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Please contact Willow at "bellydancewillow (at) gmail.com" or call (845) 246-8823,
if you are interested in attending bellydance classes in the Hudson Valley.

Bellydance Conditioning and Technique Classes in Kingston, NY

class descriptions

Beginner I Bellydance
Wednesdays - 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
$12 - single-class rate
$60 - 6 class card ($10 per class - Save $12.00)

Beginner II - Mixed Level
Tuesdays - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$15 - single-class rate
$70 - 6 class card ($12 per class - Save $18.00)

Location
All classes are held at "The Shirt Factory"
Shakti Yoga and Movement Studio
77 Cornell Street - Studio 116
Kingston, New York 12401

Map of area
Directions to Shakti Yoga and Movement Studio

Effective immediately, all class cards are good for 3 months from the date of purchase. Thank you!

Bellydance Class Descriptions
Beginner I Bellydance
No previous bellydance experience is required.
This class will cover the basic moves of bellydance in a relaxed atmosphere.
Strength conditioning and bellydance technique will be introduced at the beginner level.
Focus on posture and alignment is very important.
Foot patterns and dance movement will be taught separately from bellydance movement to prepare students for eventual entry into higher level classes.

Beginner II - Mixed Level Bellydance
This class is for students with a basic understand of bellydance technique - a few months or more of Beginner 1 bellydance classes are recommended before entering this class.
Classes will incorporate dance specific warm-up and stretches, strengthening excercises, bellydance technique drills and dance movement vocabulary along with weekly dance combinations using the movements covered that week.
Bellydance classes will help develop core body awareness while building strength and stamina, and toning and strengthening the different muscle groups of the body. You will learn to isolate your glutes, hips, abs, pelvis, ribcage, shoulders, head and arms while dancing to hypnotic and rhythmic Middle Eastern music. Bellydance will raise your heart rate, so be prepared to sweat a little. This class is low-impact and appropriate for women of all ages and fitness levels. Modifications for all skill levels can be made with awareness of student ability and level. Each student will receive personal attention and direction appropriate to their skill level.
Finger cymbal technique will also be covered in this class as appropriate to student level.

What to wear:
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a dance class, such as yoga or jazz pants, tank top, t-shirt or sports bra - nothing constrictive around the hips or waist. Clothing that reveals the body line allows for easier correction of posture and technique.
A sash or scarf can be worn around the hips for fun and to define the hips, but I respectfully request that you leave your beaded or coined scarves at home, as they are a noisy distraction and can break and leave pieces on the floor. Thank you!

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Bellydance Conditioning and Technique Classes in Kingston, NY
class descriptions Beginner I Bellydance Wednesdays - 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. $12 - single-class rate $60 - 6 class card ($10 per class - Save $12.00) Beginner II - Mixed Level Tuesdays - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $15 - single-class rate $70 - 6 class card ($12 per class - Save $18.00)	Location All classes are held at "The Shirt Factory" Shakti Yoga and Movement Studio 77 Cornell Street - Studio 116 Kingston, New York 12401 Map of area Directions to Shakti Yoga and Movement Studio
Effective immediately, all class cards are good for 3 months from the date of purchase. Thank you!
Bellydance Class Descriptions Beginner I Bellydance No previous bellydance experience is required. This class will cover the basic moves of bellydance in a relaxed atmosphere. Strength conditioning and bellydance technique will be introduced at the beginner level. Focus on posture and alignment is very important. Foot patterns and dance movement will be taught separately from bellydance movement to prepare students for eventual entry into higher level classes. Beginner II - Mixed Level Bellydance This class is for students with a basic understand of bellydance technique - a few months or more of Beginner 1 bellydance classes are recommended before entering this class. Classes will incorporate dance specific warm-up and stretches, strengthening excercises, bellydance technique drills and dance movement vocabulary along with weekly dance combinations using the movements covered that week. Bellydance classes will help develop core body awareness while building strength and stamina, and toning and strengthening the different muscle groups of the body. You will learn to isolate your glutes, hips, abs, pelvis, ribcage, shoulders, head and arms while dancing to hypnotic and rhythmic Middle Eastern music. Bellydance will raise your heart rate, so be prepared to sweat a little. This class is low-impact and appropriate for women of all ages and fitness levels. Modifications for all skill levels can be made with awareness of student ability and level. Each student will receive personal attention and direction appropriate to their skill level. Finger cymbal technique will also be covered in this class as appropriate to student level. What to wear: Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a dance class, such as yoga or jazz pants, tank top, t-shirt or sports bra - nothing constrictive around the hips or waist. Clothing that reveals the body line allows for easier correction of posture and technique. A sash or scarf can be worn around the hips for fun and to define the hips, but I respectfully request that you leave your beaded or coined scarves at home, as they are a noisy distraction and can break and leave pieces on the floor. Thank you!