CASUAL/DROP-IN

Class Description

Join Alyasati Fusion Bellydance School, L2 Intermediate Community This 10 week term is a deep dive into the intricate layers of Fusion Bellydance body isolations, fluidity and musicality, building and progressing on strong technique & intermediate level layers The class will start with a 20min warm up and end with a cool down stretch. This term will explore the full spectrum of Fusion Bellydance: - Body shapes & isolations (circles, figure 8s, lift/drops, slides, diamonds & more) - Fluid-liquid-serpentine movement qualities - Locking-sharp and earthy dynamics - Layering (foot pathways, Body Isolation & Arms, introduction to body/body layers) - Intro to Indian Fusion Bellydance (yes Sarah is very inspired by her training!) - Creative arm pathway exploration and how our arms can be become a tool for artistic expression and emotion layered on fusion bellydance body isolation (Sarah draws inspiration from her training in Indian, Contemporary and Ballet dance styles to create her elegant arm expression) At the end of class, we will explore how the technique can become exciting new movement pathways through putting them together into fun combinationns What to Wear: - clothes comfortable for dance & stretching (eg, leggings, singlet, crop top, loose pants) - Bring drink bottle Parking: Parking on Evans Street can be tricky, alt parking can be found on Albert Street or Lygon St Please allow 5 - 10 minutes to find parking ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR SARAH MOULTON: Sarah, the director of Alyasati Fusion Bellydance School is a dedicated lifelong dancer who trained intensively in Classical Ballet and Contemporary dance before she found her love in Fusion Bellydance, inspired by the dances from the MENAHT region, India as well as being influenced by western dances such as hip hop, flamenco & contemporary dance. Over the last 11 years of devoted practice, she has found Fusion Bellydance has naturally become the platform for her soul and artistic expression, allowing her to explore emotions and archetypes within herself. Sarah also is passionate about Classical Indian dance and how the artistic nuances can be integrated into Fusion Bellydance which sees her regularly travelling to India for intensive training in both classical and folk dances. She has taught workshops, intensives and performed in New Caledonia, India & various Bellydance Festivals & Music Festivals around Australia