Bellydance: Beginner 1

Bellydance 101 - Learn the Basics of the Ancient Art of Bellydance! Previously called "Bellydance Red"

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Beginners. No previous experience necessary.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is advised. Laughter mandatory.

Bellydance: Beginner is the first level in our guided curriculum and it is recommended for anyone looking to learn something new, or to 'take a dip' in the bellydance movement. Beginner is an introductory class designed for true beginners to bellydance, or dance in general. While most students are adult women, it's a class for learners of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes. This class will introduce basic and essential movements such as circles, slides, lifts, drops, isolations and shimmies, as well as proper stance, posture and positioning. Students will also learn a short choreographed piece that they can take away from the class and have fun with.

Bellydance: Technique

Bellydance Beginner 2 - Refinement & Muscle Memory Development.

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Beginner. Should have completed Bellydance Beginner prior to registering for this course.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are encouraged. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is advised. Laughter mandatory.

Bellydance Technique is the second level in our guided curriculum and it is recommended to take this class after you've finished Bellydance Beginner or if you are transferring from another style of bellydance. It's ideal for a refresher if you've been out of the 'shimmy-loop' for a while. Technique is a class designed to refine the movements learned in Beginner, add new techniques such as omis, more shimmies and turns, and begin drilling; combining these movements into short combinations to create muscle memory. You'll also learn a group choreography that is short and sweet, and really embodies the word 'fun'.

Bellydance: Skillz & Drillz

Whip your Skillz into shape with Drillz-Drillz-Drillz! Previously called "Bellydance Yellow"

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Intermediate. Should have completed Bellydance Technique, or equivalent, prior.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A yoga mat, water bottle & notebook is advised. Laughter mandatory.

Skills & Drillz is the third level in our guided curriculum and it steps up the learning to an intermediate level. It is recommended to take this class after you've finished Technique. Skillz & Drillz is also the complementary class for extra technique practice and works as a companion class for our other Intermediate & Advanced level Bellydance Classes.

Skillz & Drillz is a technique class designed to ingrain a solid foundation of the techniques in your repertoire. Classes will include a warm up, short circuit work, and lots of technique drills that will push you mentally and physically to fine tune your bellydance movements. The class will learn short combinations, more advanced techniques, and posture and arms refinement. If time permits a challenging choreography may be taught to push the boundaries of your skill and memory. The interesting aspect of Skillz & Drillz is that the learning goals of the semester is dependent upon the dancers each term, and the focus shifts to work on the areas that need the most refinement. So, you can take it 10 times and it promises to be something new and challenging each round!

Bellydance: Improv & Intuition

Improvisational Bellydance with Musicality. Previously called "Bellydance Green"

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Intermediate. Should have completed Skillz & Drillz prior.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is advised. Laughter mandatory.

Improv & Intuition is the fourth level in our guided curriculum and it is recommended to take this class after you've finished Skillz & Drillz. You should have a solid base of technique & dance movements in your repertoire prior to taking this class. Improv & Intuition, Intro to Veils, Intro to Zills, and Music Theory can be taken in any order.

Improv & Intuition is a class designed to take you away from doing movements alone, to dancing them lyrically and confidently through improvised dance. The class will progress through many exercises that will help you become comfortable with putting movements together to make your own combinations, expressing a wide range of emotions while dancing, and use them to convey feeling in your dance. You will also learn various improv techniques to get you thinking on your feet in groups, duets, as well as solos. You'll also learn great tips for performance and staging, and you'll expand on how to add the 'wow' to your movements. If you're afraid of 'dancing on the fly' don't worry! There is a lot of preparatory exercises before you dance on your own, plus the class is very open, friendly and inviting.

Bellydance: Intro to Veils

Musicality & Sensuality with a classic bellydance prop! Previously called "Bellydance Blue"

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Intermediate. Should have completed Bellydance Skillz & Drillz, or equivalent, prior.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A rectangular silk or chiffon dance veil (approx 1.5m wide x 3m long), water bottle & notebook is advised. Laughter mandatory.

Intro to Veils is the fourth level in our guided curriculum and it is recommended to take this class after you've finished Skillz & Drillz. You should have a solid base of technique & dance movements in your repertoire prior to taking this class. Improv & Intuition, Intro to Veils, Intro to Zills, and Music Theory can be taken in any order.

