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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
Fat Chance Belly Dance General Skills for ATS
Philadelphia Tribal Belly Dance Teacher Training

Registration due one week before classes begin.
Check the Registration Info for each class for details.

Monday with Bonnie Wilmington, DE	Tuesday West Chester, PA	Thursday with Bonnie Wilmington, DE
Next session begins March 15	Ongoing	Next session begins March 18
6:00 - 7:30 PM Level 3 at Maya's Dance Studio Wilmington, Delaware Registration Info		6:00 - 7:00 PM Level 2 at PMRI Wilmington, Delaware Registration Info
	7:00 - 8:30 PM Troupe Class On-going at West Chester Wellness Center West Chester, PA By Audition Only	7:15 - 8:15 PM Level 1/1.5 at PMRI Wilmington, Delaware Registration Info

Bonnie is available
for private lessons, semi-private lessons,
chartered classes, and workshops.
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 Fat Chance Belly Dance and Black Sheep Belly Dance.

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 zils. 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. Zils are required.
LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE	Intermediate level steps, group improvisation skills, and zils.	Dress - Choli & pantaloons or skirt suggested. Zils 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. Zils are required.
LEVEL 3 ADVANCED	Performance training, floor work, balancing skills, solos, 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 zils, 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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