Saundra's teaching career began many years ago instructing ballet, jazz and tap. Her love and study of Middle Eastern Music and Dance now allows her to teach this beautiful art form incorporating all the fundamental necessities of dance. Sandra creates a supportive learning environment and her classes are fun, informative and a work out!


Updated DECEMBER 2010

NEW SESSION BEGINS JANUARY 4TH, 2011

WEEKLY CLASSES

Beginning Level Class Descritption
This level is appropriate for dancers who are just beginning as well as for dancers who want to expand and polish their fundamental techniques. Students can sign up for the month or drop in. Sessions are taught over 3 months where students build on technique, learn combinations or choreogrpahy. Students will have the opportunity to perform what they have learned at the end of each session! Drop in's are welcome at any time throughout a session, however it is recommeneded to come every week to keep up with material.

Beginning Level 1 Class Time: Tuesday Nights 6:00-7:00pm,

$12 drop in or $45 for the month. Month pass is good for 6 weeks.
Classes held at World Rhythm and Motion Studio in San Luis Obispo.
207 Suburban Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Intermediate Class Description.
This level is appropriate for dancers who have taken at least 1 committed year of Belly Dance with Saundra or Jenna or have received prior approval. Class will focus on polishing technique, learning intermediate to advanced movements and combinations, layering and putting it all together. Sessions are taught over 3 months where students build on technique, learn combinations or choreogrpahy. Students will have the opportunity to perform what they have learned at the end of each session! Drop in's are welcome at any time throughout a session, however it is recommeneded to come every week to keep up with material.

Intermediate Class Time: Tuesday Nights 7:00-8:00pm,

$12 drop in or $45 for the month. Month pass is good for 6 weeks.
Classes held at World Rhythm and Motion Studio in San Luis Obispo.
207 Suburban Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Price Break if you sign up for 2 classes/month. $40/class

Quarterly Sessions are as follows:
Session 1: Jan-March, Session 2: April-June, Session 3: July-September
and Session 4 October-December.

SaJa Belly Dance Company Rehersal
Tuesday Nights 8:00-9:00pm,
Class for SaJa company dancers.



INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED AND PERFORMANCE LEVEL
If you are interested in taking more advanced classes please contact Saundra. She will work with any student that wishes to excel, polish tecnique and peform. Students can take classes one on one or with friends. Contact Saundra for cost and availability.

Saundra co-directs SaJa Belly Dance Troupe and students who demonstrate commitment to classes and the desire to perform will have the opportunity to do so.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

If students prefer one on one lessons or semi-privates, Saundra is available to give that specialized attention and instruction to help the dancer excel in this art form.


Saundra's Belly Dance Classes

Traditional Belly Dance, Gypsy and Folk Dances.

Saundra's students will learn the traditional techniques of belly dance, and the styles that make up the five-part cabaret, through warm up, combinations and choreographies. The five-part cabaret includes opening and closing pieces which usually vary in rhythmic meter, veil work, Chiftatelli and Taksims, and of course, the Drum Solo. Students will also have the opportunity to learn Turksih Gypsy Style known as Karsilama, a 9/8 rhythm.


Workshops

Saundra is also available to teach workshops on a wide variety of belly dance techniques.


Please Contact Saundra with any questions or to learn more about her classes.