Belly Basics & Dance 90min

This BRAND NEW FORMAT one and half hour class enjoys unfolding the fundamentals of many styles of the ancient art form of bellydancing, from the starting point of breath work and grounding to building a strong foundation and more intricate & complex movement vocabulary, you'll be guided and tutored by the Principle Teacher of Little Egypt Studio, Lindsey Marie Silver, who has by now taught and liberated thousands of women from all over the world.

The class begins with 45 minutes of BellyBasics exploring correct and health giving technique and building on this week on week throughout the course.

This is followed by 45 minutes of BellyDance during which you'll enjoy deeper learning as we utilise and impart these leanings in creative uplifting bliss and *actually get to dance* what you've been learning. Each week we'll explore a new facet of the dance, building your skills, confidence and sisterhood.

Live drumming and the art of the drum solo, choreography - how to learn & how to write beautiful sequences, finger cymbals, single & double veils, Egyptian saidi stick dancing, Lebanese dynamism, Turkish Roma tradition to name a few of the things we will study

All of this gorgeous and stunning "work" will be held and supported within our circle of sisterhood when we come together to share the hidden depths and forgotten sacred rituals of our ancestors.

Do more of what makes you sparkle!

As reported by the Edinburgh Evening News and The Scotsman, BellyBasics™ is scientifically proven to burn fat, maintain and increase core strength, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. Through regular BellyBasics™ classes you will also benefit from the vast health and fitness benefits of general belly dancing with proper technique. Expect to burn around 300 to 400kcal per class.

Absolute beginners & more experienced dancers are invited to attend

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels

Wear comfortable clothing - leggings, fitted t-shirt/vest top, bare feet/FootGloves and a hipscarf if you have one. For obvious hygiene reasons we do not loan out hip scarves. Hip scarves are available to purchase from our souk ranging from practice scarves to designer and professional quality scarves.

Where appropriate to learning, veil dancing technique may be introduced during the term. In this case, notice will be given to bring your own and/or class veils will be provided to borrow.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your class is due to start.

Rehydrate with water/juice. Refreshments available at the studio.

Class sizes are kept small to ensure your optimum safety, learning and enjoyment. Booking is essential as classes are popular. Guarantee your space in all 8 CLASSES of this special term by purchasing this item.

See you in our sacred space!

Each of our classes at Little Egypt are enriched by the gorgeous surroundings of our feminine bedouin tented studio with underfloor heated hypo-allergenic solid bamboo flooring, high performance underlay, 16ft x 8ft wall of mirrors, natural daylight in summer, sunrise & sunset daylight therapy lighting in winter, therapeutic salt lamps and organic aromatherapy diffusers, state of the art sound systems, superfast broadband, fair-trade worldly souk shop to browse including our own unique professional costuming range and speciality teas, luxury cushions to relax into, library of books to read, complimentary organic toiletries and traditional hot teas & cold drinks. It's a desert oasis retreat right in the heart of Edinburgh!

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