for Ghaziya (Hazelbrook), our student troupe.

POT LUCK SPECIALTY CLASS

Hazelbrook, Monday: 9.00 to 9.30p.m
Is exactly as its name suggests!...a bit of this and a bit of that! Could be Egyptian technique or possibly Flamenco or Indian inspired fusion.....the possibilities are endless!
Must have prior dance experience.

JUNIORS age 5 to 9

Hazelbrook, Wednesday: 4.00 to 4.30 p.m
Classes will have a focus on fun and movement while learning simple belly dance steps. Classes will also develop an appreciation for rhythms and sounds of the Middle East as well as music of a more contemporary flavour.

JUNIORS age 10 to 13

Hazelbrook, Wednesday: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m
Classes will offer basic belly dance and movement in a fun and relaxed environment with a focus on fun and coordination, working with peers with each student encouraged to learn how to lead and follow as well as some fun dance props such as the veil and finger cymbals. Choreography will help to solidify movements. May also be used as rehearsal time for Ghawazi Girls.

JUNIORS :TRICKY CHOREOGRAPHY FOR JUNIORS

Hazelbrook, Wednesday: 5.15 to 5.45p.m
INVITATION ONLY
Exactly that! Fun & tricky choreography for girls that need that extra challenge.

ADVANCED / PERFORMANCE PREPARATION.

Hazelbrook, Wednesday:  6.30 to 9.30. INVITATION ONLY
Class covers advanced technique, individual critique, using props, choreographies, advanced improvisational choreography and formations, rehearsal time for Ghawazi Caravan.

WHAT TO WEAR

Belly dance is an active and muscular dance and a great form of exercise. Classes involve a warm up and cool down; therefore it is important to be dressed appropriately.

• *Please wear something fitted or loose and really comfortable, similar to gym attire. We want YOU to be comfortable in class. There are no set rules to revealing or hiding your belly for adult classes.
• * Bare feet or jiffy type slippers.
• *You can wear a hip scarf or coin belt for accenting hip movements if you so desire.
• *For juniors any black Tshirt or singlet and full black skirt and pantaloons (harem pants) will be used for performances. Please no exposed bellies for juniors.
• *Please NO jeans, school uniforms, non stretch pants, and tight skirts. These are just too restrictive.

WHAT TO BRING

• * A dance bag is ideal, this way items won't be forgotten for class.
• * A water bottle, pen and paper.
• * Intermediate and juniors please bring zills (finger cymbals).
• * Veil for juniors.
• * A veil is optional for adult classes as we may use one for warm up from time to time.

For more info call Devi on (02) 47587264 or email devimamak@ghawazicaravan.com or simply just come along!

Regular workshops are scheduled. Click here for workshop info.

Devi is also available to give a written critique if you send in a video or DVD (not longer than 30 minutes). For more details on video critique, please contact Devi.

If you are interested in learning more about American Tribal Style Bellydance, then please contact Devi.