Group Improvised Belly Dance in Ringwood with Lauren (Term 2)

TERM 2, 2023 - 9 Weeks

Wednesday 26th April - Wednesday 21st June

Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood. 

ALL humans (15+) can participate in the joy of in-person dance.

Class passes must be purchased through Humanitix.

𝙂𝙍𝙊𝙐𝙋 𝙄𝙈𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙑 𝘽𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙔 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 is a modern fusion dance form inspired by Middle Eastern and Romani ("Gypsy") Dances. We play with FatChanceBellyDance®Style and Global Caravan® Group Improv Formats.

𝟲.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟳.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
𝗙𝗖𝗕𝗗®𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩 - 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 + 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 (𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭+𝟮)
M𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙢 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙.

An open level environment for anyone new to belly dance, new to Group Improv, or an experienced Group Improv/Fusion dancer wanting to get back to basics. We will discover which muscles to use with healthy dance posture and technique and learn the Slow and Fast fundamental movements of FCBD®Style that make this dance form so unique - with its specific cues, body language and transitions. And moving on from there, we start expanding your technique and repertoire! We will work on the principles of “Improvised Choreography” (lead and follow) dance, explore the nuances of how to move with your fellow dance mates, and play with formations. Lots of short drills with fingers cymbals will be used to have fun and bring the dance to life!

𝟳.𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺-𝟴.𝟰𝟱𝗽𝗺-𝗶𝘀𝗵
𝗙𝗖𝗕𝗗®+𝗚𝗖®𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲/𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱/𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟮+/𝟯)

Moving on from the FCBD®Style fundamentals, we start to seriously have some fun! We will delve into the more Advanced Movement Vocabulary, along with expanding Improvisation, Formation, Staging, Musicality, Finger Cymbal and Performance techniques. And just for fun, we often play with variations from FCBD®'s "cousin" format Global Caravan®. If you wish to perform, this is the class for you! Plenty of opportunities will be available throughout the year to perform at local outdoor festivals and Melbourne Bellydance events. This is also the class where we play with PROPS - such as Skirt Work, Flamenco Shawls, Pots, Baskets, and Aqua Moon's personal favourite....SWORDS!

Minimum 6 months experience in foundations of movements and Group Improv dynamics is needed for this class.

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆:
Dance classes can involve risk of personal injury. Lauren, Maroondah Federation Estate/Karralyka Theatre/Maroondah Council accepts no responsibility for injury or loss caused during classes or whilst participants are at or near the community space. You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically and mentally fit for the class and during the class you must at all times take care of your own personal safety. Please respect the personal space of others. In these post Covid times and coming into the cooler weather, if you are unwell, please take a RAT test and stay home.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻:
Lauren has been dancing for 13+ years and is passionate about "bellydance" in all its classic and traditional styles and modern fusions. Her passion lies in Group Improvised formats for their power in the unspoken language and collaborative present moment awareness.

When not dancing, Lauren is a Creative Arts Psychotherapist - using the Arts in Mental Health. Lauren doesn't just teach dance for fitness, but uses dance, movement and music as powerful vessels for individuals and groups to invite creative expression, curiosity, connection, playfulness, joy and embodiment.