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HANDY TIME SHIFTING
SCHEDULE
- Beginning 1 Session - Tu Noon,
Tu 6, Th 5
- Beginning A Session - Th 1:30,
Th 7:40
- Intermediate Basics Session
- Tu 1:30, Tu 7:45, Wed 5:30
- Int/Adv Drop In - Th 12:30, Th 6:30
- Int/Adv Performers Drop In - Wed
4:30
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BEGINNING
- Beginning Belly Dance Classes are once a
week. They are approx 75-90 minutes long. Sessions are 6 weeks
long / $50 (Yep.... pretty darn inexpensive,
eh?)
- CLASS SESSIONS BEGIN:
in 2010: Jan 19-21 [Beginning
1 is Cymbal/Faster Dance; Beginning A is Veil/Shimmy];
March 2-4
[Beginning 1 is Veil/Shimmy;
Beginning A is Cymbal/Faster Dance]; May 13-15
[Beginning
1 is Cymbal/Faster Dance; Beginning A is Veil/Shimmy];
Jun 1-3
[Beginning 1 is Veil/Shimmy;
Beginning A is Cymbal/Faster Dance];
- TIME SHIFTING: Each class session
title is offered at multiple times. You may
change times to any other offered time for your
class title if your schedule requires it. Please
let saqra know at saqra@saqra.net
- THE BEGINNING CURRICULUM TAKES TWO 6-WEEK
SESSIONS TO COMPLETE:
- You can check the Calendar-At-A-Glance
at any time to see what the current session
topic is in Beg 1 or Beg A. It does not matter
which one you take first.
- You should take BOTH beginning curriculum
sets ("Veil/Shimmy" and "Cymbals/Faster
Dance") before attempting to continue on
in Intermediate and Int/Advanced classes, though
you will be competent to dance in each curriculum
set as you complete it. Some material is repeated
in both beginning curriculum sets, but there is a vast
amount of material that is not. The curriculums
alternate in any time slot, so if you were taking
"Beg 1 at Tu 6pm" this six week session
may be cymbals, and the next six week session
would be veil, so it is possible to take both
topic sets by coming to the same time for two
sessions in a row.
- Yes, it is possible
to take both curriculum sets at the same time
by taking both Beginning 1 and Beginning A at
the same time... they are both Beginning level
classes but in different curriculum sets.
- TO REGISTER: CLICK
HERE -- SPACE IS LIMITED -- PRE-REGISTRATION
IS REQUIRED - NO DROP-INS WITHOUT NOTICE -- CLICK
HERE FOR CURRENT SPACE AVAILABILITY. FIRST
COME - FIRST SERVED.
- LATE START: The last recommended date to join the beginning
class already in progress would be the third
week of any session. Class must have available
space
- SCHEDULE CHANGES: Occasionally classes during
a session are cancelled or the
schedule is modified instead of simply being
every week. For advance notice of these schedule
changes please see: Calendar-At-A-Glance
- MISS A CLASS? If you miss a class and
feel you need the class time you may make it up by
coming to class twice in a different week
during that session. Do rest assured that as
class size is limited and the material builds
from week to week you WILL be able to catch
up even if you miss a class or two. You must complete any make-up
classes during your session.
- DIRECTIONS: http://www.saqra.net/lastoasis.html
Note - whether you registered through Kent Parks
& Rec/Kent Commons or through the studio
ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT SAQRA'S STUDIO
- BEGINNER'S
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) - PLEASE CLICK HERE
Saqra does have a Beginning Isolation
Breakdown Video available (DVD - PAL also
available). Please see http://www.saqra.net/Shopping/musicvid.html
for information.
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Note to people enrolling
through KENT COMMONS: if you check with Kent Commons and the numbers are low for the class you
want, never fear. The classes are NEVER canceled because
of low numbers through Kent Commons. ALL CLASSES ARE
IN THE SAME PLACE... Kent Commons enrolled classes
are ALSO located at Saqra's studio in Kent.
For directions
click here.
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BEGINNING CERTIFICATE
This option is NOT REQUIRED to continue on to INTERMEDIATE or INT/ADV CLASSES!
This is an OPTION ONLY!
To earn a BEGINNING BELLY DANCE
MASTERY CERTIFICATE you must:
- Complete both Beginning Curriculums
- Plan a 3-5 minute dance and perform
it for a Beginning Class. Contact
Saqra to discuss scheduling your performance
and to plan if you want a little help preparing.
