Classes

Maria’s Studio (Previously Deniese School of Dance) 

209 Parker St. 

Lexington, SC 29072

 

Columbia’s only certified FCBD ATS ® Teacher and Sister Studio.

 

 

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101 Bellydance – $10 Mondays 7-8 PM

Introduction to bellydance to include a warm up / stretching in the beginning, an introduction to a basic movement or prop, and a cool down. This class is perfect for beginners. Cost is $10.  Brings zills because we may also use zills when we drill the movement for technique.

Intermediate / Advance Bellydance – $10 Tuesday 7-8 PM

This class will consist of intermediate / advance bellydance moves. Not specific to any one form of bellydance, this class will help out with technique that you can use with any dance form (tribal or cabaret).  Knowledge of basis belly dance moves is a must.

We will also work with different props, floorwoork, zills and lots of drills. Includes a warm up and cool down.

Students in this class, at the discretion of the instructor, will have the opportunity to perform in the student troupe.

Level I American Tribal Style® (FCBD® Format) Wednesday 8-9 PM- $10 (6 weeks cycle)

Level I basic concepts in American Tribal Style® taught in 6 weeks cycles.  Every six weeks it repeats.  Bring your finger cymbals! Dress comfortable and with stretchy clothes.

Week One
Posture
Taxeem
Hand Floreo

Week Two
Arm Undulations
Egyptian Step
Formations for Leading and Following
Zils

Week Three
Torso Twist
Pivot Bump/Choo Choo w/arm 1 and arm 2
Review formations with all steps with zils

Week Four
Bodywave
Arabic Step
Review formations with all steps with zils

Week Five
Circle Step
Shimmy Step
Review formations with all steps with zils

Week Six
Review formations with all steps with zils.
Review leading and following.

Level II ATS® (FCBD® Format) Wednesday 7-8PM – $10 (must complete level I)

Variations to the basic moves will be taught and drilled with zills.  We will discuss formations, chorus, leading and following, and other aspects of ATS®.  Last 15 minutes will be used to practice dancing in group formations.   Dress comfortable and bring a 25 yards skirt if you have one.   Students in this class, with discretion of the instructor, will have the opportunity to dance in Columbia’s newest ATS® troupe.  This troupe will exclusively use Fat Chance Belly Dance moves and formations.  :)

Class cards are now available. $50 for 6 classes (1 free) & $100 for 12 classes (2 free).

WORKSHOPS

Stay tuned for upcoming monthly mini workshops.   I’m available for private, group lessons and workshops.  Please contact me at info@mariapalacio.com for more information.

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