Tina-Louise School of Egyptian Belly Dance
FOR FULL DETAILS CALL: 01494 716947 OR EMAIL YOUR NAME AND POSTAL ADDRESS TO:
tinalouise@bellydanceschool.wanadoo.co.uk
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Established by Tina-Louise in 2001, the school currently runs 11 weekly classes, and has well over 200 female students meeting at five venues across Buckinghamshire, UK. Students vary in age from infants to senior citizens, and they come in all shapes and sizes. People attend for a variety of reasons, whatever their reasons for joining everyone is coached to a high standard and encouraged to progress at their own pace and achieve their best.
Classes are run as termly courses. Beginners may not attend on a drop in basis as the courses are very carefully structured, so you must be prepared to commit to a course and try to attend all the classes. As classes operate at several venues you may catch up missed classes at another venue when unavoidably absent from your regular class, free of charge. You may also enrol for as many classes a week as you wish.
Students start with an Absolute Beginners/Newcomers course, then advance through the levels, repeating courses as necessary. Progressors/Improvers classes are ongoing throughout the year at the same venues. Every class is instructed by Tina-Louise and thus the standard of teaching is consistent across all classes. The school has 4 terms a year, and often continues to run through school holidays.
Classes have a friendly, supportive and non-competitive learning environment and are a great way to meet new people and make friends. The classes are a popular 'Mum & Daughter' activity and those who wish to attend while pregnant or to help with health problems and injuries are welcome.
The school has a troupe, 'The Bellyrinas™' who perform at many events throughout the year. There are frequent extra curricular activities such as workshops, trips and parties that all students may participate in.
BELLY DANCE STYLE
Tina-Louise teaches mainly Egyptian style Belly Dance and Egyptian Cabaret, although other influences and styles are incorporated, particularly in the more advanced classes.
HOW TO JOIN
Please note: places must be reserved in advance
All newcomers to the school are required to attend an 'Absolute Beginners & Newcomers' course followed by a 'Beginners Stage Two' course. These take place throughout the year but enrolment times vary according to venue. The first class of a Newcomers course is a 'Trial Class' which is £1, and will help you decide whether you wish to commit to the whole course. The rest of the course is then paid for in full if you decide to continue.
Once a course has commenced, latecomers may only join, space permitting, by taking private lessons in order to catch up with the rest of the class.
If there is a course listed below that you wish to try, please call or email as soon as possible to get full details. There are reservation lists for all classes and as a course draws nearer they are frequently fully booked - so do not delay!! Full details about what to expect, what to wear, etc. and maps to the venues are sent by post, you may then call or email to reserve your Trial for your chosen course.
Please note those with previous experience are also required to take the Newcomers course. This is because there are many different styles of Belly Dance and teaching methods used, so the Newcomers Course will familiarize you with my style, and at the same time help me to assess your experience and areas for development. It's also an excellent way to polish core technique and iron out any bad habits which may have formed.
COURSE FEES: Subject to change at any time.
Course fees from April 2008 are £6 per hour.
Concessions: £5 per hour under 16's and OAP's only.
Children under 8 may attend free of charge, but must be accompanied by a PARTICIPATING adult over 18.
NEWCOMERS & ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS COURSES 2008/2009Subject to change at any time. Full details and addresses mailed on request. All 2008 courses are underway. | |
COURSES COMMENCING JANUARY 2009 - 10 WEEKS - RESERVATIONS OPEN NOW | |
| HIGH WYCOMBE WEDNESDAYS 8.30-9.30PM |
NEWCOMERS TRIAL WED 14TH JANUARY Thereafter: Further 9 classes |
| CHESHAM SUNDAYS 2.00-3.00PM |
PLEASE CONTACT FOR DETAILS OF NEXT COURSE AT THIS VENUE |
COURSES COMMENCING APRIL 2009 - 10 WEEKS - RESERVATIONS OPEN FEB 2009 | |
| MARLOW MONDAYS 8.30-9.30PM |
NEWCOMERS TRIAL MON 20TH APRIL Thereafter: Further 9 classes |
| BEACONSFIELD THURSDAYS 8.30-9.30PM |
NEWCOMERS TRIAL THURS 23RD APRIL Thereafter: Further 9 classes |
| HAZLEMERE SUNDAYS 6.30-7.30PM |
NEWCOMERS TRIAL SUN 26TH APRIL Thereafter: Further 9 classes |
COURSES COMMENCING AUGUST 2009 - 6 WEEKS - RESERVATIONS OPEN JUNE 2009 | |
| HIGH WYCOMBE WEDNESDAYS 8.00-9.30PM |
NEWCOMERS TRIAL WED 5TH AUGUST 8.30-9.30PM Thereafter: Further 5 classes 8.00-9.30PM |
| CHESHAM SUNDAYS 2.00-3.30PM |
NEWCOMERS TRIAL SUN 9TH AUGUST 2.00-3.00PM Thereafter: Further 5 classes 2.00-3.30PM |
COURSES COMMENCING OCTOBER 2009 - MARLOW, BEACONSFIELD & HAZLEMERE - DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED |
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO BELLY DANCE
Belly Dance comes under the collective heading of Middle Eastern Dance, which describes a variety of dances descended from the Middle East and found mainly throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of the Mediterranean, but also around the globe. Born in the ancient Harems, and among travelling Gypsies and Desert Tribes, performed by women, usually for women, as a form of exercise, education, communication, spiritual worship, and entertainment, at it's core is a physical celebration of the female, and an expression of her powerful role in humanity; fertility, birth, and of course sexuality. It has been passed from generation to generation, teaching girls about womanhood, and preparing women's bodies for pregnancy and childbirth, the earliest form of antenatal class! Belly Dance, like most art forms, has a range of diverse styles and worldwide influences. Each style has it's own characteristics depending on it's geographical and historical origin.
BELLY DANCE BENEFITS
Egyptian Belly Dancing is a wonderful exercise suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes, and is becoming increasingly popular around the world as an alternative way to keep fit. The movements are gentle and non to low impact, and therefore very unlikely to cause discomfort or injury. It is often recommended by health practitioners as an aid to recovery from injury, and to help back problems, arthritis and other medical conditions. The dance is also beneficial during and post pregnancy. Belly dancing helps to relieve physical and mental tension, aids digestion, tones the entire body, improves stamina, posture and body shape, keeps you supple as you grow older, and is a creative outlet that allows you to express yourself and your emotions. Many women find learning this sensuous, feminine dance an extremely liberating experience.
