Winter 2012 Classes

With Skarlatt (in Mission)

Centuries ago women came together to celebrate their strength and spirituality as well as to pay homage to the ageless traditions and rituals through dance. Acknowledged as the oldest dance form the art of the belly dance has gained popularity world wide as women gather together to dance and explore the wonderful benefits of belly dance.  Tribal Fusion Belly Dance blends traditional dance movements from the Near and Middle East with modern interpretations of the dance form, creating a unique style of dance.  American Tribal Style, Spanish/Flamenco Fusion, and Goth Experimental stylings are explored in the sessions with concentration on technique, unique combinations, and original choreography.  Whether looking for a fun way of exercising or exploring an interest in the ancient dance form, women are embracing belly dance as a way to get fit, have fun, relax, tap into their creative spirit, and get back in touch with their sensuality. 

Beginner Level at Mission Leisure Centre - Jan. 16 to Feb. 20 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Cost $60.00 per 6 week session. Registration through
the Mission Leisure Centre. leisureservices@mission.ca or call them at 64.820.5350 

Beginner and Intermediate Level Tribal Fusion Belly Dance at Candance Studio on First Avenue in Mission - Tuesday, Jan. 10 to March 6. Beginner level ($120.00) is from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Intermediate Level ($160.00) is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Please note that dancers interested in taking the Intermediate level class must have a strong foundation of belly dance skills at that level.)

For more information or to register for the classes please contact Lori Maginnis at mission_dancebc@yahoo.ca or call at 604.826.4077.

With Ahmileena (in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Fort Langley)

The ever evolving world of tribal fusion belly dance continues! Come and step into the past and the present for just a short time, into an atmosphere of beauty radiated from within, an ambience of acceptance and celebration of femininity in all of its shapes and sizes, where the environment is filled with joy, laughter and play. Classes are fun, relaxed and a great way to get fit.  Tribal Fusion Belly Dance introduces dancers to the moves, techniques, music and dances of this ancient art form, adds some of the cultural and spiritual history behind the moves, dance or music and brings them together with traditional and modern stylings and music.  As you progress forward from Beginners the moves and techniques are more complex, intense, dynamic and juicy, the dances richer and expansive. We draw from and fuse Egyptian, Arabic, Spanish, Gypsy, Turkish, American Tribal Style, Bhangara stylings and some modern stylings, adding props into the mix such as veils, swords, zils, baskets, and scarves.  Ahmileena invites you to enter and explore this ancient dance form ... connect with your own inner beauty, natural rhythm and sensuality.

Winter 2012 Classes in Abbotsford - Thursdays, Jan. 26 to March 15 (8 weeks). Beginner/Intermediate 1 - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Intermediate 2/Advanced - 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Classes will be at the Abbotsford Ballet Studio. You can pre-register by Jan. 19.

Ahmileena is also offering Private Lessons (one-on-one instruction, minimum booking of one hour), Semi-Private Lessons (up to five participants, minimum booking of one hour), and Group Lessons (up to 12 participants, similar to a class setting, minimum booking of 1.5 hours).

For more information on classes and workshops, e-mail Ahmileena (Teresa) at ariannas@shaw.ca or phone 604.792.8923.