Class Descriptions
Technique Tune Up
June 29 - July 2, 6 - 7 PM with Heather Louise
WEEK 1: Technique Tune Up with Heather
Class dates: 6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2
Work on crisp isolations through essential pathways. We’ll take these pathways, chop them up into isolated parts, and drill them from slow to fast. Over the 4 days we’ll plug them into different songs to experience the magic of muscle memory meeting expression.
Shimmies!
July 6 - 9, 6 - 7 PM with Ella Moore
WEEK 2: Shimmies with Ella
Class dates: 7/6, 7/7, 7/8, 7/9
Refine and level up your shimmies in this focused summer practice. Shimmies are one of the most iconic movements of raqs sharqi, and require control, endurance, and power. Students will revisit basic technique, growing their abilities through drills and conditioning exercises. This course will focus on lower body (hip) shimmies, but will briefly touch on upper body as well.
Finger Cymbals
July 20-23, 6 - 7 PM with Heather Louise
WEEK 3: Finger Cymbals with Heather
Class dates: 7/20, 7/21, 7/22, 7/23
This foundational finger cymbal series lays the groundwork for coordination and precise musicality. Learn to play 3 different sounds, divide the beat, and start combining with footwork and basic raqs sharqi shapes. Beginners welcome! Finger cymbals for sale for $29.
Essential Combos
August 3-6, 6 - 7 PM with Heather Louise
WEEK 4: Essential Combos with Heather
Class dates: 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/6
These 3 simple combos will tune up your musicality while building muscle memory. Set to 3 different essential rhythms, your body will learn to identify and respond to the skeleton of the music, laying the groundwork for improvisation. We’ll drill each component before combining them so you can deliver confidently with clear technique.