Semester of Dance with Zoe - September 1st to November 4th

2 sessions - 1-month long each (4 classes per session) of Fusion Belly Dance with Zoe! Courses in dance are happening weekly from September to November . Classes are in person and online (choreography classes require in-person 2 out of 4 classes). This fall semester culminates in a school recital in Oakland, California, where students will be performing the group choreographies on November 4th.

Please note: Classes will pause for a scheduled break on October 19th & 20th. There are still four classes in Session 2.

-Each session is 1 month long and sold as a 4-part series. All classes are 1 hour long and 100-115$ sliding scale for the 4-part series. (except dance conditioning, which is 85-100$) Each session ticket is for 4 classes.

-All classes are available online and in person.

-Choreographies offered in the final session will require in-person attendance for a minimum of 2 out of 4 classes.

-Students must sign up for the first session (at least 1 technique level corresponding to their level) to be accepted into a choreography class in session 2.

-Studio will be at 1741 Alcatraz in Berkeley.

-All students will receive a link to the recorded classes and will have access to the classes for the entire series and 1 month after the series is completed.

SCHEDULE: (detailed class information found at the bottom)

SESSION 1: September session-4 weeks of classes

Tuesdays:

Level 1 Foundations (beginning): 5:15-6:15pm PST, Tuesday, September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Level 2: Formation (intermediate) 6:45-7:45pm PST, Tuesday, September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Level 3: Evolution (advanced) 8:00-9:00pm PST, Tuesday, September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Wednesdays:

Dance Conditioning 4:45-5:45pm PST, Wednesday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

Layering 6:30-7:30pm PST, Wednesday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

Arm pathways and undulations 8:00-9:00pm PST, Wednesday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

SESSION 2: Oct / Nov -4 weeks of classes

***Please note: Classes will pause for a scheduled break on October 19th & 20th. There are still four classes in Session 2.***

Mondays:

Level 1: Foundations (beginning): 5:15-6:15pm PST, Monday, Oct 5h, 12th, 26th, Nov 2nd.

Level 2: Formation (intermediate) 6:45-7:45pm PST, Monday, Oct 5th, 12th, 26th, Nov 2nd.

Level 3: Evolution (advanced) 8:00-9:00pm PST, Monday, Oct 5th, 12th, 26th, Nov 2nd.

***Please note: Classes will pause for a scheduled break on October 19th. There are still four classes in Session 2.***

Tuesdays:

Dance Conditioning 4:45-5:45pm PST, Tuesday, Oct 6th, 13th, 27th, Nov 3rd.

Beginner Choreography 6:00-7:00pm PST, Tuesday, Oct 6th, 13th, 27th, Nov 3rd.

Intermediate Choreography 7:15-8:15pm PST Tuesday, Oct 6th, 13th, 27th, Nov 3rd.

Advanced Choreography 8:30-9:30pm PST Tuesday, Oct 6th, 13th, 27th, Nov 3rd.

***Please note: Classes will pause for a scheduled break on October 20th. There are still four classes in Session 2.***

DETAILED CLASS INFORMATION:

All Classes are 4 parts and are sold as a single session ticket

SESSION 1 - TUESDAY CLASSES & SESSION 2- MONDAYS CLASSES

Level 1: Foundation 5:15-6:15pm PST Tuesday

This adventurous beginner's class focuses on the elements for fusion bellydance, hipwork, isolations, fluid arm pathways, and fusion fundamentals.

Class is inspired by Zoe's Diamonds level format classes.

This class is suitable for all levels of dancers, and intermediate and advanced level students are encouraged to join if they are looking for review and foundational training.

Level 2: Formation 6:45-7:45pm PST Mondays

This intermediate-level class works with faster timing, longer phrases, and endurance. Muscular isolations will be a big focus, with drills to grow articulation and timing. Layers will be introduced, with a focus on fluid and graceful arm pathways.

3 years of dancing with Zoe is required to take this class.

Level 3: Evolution 8:00-9:00pm PST Mondays

This advanced class brings everything together, with a focus on Layers, long challenging phrases, musicality, and improvisation.

This class is for dancers who have worked with Zoe for a minimum of 5 years and can work at a fast pace. Movements and concepts will be explained and broken down much more quickly for a very fast-paced class.

SESSION 1 - WEDNESDAY CLASSES:

Dance Conditioning: 5:00-6:00pm PST

How does Zoe make it look like that? This class is the answer to that question. Using active flexibility exercises, Zoe leads the class through mobility and strength-building exercises, helping build end-range motion and greater fluidity in unusual positions. As well as core work and balancing exercises, it helps to build the needed proprioception for dancers.

Layering 6:30-7:30pm PST

Approach Layering with the mindset of mastery! Your brain needs to work just as much as your body, and Zoe has many techniques for helping you learn layering faster. This workshop is for intermediate to advanced dancers (and the adventurous beginner). We will get the brain-body connection going and then learn how to stack on ways that are challenging but accessible. Stuck? Can’t seem to get past a certain point? I got you! 3 years minimum fusion bellydance is recommended.

Arm pathways and undulations 8:00-9:00pm PST-

We will ride the edge between exquisite and strange in this slow movement class series, creating delicious arm pathways and dance like snakes. All that ooey gooey stuff that is so fun and delicious to watch and do will be focused on, using elements from the head down through to the fingertips. Sidewinders, extreme undulations, and upper body technique, along with arm and hand work inspired by molasses. A focus on elbow and wrist work, oblique strengthening to get that horizontal pull that makes mayas and hip slides so exquisite and strange, and belly rolls with emphasis on stomach musculature.

SESSION 2 - TUESDAY CLASSES
(choreography classes require in-person 2 out of 4 classes).

Dance Conditioning: 4:45-5:45pm PST

How does Zoe make it look like that? This class is the answer to that question. Using active flexibility exercises, Zoe leads the class through mobility and strength-building exercises, helping build end-range motion and greater fluidity in unusual positions. As well as core work and balancing exercises, it helps to build the needed proprioception for dancers.

Beginner choreography: max students in person 15, 6:00-7:00pm PST.

Building on all the techniques over the spring session, dancers will learn a dance to perform at the recital. This choreography will build on skills learned throughout the year. All choreography students are required to attend one previous Monday class throughout the semester (two months of one weekly Monday class corresponding to their level, 8 total classes)

Intermediate choreography max students in person: 15. 7:15-8:15pm PST

Building on all the techniques over the spring session, dancers will learn a dance to perform at the recital. This choreography will build on skills learned throughout the year. All choreography students are required to attend one previous Monday class throughout the semester (two months of one weekly Monday class corresponding to their level, 8 total classes)

Advanced Choreography max students in person: 15. 8:30-9:30pm PST

Building on all the techniques over the spring session, dancers will learn a dance to perform at the recital. This choreography will build on skills learned throughout the year.

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Classes will be recorded and shared in Zoe's online monthly membership. By signing up for class, students agree to be recorded in a class used for future viewing.