CLASSES
Cardio Tribal Belly Dance Workout taught by Robin Johnson.
Belly Dance (Beginning Tribal Belly Dance, Tribal Combos and Drills, and Gothic Fusion) taught by Marjhani.
CLASSES ARE HELD AT SARASWATI'S ARMS. SARASWATI'S ARMS is located at 1252 N. Monte Vista St. (at Foothill), Unit #11, Upland, CA 91786. This is where Claremont and Upland meet. Monte Vista was Padua. If you are using Mapquest, use Padua and Foothill for the location. Phone (909) 920-4255 for directions and other information.
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CARDIO TRIBAL 1 - TUESDAYS 7-8:15PM - Robin Johnson
This class gets your heart rate up while teaching you the basic belly dance moves. You will learn combinations from the Cardio Tribal Belly Dance, Volume 1 DVD. These are easy moves that include hip moves, shoulder rolls, turns, snake arms, slides and basic tribal cues. All classes start with a warm up and the seven basic cardio-tribal combinations. In the second part of the class we learn tribal style leading, following, cues and transitions. We also work with props - zils, veils, fans, skirts, and sword/basket balancing. Wear comfortable clothes and leather-soled dance sandals. Classes are $10 each, payable in cash or check before each class.
GOTHIC FUSION BELLY DANCE - WEDNESDAYS 6:30-8:00PM
Learn the latest club moves and learn to incorporate them in your dance style. Basic bellydance will be taught along with recognizing and understanding the Gothic Culture and Sub-genres. Add spice and attitude to your dance. Classes are $45 session (session=4weeks), or $12 walk-in.
BEGINNING TRIBAL BELLY DANCE- WEDNESDAYS 8:00-9:30PM
Belly Dance means you will learn to recognize the various muscle groups and how to independently control them thru the use of isolation drills and balancing exercises. We will focus on a blend of dance styles fused together to create an Americanized adaptation to Middle Eastern stylized dance. Tribal means that we dance as a group, synchronizing our movements through a shared dance vocabulary. Various forms of the dance will be discussed, along with cultural faux pas, and various costuming styles. Please dress comfortably. Ballet slippers, china dolls and soft soled shoes bare feel all work well. Classes are $45 session (session=4weeks), or $12 walk-in.
TRIBAL COMBOS AND DRILLS- THURSDAYS 7-8:30PM - Marjhani
This class covers the basics of improvisational dance utilizing cues and formations. Various combinations will be taught along with drills and technique improvement. Marjhani Moves include Sandalwood, Gothic, Cobrawalk combos among others. Stage presence and utilization will also be touched on. Please wear comfortable and leather-soled dance shoes. Classes are $45 session (session=4weeks), or $12 walk-in.