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Delilah's Bellydance Events 

All Seattle Classes listed here are at:

VDP Studios
4128 Fremont Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-2353


See Bellydancing Calendar-at-a-Glance for an overview of classes and events.

See details, news and up dates on Delilah's Additional Student Information page.
For good basic alignment, review Delilah's Student Notebook Also, I'd suggest reading the articles in Alexandra's Library and those at Learn-to-belly-dance.com


Delilah

Delilah's 4 Week Accelerated Belly Dance Course - Mondays:

Beginning and/or Intermediate level

April 28, May 5, 12, & 19 2008

This is a good class for absolute beginners as well as dancers who have started recently or want to refresh their skills. It's also a great refresher course for returning students!

Class for the first 2 weeks will be 2 1/2 hours long, each class. This is so we can get most of the basic goals and concepts down. The second 2 weeks will be 1 1/2 hours each, consisting of practice and perfecting, as well as introducing new concepts. We will work with finger cymbals, and veil. If you take this class, we hope you will feel like joining Delilah in the Solstice Parade!

(Delilah's Parade Class is a separate course on Tues. or Wed. in May).



Note about the Parade Class:
The parade moves are simple and short choreographies. Because we are outdoors and on the street there are many limitations to what we can do. It's incredibly fun! And, of course, it's an excuse to wear a costume, show off and generate belly awareness! However, you do need to know how to hold your frame, travel and feel comfortable with new ways of moving. Come on, you can do it!

Course Schedule (Mondays):

Class 1, April 28
Class 2, May 5
Class 3, May 12
Class 4, May 16

8 hours of excellerated belly dance! Yahoo!

Cost $110 . . . or $100 with 7 day advance registration

How to register
Please download and print our registration form, fill it out and send it in with a check. We also have a mail slot on the studio far door. Sorry, we do not take credit cards for classes.

Note: Our mail is being received but because much of our staff is in Egypt until the April 7 - 23rd, you will not receive a notice of your registration until the Friday before. If you send your registration in, you will be in the class. Often (except in rare instances) there is space available the day of class. But if you wish to drop-in, please call that day to be sure.

Location
VDP Studio (in Fremont)
4128 Fremont Ave North
Seattle, Wa 98103
(206) 632-2353 and/or (206) 632-1906

Parking:
Please do not park in rear of building because it belongs to the apartments. There is plenty of street parking in the area. There is also a bus stop on our block. Wear comfortable clothes (as you would for a yoga class). We dance bare foot. On week 2, try not to wear sleeves.

Class Accessories
Any equipment you will need for this class you may buy the day of class, or come in on the Friday or Saturday before.
Special Offer: Students may purchase the first day of this class and receive a 10% discount on all merchandise. Also receive a free 2008 Belly Dance calander.with class and purchase.

Prices
$18 Music CD Rhythm of the Dance for dance practice.
$18 Finger Cymbal: a set of 4 with velvet bag
$27, $45, $55 Bead and/or Coin Hip scarfs
$18 Veil, 3 yards many colors

Our Shop
We try to make everything you need to learn belly dance available, and of a decent quality for durability and performance. Belly dance music is important and we host a wide selection of music CD's. Instructional DVD's are our specialty and they are like valuable text books to the dance each are 3 hours in length and come with print media as well.

We also have bottled water and a small convenience snack bar in-house. We greatly appreciate your patronage. The overhead to run a dance studio in the City of Seattle with wide open space is huge, and all our sales are important to our staying a float.

We thank you for your support!

"Beginning Introduction Class" (7 weeks)

Basic fundamentals and techniques leading to all styles of Belly Dance.

Time: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Dates: June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August 4th, 11th
Cost: $95, Sign up with 3 days advance and receive discount price of $90

Special Deal!
We will offer all summer 5% off merchandise to students that are registered in class.

Monday Night Techno-Belly (7 weeks)

Techno-Belly Conditioning with Laura Rose

Let’s get down! Modeled after Delilah’s Powerbelly Conditioning class, Laura Rose will take you on a bellydance workout. But in Techno-Belly we will be shimmying, isolating, undulating, and generally gettin’ sweaty to electronic, dub, techno, industrial, and rock music. Weightbelts suggested but not mandatory. Warning: some musical selections may involve coarse language.

Time: 7:40pm - 8:40pm
Dates: June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August 4th, 11th
Cost: $85, Sign up with 3 days advance and receive discount price of $80
Drop-in $15 Cash, $18 Check

How to register
Please download and print our registration form, fill it out and send it in with a check. We also have a mail slot on the studio far door. Sorry, we do not take credit cards for classes.

 

Monday Night Beginning Workshop (3 hours)

Belly Dance Jump Start with Delilah
A 3 hour workshop to give you a running start for fall
Monday night class series. Basic alignment, slow hips,
shimmy and veil.

Time: 6pm - 9pm
Dates: August 25th
Cost: $80 includes DVD to practice at home ($45 value)

Special Deal!
We will offer all summer 5% off merchandise to students that are registered in class.

How to register
Please download and print our registration form, fill it out and send it in with a check. We also have a mail slot on the studio far door. Sorry, we do not take credit cards for classes.

 

 

Tuesday Afternoon Belly Dance (monthly)

 

Every Class with begin with a warm up and review of basics. Class participants will define where we go next. Learn moves, rhythms, styles and about belly dance resources. See demostrations and be introduced to music with a variety of teachers. Best of all have a lot of fun dancing together!

July Tuition $50
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

These class will be held on a monthly basis, cost per month will vary depending on how many week are in each month. Students Must Pre-register.