Veils can add the special touch to a sensual piece, or it can founder the most technically sound choreography if used incorrectly. Intro to Veilsis a class designed to introduce students to dancing with the ever-popular Veil in such as way as to compliment their skill sets. Intro to Veils will extremely help with arm strength and posture. You'll begin with basic veil technique, mishap "problem solving" approaches, tucks and ties, and progress into dancing with the veil elegantly and gracefully. Students will also learn appropriate rhythms, gesture, and nuances that accompany this seemingly simple rectangle of light-weight fabric.

Bellydance: Intro to Zills

Make your own music as you dance to the beat of your own 2 fingers. Previously called "Bellydance Aqua"

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Intermediate. Should have completed Bellydance Skillz & Drillz, or equivalent, prior. No Music Background necessary.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A pair of 2-slot zills (finger cymbals) of your choice of metal and size; a water bottle & notebook is advised. Laughter mandatory.

Intro to Zills is the fourth level in our guided curriculum and it is recommended to take this class after you've finished Skillz & Drillz. You should have a solid base of technique & dance movements in your repertoire prior to taking this class. Improv & Intuition, Intro to Veils, Intro to Zills, and Music Theory can be taken in any order.

Knowing how to dance and play finger cymbals (or 'zills') is an essential skill for all bellydancers. These cymbals are used not only in middle eastern styles of bellydance, but are a fundamental piece of tribal and fusion pieces as well. Students will learn the basics of musical theory, and begin to examine traditional middle eastern rhythms that are tradition to bellydance. You will also start to add to their repertoire by learning basic zill patterns such as Singles, Doubles, Rolls, Triples and 3-3-7s. Students will be joining these together to make interesting dance combinations. No choreography taught in this class, however students will learn about bellydance culture and music circles (or in this case, a zill & drum circle!

Bellydance: Music Theory

The fundamentals of music theory, applied to dance

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Intermediate. Should have completed Bellydance Skillz & Drillz, or equivalent, prior. No Music Background necessary.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is advised. Also bring your thinking caps

Music Theory is the fourth level in our guided curriculum and it is recommended to take this class after you've finished Skillz & Drillz. You should have a solid base of technique & dance movements in your repertoire prior to taking this class. Improv & Intuition, Intro to Veils, Intro to Zills, and Music Theory can be taken in any order.

Dancing would be lost without the music, so it's key to understand your rhythms, keys, times, phrasing, dynamics and "lyricality" of your pieces. In this class students will learn the basics of musical theory, and begin to examine traditional middle eastern rhythms that are essential to bellydance of all genres. Each week will cover a new concept, and you will work through exercises together in small groups, joining concepts together to make interesting dance combinations.

Bellydance: Layers & Locks

Lavishly accent your lovely dance with ludicrous layering! Previously called "Bellydance Violet"

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Advanced. Should have completed all intermediate courses prior.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is advised. Willingness to be a little "cheesy" is mandatory.

Layers & Locks is the fifth level in our guided curriculum. It is an advanced level class and is instructed as such; it is fast paced, and it is heavily focused on drilling, timing, and muscle training. Mastery of bellydance technique from lower levels should be developed prior to taking this class. Layers & Locks, and Creation & Performance can be taken in any order.

Throughout this class you will learn to combine two & 3 movements, emphasizing proper technique and isolation of movement, in addition to building stamina and dance endurance. The class will begin with warm up, circuit work, new layers, and will also learn how to use the layered movements to express themselves creatively through music. Introduction to Locking and sharp isolations will also be covered. If time permits, a challenging choreography may be taught that is heavily focused in layers and will push you mentally and physically - but the finished product is 100% worth the effort and practice.

Bellydance: Creation

Intuitive Movement meets Creativity! Previously called "Bellydance Indigo" and "Bellydance White"

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 90 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Advanced. Should have completed all intermediate courses prior.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is advised. An open mind and willingness to try is mandatory.

Creation is the fifth level in our guided curriculum. It is intended to engage the skills learned in previous classes and push your creative boundaries, and should be taken with the goal to perform. Mastery of bellydance technique from lower levels should be developed prior to taking this class. Layers & Locks, and Creation & Performance can be taken in any order.

Creation will teach you more about musical movements, about conveying emotions and concepts through dance movement and is an introduction to the creation of your own choreographies. You will draw upon exercises that gets you thinking not only about bellydance movements, but shapes, lines, stories and flocking (intuitive dance). You will explore musical expression of concepts and emotion, developing plots and thought patterns essential for engaging performances. You will learn how to create choreographies for solos or group performances, and ultimately will create your own (solo or group) piece for performance. This class is ideal for those looking to expand their dance and stylization. The class size will be kept extremely small so that students receive more individualized instruction and constructive commentary.

