Synergy RaD Class Schedule and Descriptions
At Synergy Rhythm and Dance we offer two types of classes:
- dedicated sessions — pay one fee and commit to a full set of classes with a unified theme
- drop-in classes — come to class whenever you can, pay as you go
| Monday
ON HIATUS |
Tuesday | Wednesday
Mother/Daughter Bellydance |
Thursday Level 2 Bellydance Synergy Sirens |
To learn more about each of our classes, see the descriptions below. Find out about our teachers on our Instructor page and register for classes by mail or online. Class fees are outlined on the class registration page. Have a question? Check out our Class FAQ page, and if you do not find the answer there, email us at sahira@synergyrad.com
Drop-In Class Descriptions
Mat Pilates with Lexy
This 60-minute class focuses on strengthening
your core musculature—which includes your abdominals, back, hips, thighs,
and buttocks—and improving your strength, endurance, posture, body
alignment, and flexibility.
The mat exercises are designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and shape your body. These exercises utilize props for an extremely effective muscle-building workout for your entire body.
Lexy's classes focus on the 7 Pilates Principles: proper alignment, centering, concentration, control, precision, breathing, and flowing movement.
Click here to purchase a drop-in class card.
BellyFit with Aliah
This class uses basic belly dance moves in a great low-impact cardio workout. You will be moving, sweating, burning fat, building strength, and gaining flexibility! Highlights include lots of shimmies and level changes, all sorts of dance moves to work your core, and beautiful arm and hand positions to strengthen your arms! Each class starts with a warm-up to get your blood flowing and finishes with a cooldown and stretching.
Please note: this is not a technique class--our focus is fitness! No prior experience necessary.
Click here to purchase a drop-in class card.
Dedicated Session Descriptions
Bellydance Level
2 Session with Alison Sommers
Focus: Tribal Fusion
Level 2 classes are for students with bellydance experience. We focus on improving bellydance technique, adding new and more complex movement vocabulary, and learning choreography. Every session has a unique focusing, including: Veil, Zills, Tribal Fusion, Folkloric, and Drum Solo. Prior to entering level 2, students should have comfort, mastery, and grace with level 1 moves. I It is best if students complete each of the three types of sessions of level 1 before moving on to level 2. Since every level 2 session is unique, students are welcome to continue taking level 2 classes as long as they wish.
Fall 2010 Session: Thursdays, 6:30-7:45pm, August 26 - October 14
About Bellydance
Sessions with Sahira Zedare: Learn bellydance in a supportive, empowering, and fun environment. Bellydance
moves are accessible to all sorts of body types, and regardless of age, size,
or ethnicity, women dance this form beautifully. We welcome new dancers and
women who have dance training (including classical, modern, ballroom, and others).
We incorporate stretching and strength exercises, learn movements and Middle
Eastern rhythms, and have fun together! Sahira Zedare has over 25 years of training and performance
experience in a variety of dance styles, and is certified in bellydance instruction
by internationally-renowned dancers Hadia and Tamalyn Dallal. If you would like to learn
more, please read her article Why I Teach
Bellydance and what
Sahira's students have to say.
Beginner Bellydance with Sahira Zedare
Explore the basics of Middle Eastern dance! This is an introductory class and no previous dance experience is required. Students are encouraged to repeat the level 1 course many times, to practice the fundamentals and to learn new aspects of the dance. Three distinct level 1 sessions are offered on a rotating basis: veil, zills (finger cymbals), and tribal style. This course requires a minimum of 8 students to run, so register early!
Fall 2010: Sahira teaches beginner bellydance for Heartland Community Education. The first fall session will focus on tribal fusion, and runs from September 1 through October 20. Find more information in the Heartland Community Education catalog.
Please Note: Students are required to register for Beginner Bellydance through the HCC website.
Bellydance Level 3 Session with Sahira Zedare
Level 3 is a technique-only class for advanced dancers. We focus on precision, style, endurance, and complex layering. Level 3 is for students who have completed at least one full year of level 2 classes (or permission of the instructor). That is, students should have taken all styles of Level 2 in order to have a complete foundation in technique and performance quality prior to joining level 3. Level 3 will have a maximum enrollment of 10 students, including the Synergy Sirens. Additional spots are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Fall 2010: Wednesdays 7:40-8:40pm, August 25 - October 13
Mother/Daughter Bellydance
with Aliah
Learn basic bellydance moves, graceful ways to move to music (and applicable to daily life!), gain appreciation for the feminine form (especially yours!) and spend quality time with your daughter. Bellydance, or Raqs Sharqi, is an ancient dance form performed by women FOR other women in the home environment.
These dance movements come naturally to the female form and it is an excellent low impact exercise that requires no special equipment. The movements of Raqs Sharqi can help improve posture, tighten & tone muscles and strengthen confidence. Through bellydance, we can give confidence to the next generation of women.
Any combination (mom/daughter, aunt/niece, etc) is welcome.
Fall 2010: Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm, September 8 - October 13