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 Belly dance
for women is an ultra feminine work out, it
will put you in touch with your inner confidence and sensuality, as well as
learn an ancient art form. And talk about a core strengthening program!!! Belly dance is for all body types!
Jamilee Abir has been teaching the
beautiful art of Middle Eastern Dance since 1980. She is also well known across
Canada for her captivating performances in Middle Eastern folkloric and oriental
(belly dance) styles .
Jamilee Abir is a jovial and
encouraging instructor, who loves to lace her Classes and Workshops with plenty of humour.
What people
have said about her
WORKSHOPS
What to wear for Class?
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a
T-shirt / leotard or midriff top, leggings or shorts is great to wear. Bring a scarf to wrap
around your hips either barefoot or exercise / isotoner slippers and your water
bottle. Advanced classes can bring their props (veils, finger cymbals, canes
etc) Warm-ups are done on the floor, BRING YOUR MAT!!! (Yoga mats are easy
to carry and work great...)
Are you 15 years old or younger? please follow this
link and
read...
Spring Session 2008
BEGINNER
Silver Springs Community Center (SSCA)
Wednesdays 8-9pm
5720 Silver Ridge Dr. NW
For costs & to register for the SSCA Beginner classes only, Contact 288-2616 or
ssca@shaw.ca
Wednesdays 8-9pm-
Level
1 Beginners -
Apr 2 to Jun 4/08
(no class April 23)
We
will focus on level 1 techniques, having lots of fun as we learn how to
individually move sections of our bodies, and shimmy and actually walk at the
same time!!! We will work towards expanding our movements into a choreographed
dance or maybe even 2... this is a fabulous way to do a thorough core work out!!!...Bring your sense of humor, water
bottle , MAT (warm-ups are done on the floor) and get ready to move!...
Spring 08 Session-
9 classes (subject
to change) (Pre-requisite -none)
 BEGINNER
LEVEL 1/2
(Pre-requisite -None)
At the
Crowfoot *YMCA
8100 John Laurier Blvd NW
To register/fee info for the Y classes ,
call 547-6576
Mondays 8-9pm-
Level
1/2 Beginners -
Mar 31 to Jun 16/08
(no class May 19)
This will be a fast track class!
We
will focus on level 1 techniques, having lots of fun as we learn how to
individually move sections of our bodies, and shimmy and actually walk at the
same time!!! We will work towards expanding our movements into a choreographed
dance or maybe even 2... this is a fabulous way to do a thorough core work out!!!...Bring your sense of humor, water
bottle , MAT (warm-ups are done on the floor) and get ready to move!...
Spring 08 Session-
11 classes (Pre-requisite -
tried it before or ready for a fast pace class!)
 LEVEL
3 -
At the
Crowfoot *YMCA
8100 John Laurier Blvd NW
To register/fee info for the Y classes ,
call 547-6576
Mondays
Open (also called Level 3) :
7 to 8pm
- Mar 31 to Jun 16/08
(no class May 19)
Level 3 will continue technique into
expanding and layering new movements into sequences and choreographies Warm-ups are done on the floor,
mats are provided but you may want to bring your own mat...
Spring
Session- 11 classes (Pre-requisite -Level
2/3 or equivalent)
The Big Technique Mini WorkShops
For inquiries/registration for The Big Technique Classes/Mini Workshops only,
Also Men's folkloric workshops. contact Jamilee 860-7474 / 247-9750 or
jamilee@abirscasbah.com
Advanced
Technique, Choreography & Performance Class
"Abir's Dance Collective"
Check out their new page! Click on the picture
Jamilee takes the summer
off. There MAY be a few workshops during July & August, just check above
or What's Happening
Stay tuned for Fall 08' Beginner classes
at the:
Silver Springs Community Center (SSCA) -
Wednesdays 8-9pm
5720 Silver Ridge Dr. NW
For costs & to register for the SSCA Beginner classes only, Contact 288-2616 or
ssca@shaw.ca
At the Bearspaw Lifestyle
Centre - Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
253220 Bearspaw Road N.W.
For costs & to register for the
Bearspaw Beginner classes only, Contact Brenda at 239-1502
or
info@bearspawlifestylecentre.com Fees- call Brenda
At the
Crowfoot *YMCA - Mondays 8-9pm
8100 John Laurier Blvd NW
To register/fee info for the Y classes ,
call 547-6576
Fall 08' Levels 2 classes at the:
Crowfoot *YMCA - Mondays 8-9pm
8100 John Laurier Blvd NW
To register/fee info for the Y classes , call 547-6576
Technique & Choreography classes
at the:
Crowfoot *YMCA - Mondays 7-8pm
(Level 3 Intermediate/Advanced)
8100 John Laurier Blvd NW
To register/fee info for the Y classes , call 547-6576
Silver Springs Community Center (SSCA) -
Wednesdays 6:45-8pm
(Performance Level)
5720 Silver Ridge Dr. NW
Invitation only
Note to the 15 year olds & under Set:
First of all, thank you so much in your interest in this beautiful art form. I
know this may not seem fair, but I think feel a ballet , jazz or hip hop course
may be more appropriate for you until you are 16. Belly Dance IS a woman's
dance and to me, children grow up far too fast as it is.
It is true that
children in the Middle East dance as soon as they walk, but only with their
families, unless they have been born into performance families (example- Ghawazee). The music and movement is ingrained, and there is a great respect
for the culture.
Here in North America, bellydance is taught with more of an
emphasis on performance and while there is a growing understanding of the music,
culture and respect to the ethnic people it belongs to, I personally do not want
to teach children to move their bodies like an adult.
Classes in
ballet, jazz, ethnic or hiphop etc will help you to work with your body in all forms of dance as
you get a little older. I hope to see you in a few years!
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