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Bellehoppers
Beginners Partner Swing
Join us to learn the iconic swing dance styles of the early 20th century . This class aims to get you ready for the social dance floor and , along with some iconic dance moves , will work on important elements such as connection , frame , lead / follow techniques , styling , floor craft , etiquette and more . Whether new to dancing or seeking to refresh / fine tune your skills , this class is for you . Flat , nogrip shoes are advised . We want you to get every bit of enjoyment and learning out of these classes . We don ’ t want anyone to miss out so we encourage participants to sign up with a partner . This helps to keep the class even and then no-one has to miss out . So find a friend and come along !
Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm ( 16 + yrs )
12 weeks : 12 Sept to 5 Dec £ 78 | £ 70
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Vasiliki Stasinaki
Contemporary Dance
This course will focus on learning contemporary dance technique , strengthening core and leg muscles and movement through the space . During the classes you will work through centre and floor exercises in order to warm up and will progress to longer dance combinations , jumps and contemporary dance choreography . The class is open to everyone with some contemporary dance experience that is willing to progress while having fun ! The course is taught by Vasiliki Stasinaki , a professional dancer who has trained at the Dance School of the Greek National Opera , Northern School of Contemporary Dance and is a dancer with Maiden Voyage Dance .
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm ( 18 + yrs )
12 weeks : 12 Sept to 5 Dec £ 96 | £ 90
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Bellehoppers
Improver Partner Swing
Join us to learn the iconic swing dance styles of the early 20th century including Charleston , Lindy Hop , Jitterbug , Jive , Balboa and Collegiate Shag . Swing dance experience is necessary and you should be comfortable with dancing Lindy Hop . This class will help you blend dance styles by providing iconic moves and sequences to expand your repertoire ; plus it will continue to work on important elements such as connection , frame , lead / follow techniques , styling , floor craft , etiquette and more . Flat , no-grip shoes are advised . No partner required .
Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm ( 16 + yrs )
12 weeks : 12 Sept to 5 Dec £ 78 | £ 70
Soup DuJour Burlesque NEW CLASS
Burlesque
Join Soup DuJour for a 6 week course and learn some of the basics of burlesque such as shimmy , shake , tease , peel , bump and grind . Whether it ’ s confidence for the stage or life , burlesque is a fun , empowering and creative way to explore and enjoy your body . Soup is very excited to share her 10 years of burlesque wisdom with you ! With a degree in choreography , ten years of performing experience and the producer of Tease-o-Rama and Belfast Burlesque Festival , you are sure to be in good hands . For the first class please wear comfortable clothing and trainers / pumps or dance shoes .
Tuesdays 8:30-9:45 ( 18 + yrs )
6 weeks : 12 Sept to 17 Oct OR 6 weeks : 24 Oct to 5 Dec
£ 48 | £ 45
Gary Rowntree
Beginner Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance is a term encompassing a variety of dance techniques and styles closely related to ballet , modern dance , African and jazz dance . This 1 hour class is a perfect introduction to this dance style . The beginners class focuses on training the body and developing basic technical dance skills . Movement qualities such as fall and suspension , release , rebound and flow can be enjoyed to a variety of music in this class comprising warm up technique exercises into dynamic sequences , which may jump and travel across the floor .
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm ( 15 + yrs )
12 weeks : 13 Sept to 6 Dec £ 96 | £ 90 | £ 84
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