Classes with Lydia

Tribal Belly Dance Classes

with Lydia, director of
Tanjora Tribal Bellydance

Weekly classes in all levels of Tribal Belly Dance

at California Arts Academy
(formerly Cynthia Merrill's School of Performing Arts)
4750 N. Blackstone Ave Fresno, CA 93726


Call 559-222-6539 to enroll


* Tribal Bellydance Level 1 (Beginning): Wednesdays 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Basic concepts in Tribal Fusion (a blend of Traditional and Tribal
Bellydance), oriented towards solo dancing. Fast and slow hip and
torso movements, shimmies, bellyrolls, zills, posture and alignment,
plus an introduction to American Tribal Style group dancing.



* Tribal Bellydance Level 2A (Intermediate - new):
Wednesdays 7:45pm - 9:00pm
* Tribal Bellydance Level 2B (Intermediate - returning):
Thursdays 6:30pm -7:45pm

Continued study in Tribal Fusion and ATS Bellydance. Formations,
cueing, switching leads, eye contact, body language, rhythm, and
other basic ATS concepts will be covered, as well as intermediate
level hip and torso movements, shimmies, bellyrolls, zills, and work
with props.
Prior instruction Tribal Bellydance Level 1 or other previous
bellydance training is recommended for enrollment.



* Tribal Bellydance Level 3 (Advanced): Tuesdays 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Continued exploration of concepts in Tribal Fusion and American
Tribal Style Bellydance. Complex steps, formations, and rhythms for
duets, trios, and larger groups, plus performance preparation and
advanced work with props.
Prior instruction in Tribal Bellydance Level 2 is required for
enrollment.



American Tribal Style Bellydance is a format for group
improvisation with two or more dancers, and is a blend of Egyptian
bellydance and the folkloric dances of the Middle East and North
Africa, with stylistic influences from Flamenco and Indian Kathak
dance.

Tribal Fusion Bellydance reintegrates the elements of traditional
Bellydance into the stylistic approach of American Tribal Style,
creating a new style for the 21st century. It includes solo dancing
that expresses individual musical interpretation, as well as prop
dances including sword, veil, cane, clay pot, and fire dancing.

As the emphasis in this dance is one of feminine power, dignity,
strength, mystery, and sensuality, it is a dance form that women (and men) of
all body types and ages can enjoy. Lydia's instruction emphasizes
posture and alignment, spatial awareness, and communication between
dancers, as well as developing stamina, grace, and clarity of
movement and line.
For more info, call 559-222-6539, or email tanjora@earthlink.com