INTERMEDIATE
BASICS
- CLASS LEVEL: Low Intermediate through High
Intermediate. NOTE: you ARE also eligible
for Int/Adv or Int/Adv LIVE MUSIC classes.
- PREREQUISITES: You probably should
have had both Beginning Sessions through Saqra's studio
(if not, you may want to do Int/Adv instead).
You are expected to generally understand if
not execute well: Lines & Circles, How to
link movements ("Glowing Green Goo"),
Finger Cymbal Counterrhythms (Gallops &
Rolls - once again, not well!), Basic Veil handling
(at least a few moves), at least 4 kinds
of Shimmies when reminded, and you should be
able to control your butt cheeks individually
for "Locks."
- Intermediate Basics Belly Dance Classes are once a
week. They are approx 75 minutes long. Sessions are 6 weeks
long/$55. Material builds from one week
to the next with a focus in an area. Each new
session has a different focus. For the session
focus see Calendar-At-A-Glance
- CLASS SESSIONS BEGIN: Sept 8-9;
Oct 27-28 and in
2010: Jan 19-20;
March 2-3
- TIME SHIFTING: Intermediate Basics
is offered Tu 1:30, Tu 7:45 and Wed 5:30
- MISS A CLASS? If you miss a class and
feel you need the class time you may make it up by
coming to class twice in a different week
during that session. Do rest assured that as
class size is limited and the material builds
from week to week you WILL be able to catch
up even if you miss a class or two. You must complete any make-up
classes during your session.
- To REGISTER: Please call 253-813-8580
or email saqra@saqra.net
to let us know you are attending, then show up at the
first class of the new session at the time you
desire.
Cash and checks are preferred payment. We do
not accept credit cards on site, but if use
of credit cards is mandatory arrangements can
be made to pay by Paypal.
- LATE START: The last recommended date to join the beginning
class already in progress would be the second
week of any session.
- SCHEDULE CHANGES: Occasionally classes during
a session are cancelled or the
schedule is modified instead of simply being
every week. For advance notice of these schedule
changes please see: Calendar-At-A-Glance
- DIRECTIONS: http://www.saqra.net/lastoasis.html
INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE
TESTING
This option is NOT REQUIRED to attend INTERMEDIATE or INT/ADV CLASSES
or ALAHAD SHAMAL TROUPE! This is an OPTION ONLY!
INTERMEDIATE COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
ARE AVAILABLE AT THREE LEVELS:
- INTERMEDIATE 1 COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
you must complete three INTERMEDIATE BASICS
units (not required they be in a row), then
plan and perform a routine between 5 and 7
minutes incorporating material from all three
units. This routine may be performed in public
(at Moonraker or another approved venue -- see
Saqra for recommended upcoming events and to
plan if you want a little help preparing.) or
simply recorded for Saqra's review.
- INTERMEDIATE 2 COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
you must complete five INTERMEDIATE BASICS
units (not required they be in a row), then
plan and perform a routine between 5 and 7
minutes incorporating material from at least three
different units. This routine must be performed
in public (at Moonraker or another approved
venue -- see Saqra for recommended upcoming
events and to plan if you want a little help
preparing).
- INTERMEDIATE 3 MASTERY CERTIFICATE
you must complete seven INTERMEDIATE BASICS
units (not required they be in a row), then
plan and perform a routine between 7 and 9 minutes
incorporating material from at least four
different units. This routine must be performed
in public (at Moonraker or another approved
venue -- see Saqra for recommended upcoming
events and to plan if you want a little help
preparing).
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
- CLASS LEVEL: Low Intermediate through Professional.
NOTE: you ARE also eligible for Int/Adv
Performers Class or Intermediate Basics Series. ONGOING CLASS. Drop in any time.
This is a special topic course taught workshop style. Because of Saqra's layered-concept focus this
class is ALWAYS a challenge for all levels. You must not be afraid because
there will definitely be things you can't do as more concepts are layered
together. Everything is broken down, so it IS suitable for newly intermediate
through professional levels, but it can be intimidating some weeks if you
are new. Class:
approx 60min.
