BodyWorks By Chandani -- Upcoming Belly Dance Events

"I love Chandani's events because they are so fun!  It's more than 
just a show. She puts together well organized events that 
include a variety of dancing, food, drink, musicians, 
friends, family, and lovely belly dance items to buy. 
There is always alot of positive fellowship in the room."

- Sharon Nieto -
Professional Belly Dancer

Upcoming Belly Dance Events

Click on a workshop for more information

Drill Session	Shimmy Practice Session
Improv Games	Belly Fusion with Sonia
Belly-Robics	Core Conditioning and Stretching
Mommy and Me Classes	Beginner Drum Session
Fourth of July All American Belly Dance Show	Intermediate Drum Session
	Halloween Belly Dance Show

Drill Session

Looking to take your belly dance skills to the next level?

Need help refining movements?

Learn to drill and repeat movements for better muscle memory and conditioning. Work on technique, posture, transitions and combinations. Students are encouraged to bring ideas of moves they want to work on during class.

**Pre-registration is required**

Next Drill Session is:

Tuesday May 20th
7:45 - 8:45 pm

Cost of Drill Session is $13

Shimmy Practice Session

* This class is designed to give students a chance to practice a
constant vibrating shimmy.

* Students will practice different sources of shimmies,
strengthening exercises for maintaining a shimmy, and how to
do simple layers with a fast shimmy.

* Students of all levels are welcome to attend this class but
previous belly dance and shimmy experience is required.

* Pre-registration required.

Next Shimmy Practice Session is:

Thursday May 8th
7:30 - 8:30 pm

Cost of Shimmy Practice Session is $13

Improv Games with Sharon

This class uses various games to develop the students' improv skills. After a short "moves-review" the students will play dance games like "tag team taxim" which require them to listen to the music and apply their movements to what they hear. Students need to be able to execute the basic movements.

Relax and have fun with Sharon and her wonderful improv games!

Students of all levels are welcome to attend this class but previous belly dance experience is required. Do not need previous improv class experience to attend.

Practice improv techniques to become a better belly dancer.

**Pre-registration is required**

Next Improvisation Games Class is:

Tuesday May 13th
7:45 - 8:45 pm

Cost of Improv Games Class is $10

Belly Fusion with Sonia

This is class is designed to give dancers a chance to explore/and incorporate dance styles and other types of movement not typically associated with belly dance into a fusion belly dance routine using nontraditional belly dance music. Class will begin with a typical warm-up of slow movements leading into faster movements to different styles of world music. Students should have at least one year of belly dancing training and have an understanding of basic belly dance technique.

Belly Fusion One Theme- Becoming a Sea Siren

**Pre-registration is required**
Minimum of 7 people required to run this class.

Next Belly Fusion Class is:

Wednesdays starting May 14th
8:00 - 9:00 pm

Cost of Belly Fusion Class is $73 for the 6 week session

Belly-Robics Classes

Designed for non-belly dancers and beginners, these classes include a break down of belly dance moves every week, and practice in a fun “follow the leader” type class. Great for those who want to ease into a belly dance class, can’t make a weekly class or want a supplement to regular classes. No experience needed. Class will begin with a warm-up, moving into slower belly dance movements with a focus on the core, to faster/cardio movement to a cool down incorporating yoga stretches.

Taught by Sonia of Norfolk.

This class is offered once a week:

Wednesdays from 6:45 - 7:45 pm

Cost of Belly-Robics Classes:

$14 for drop in
$58 for 5 classes
$73 for 8 classes
(Can use Follow the Leader punch card for Belly Fit Classes)

Belly-Robics classes are open to all belly dancers and non-belly dancers. Do not need previous belly dance experience to attend this class. Pre-registration is not required. Students are welcome to drop in to this class at any time.

Core Conditioning and Stretching Classes

This class spends 30 minutes targeting the muscles of the torso working towards eliminating the weak link. The final 30 minutes includes specific, deliberate stretches that are intended to help you manage stress more effectively, focus, physically and mentally, on your activity, and keep muscles and joints strong and pliable so they are less susceptible to injury.

Get your Core workout at BodyWorks By Chandani with
Group Fitness Certified instructor Vicki Houser.

This class is offered once a week:

Fridays from 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Cost of Core Conditioning Classes:

$14 for drop in
$58 for 5 classes
$73 for 8 classes
(Can use Follow the Leader punch card for Belly Fit Classes)

Belly Fit classes are open to all belly dancers and non-belly dancers. Do not need previous belly dance experience to attend this class. Pre-registration is not required. Students are welcome to drop in to this class at any time.

Mommy and Me Classes (Ages 2-4)

My Mommy Raks! Bring your toddler and your hip scarf for this weekly class that introduces little ones to the art of belly dance.

Explore the wonders of veils, shiny hip scarves and noisy instruments– touching is not only allowed, it’s encouraged! Learn fun, basic movements your toddler will love to practice at home.

A new, exciting craft project will be created each week. Toddler-sized hip scarves and veils are available for purchase at the studio.

**Pre-registration is required**

Next Mommy and Me Session is:

Tuesdays starting May 13th
9:30 - 10:00 am

Cost of Mommy & Me classes is $40 for 4 week session

Beginner Drum Classes

Learn to play the Middle Eastern Tabla (hand drum)!

* Practice basics techniques and strokes

* Learn basic Middle Eastern rhythms

* Ideal for those interested in learning to play the tabla, beginner drummers who need refinement and for belly dancers wanting to improve their belly dance musicality

**Pre-registration is required**

Next Beginner Drum is:

Thursday May 22nd
7:15 - 8:00 pm

Cost of Beginner Drum Session is $45

Intermediate Drum Classes

Practice your drumming skills!

* Refine rhythms, technique and strokes

* Learn to play a short drum solo

* Ideal for those want to improve their tabla skills, and prepare for playing for a live belly dance show

**Pre-registration is required**
** Must have tabla experience **

Next Intermediate Drum is:

Thursday May 22nd
8:15 - 9:15 pm

Cost of Intermediate Drum Session is $45

All American Belly Dance Show

Celebrate America's holiday-- belly dance style!

Join BodyWorks by Chandani for our 4th of July "All-American, Anything Goes!" show. Ever wanted to see belly dance to your favorite American songs? Here's your chance!

Enjoy belly dancing to 50's music, Blue Grass, Patriotic songs, heavy metal and much more!

Anything goes! Enjoy food, drink and belly dance-- all with an American flare!

WHEN: Saturday July 5th at 3:00 pm.
WHERE: BWBC
COST: $6 per person ($3 for kids 12 and under)

This show is a troupe fundraiser for Sha-Awit Tribal and
Hippy Chicks Raks.

Interested in performing in the show? Contact Chandani to reserve your spot. Here are some ideas for performances:

Belly Dance (in America) through the decades
Patriotic songs
American songs
Fusion

Halloween Belly Dance Shows

Halloween horror is making it's way to belly dance...

Join BodyWorks by Chandani for our Halloween Belly Dance show. See belly dancers become creatures of the night and evil beings right before your eyes!

Enjoy belly dancing to Thriller, Devil wings, and much more!

Enjoy food, drink the BodyWorks By Chandani haunted studio and belly dance-- all with a spooky flare!

WHEN: Friday and Saturday October 24th and 25th
WHERE: BWBC
COST: $10 per person ($5 for kids 12 and under)

This show is a troupe fundraiser for Sha-Awit Tribal and
Hippy Chicks Raks.

Interested in performing in the show? Contact Chandani to reserve your spot.