Hipsters: Bellydance for Youth

Gypsy style bellydance for young ladies (10-15 years)

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Beginner.
Please Wear:	Yoga or exercise pants and a tank top or t-shirt, a floor length skirt adds a little fun. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are suggested. No footwear. Please note that we do NOT show midriffs in this class.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook are suggested.

Bellydance has always been known as a way to build confidence and a positive self-image, but it's also a great way to get in some fun, low-impact exercise! Hipsters is a basic bellydance class for young ladies ages 10 to 15 years, and is a great companion for other dance classes in the city, or as a way to introduce your daughter to the world you come to each and every week (if you take bellydance at Wild Lily that is). The group will learn the joyful basics like hip circles, ribcage slides, the breakdown of isolated and travelling movements, and some of those super fun shimmies! Hipsters will get your daughter interacting with other young ladies in a positive way, without the impossible standards of western styles of dance. This class is about being comfortable with who you are, using bellydance as an aid to that mentality. You Go Girl!

Bellydance: Back to Basics

Get back into the grove of things, re-discover the basics of bellydance

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Multi-Level. Intended for Intermediate to Advanced dancers, or dancers who have taken extended breaks from classes.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is suggested.

You've been bellydancing for years, you know your layers, you perform regularly, you've ...suddenly forgotten about the joyful basics like hip circles, the breakdown of movements and the plain old fun of "just a shimmy!!!" Back to Basics will revisit the essentials of bellydance, focusing on relearning the techniques that you may have put on the back burner. It's a great companion to your advanced classes, and guarantees to get you thinking about your toolkit of moves from a mature perspective.

Bellydance: Performance Group

Take it to center stage!

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly.
Skill Level:	Multi-Level. Intermediate or higher level of bellydance experience is required. Permission of the instructor is necessary. NOTE! This course is half price ONLY if taken in conjunction with another class at Wild Lily.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is advised. Home practice is mandatory.

Performance Group is a unique course for more experienced bellydancers who are looking to improve their performance skills and help represent Wild Lily at various performance opportunities. You'll be guided through choreographies, supplemented by performance tips, and through the refinement process of making a choreography into a dance for the stage. The choreographies taught are intended to prepare this student troupe for performances and events to represent Wild Lily Dance Centre. This class is great for anyone who is hoping to join a performance troupe such as The Neighbourhood Strays, Seraka or other local dance troupes. It's a great boost for your technique classes, and will provide opportunities to perform where regular classes do not such as SummerDance, DTAN bi-annual fundraiser show, and tradeshows. On occassion dancers of the Performance Group will be asked to accompany instructors to private workshops as an aide or as part of a small performance!

Bellydance: Repertoire

Dance it Out! New Class for Spring 2011!!

Class Length:	Varies each term. Typically 60 minutes weekly. 5 weeks only.
Skill Level:	Multi-Level. Some bellydance experience is recommended.
Please Wear:	Yoga/exercise pants and a fitted top, and/or floor length skirt. Hip Scarfs, Coin Belts, Shawls, etc. are permitted. No footwear.
Please Bring:	A water bottle & notebook is advised. Open-mindedness and home-practice is mandatory.

Repertoire is an specialty class for students who are looking for just that little bit more. It's a great class for dancers who have finished the curriculum and are looking to continue learning, for those dancers looking to improve their "remembering choreography" skills, and for those dancers who love putting it all together. Beginners are welcome, however some previous bellydance experience is necessary as there is little-to-no technique taught.

Throughout the 5 weeks the group will work through a single choreography in full, learning not only the steps and order of movements, but also the intricate details that are sometimes neglected or overlooked in regular group bellydance choreography. You'll add flair and flavor by working on intention, nuances, in-depth staging, emoting & influence, as well as performance preparation! It's a foundation course as well as a companion course, and it's a "bellydancer's must" if you are considering troupe auditions in your near future.

Up to 2 sessions will occur each term, depending on instructor availability & choreographies. Each session will work through a different choreography, so please make note of the choreography name prior to registering;

• S2011-01 (May/June): "Revival" by Beats Antique. Choreography by Lori Savory & Vanessa Paddock