- PREREQUISITES: Live beginning classes
somewhere preferred as "video trained"
students usually do not have the level of technique
necessary to allow the class to progress normally
for others. Growing up in an appropriate ethnic
background usually does not create technically
skilled stage dancers either.
- SCHEDULE CHANGES: Occasionally classes are cancelled or the
schedule is modified instead of simply being
every week. For advance notice of these schedule
changes please see: Calendar-At-A-Glance
- FEES: DROP-IN $10/class.. or purchase a 7 CLASS PUNCHCARD/$55 (use within 3
months) or a 10 CLASS PUNCH CARD/$75 (use within 4 months) - punch card good for drop in to ANY class. (NOTE: There are also 4 week blocks offered
through Kent Parks and Rec) CARDS ARE ALSO GOOD FOR BEGINNING DROP IN
and INT/ADV LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASS
- TOPICS: Topic names repeat
at least every10 months. Common topics (Different Types
of Combos with Cymbals, for example) repeat more
often than more exotic topics (sword dance... flamenco
steps converted to authentic oriental...) Do remember that I try very hard to
make certain whatever steps I am using in a focus topic
include ones I have not taught in a long time.
I have many students who have taken from me for years
and years and years
because of this. It is also why I originally
hesitated to publish
a topic list ("oh, I already had advanced veil
from her..." uhhhh, yeah, but did you have
all 120 distinct veil move combos from my archive files?), along with the fact that each warm-up
section also focuses on different material each week.
- UPCOMING FOCUS TOPICS ARE LISTED AT: Calendar-At-A-Glance
NOTE: Though
TOPIC NAME may have been offered
in the past THE MATERIAL is ALWAYS
DIFFERENT. THERE IS WAYYYY
MORE THAN ONE HOUR OF INFORMATION
FOR EACH TOPIC NAME.
- DIRECTIONS: http://www.saqra.net/lastoasis.html
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
PERFORMERS CLASS
- CLASS LEVEL: Low Intermediate through Professional.
NOTE: you ARE also eligible for Int/Adv
& Intermediate Basics classes. ONGOING CLASS. Drop in any time.
Because of Saqra's layered-concept focus this
class is ALWAYS a challenge for all levels. You must not be afraid because
there will definitely be things you can't do as more concepts are layered
together. Everything is broken down, so it IS suitable for newly intermediate
through professional levels, but it can be intimidating some weeks if you
are new. Class:
approx 60min.
- PREREQUISITES: Live beginning classes
somewhere preferred as "video trained"
students usually do not have the level of technique
necessary to allow the class to progress normally
for others. Growing up in an appropriate ethnic
background usually does not create technically
skilled stage dancers either.
- SCHEDULE CHANGES: Occasionally classes are cancelled or the
schedule is modified instead of simply being
every week. For advance notice of these schedule
changes please see: Calendar-At-A-Glance
- FEES: DROP-IN $10/class.. or purchase a 7 CLASS PUNCHCARD/$55 (use within 3
months) or a 10 CLASS PUNCH CARD/$75 (use within 4 months) - punch card good for drop in to ANY class. (NOTE: There are also 4 week blocks offered
through Kent Parks and Rec) CARDS ARE ALSO GOOD FOR BEGINNING DROP IN
and INT/ADV LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE CLASS
- TOPICS: This is a special topic course with
a performance focus.
- UPCOMING FOCUS TOPICS ARE LISTED AT: Calendar-At-A-Glance
NOTE: Though
TOPIC NAME may have been offered
in the past THE MATERIAL is ALWAYS
DIFFERENT. THERE IS WAYYYY
MORE THAN ONE HOUR OF INFORMATION
FOR EACH TOPIC NAME.
- DIRECTIONS: http://www.saqra.net/lastoasis.html
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
TOPIC
LIST
ARE NOW LISTED AT: Calendar-At-A-Glance
Please, no refunds on class fees, and we reserve the right to refuse service
to anyone.
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Got a question ? email
saqra@saqra.net or call 253-813-8580
for info.
PRIVATE
LESSONS & SPECIALTY TOPICS
Middle Eastern Drumming class available. Snake & Sword dancing classes
available. Private lessons in these
and all the topics listed in her workshop offerings
at http://www.saqra.net/workshoptopics.html
INSTRUCTION ON DVD
Copyright(c) 2009 Saqra. All rights reserved. saqra@saqra.net
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