Shoshanna ~ Middle Eastern Dance Artist

Local Dance Classes

It's time for my fabulous summer dance program in Arcata!
Regular weekly classes will start in the Fall in Arcata & Eureka on Aug 25th.

SUMMER BELLY DANCE BOOT CAMP 2008

JULY 14 - AUGUST 15 @ REDWOOD RAKS
All classes at Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
824 L Street, Arcata (Old Creamery Building), in the courtyard through the green doors.

Five Weeks of Fabulous Dancing with Shoshanna ~
Come have a great time learning dance styles of the Middle East along with
great fusion work with a multi-award winning dancer and super teacher!

Mondays
5:30-6:30p Beginning Technique 101 (Level 1)
Great for new dancers - take 1 or 2 times per week (twice is better).
6:30-7:30p Intro to Props, Balancing, Zils and Rhythms (Level 1, 2)
Compliments Tech 101 class. Stuff all dancers need to know!

Tuesdays
3:45-4:30p Belly Dance for Kids with Estella ~ Ages 4-7
4:30-5:30p Belly Dance for Kids with Estella ~ Ages 8-11
7:00-8:30p Dance Styles of Egypt (dance, lecture & video) (All Levels)
There will be lots of dancing... ground your technique and possible fusion ambitions in an immersion of traditional Egyptian dance.
8:30-9:30p Int/Adv Technique ~ Raks Sharqi (Level 3, 4)
This class is just good hard, fast-paced techinque and combinations.

Wednesdays
5:30-6:30p Beginning Technique 101 (Level 1)
Great for new dancers - take 1 or 2 times per week (twice is better).
6:30-7:30p Intro to Props, Balancing, Zils and Rhythms (Level 1, 2)
Compliments Tech 101 class. Stuff all dancers need to know!
7:45-9:00p Intermediate Technique (Level 2, 3, 4)
Drilling and breaking down the challenging moves that make up Shoshanna's Intermediate repertoire. Layering, traveling, turns, transitions... we'll do it all (smiling, breathing and with a 3/4 shimmy)!

Thursdays
7:00-8:30p Dance Styles of Egypt (dance, lecture & video) (All Levels)
There will be lots of dancing... ground your technique and possible fusion ambitions in an immersion of traditional Egyptian dance. Thursdays class continues what was done on Tuesdays.
8:30-9:30p Int/Adv Technique ~ Fusion Fun (Level 3, 4)
This class is really exciting. I hope to work with each dancer to push themselves toward a fusion of styles that speaks to them, giving them the tools, resources, feedback, and environment to help them create a partial or whole fusion choreography. Draw from any style or form. Learn HOW to fuse well, and how to better inform and deepen your exporation of what you're inspired by.

EXTRA CLASSES / WORKSHOPS / FUN STUFF:

Friday, July 25: Belly Dance Movie Night at Redwood Raks, 7-10pm (or later). Free! Popcorn provided. We'll watch dance videos with my fabulous projector on the big wall! Bring pillow.
Saturday, July 26: Drum Workshops with Ailesa of Redding. $15 for one class, $25 for both. Beginning is 12pm-2pm; Int-Advanced is 2pm-4pm. Some drums to borrow.
Saturday, Aug 16: Shoshanna Summer Showcase @ Humboldt County Fair, Time TBA.
Let's make a summer hafla-style party at the fair's Friendship Square a new August tradition!

Suggested class levels...
Level 1 = New Beginner	Level 2 = Beg-Int	Level 3 = Intermediate	Level 4 = Advanced

Shoshanna's Two Cents
In my happy little dream world, here are the classes I envision people taking at different levels:

NEW BEGINNER: Mon & Wed from 5:30-7:30. Extra bonus classes would be Tues/Thurs 7-8:30pm
BEG-INT: Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30, Tues/Thurs 7-8:30, and Wed 7:45-9:00.
INTERMEDIATE: Tues/Thurs 7-8:30 and Wed 7:45-9:00. Tues/Thurs 8:30-9:30 = good challenge.
ADVANCED: Tues/Thurs 7-8:30 and 8:30-9:30, plus Wed 7:45-9:00 for extra drilling.
For all dancers: it's fine to come to classes that are "easier" than your level - it's really good to work more slowly and thoroughly on your technique, and smooth out any areas of difficulties you may have. Use your more broad experience level to deepen your connection to the basics.
Also, it's fine to try a class that is "harder" than your level - just be aware of your current skills and make sure you challenge your mind but don't endanger your body. I won't be slowing the class or pausing to go over technique with you, but you're welcome to try out the movement.

Registration...
Call (707) 616-6876 or email dance@shoshannaland.com to sign up, or use PayPal here. If you use PayPal I'll connect with you to see what classes you're planning on taking. If you'd rather not use PayPal here, you're welcome to bring cash or check with you to class.

All summer class registration expires August 15, so please just sign up for what you'll be able to use. Class cards may be shared with family members, but Super Specials are per person. Thanks, and happy dancing!

$10 drop in (bring to class)

$40 for a 5 Class Summer Card (expires on August 15th)

$70 for a 10 Class Summer Card (expires on August 15th)

Super Special #1: $80 for 4 classes/week (expires on August 15)

Super Special #2: $100 for UNLIMITED CLASSES - great deal! (expires on August 15)

Children's Class is $32 for 5 week session (pay below or in class) or $7 drop in (pay in class).

SHOSHANNA'S FALL 2008 CLASSES

Eureka & Arcata for all levels start August 25th

Session 1: August 25 - September 22
Session 2: September 29 - October 31
Session 3: November 3 - December 12
Winter Hafla is December 13th

STUDIO LOCATIONS:

Redwood Raks, www.shoshannaland.com/studio.html
824 L Street, Arcata CA 95521 (Old Creamery Building, where the Dancenter used to be)
Between 8th & 9th facing L Street. Directions here.

North Coast Dance, www.northcoastdance.org
"Children's Annex" - 455 Fifth Street, Eureka CA 95501
Directions: Verrrrry easy. It's on the left side of 5th Street as you travel North btwn E and F Streets. Between Moon's Play & Learn and Subway. The door is on 5th Street. See mapquest map.