Gypsy Fire Belly Dance

**2009**
Basics 1 Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:00pm 8 week sessions $70.	For beginning students and all students wishing to refine their basic skills. Each session will focus on posture, stretching, and fundamental movements of American Tribal Style bellydance. This is a progressive course, so we will build a basic repertoire in the 8 weeks: You will be dancing in your first class! Classes taught by Quinn, FCBD-Certified Teacher of ATS (General Studio), or another troupe member of Gypsy Fire Bellydance. Recommended class attire: any clothing that you can stretch in: sweatpants, an elastic waist skirt, or full pants, and a sports bra, leotard, or tank top. It is best to wear a midriff-baring, or body-hugging top, so that you and your instructor can better see your posture, and movement. (Please, no baggy T-shirts!) Pre-registration not required, simply come to the first class! Also available: Gift Certificates for Basics 1 sessions!* Great gift idea!!!* January 6-February 24 (8 weeks) March 3-April 21 (8 weeks) April 28-June 16 (8 weeks) *Summer break, back in July!* July 14 - September 1 (8 weeks) September 8 - October 27 (8 weeks) November 3 - November 24 (4 week mini-session) - $35 We will be taking a holiday break. See you in 2010!
Basics 2 Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00pm Drop-in only.	For students who have completed at least 8 weeks of Basics 1. This class is on a drop-in basis only, however, it will build on the skills learned in Basics 1. Each class will focus on more complex movements, layering movements, and refinement of fundamental isolations. Basic partner work, transitions, and leading will be introduced. Students at this level are encouraged to continue their studies through regular attendance at Basics 1 and 2 classes: you may repeat these courses indefinitely. Remember: mastery of movement will only come through continued practice. Classes taught by Quinn, FCBD-Certified Teacher of ATS (General Studio), or another troupe member of Gypsy Fire Bellydance.
Intermediate: "Transitions/Formations" Thursdays 8:10-9:10 pm INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY	For students who have mastered the basic vocabulary of movements. BY INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY! This class is on a drop-in basis only. This class will build on the basic repertoire of movements, adding complex variations, and turns, including non-ATS repertoire movements, and GF signature moves. We will spend a good deal of time working in small groups, emphasizing leading, transitions, and basic formations. Students at this level are encouraged to continue their studies by attending Basics classes as well. Ask your instructor, if you feel you'd like to start attending this class. Classes taught by Quinn, FCBD-Certified Teacher of ATS (General Studio), or another troupe member of Gypsy Fire Bellydance.
Advanced: "Performance Prep" Thursdays 9:10-10:10 pm INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY	For students who have mastered the full vocabulary of movements, and concepts of improvisation . BY INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY! This class is on a drop-in basis only. This class will continue to strengthen leading abilities, and will build upon the vocabulary of movements learned thus far. Advanced formations, and concepts, such as floorwork, performance presentation, costuming, and more will be covered. This class is designed to prepare students for performance, and entry into the student troupe, Sister Fire. Students at this level are encouraged to continue their studies by attending Basic and Intermediate classes as well. Ask your instructor, if you feel you'd like to start attending this class. (Must be an active Intermediate student) Classes taught by Quinn, FCBD-Certified Teacher of ATS (General Studio), or another troupe member of Gypsy Fire Bellydance.
Private, and Semi-Private Lessons Time and Day pending studio availability	Private, and semi-private instruction also available. Instruction geared to your level of experience, and pace of learning. For information about rates, and availability, please contact us at: gypsyfirebellydance@yahoo.com or call: (541) 420-5416
Location: Terpsichorean Dance Studio 1601 NW Newport Avenue, Studio B Bend, OR 97701	Tuition: $70 for Basics 1: 8-week session $35 for Basics 1: 4-week mini-session $11 drop-in (one hour Basics 1)
WORKSHOPS Contact Director for availability	Workshops also available. Gypsy Fire Tribal Bellydance offers workshops in our format of Improvisational Tribal Bellydance. We strive to maintain our roots in Fat Chance Bellydance style ATS, and offer workshops focusing on Improvisation with moves and variations developed by us. We are able to travel, and love to meet troupes from different regions! We'd love to meet you, and teach you some of our signature moves, formations and concepts! For information about rates, and availability, please contact us at: gypsyfirebellydance@yahoo.com or call: (541) 420-5416 Previous workshops: Cues & Tattoos 2008; sponsored by Zaghareet in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2007; Tribal Fest 2007; Tribal Quest Northwest 2006. Local workshops: High Desert Bellydance Guild sampler 2006-2008; Makeup workshop 2007.

For more information, contact Quinn (541) 420-5416