Workshops and classes
YEMAYA HAS RETURNED TO THE USA!
She is now teaching regular group classes in NEWPORT, OREGON.
(Begins January 5th 2012 - Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm)
A thorough 8 week introduction to the basic fundamentals of Bellydance including, proper posture and alignment, break-down of all of the basic isolations, basic rhythms, foot and arm patterns and, of course....the infamous shimmy! Yemaya also discusses history of the art and music throughout the series and invites questions about the art and all of it's intriguing elements. Cost: $38.00 / month (Cash payments only. Due 1st class of each month)
(Begins January 3rd 2012 - Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00pm)
Ongoing classes- In this class we will explore more isolation technique, traveling steps, spins and turns, veil, and more fabulous shimmy technique. All classes include drills of movements learned with a strong focus on body conditioning. We will continue to build on our hip-work and isolation layering. We will also create small combinations and mini choreographies and Yemaya will introduce dance concepts geared towards refining quality of movement. Regardless of whether your intention is to be a hobbyist or performer, this class offers a wonderful opportunity to really feel connected to this incredible life enhancing art form. Students must have completed Beg. Level 1 or have prior experience and consent to join level 2 from Yemaya Cost: $40.00 / month (Cash payments only. Due 1st class of each month)
(Begins January 2nd 2012 - Mondays 5:30 - 6:30pm)
12 week series- Shimmy, Shimmy, Shake, Shake, Shake, Move Your Belly Like a Snake!! This fun and innovated class is geared to young girls ages 6-10 that have an interest in dance, music and "sparkle". We will use Belly Dance as our inspiration for this fun, creative movement and rhythm class. Wear something fun and "dancey". Ballet slippers or bare feet?...Either are fine. Yemaya will provide sparkles and bindis! Cost: $30.00 / month (Cash payments only. Due 1st class of each month)
Dance! & all that Jazz — 630 SW Hubert St. — Newport, OR
Call or email Yemaya for registration and details: 541-224-3538 yemayabellydance@gmail.com
Yemaya is available to teach workshops and seminars anywhere in the world. Please contact her for more details and a list of workshop topics.
Teaching Qualifications: Yemaya has been teaching Oriental Dance since 1992.She began training at a very young age with her Mother, Mentor and Master Instructor, Kameal. Yemaya apprenticed under Kameal for many years before beginning her own teaching career.
She has continued her education and training over the years with many world renowned artists such as:
Bozenka
Hadia
Jillina
Sedona
Salome
Sonya
Karen Barbee
Mia Shauri
Lena Helt
Yemaya has helped to produced many quality dancers with her devout perfectionism and her patient, kind, compassionate and easy to follow teaching skills that include the will and ambition to see that every student succeeds.
Instruction from Yemaya can include:
• Fundamental concepts
• Posture Perfection
• Breakdown of all Isolations and Compound Movements
• Drills
• Technique
• Combinations
• Choreography (Intermediate level One and above)
• Rhythm Comprehension and Practice
• Music Interpretations
• Concepts of “becoming the music”.
• Stylization
• Use of Props: Zills, Veil, Cane
• Costume Design and Production
• Stage Make up
• History of Middle Eastern Dance and Culture
• Field Trips
• Encouragement, Compassion and Love.
Private coaching is available for the aspiring performer to the established professional.
“Teaching is an art in itself! I have fallen in love with this aspect of my career as much as being a performer. I am constantly humbled by and forever grateful for the ability to teach others how do this art. I encourage each student to connect with self and with the powerful and therapeutic energy that this dance gifts to us. I teach with integrity and great respect for the cultures that brought Oriental Dance into the world. Every student I have ever taught has a special place in my heart. Their support, passion, and will to succeed keeps me inspired as a dancer, teacher and human being.” ~Yemaya