joined on 08/26/04
last updated 11/03/09
about me
Known as "Jean Yanagawa" to my Troupe and students. With over 25 years of Middle Eastern belly dance experience, with more than half that time as an instructor with the Honolulu Club, Moiliili Community Center, and Kaimuki Community School for Adults, Dept. of Education, State of Hawai`i.
• NO CLASS at Honolulu Club on Sat Nov 21 from 11:20 am - Noon • BellyDance808 will perform at The Mayor's Annual Country & Craft Fair, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall • Mahalo for everyone's kokua and understanding as I recover/rehab my right-hand injured in a fall... classes and rehearsals are a "GO", no finger cymbals for me for a awhile =(
Tue, January 27, 2009 - 11:08 AM
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Honolulu Club ADVANCE / TROUPE Belly Dance Class • Saturday 1:30-3:00 pm
(events » sports / rec)
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Instructor Approved • Classes are Continuous
3-Hour Free Validated Parking in Building
NO CLASS ON ~ Nov 21 (Mayor's Craft Fair performance, Neal Blaisdell Center)
NEXT Session ~ Jan / Feb (Date to be Determined)
Saturday • 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
• Register at Hospitality Desk on 7th Floor
• Call 808 543-3970 for Next Session or Questions
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
Honolulu Club NOVICE / BEGINNERS Belly Dance Class • Tuesday Evenings • 7:00-8:30 pm
(events » sports / rec)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Drop-In's are Welcomed! • Classes are Continuous
3-Hour Free Validated Parking in Building
NO CLASS ON ~
NEXT Session ~ Jan / Feb (Date to be Determined)
Tuesday • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
• Register at Hospitality Desk on 7th Floor
• Call 808 543-3970 for Next Session or Questions
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 • (Date to be Determined)
(events » sports / rec)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Ongoing Workshop • Call 808 543-3974 for Next Workshop or Questions
1:00 pm to 4:00 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
MCC Intermediate Bellydance • Thursday Evenings • 7:00-8:30 pm ~ JAN - OCT 2010
(events » sports / rec)
Friday, January 1, 2010 - 6:45 PM
12-week Sessions are Continuing • Please call the Moiliili Community Center for details.
NO CLASS ON ~
Thursday evenings • 6:45 to 8:15 pm
• Session I ~ Jan 14 - Apr 1
• Session II ~
• Session III ~
$87 Non-Member
$81 Member ($25 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.
Middle Eastern Belly Dance I • FEB - NOV 2010
(events » community)
Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Monday Evenings • 7:00 to 8:30 pm ~ Cafeteria, Makai
SPRING REGISTRATION ~ Jan 9-21, 2010
• Office Closed on ~
NO CLASS ON ~
$18 Registration + $14 Cash for Finger Cymbals
"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
OFFICE HOURS ~ SAT, 8am-12noon • MON-THU, 8am-8pm • FRI, 8am-3pm
MCC Beginner Bellydance Class • JAN - NOV 2010
(events » sports / rec)
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 6:45 PM
10-week Sessions are Continuous
Please call the Moiliili Community Center (MCC) for details.
Tuesday evenings • 6:45 to 8:15 pm
• Session I ~ Jan 12 - Mar 16
• Session II ~
• Session III ~
$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.
The "Serious" Bellydancer Workshop • (Date to be Determined)
(events » sports / rec)
Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 1:00 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
1:00 pm to 3:00 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
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