Bellydance

Do it right from the start! Learn from the pros correctly the FIRST time. Here is your chance to learn belly dance and get in shape at the same time. A fun and exciting dance! Get in touch with your femininity, improve posture, self-confidence, fluidity of movement, poise and increase stamina! All the bellydance programs offered at CONFIDANCE follow the International Bellydance Academy format.
All levels include conditioning and are taught using a multi-faceted teaching method that gives students clear movement breakdowns, precise instruction with emphasis on proper alignment, graceful, elegant and clean movement execution. We produce award winning dancers!

Beginner A and B
Introduction to the fundamental belly dance basic moves, isolations, basic shimmies, move combinations and fun traveling steps. Transitions and variations. Combinations and basic choreography. No dance experience needed. Must take Beginner A before taking Beginner B

Intermediate A and B
Reviews what is learned in the previous levels and introduces intermediate level moves, layering and more traveling steps and complex transitions. Understanding musicality in detail and choreography. Must take Intermediate A before taking Intermediate B

Advanced
Reviews previous levels. Complex moves and combinations, choreography and improvisational skills. Instructions will include sword, zill playing, cane and tray balancing. Performance opportunities available.

Bellydance Labs Drills and exercises to refine AND reinforce proper technique and various related topics covered. Each lab focuses on different topics. All levels welcome.

PROFESSIONAL
This course is for those who want to become professionals in performing this art form. Program covers different aspects of the business as well as how to create stunning choreographies, performing tips and tricks, how to work with different audiences, and much more. Pre-requisite: Must be advanced dancer and instructors approval required.

Belly Dance Genies
For children between 5 and 12 yrs old.

Recommended Wear:
Tank top or exercise top, leggings or yoga pants, hip scarf with or without coins (there may be a limited number that you can borrow). Class is usually conducted barefoot, or you can bring ballet slippers.

INTERNATIONAL BELLYDANCE ACADEMY
IBA Certification

available for each course level and must be requested at time of registration PRIOR course start. Loads of benefits and savings. For more information contact us 604-942-6999.

BELLYDANCE BOOTCAMP
What a fun way to excelerate learning and sharpen up your skills. This is an intensive program with focus on technique, layering, bellydance drills, arms work, combinations, and much much more. Vital to all. A MUST for ALL levels, no experience necessary.
  

Location:  107 - 1320 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam

Bellydance Beginner
Sep 16 - Dec 2
Thur 10 am - 11 am
$139

Bellydance Inter
Sep 13 - Nov 29
Mon 1 - 2 pm
$139

Bellydance Beginner A
Sep 15 - Dec 1
Wed 6.30 - 7.30 pm
$139

Bellydance Beginner A
Sep 18 - Dec 4
Sat 10.30 - 11.30 am

Bellydance Beginner B
Sep 15 - Dec 1
Wed 7.30 - 8.30 pm
$139

Bellydance Intermediate A
Sep 15 - Dec 1
Wed 8.30 -9.30 pm
$139

Bellydance Intermediate B
Sep 16 - Dec 2
Thu 8.30 - 9.30 pm
$139

Bellydance Advanced
tba

Bellydance LAB
FALL 2010
$29 each

Johara
Sep 13 - Nov 29
Mon 6.30 - 8.30 pm $140

Advanced and professional levels - contact us for more info

 
 

Bellydance Bootcamp

What a fun way to accelerate learning and sharpen up your skills. This is an intensive program with focus on technique, transitions, and dance combinations, various topics related to the dance and much more. Vital to all. Open to all levels, no experience necessary. (4 sessions) July and August Bootcamps cover different aspects of the dance.
  

Location:  107 - 1320 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam

July 7 - July 28
Wed 7 - 9 pm

Aug 4 - Aug 25
Wed 7 - 9 pm

$89

 
 

BELLYDANCE SUMMER WORKSHOPS

DRUM SOLO & RHYTHMS- CHOREOGRAPHY
A two session workshop with introduction to various Middle Eastern rhythms and learn a whole drum solo choreography!! - $65

BALLET TECHNIQUE FOR BELLYDANCERS - Make your bellydancing even more graceful and elegant by applying the ballet techniques taught in this workshop. - $35

TRAVELING STEPS AND TURNS - Learn smooth transitions, traveling steps and turn combinations to add depth and dynamics to your dancing - $35

SMOOTH AND SULTRY- Stunning combinations of undulations, figure eights, and circles that melt into the melody with the music. (2 sessions) $55

CHOREGRAPHY LIKE A PRO - Learn the principles that are used to create effective and memorable choreographies. Workshop is for all levels but basic knowledge of bd movements is necessary. - $45

MASTERING SHIMMIES - Learn how to effectively execute the many different variations of shimmies!! - $65

DANCING WITH ZILLS- Learn the basic principals and to dance with finger cymbals! Lots of fun! - $35

PERFORMANCE SKILLS AND SECRETS - Love to dance and want to get paid? Learn the many tips that will get you to perform like a pro and make you a high in demand dancer. - $60

MASTERING LAYERS - Layering made easy!! In this workshop you will learn how to master various layers of moves. - $35

BELLYDANCE DRILLS
Practice makes perfect! In this all level class you get a workout as well as perfecting your technique. No experience needed to join. - $35
  

Location:  CONFIDANCE 107-1320 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam

CHOREOGRAPHY LIKE A PRO - July 12
Mon 7.30 - 10 pm

SMOOTH AND SULTRY COMBINATIONS
July 7 & 14
Wed 7 - 9 pm

DRUM SOLO & RHYTHMS
July 19 & 26
Mon 7.30 - 9.30 pm

BALLET TECHNIQUE FOR BELLYDANCERS
July 21
Wed 7 - 9 pm

TRAVELING STEPS AND TURNS
Jul 28
Wed 7 - 9 pm

PERFORMANCE SKILLS AND SECRETS
Sep 1
Wed 6.30 - 9.30 pm

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - TBA

DANCING WITH ZILLS
Aug 4
Wed 7 - 9 pm

MASTERING SHIMMIES
Aug 11 & 18
Wed 7 - 9 pm

MASTERING LAYERS
Aug 25
Wed 7-9 pm

BELLYDANCE DRILLS
Aug 16 and 23
Mon 7.30 - 9 pm

 
 

International Bellydance Academy

All the Bellydance programs offered at CONFIDANCE follow the International Bellydance Academy format.

All programs are taught using a comprehensive multi-faceted teaching method that gives students clear movement breakdowns, precise instruction with emphasis on proper alignment and graceful, elegant and clean movement execution.

Prop instruction includes the use of Veil - Sword - Isis Wings - Floorwork - Zills - Cane - Candles and more.

IBA Certification
Certification available for each course level and must be requested at time of registration PRIOR course start. Loads of benefits and highly rewarding. For more information contact us 604-942-6999.

CLICK ON THE BELLYDANCE LINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE TO GET FULL COURSES SCHEDULE.


  

Location:  107-1320 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam

 

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