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Hip Circles Bellydance School

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joined on 02/23/06
last updated 09/11/09
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Hip Circles Bellydance School Moto

Hip Circles BellyDance School welcoming you to a great 2009! Our common goal as well as our love for the art of BellyDance is to have a school reaching constant improvement while offering to all students a safe place to dance and socialize with other women! We will strive with professionalism and dedication to make all of our events always full of exciting surprises - we will do everything we can to ensure you will always have a great time! Our quality input and dedication in our tasks and responsibilities will only make our classes, workshops, haflas and events shine with success and our school with togetherness!

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Teachers at Hip Circles

Get to know our amazing teachers featured in classes, workshops and events promoted by Hip Circles Bellydance School!
Please see below our last crew of teachers... Always a pleasure to learn from such dedicated and passionate artists - we give thanks to all who have collaborated to the great level of teaching offered by our School!

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Tribal Fusion Bellydance Teach Graziela!

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Trib Fus Bellyd Tchr Samantha Hasthorpe!

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Trib Fus Bellyd Teacher Wendy Marlatt!!

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Hip Hop Bellydance Teacher Geneva Bybee!

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Drummer Aharon Wheels Bosta

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Lebanese Bellydance Teacher Sabine!

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Trib Egyp Bellyd Teacher Eleanor OLeary!

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Egyptian Bellydance Teacher Aaminah!

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Cabaret Teacher Christina Offutt!

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Flamenco Teacher Beti Pindado!

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Acting Therapy Teacher Nina Mendes!

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dance for peace

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Hip Circles Network

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"Beside the fire, as the wood burns black,
A laughing dancer in veils of light,
Whose dance transforms the darkness to gold."

Abu Abd Allah ben Abi-l-Khisal,
excerpt from The Serpent of the Nile
by Buonaventura

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"...may dance keep your soul and body in intimate harmony..."

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Dance for Peace!

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My Recommendations

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Samantha Emanuel Workshops in Ireland!

The Vagabond Princess hosted by Hip Circles Bellydance School! More news about Sam's workshops and show in Cork and Belfast coming very soon! For now, please check our facebook page for details at www.facebook.com/pages/Cor...ircles-Bel
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HIP NEWS FOR 2009!

Please check our most up to date news at our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Cor...9451572781
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Hip Circles hosts Sharon Kihara! Sept 08

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Let's shimmy!!!!

Gender
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Location
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We are a fusion Bellydance School in Ireland!

THIS IS THE PROFILE OF HIP CIRCLES BELLYDANCE SCHOOL, CORK, IRELAND!
Get to know our motto, your teachers, class schedule and descriptions, see pics of our events and check out loads of bellydance news!

Cork City Centre
Ireland

... please visit the Hip Circles Bellydance website directly at www.hipcircles.tk
... as well... our FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Cor...9451572781
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Will you join the dance?The time is now!

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Hip Circles Classes - Fees & Schedule 09

LAST UPDATE: 22.09.09

*****NEW CLASSES ON THURSDAYS @ 7PM START ON 17.09.09!*****

We are currently shaking what our mama gave us at the Cork Dance Studio
www.corkdancestudio.com

And here are the next hip news...

Saturday, 29th August 09 - Cork Dance Studio, Cork

Hats & Canes Cabaret Bellydance Workshop w/ Maya Al-Kaila for all levels!
Pls check all details for this event at:
www.facebook.com/pages/Cor.../event.php

"HIP CIRCLES BELLYDANCE SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE IN CORK"
Cork Dance Studio, Unit 70, Penrose Wharf

****** Come for a trial class (15yoyos) and bring a friend at no cost! *******

MONDAYS @ 6 - 7:15pm
"6 WEEK COURSE - Basics of Tribal Fusion & Drum Solo Bellydance"
Level: Absolute Beginners
Start Date: on-going (book now!)

MONDAYS @ 6 - 7:15pm
"6 WEEK COURSE - Basics and Beyond Tribal Fusion & Drum Solo Bellydance"
Level: Beginners & Improvers 1
Start Date: on-going (book now!)

MONDAYS @ 8 - 9:15pm
"6 WEEK COURSE - Intermediate/Advanced Tribal Fusion Drum Solo Bellydance"
Level: Improvers Level 2 & 3
Start Date: on-going (book now!)

THURSDAYS @ 7 - 8:15pm
"6 WEEK COURSE - Basics of Tribal Fusion & Drum Solo Bellydance"
Level: Absolute Beginners & Improvers 1
Start Date: NEW TERM STARS ON SEPT 17th 2009 (book now!)
DROP IN AVAILABLE FOR NEW STUDENTS


We hope you enjoy our new schedule created to keep your beautiful selves moving, learning and inspired.

2009 FEES & DISCOUNTS

DROP-IN CLASS: €15 (only available for new students)
6 WEEK COURSE: €80 (total of 6 classes of 1:15 min each, once per week)
EARLY-BIRD BOOKINGS: €10 OFF (if payment is received before your very first class or by the 6th class of the month)
FREE ENROLLMENT PROMOTION UNTIL DEC 2009!

... and get ready to shake what ya mama gave you at 1/2 price:
MOVE 2 BELLIES FOR THE PRICE OF 1
Come for a trial class (€15) and bring a friend at no cost!

BOOK AN ADDITIONAL CLASS PER WEEK WITH FURTHER DISCOUNTS AND GET IN SHAPE! PayPal, Bank Transfer & Credit Cards Accepted. Class bookings can also be made at SOMA (9 Robert Street, across from the GPO).

ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO JOIN: All courses run back-to-back so come for a trial class at any point.

Ps.: Terms&Conditions apply for all payments, please vist our website at www.hipcircles.tk for full info on our profile - sorry but the 2009 schedule&fees are not updated on our website (we are being redesigned!)

Write-ups provided on classes & workshops. Please wear comfortable clothes such as lycra wear, leggings or tracksuits, any tops of soft material (revealing the belly is not a requirement). Please wear a bra that offers adequate support. We provide a coined hip scarf to emphasize and define hip movements (if you have one please bring your own). Classes are performed barefoot. PLEASE NO JEANS or hard materials, pants with buttons or tight waist belts... Just wear comfy workout wear that makes you feel good and free to move around! Bring water/drinks, notepad and pen. Also, please arrive 15min prior to your class.

The classes are open to all types of women, ages shapes and sizes - all ladies (over 18 years old) are welcome to come to join a fun class in a non-competitive environment.

PLEASE START MAKING YOUR BOOKINGS AND SECURE YOUR SPACE!

If our current schedule does not suit you please let us know your availability and you will be kept on our waiting list for vacancies or other groups which might open up in the future.

And don't forget...
our BELLYDANCE GIFT VOUCHERS for you to surprise someone special with a single class or a course...
and our EXOTIC HEN PARTIES... A magical Bellydance Hen Party you will never forget!!! Individually created to give the bride and her hens a fun night to be remembered forever! A feminine sensual touch catered for women only, a lot of fun and a lot of laughter We'll teach you how to shimmy and shine (coin scarves provided), dress up the bride like a real bellyqueen (costume provided), and add a mini-performance for all guests. The event can take place at our studio, at your home or function room.

Many happy shimmies to everyone....
Yours in dance,

Graz


Graziela Calis
Hip Circles Bellydance
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 353 2962
hipcircles@yahoo.com
www.hipcircles.tk

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HIP CIRCLES CLASS LEVELS

BASIC LEVEL
This class introduces you to the basics of bellydance and how to be a Goddess. This course will improve flexibility, coordination, and self-esteem as you learn hip slides and kicks, undulations, figure eights and shimmies to combine into small bellydance routines. Correct your posture, drill on your foundations and learn new movements every class! No dance experience necessary.

IMPROVERS LEVELS 1, 2 & 3
After you have mastered the basics, Levels 1, 2 and 3 combine more challenging isolations and combinations with a fun theme or prop to take your bellydance higher. The themes could vary from making costumes, creating/learning choreography or new improvisations and performing at our events. Intro to Bellydance with Graz or previous bellydance experience is recommended. Some props are provided.

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General Levels Reference:

Basics: Beginners are learning basic alignment and posture, isolations, arm and hand coordination, traveling steps and short combos.

Level 1: Improvers who have taken minimum 6 months of classes, are able to perform simple choreographed pieces, capable of leading and following troupe improvisations.

Level 2: Experienced Improver students are learning more complex steps and combinations, layering, floor work, projection, spins and props.

Level 3: Intermediate dancers are ready for independent study, have tons of techniques to call upon and are working on refining the art of belly dance and putting it together into routines and/or choreographies in a performance-oriented manner.

Level 4: Professional dancers who are teaching and/or performing, excelling and always learning.

Level 5: If you became a BellyDance SuperStar you will fit in this section! :)

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food for thought...

1. Beginning dancer. Knows nothing.

2. Intermediate dancer. Knows everything. Too good to dance with beginners.

3. Hotshot dancer. Too good to dance with anyone.

4. Advanced dancer. Dances everything. Especially with beginners.

Attributed to Dick Crum, folk dance teacher

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Hip Circles at Lady Fest, Dec 08

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Girls Havin Fun!

Check out www.hipcircles.tk!
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My Free Text

"May you know the Beauty and Truth that is Who You Are,
May you know the Wisdom within,
And always listen to and express
the DANCE of your Soul"

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Dance from the Heart

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Gathering!

Us at the Firkin Crane Theatre, Sept 06
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What We Believe

We believe that every woman is a Goddess. As a Goddess, we know that it is essential to factor in well-deserved personal time to nourish and celebrate your feminine spirit. You are invited to join our community of fabulous women, fun classes, one-of-a-kind workshops, empowering events and luminous parties!

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Green Light!

Us at the Firkin Crane Theatre, Sept 06
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Yours in Dance

Inspiration - Beautiful Pic from MASMOUDI GHAWAZEE from Hungary
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Women Power

Inspiration - Beautiful Pic from Black Sheep Bellydance from US
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Spring Hafla 2008, Cork

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PRAYER FOR SABINE

May today there be peace within.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you
are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities
that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be confident knowing you are a child of
God. Let this presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance,
praise and love.

It is there for each and every one of us.

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"The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music.  Bodies never lie". 
Agnes de Mille

 
members » Hip Circle... link to this profile: http://people.tribe.net/hipcirclesbellydanceschool