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July 7th - August 15th, 2008 (no classes the week of July 28th)

Cost for Mini-Summer Session at Akke's Yoga Place

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

YOGA

Beginning Yoga - This class will provide the student with a clear and simple overview of yogic philosophy, breath work, and movement.  Step by step instruction in yoga poses and movements (asanas), breathing practices (pranayama), and relaxation is provided, and students are encouraged to work within their limitations and explore their range of movement and edges.

Continuing Yoga - This class continues to explore and expand upon the concepts and techniques introduced in the beginning yoga classes.  Students will be asked to delve in more deeply into their practice.  Previous experience with hatha yoga is recommended.    

WORLD FUSION BELLY DANCE

Yoga and Belly Dance - In this class, students will begin by exploring the use of the abdomen, chest, spine and pelvis through a series of yoga postures and dynamic flows. Using Pilates strengthening and stabilizing exercises as well as yoga-based breathing techniques, students will work to develop flexible, fluid strength and most of all, an increased awareness of their bodies.  Students will then explore fundamental belly dance moves and will be dancing with them in combinations by the end of each class.  This class is appropriate for individuals of all skill levels.       

Level 1 (Fundamentals) - Belly Dance Fundamentals

This class is an introduction into the theory, style, and fundamental moves of belly dance.  This class is suitable for students who are beginners, those that may have some belly dance or comparable dance experience, or experienced students wishing to refine their understanding of these foundation movements.  We will explore fundamental belly dance technique focusing on posture, basic isolations, and traveling moves while weaving them into simple combos and flows

Level 2 (Beginner) – Tribal Improvisational Choreography

This class is a continuation of Level 1 where the foundation moves will be reviewed and refined.  Using the basic foundation movements introduced in Level 1, students will learn how to build on these moves learning how to use them in combinations, how to add layers on them (including playing finger cymbals), and how to cue them in a tribal improvisational style.   Classes focus on technique drills, isolations and combinations from the American Tribal Style (ATS) and Tribal Fusion movement vocabulary and will conclude with some group improv.  An understanding of basic belly fundamentals is required for this class.

Level 3 (Intermediate) – Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Performance Prep

This class is a continuation of Level 2 which focuses on further development of ATS and Tribal Fusion moves adding more advanced technique, complex layering, and involved combinations.  Students also learn how to more smoothly flow moves together in a dance in both choreography and improv as well as how to interact with other dancers.  This class is an exploration of belly dance performance focusing on not only belly dance technique, but also exploring personal stylization and bringing emotion into your dancing.  Pre-requisite: Level 2 (Beginner) – Tribal Belly Dance Improvisational Choreography

YOGA/PILATES INSPIRED

Be Kind To Your Spine - A yoga and Pilates based class for those wishing to promote optimal back health.  In this class, we will work on building core stability, improving posture, and increasing flexibility.  Participants will work to develop an increased body awareness and flexible strength which can reduce lower back and shoulder stress, tension, pain and injury.  This is a fundamental, beginning level class which is accessible to those who would like a gentler approach. 

CLASS REGISTRATION

* To register for the Belly Dance - Level 1, please contact

VT YMCA Open University

(540) 961- 9622

Blacksburg, VA 24060

http://vtymca.org/Courses.asp

Cost through VT YMCA Open University:  $50 for 6 weeks

For all other classes, please contact

Akke's Yoga Place

2401 South Main St., Suite J

Blacksburg, VA 24060

(540) 953-2553

www.akkesyogaplace.com

Cost at Akke's Yoga Place: