Greetings everyone! We hope that you all had a restful easter break and are now ready to shimmy the "figolli" and easter eggs away. Our spring / summer schedule has been finalized and classes are open for registration.
The first batch of courses kicks off on May 4th with Laaryah, and will run for 4 weeks. We will be having two veil workshops during the month of May: the first one focusing on veil techniques (perfect for those who are newcomers to this prop and those who want to brush up on their technique), and the second workshop will be a full veil choreography. Further details will be published shortly.
A new schedule will apply from June 1st, as Chellcy Reitsma joins us again all the way from Chicago, USA. The core courses taught by Chellcy will be in the Classical Egyptian style, however there are other classes on the menu, namely a Raqs Assaya (cane dance) class and a samba fusion class - mixing traditional bellydance moves with sizzling samba moves. There will also be a technique class - highly recommended for those who want to polish up their technique, achieve gracefulness and fluidity in their dance. In addition, there are a variety of exciting workshops to choose from: folkloric egyptian (hagalla, melaya lef), spanish fusion (fan, skirt), and drum solo improvisation to name a few. More details on the workshops in due course.
As many of you might be aware, Chellcy is an exceptional teacher and performer of Middle Eastern dance, with over 19 years of classical dance training. She has studied Raqs Sharqi with many teachers including world renowned dancers such as Aida Noor, Yasmina Ramzy, Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour, Shoshanna, Eva Cernik, Dahlena, Lubna Emam, Khaled Mahmoud, Tito, Mahmoud Reda and many more. Her repertoire ranges from classical egyptian, folkloric, spanish fusion and samba fusion. She is also versatile in the use of many props including zills, veil, double veil and isis wings. Sample video clips of her styles are available on her YouTube channel.
We hope to see you soon in one of our classes. In the meantime practice, practice, practice!
Salam,
Jane & Joanne
May Schedule
Level 1 - Introduction to Bellydance with Laaryah
Level Guide: Complete Beginners
Location: Garden View Holiday Complex, Swieqi.
Day & Time: Every Monday from 8.30pm till 9.30pm
Dates: May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Price: €32
Level 2 - Modern Bellydance with Laaryah
Level Guide: Beginners with experience / students who have attended Level 1 or Level 2 in the previous semester Location: Garden View Holiday Complex, Swieqi.
Day & Time: Every Monday from 7.15pm till 8.15pm Dates: May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Price: €32
Level 3 - Double veil technique & choreography with Laaryah
Level Guide: Intermediate (minimum one year of bellydance training in classical egyptian or cabaret style) / students who have attended Level 3 in the previous semester Location: Garden View Holiday Complex, Swieqi. Day & Time: Every Wednesday from 7.15pm till 8.45pm Dates: May 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Price: €48
Props required: two veils*
*a limited amount of veils will be made available during class, students are encouraged to bring their own (at least one veil). BDM has a selection of brand new affordable chiffon veils available for purchase for just €12.00 per piece.
Registration Day: April 29th, 7.15pm @ Garden View
June Schedule
for the complete beginner
Bellydancing for Teens with Chellcy
Level Guide: Complete beginner, 12 - 17 year olds
Location: Active Zone Gym, Msida.
Day & Time: Every Tuesday from 6.00pm till 7.00pm
Dates: June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and July 7th.
Price: €48.00
Level 1 - Classical Egyptian bellydance with Chellcy Level Guide: Complete Beginner
Location: Hilton Living Well Health Club, Portomaso.
Day & Time: Every Thursday, from 8.00pm till 9.00pm
Dates: June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, July 2nd and 9th.
Price: €48.00
for the beginner with experience
Level 2 - Classical Egyptian bellydance with Chellcy
Level Guide: Beginners with experience / students who have attended Level 2 in the previous semester
Location: Garden View Holiday Complex, Swieqi
Day & Time: Every Wednesday from 7.15pm till 8.15pm Dates: June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, July 1st and 8th
Price: T.B.A.
Level 2 - Modern Bellydance with Laaryah (Part 2) Level Guide: Beginners with experience / students who have attended Level 2 in the previous semester
Location: Active Zone Gym, Msida.
Day & Time: Every Monday from 8.00pm till 9.00pm Dates: June 8th, 15th, 22nd and July 6th
Price: €32.00
for the intermediate student
Level 3 - Classical Egyptian bellydance with Chellcy Level Guide: Intermediate (minimum one year of bellydance training in classical egyptian style) / students who have attended Level 3 in the previous semester Location: Garden View Holiday Complex, Swieqi.
Day & Time: Every Monday from 8.30pm till 9.30pm
Dates: June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and July 6th
Price: T.B.A.
Level 3 - Bellydance with Laaryah (Part 2) Level Guide: Intermediate (minimum one year of bellydance training in classical egyptian/cabaret style) / students who have attended Level 3 in the previous semester Location: Active Zone Gym, Msida.
Day & Time: Every Wednesday from 7.00pm till 8.00pm
Dates: June 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
Price: €32.00
specialty classes
Technique Class - Drills and Combos with Chellcy Level Guide: Open, Level 2 and upwards
Location: Garden View Holiday Complex, Swieqi.
Day & Time: Every Monday from 7.15pm till 8.15pm
Dates: June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and July 6th
Price: T.B.A.
Choreography Class - Raqs Assaya (Saiidi w/Cane) with Chellcy
Level Guide: Open, Level 2 and upwards
Location: Active Zone Gym, Msida.
Day & Time: Every Tuesday from 7.00pm till 8.00pm
Dates: June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and July 7th.
Price: T.B.A.
Props required: canes*
*canes will be made available during class. We have a selection of brand new basic canes for those students who wish to purchase one, starting from €6.00 per piece.
Choreography Class - Samba Fusion with Chellcy
Level Guide: Open, Level 2 and upwards recommended
Location: Garden View Holiday Complex, Swieqi
Day & Time: Every Wednesday from 8.30pm till 9.30pm Dates: June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Price: T.B.A.
Registration Day: June 1st, 7.15pm @ Garden View
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK PLEASE EMAIL US AT bellydance.malta@gmail.com or call 79203432.
