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Introduction to Bellydance

Lead Instructor:  Aubre
 Access:  Public   Status:  Active   Lesson:  Free (Registration Required)
To become proficient at bellydance, it helps to have a good understanding of its orgins and evolution. Likewise, there are several variations to the dance, each with their own stylistic take. Here, Aubre gives an overview of the history and styles of bellydance before demonstrating some of the basic moves.

Lesson Specs

Instructions

Lesson Chapters

  1. Introduction
  2. History of Bellydance
  3. Major Styles of Bellydance
  4. Basic Moves
  5. Conclusion

Lead Instructor

Aubre

Aubre has been studying dance since she was a child growing up in Seattle. Her dance background includes classical ballet, jazz, hiphop, tap, and her main passion, Middle Eastern bellydance. Studying with such esteemed talents as Suhaila Salimpour, Samara, Jamila Salimpour, Tamra-henna, Zahra Zuhair, Sahira, and many others, Aubre has developed her own beautiful and elegant style. She has shared stages with Cirque du Soleil and the Blue Man Group.

Aubre performed with the Bellydance Superstars as well as served as Assistant Director while touring extensively through Europe and North America and can be seen on the "Bellydance Superstars: Live at the Folies Bergere" dvd. She is now the Artistic Director of the Lumina Bellydance Company. Aubre teaches numerous workshops around the world as well as classes in Los Angeles, where she resides. Her teaching style is known for its strong emphasis on technique, clear explanations, and a warm nurturing approach.

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Introduction to Bellydance

Learn the history, major styles and basic movements of bellydance from well-known instructor Aubre.

Bellydance Technique

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The Ultimate Undulation

Bellydance performer and instructor Aubre teaches the step-by-step progression of exercises that will help you achieve perfect form when performing belly undulations.

Bellydance Layering

Bellydance instructor and performer Aubre focuses on layering techniques that put various moves together into complete bellydance steps.