Belly Dancing for Fun
TAV Creations and Belly Dancing For Fun organize dance related and costuming related events to further enhance the experiences of new and existing dancers in the Ottawa area. To see what will be coming up in the future and take a glance into past events, visit our events page.
Teacher : Tracey Vibert
In this course, you will learn the basic moves of belly dancing in a fun atmosphere, and practice them to a combination of middle eastern, meditative and contemporary music. To delve deeper into the style of belly dance Tracey teaches (and Halyma performs), the Canadian belly dance section will help to understand the perspective that she has on this wonderful art form.
Suggested clothing:
- a short top or bodysuit - or whatever you are comfortable in - and
- a full skirt (crinkle ones are great), a sarong, loose pants that can be worn at hips
- dance slippers, or plan to get barefoot!
You will get a good workout, so plan to perspire! and to have fun!
Beginner Class - no experience required!
In Level 1 or Beginner, we focus on isolations of the hips, arms, upper body and midriff, and throw in some veil work to play! Veils will be provided for use in the class (you can bring your own as well - 2.5m/3 yards of chiffon or other lightweight fabric is great for someone 1.68m/5'6" to 1.8m/5'10").
The class will be directed towards beginners and will progress based on the needs of the students - individually and as a group.
Intermediate Class - at least one session of beginner recommended:
In the intermediate (Level 2), the class begins to work with learning better balance, focusing more on isolation of areas of the body and perfecting the moves learned in the beginner's class. More layering of moves will increase abilities to add texture to the dance. New props may be introduced along with continuing veil-work, with the options being stick,candles or zills. A new choreography is also introduced and practiced.
Level 2+, a new way to explore belly dance:
Completion of at least one intermediate level course highly suggested and/or an open mind and urge towards self-discovery!
Level 2+ is a creative intermediate class that allows the students plenty of input. With some structure to allow for the introduction of new moves and techniques, the class also will feature more experimental time to perfect moves, examine new moves, and test out improvisational dancing. It is best suited for students who know the basics and feel they want to have more freedom in the way they learn the higher levels of moves.
Props are introduced as in the other intermediate classes (stick, zills, and more). Various dance rhythms will be explored, and guest artists will be invited to share their talents (drumming, prop-work) so that the students may have a richer experience.
Although not only for those wishing to perform, performance techniques will also be explored.
Class Party:
Twice per year, a class party/ dance recital is organized to showcase students who wish to perform as well as expose everyone who attends to the variety of belly dance styles that exist. Professionals, amateurs, students and teachers all share the stage in a fun evening of dance. This private party for the students of Tracey's classes, along with some of our other local teachers classes, provides a wonderful opportunity to see dancing as well as participate in a non-judgemental setting for developing performers.