Class Descriptions:
Yoga
The word "Yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root "yuj,"
meaning to "bind, join, attach and yoke." Yoga, in its
original sense, is the joining or union of the individual self
with
the higher self. Through the practice of yoga, we combine postures
and breathing exercises that lead us toward harmony, balance and
well-being. In the process, we reduce stress and acquire strength
and flexibility as we develop the physical, emotional, and spiritual
aspect of our being. Wear comfortable clothing.
Belly Dance I
Learn basic technique including shoulder and hip
shimmies, hip drops and lifts, snake hips and figure-eights, as
well as basic
dance posture and placement. Wear comfortable clothing and slippers/dance
shoes or bare feet.
Saturday Belly Dance I
Learn basic technique
including shoulder and hip shimmies and circles, hip drops and
lifts, snake
hips and
figure-eights, as well as basic dance posture and
placement. Simple choreography and combination moves are also
explored in this class. Wear comfortable clothing and
slippers/dance shoes or bare feet.
Belly Dance II
Students continue to build on the Cabaret/Egyptian technique and
begin to combine movements for an improvisational style. New belly
dance students who feel comfortable with a faster pace may also
enjoy this class.
Belly Dance III
Building on the dance skills learned in basic and
intermediate classes, students take their dancing to the next
level, with more
challenging moves, increased layering, and improvisation. BDII
students who feel comfortable with a faster pace may also enjoy
this class.
Body Conditioning
This 45-minute class focuses on toning and strengthening the
major muscle groups including, arms, legs, abs and glutes, using
a
variety of weights, resistance bands, and calisthenics. The
class emphasizes proper technique to ensure a safe and effective
workout.
Cardio Toning
This 45-minute class includes 20 to 25 minutes of
cardiovascular conditioning through a combination of step and/or
low impact aerobics. It is followed by 20 minutes of upper body
toning using hand weights and resistance bands, which target abs
and arms.
Drumming Class
Learn the basics of Middle Eastern drumming with
Bill Koutsouros of the group Animus.
Any goblet-shaped drum will do or bring your zils. A very limited
number of drums are available -- contact Bill at billk@animusmusic.com.
Open Studio for Dancers and Drummers
On Thursdays at 8:40 p.m., Bill Koutsouros hosts an Open Studio for Dancers and Drummers at Studio 1831. Geared for beginner and intermediate drummers and belly dancers, this is a unique opportunity for lovers of these arts to practice dancing and drumming together on a regular basis. Bill "I-don't-believe-he-has-only-ten-fingers!!!" Koutsouros of the band Animus will lead the drummers and also include out taqsims for dancers' delight.
Cost is $15 for drummers and $5 for dancers.
Join us! The more people, the more fun! Questions? Want to get on the e-mail list? Contact billk@animusmusic.com.
Salsa
Catch Latin Fever! Learn the basics of Salsa Dancing. No partner
required; just show up and have fun. Dance shoes or other shoes
with smooth, non-stick soles are recommended. Participants do not need a partner to join the class.
Teacher George Dennis focuses on the "Salsa ON 2" or New York style, as well as body isolation and styling.
Register for the classes by contacting George Dennis at (609) 330-6804 or georgedennis@verizon.net.
Pilates
Pilates is a unique system of body conditioning developed
by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s. The Pilates Method focuses
on creating strength and stability in the "core" abdominal
area. It also focuses on a mindful approach to, enhancing flexibility,
increasing coordination, and improving skeletal alignment, and
strengthening the muscles without creating bulk. Previously practiced
almost exclusively by dancers and professional atheletes, the Pilates
Method has recently gained national recognition as a safe and effective
means of achieving a strong, balanced physique.
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