Classes

LOCATION  -  TUITION  -  CLASS SCHEDULE  -  WORKSHOPS


LOCATION
Terpsichorean Dance Studio
1601 NW Newport Avenue, Studio B
Bend, OR 97701

All classes taught by Quinn, FCBD®-Certified Teacher of ATS® (General Studio), or another troupe member of Gypsy Fire Bellydance.

New students recommended class attire: any clothing that you can stretch in: sweatpants, an elastic waist skirt, or full pants, and a sports bra, leotard, or tank top. It is best to wear a midriff-baring, or body-hugging top, so that you and your instructor can better see your posture, and movement. (Please, no baggy T-shirts!)



TUITION

$55 for Basics 1: 6-week session
$11 drop-in (one hour class)

Class Discount cards available: $55 for 6 classes, or $100 for 12 classes.
**Any 2 classes taken in one night will be 1 1/2 punches on your card.**
**Join with a friend, save 10%!**



CLASS SCHEDULE

>>  Basics 1  -  Tuesdays,7:30-8:30pm NEW EARLIER CLASS TIME!
      6 week session

For beginning students and all students wishing to refine their basic skills. Each session will focus on posture, stretching, and fundamental movements of American Tribal Style® bellydance. This is a progressive course, so we will build a basic repertoire in the 6 weeks: You will be dancing in your first class!

Classes taught by Quinn, FCBD®-Certified Teacher of ATS® (General Studio), or another troupe member of Gypsy Fire Bellydance.

Recommended class attire: any clothing that you can stretch in: sweatpants, an elastic waist skirt, or full pants, and a sports bra, leotard, or tank top. It is best to wear a midriff-baring, or body-hugging top, so that you and your instructor can better see your posture, and movement. (Please, no baggy T-shirts!)

Pre-registration not required, simply come to the first class! Also available: Gift Certificates for Basics 1 sessions! Great gift idea!!!

Upcoming session dates: 

2019

January 8-February 12
February 19-March 26
April 2-May 7
May 14- June 18
Summer Break: Back in July!
July 30-September 3
September 10-October 15
October 22- November 26
Winter Break: Back in 2020!

>>  Basics 2   -  Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 pm NEW CLASS TIME!!!
       6-week session

For students who have completed at least 6 weeks of Basics 1This class is run in a 6-week cycle, on a drop-in basis only, (starts the same day as Basics 1) however, it will build on the skills learned in Basics 1. Students must have completed at least one Basics 1 session.
Basics 2 has two curricula: A and B, in order to cover the full 12 weeks' information. You can start in either one. Each class will focus on more complex movements, layering movements, and refinement of fundamental isolations. Basic partner work, transitions, and leading will be introduced, as well as more complex zill patterns. Students at this level are encouraged to continue their studies through regular attendance at Basics 1 and 2 classes: you may repeat these courses indefinitely. Remember: mastery of movement will only come through continued practice.




>>  Intermediate: Transitions/Formations  -  Mondays 7:30-9:00 pm
       INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY

For students who have mastered the basic vocabulary of movements. BY INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY! This class is on a drop-in basis only. This class will build on the basic repertoire of movements, adding complex variations, and turns, including non-ATS® repertoire movements, and GF signature moves. We will spend a good deal of time working in small groups, emphasizing leading, transitions, and basic formations. Students at this level are encouraged to continue their studies by attending Basics classes as well. Ask your instructor, if you feel you'd like to start attending this class.



>>  Advanced: Performance Prep  -  Mondays 7:30-9:00 pm
       INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY 

For students who have mastered the full vocabulary of movements, and concepts of improvisation . BY INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY! This class is on a drop-in basis only. This class will continue to strengthen leading abilities, and will build upon the vocabulary of movements learned thus far. Advanced formations, and concepts, such as floorwork, performance presentation, costuming, application of complex zill patterns, and more will be covered. This class is designed to prepare students for performance, and entry into the student troupe, Sister Fire. Students at this level are encouraged to continue their studies by attending Basic and Intermediate classes as well. Ask your instructor, if you feel you'd like to start attending this class. (Must be an active Intermediate student)  


>>  Private, and Semi-Private Lessons
       Time and Day pending studio availability 

Private, and semi-private instruction also available. Instruction geared to your level of experience, and pace of learning. For information about rates, and availability, please contact us at: gypsyfirebellydance@gmail.com  or call:   (541) 420-5416 



WORKSHOPS 

Workshops also available. Gypsy Fire Tribal Bellydance offers workshops in ATS® and our format of Improvisational Tribal Bellydance. We strive to maintain our roots in Fat Chance Bellydance® style ATS®, and offer workshops focusing on Improvisation, either in ATS® format, and/or with moves and variations developed by us. We are able to travel, and love to meet troupes from different regions! We'd love to meet you, and teach you some of our signature moves, formations and concepts! For information about rates, and availability, please contact us at: gypsyfirebellydance@gmail.com  or call:   (541) 420-5416

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