Bellyrina Oriental Dance Academy
2009 classes
WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
7525 Coral Way, Miami,
Florida 33155
Please contact Mrs. Mirtha Fernandez after 2PM
Tel: 305-261-8383
Each class segment starts with a proper dancer's warm up, and concludes with
cooling down stretches and proper breathing exercises.
Proper class attire: Comfortable clothing that you can move in freely
and be able to do the floor barre (floor exercises) in. If you have dance
leotards and tights, unitards or gym wear, these would be best to practice
in. Dance shoes or ballet slippers are optional and left to your
discretion. Since the dance studio has a marley floor covering, barefeet
are fine. The student's safety and comfort are our main objective.
Hip sashes are encouraged and are available for purchase in class.
All students must have finger cymbals (zils) , no exceptions. Please bring
your own, or be ready to purchase a pair in class. You will begin to learn
to play finger cymbals from the very first class. You will also learn to
use dance veils and will need one for class. There will be veils available
for purchase in class.
In the beginner's class you will learn:
Basic Bellydance steps and moves
Basic Finger Cymbal playing
Basic manipulation of the dance veil
How to shimmy (shake) your hips and shoulders
You will learn one short Choreography, each six week semester
In the Intermediate/Advanced classes:
You will learn to recognize Egyptian and Middle Eastern
rhythms
Rhythm combinations for finger cymbals and drum solos
Intricate hip isolation and technique
Stage presence; Proper costuming, make up and accessories
Dancing with canes (Asaya), Shamadan (Candelabra), Milaya
Liff (Milaya wrap)
Oriental (Bellydance) Routine incorporating veil and finger
cymbals
Folkloric, Baladi Routines
All students completing a full six-week semester will receive a Bellyrina
Oriental Dance Academy Certificate.