last class!

Can you believe it ladies.... the last class for the Byrchall crew!! where did those 10 weeks go??? hopefully we'll be seeing you at the Christmas Shimmy on the 10th and, of course, at the new Lowton class in January!

Don't forget to wear you very best sequins and be ready to knock our socks off on Monday....see you there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mrAfRJZJxQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc6As8d6-HE

for those who were asking me anout male bellydancers heres two favs of mine! the first is Jim Boz from USA the second is Khaled Mamhoud an Egyptian guy who lives here now, see what you think....

music for Michelle!

the music Michelle was asking about is ELECTRONICA BELLY DANCE by YENI MEZDEKE x

choreography!

here is the choreography for Byrchall and Lowton classes:

Ever so Lonely ....Jakatta( ministry of sound mix)

Start with back to audience, holding veil behind back.
Bring right arm up (8) and down (4)
Bring left arm up (8) and down (4)
Veil spins to front with pause x 4
Forward and back steps x 5 turning on 6
Forward and back steps x 6 until in line (no turn)

NOW FACING FORWARD
Repeat arms with a gentle bounce of corresponding hip
Repeat veil spins and throw veil away to side at finish.

Following music..4 x hand twirls
Weight to left hip, hand to heart
Huge hip circle, come up on left side, hands caressing hair etc.

Arabesque shimmies..R.L.R.L.
Forwards and back x 5 turning on 6
Forwards and back x 1 turning on 2 x 3 (ending up facing forward)

Side to side steps x 16 arms coming up
Hip drops ( D.U.D.U.U.D) x 4 (right then left)
Turn and walk off with step together step until end of music

(Jane Hanley 2009)

thank yooooo!

BIG thanks to all the Lowton ladies who were in class last night...you were all great!!
Jane xxx

hello Lowton!!

Hi Lowton ladies!

hopefully you are reading this in class on Tuesday...tech permitting!!

tonights learning outcomes are:

by the end of the session the learner will:

Know the health and safety issues of the centre and the room.
Have recapped the basics of isolation technique and be able to demonstrate a chest and hip circle.
Have begun to learn the basics of veil techniques and be able to demonstrate a veil spin.
Be able to follow the tutor in a basic group dance.

we are beginning our work with veils, here are some images to inspire you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45emrQeq1Dc

hafla

Hi Ladies, went to a hafla in Rossendale at weekend...excellent performances...loved this one!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgcF9MfSzBA
have a gander!

oooh goodies!

some research for my classes!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiEWJBbrJC4 - lowton and byrchall ladies!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQEO8r1-DE8 - Golborne ladies

back again!

Hi Ladies, hope you have enjoyed your week off..back to work now!! We're going to get cracking with the veil work tonight at Byrchall, dont forget your purses if you reserved veils last week.
CXan't wait to see you all,
Mrs S. x