Inner Child, Meet Outer Adult. Now Dance!
As children, it is so natural for us to run and jump and climb and tumble and spin. We are always in motion, from the time we are born squirming and wiggling, to when we first crawl (and boy do … Read More
Watching and Learning in the Dance Studio
The “Taking Correction” portion of this anonymous handout has been making the rounds on Facebook. I wanted to share it in its entirety, because the entire thing is just so awesome. Enjoy! Watching your fellow dancers Technique, timing, corrections, there … Read More
Class Ettiquette “Rules”
I found these class ettiquette rules for another instructor’s class online, and found it interesting to say the least. Give it a read. I wonder what you think… DANCE CLASS ETIQUETTE by [name removed] These rules are not only for … Read More
Snow Day Hot Toddy
Here in Seattle, we are under the spell of snow. That is my back yard from yesterday, and it is now over 2″. *sigh* I love you, snow… Snow is fairly rare here in the greater Puget Sound Area (that’s … Read More
New Year Tuition Changes
I want to let my weekly students know that class prices are going up in 2012 to reflect market-rate pricing for our area. Drop-ins will now be $15 per class; pre-registration will continue to be equivalent to getting six classes … Read More
Class Holiday Get Together this Thursday
Hello lovelies, This Thursday night, December 15th, we are having an informal all-class holiday get-together at In The Red Wine Bar at 65th and Phinney, just two blocks south of PNA. Level 2.5ers and myself won’t arrive until 9:15ish. You … Read More
Four Steps to Becoming a Great Dancer
I did it. I solved the riddle. I have cracked the code. Right here, right now, I am going to give you the mysterious formula, the secret recipe, the magic wand to wave over your dance life that will give … Read More
Credit card payments now accepted in person!
Hello lovelies! Paying for classes is getting even easier. In addition to online payments we have long offered, and cash and check payments we accept in class, you can now pay for classes at the studio with a credit card. … Read More
Tribal Bellydance Boot Camp – THIS SATURDAY!
The whole enchilada, all in one workshop! (or two, if you’re up for a workout!!) Join us for two challenging and inspiring workshops, which review 6 to 12 weeks of information in each workshop, giving students a big picture look … Read More
The Sound of Music: Fast Class Music
You have asked for it, and I am happy to be sharing with you more music suggestions for dancing and listening. This month we’re looking at the common music we use in classes each week. The more familiar you are … Read More