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Tribal Belly Dance is an organic and earthy movement style for women of all ages and body types. It blends traditional Middle Eastern dance with influences from around the world. In our classes, we build a community of women who share a common movement vocabulary. We learn to lead and follow each other. We tune in to each other. We exercise, we relieve our stresses, we dress up in beautiful costumes, we support and encourage each other.
And most importantly, we have LOTS of fun!

Classes
with Bonnie Reese

Bonnie has earned the following Certifications in Tribal Belly Dance:
Gypsy Caravan Teacher Training Level 1 & 2
Gypsy Caravan Collective Soul Level 1 & 2
Philadelphia Tribal Belly Dance Teacher Training

Try it out! Drop in to the first class of a Level 1 session for $15!
Registration due one week before classes begin
for upper level classes.
Check the Registration Info for each class for details.

Join us at our NEW WILMINGTON LOCATION!
FIT - A Personal Fitness Studio
62 Rockford Road
Wilmington, Delaware 19806

Monday Wilmington, DE	Tuesday West Chester, PA	Wednesday Wilmington, DE	Thursday Wilmington, DE
On-going	Ongoing	Next session begins January 11	Next session begins January 5
To Be Announced	7:00 - 8:30 PM Troupe Class On-going at West Chester Wellness Center West Chester, PA By Audition Only	6:00 - 7:30 PM The Frayed Knots (Level 3) at FIT Studio Wilmington, Delaware Registration Info By Audition Only	6:00 - 7:00 PM Level 2.5 at FIT Studio, Wilmington, DE Registration Info
		7:45- 8:45 Level 1 at FIT Studio, Wilmington, De Registration Info	7:15 - 8:15 PM Level 1.5 at FIT Studio Wilmington, Delaware Registration Info

Bonnie is available
for chartered classes and workshops.
She is also available for
private and semi-private classes
for current and former students
or for those with
tribal group improv experience.
Contact her with your request.
Bonnie@tapestrytribal.com

Bonnie teaches intermittent classes and workshops for the Newark Arts Alliance in Newark, Delaware. Please check their web site for updates: http://www.newarkartsalliance.org/

In the classes listed on this web site, you will learn Tapestry's blended form of Tribal Group Improv Belly Dance. Our lineage is primarily Gypsy Caravan style, with influences from other styles.

Women only. No Spectators.

Everyone learns at her own speed. Some students will advance more quickly through the levels, and others will need more time. It's all good! I want you to be the best dancer you can be, and I want you to have fun doing it. Most students find that they need to spend a minimum of three sessions to a year in each level.

LEVEL 1 BEGINNER	Introduction to Tribal Style Bellydance. Posture, basic steps, dancing together.	Dress - Start with comfortable clothes that allow movement. (Veils and hip scarves are provided for use during class.)
LEVEL 1.5 ADVANCED BEGINNER	Introduction to zills (finger cymbals). Review and fine-tuning of level 1 steps. Drills and dancing together. Prerequisite - one complete session of Level 1 OFFERED AS THE NEED ARISES	Dress- Choli & pantaloons or skirt suggested. Zills are strongly suggested.
LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE	Intermediate level steps, group improvisation skills, and zills.	Dress - Choli & pantaloons or skirt suggested. Zills are required.
LEVEL 2.5 ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE	Tribal Belly Dance never had to be performed in public! It is primarily a social dance. This class is designed for those dancers who are not interested in performance training, but who want to challenge themselves. Some advanced steps are taught, as well as sister dueting. Less emphasis on drill work and more focus on dancing in half-circles, circles, and open chorus. Prerequisite One complete session of level 2, mastery of the intermediate level steps, group improvisational skills and proficiency in leading and following. OFFERED AS THE NEED ARISES	Dress - Choli & pantaloons or skirt suggested. Zills are required.
LEVEL 3 ADVANCED	Performance training, balancing skills, skirt work, sister duets, stage makeup, & advanced level steps. While performance is not mandatory, performance opportunities at haflas and student events will be offered. Dance classes twice a week or some other form of physical conditioning in addition to dance class is recommended at this level. Prerequisite - 3 complete sessions of Level 2 and permission of the instructor.	Choli & pantaloons or skirt suggested. You will also need zills, kneepads, and a prop for balancing.

No refunds unless the class is cancelled.

By agreeing to participate, you the student assume all risk and responsibility for any injuries incurred during class time or elsewhere.
Bonnie Reese dances as a member of Tapestry Tribal, a cooperatively run dance troupe. Bonnie's teaching business is independent of the other members of Tapestry Tribal.
Bonnie Reese and Tapestry Tribal cannot assume any liability for injuries incurred by you the student.

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