Download a registration form


August Tuition $40
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Date: Every Tuesday starts August 5th

 

 

Tuesday Summertime Veil Work Class (6 weeks)

I love dancing with a veil. It's the closest I come to
flying!
We will introduce skills and work on a group
choreography.
Small class register early

Time: 7:45-9:00
Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5
Cost: $85, Sign up with 3 day advance and receive discount price of $80

Special Deal!
We will offer all summer 5% off merchandise to students that are registered in class.

How to register
Please download and print our registration form, fill it out and send it in with a check. We also have a mail slot on the studio far door. Sorry, we do not take credit cards for classes.

 

 

Thursday Afternoon Belly Dance (monthly)

 

Each week every class with begin with a warm up and review of basics. Class participants will define where we go next. Learn moves, rhythms, styles and about belly dance resources. See demostrations and be introduced to music with a variety of teachers. Best of all have a lot of fun dancing together!

July Tuition $50
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Date: Starts July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

These class will be held on a monthly basis, cost per month will vary depending on how many week are in each month. Students Must Pre-register.

Download a registration form

August Tuition $40
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Date: Every Thursday Starting August 7th

 

 

 

Thursday Performers Class (4 weeks)

In this class we work with instrumental exersizes to
cultivate the performer within . Bring music if you
have something you are working with. We will also
work with live drummer on some nights. Please wear
costumes. They can be causual or elaborate. We will
also use video camera in this class so you can see
what you look like performing.

Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7th
Time:
7:45-9:30 (1 3/4 hour)
Cost:
$85 Sign up with 3 day advance and receive discount price of $80

Special Deal!
We will offer all summer 5% off merchandise to students that are registered in class.

How to register
Please download and print our registration form, fill it out and send it in with a check. We also have a mail slot on the studio far door. Sorry, we do not take credit cards for classes.

 

 

 

Weekend Workshops

Absolute Beginning Belly Dance Workshops
4 hour workshop geared for beginners. This class introduces you to the world of belly dance. From it’s ancient past to it’s modern day interpretations. The foundation of basic alignment for executing the isolated body illusions in the dance. Slow hip moves, Exotic hands, simple shimmies and texture movements.

Beginning/ Intermediate Basics and Beyond Workshop:
Sunday June 8th
Good for beginners yet this workshop is geared to challenge those who have become newly acquainted with belly dance. Good for review and a long class to really immerse your mind and body in the language of belly dance!

May - Absolute Beginning Belly Dance (ABB) Workshop:
Sunday May 18th
This class introduces you to the world of belly dance. From it’s ancient past to it’s modern day interpretations. The foundation of basic alignment for executing the isolated body illusions in the dance. Slow hip moves, Exotic hands, simple shimmies and texture movements.

Time: 10:00-2:00 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long), $90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves

June - Absolute Beginning Belly Dance (ABB) Workshop:
Sunday June 1st
This class introduces you to the world of belly dance. From it’s ancient past to it’s modern day interpretations. The foundation of basic alignment for executing the isolated body illusions in the dance. Slow hip moves, Exotic hands, simple shimmies and texture movements.

Time: 10:00-2:00 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long), $90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves

June-Beginning/ Intermediate Basics and Beyond Workshop:
Sunday June 8th
Good for beginners yet this workshop is geared to challenge those who have become newly acquainted with belly dance. Good for review and a long class to really immerse your mind and body in the language of belly dance!

Time: 10:00-2:00 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long), $90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves

June - Absolute Beginning Belly Dance (ABB) Workshop:
Saturday June 14th (part of Belly Con*)
This class will introduce the art of belly dance as an ancient body language. Once forgotten but easy to reawaken. Drum rhythms call the body. Melodies make it sing.

Time: 10:00-2:00 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long), $90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves

June - Mother-Daughter-Sister and Friend 2 Hour Workshop:
Saturday June 28th (part of Belly Con*)
Learn about the fun thats behind why so many women belly dance these days. All ages Shapes sizes colors and walks of life. We will learn so simple circle dances.

Time: 10:00-12:00 PM (2 hours)
Cost: $50 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long)
Bring a friend. $40 each if you sign up in tandem 3 days in advance.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves

July - Absolute Beginning Belly Dance (ABB) Workshop:
Saturday July 19th
This class introduces you to the world of belly dance. From it’s ancient past to it’s modern day interpretations. The foundation of basic alignment for executing the isolated body illusions in the dance. Slow hip moves, Exotic hands, simple shimmies and texture movements.

Time: 9:00-1:00 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long), $90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves

July-Beginning/ Intermediate Basics and Beyond Workshop:
Sunday July 20th
Good for beginners yet this workshop is geared to challenge those who have become newly acquainted with belly dance. Good for review and a long class to really immerse your mind and body in the language of belly dance!

Time: 9:00-1:00 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long), $90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves

August - Absolute Beginning Belly Dance (ABB) Workshop:
Sunday August 3rd
This class will introduce the art of belly dance as an ancient body language. Once forgotten but easy to reawaken. Drum rhythms call the body. Melodies make it sing.

Time: 10:00-2:00 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long), $90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves

August-Beginning/ Intermediate Basics and Beyond Workshop:
Sunday August 10th
Good for beginners yet this workshop is geared to challenge those who have become newly acquainted with belly dance. Good for review and a long class to really immerse your mind and body in the language of belly dance!

Time: 10:00-2:00 PM (4 hours)
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD (3 hours long), $90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves


*Belly Con!

June is a big month for belly dancers here in Fremont due to their participation in the Fremont Solstice Parade. On the week leading up to the parade we host Belly Con which stands for Belly Dance Consciousness. We strive to hold classes taught by the Pacific Northwest's best instructors. This year we are sponsoring it after the parade as well!