Middle Eastern BellyDance I • Register for SPRING 2009 in January (events » sports / rec) Monday, September 8, 2008 - 7:00 PM Monday Nights from 7:00 to 8:30 pm • Cafeteria, Makai
$18 Registration + $14 Cash for Finger Cymbals

NO CLASS ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS ~
• Sept 1, Labor Day • Oct 6-10, Fall Recess • Oct 13, Teacher Institute

"Jean Yanagawa" instructs this 6-week introductory session based on the Salimpour Technique© and integrating Contemporary Modern Egyptian moves and techniques. Learn proper posture; basic movements with correct isolation in execution; and introduction to finger cymbals. Prerequisite to "Middle Eastern Belly Dance II" ~ Instructor Kay Kurima

FALL 2008 ~ REGISTRATION DATES: August 9 - 22, 2008
OFFICE HOURS • SAT, 8am-12noon • MON-THU, 8am-8pm • FRI, 8am-3pm

Honolulu Club INTERMEDIATE Belly Dance Class • Saturday, Sept 13 - Oct 25 (events » sports / rec) Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 12:00 PM Drop-In’s are Welcomed! • Classes are continuous
• Call 808 543-3974 for Next Session or Questions
• Register at Hospitality Desk on 7th Floor

Saturday afternoons • from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
• 3-Hour Free Validated Parking in Building

NO CLASS ON ~ Oct 4, Nov 1 & Nov 8
NEW SESSION BEGINS ~ Nov 15 to Dec 20

6-WEEK SESSION
• $66 Non-Member • $56 Member

DROP-IN (for 1 Class)
• $17 Non-Member • $10 Member

Plus sales tax • No Refunds or Carry-overs
• Non-Members save $36 with Session Sign-up

“Jean Yanagawa” conducts this continuing session of six (6) classes for experienced dancers incorporate fundamental Salimpour Technique© and fine-tune Contemporary Modern Egyptian movements and transitions. Classes focus on developing advance and performing skills, Troupe choreography, advance finger cymbal patterns, musical interpretation, complex layering, and working with props ~ veil, cane, sword, etc.

For additional details e-mail Instructor at jeanhy@hawaii.rr.com

MCC Beginner Bellydance Class • Sept 19 - Nov 18 (events » sports / rec) Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 6:45 PM 10-week Sessions are Continuous • please call the Moiliili Community Center (MCC) for details.
CURRENT SESSION ENDS ~ Sept 2nd

Tuesday evenings • from 6:45 to 8:15 pm
BEGINNER

$65 Non-Member
$60 Member ($20 membership per year)

"Masayo Loyd" conducts this class for Beginners. Born and raised in Japan, Masayo is a troupe member of "BellyDance 808" with nearly seven years of belly dance experience and continues to study dance with Jean Yanagawa. people.tribe.net/b089af4b-...ea5b308598

Salimpour Technique© is foundational groundwork while integrating Contemporary Modern Egyptian moves and techniques. Novices work on mastering clearly defined technique/movements and finger cymbals; while advance work includes complex layering, movements, finger cymbals, veil, group and choreography/performances.

Discovery Moiliili Festival (MCC) • BellyDance 808 Performance (events » arts) Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 10:15 AM Sat, Oct 4th • 10:15 to 10:45 am

BellyDance 808 Hawai`i Raks (aka the MCC Middle Eastern Belly Dance Class) will do their first performance with the absence of Jean Yanagawa, director / choreographer. Bring the whole family out to enjoy food, crafts and other cultural entertainment at this annual event.

Honolulu Club BEGINNERS Belly Dance Class • Tuesday, Oct 14 - Nov 18 (events » sports / rec) Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 7:00 PM Drop-In's are Welcomed! • Classes are continuous
• Call 808 543-3974 for Next Session or Questions
• Register at Hospitality Desk on 7th Floor

Tuesday evenings • from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
• 3-Hour Free Validated Parking in Building

NO CLASS ON ~
NEW SESSION BEGINS ~

6-WEEK SESSION
• $66 Non-Member • $56 Member

DROP-IN (for 1 Class)
• $17 Non-Member • $10 Member

Plus sales tax • No Refunds or Carry-overs
• Non-Members save $36 with Session Sign-up

Open to All ~ novice and experienced dancers alike. "Jean Yanagawa" instructs this six (6) class session covering basic fundamental posture, proper execution of movements and steps, with introduction to zill* (finger cymbals) and veil.** Learn simple to complex layering of movements, transitions and presentation, with emphasis on contemporary Modern Egyptian and Salimpour Technique©

* please bring $14 cash to purchased finger cymbals from instructor.
** fabric 44-45" width x 3-yards length in lamé, lamé blends, or chiffon in rayon or polyester.

For additional details e-mail Instructor at jeanhy@hawaii.rr.com

Beginners "Shakira" Moves Workshop • Saturday, Nov 22nd (events » sports / rec) Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 12:00 PM Ongoing Workshop • Call 808 543-3974 for Next Workshop or Questions

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm • 3 Hours
4-Hour Validated Parking for $1 in Building • Register at Hospitality Desk

$25 Non-Member • $15 Member
Plus sales tax • No Refunds or Carry-overs

No dance experience is required, although helpful. Instructor "Jean Yanagawa" will teach a 3-Minute choreography in 3-hours to a popular tune -- then demo how to take your new dance moves the the clubs!

For additional details E-mail Instructor at jeanhy@hawaii.rr.com

The "Serious" Bellydancer Workshop • Saturday, Nov 29th (events » sports / rec) Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 12:00 PM For the Experienced Dancer with Instructor "Jean Yanagawa"
• Please Bring Finger Cymbals & Veil • Ongoing Workshop
• Call 808 543-3974 for Next Workshop or Questions

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm • 2 Hours
4-Hour Validated Parking for $1 in Building • Register at Hospitality Desk

$25 ~ Non-Member • $15 ~ Member
Plus sales tax • No Refunds or Carry-overs

Workshop checklist ...
❧ Traditional & Modern Egyptain dance moves ~ exacting & inoffensive execution!
❧ Finger Cymbal Drills ~ from simple to complex & while dancing too!
❧ Muscle Strength & Endurance ~ amazing & improved performances!
❧ Isolated, Percussive & Opposing Hips & Torso ~ how to make the hard stuff, look easy!
❧ Smooth & Dramatic Veil Moves ~ maintain control & tone those upper arms too!
❧ Transition, Suspense, Focus ~ the elusive essentials!

For additional details E-mail Instructor at jeanhy@hawaii.rr.com

MCC Intermediate Bellydance Class • Jan 15, 2009 (events » sports / rec) Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 6:45 PM 10-week Sessions are Continuing • Please call the Moiliili Community Center (MCC) for details.

Thursday evenings • 6:45 to 8:15 pm
* INTERMEDIATE

$65 Non-Member
$60 Member ($20 membership per year)

"Jean Yanagawa" uses Salimpour Technique© as the foundational groundwork for integrating Contemporary Modern Egyptian moves and techniques. Novices work on mastering clearly defined technique/movements and finger cymbals; while advance work includes complex layering, movements, finger cymbals, veil, group and choreography/performances.

* Finger cymbals required and may be purchased from instructor.