2024

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5-Week Beginner Series (March 2024)

A new year is here and there’s no better way to welcome it than by dancing in good company at a homey studio.

Join this 5-week series and spend your Friday evenings in the energy of dancing women, creativity, an easygoing atmosphere and supportive sisterhood.

We’ll study bellydance movements and stretch gently in the spirit of fun and exploration!

Absolute beginners and more seasoned dancers welcome.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

💰$80 for all classes *or* $20 per class
Paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
Venmo: @bellydanceforhealing

2023

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Hello, Southern Oregon!

Welcome to the month of September. As the year comes to a close, we’ll start to practice more inward movements to recover, replenish and release the frenzy of summer.

Mayas, slow circles and sunset arms will help support feelings of centeredness and settle our energy.

Ahh.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

💰$30 for both classes *or* $20 per class
Paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
Venmo: @bellydanceforhealing

3-Week Mini Series (June 2023)

Hello, Southern Oregon!

All levels, ages and bodies are welcome to attend this 3-week series in Ashland, Oregon. We’ll polish the basics, explore flowy combinations and learn a simple choreography to Shik Shak Shok (music sent to you upon registration, in case you want to practice at home).

A large jug of water will be available for your hydrating pleasure, please drink plenty of water this summer.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

💰$50 for all 3 weeks *or* $20 per class
Paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
Vennmo: @bellydanceforhealing

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4-Week BEGINNER Series (January + February 2023)

Greetings everyone,

Happy New Year 2023!🥳🎇

A new 4-week series begins on January 25th, 5:00-6:00pm, at DanceSpace in Ashland.

If you've never belly danced before, this is a GREAT series to attend, as the fundamental moves are explained in detail.

We dance to cultivate and nurture our energy, not exhaust it (like many forms of exercise do)!

Bellydance for Healing combines ancient bellydance movements with healing practices from around the world. Gentle stretching, breath management and embodiment practices are all woven into the fabric of this dance class.

The atmosphere is lighthearted and the priority is FUN. No rushing, no pain - just movement!

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

💰****$70 for all 4 weeks** *or* $20 per class*
Paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
Vennmo: @bellydanceforhealing
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*All proceeds go to the Center for Human Rights in Iran
(Center for Human Rights in Iran)

2022

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The DanceSpace Studio
280 E Hersey St
Ashland, OR 97520

Hello Ashland! Here comes a 4-week BEGINNER series, Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:00pm, at DanceSpace. Pre-registration required (details below).

Bellydance for Healing combines fundamental bellydance movements with healing practices from around the world. Simple breathing exercises, looonger held stretches and kind attentiveness to your body are all interwoven into the fabric of this class.

📍If you've ever felt that dance classes are intimidating, too fast paced and stressful (I certainly have!), you'll find that this class is completely the opposite: it's easygoing, gently pace and relaxed.

The more relaxed we are, the better we learn. And learning something new is fun! And healthy. A positive distraction amidst a crazy world.

>>Learn about your body's movement abilities, connect with other women, celebrate your femininity and get a great workout *without even noticing you are working out.* <------

Please feel free to eamil any questions or concerns to bellydanceforhealing@gmail.com I hope to see you on the dancefloor!

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>>>💃 Pre-registration required <<<
$70 for 4 weeks *or* $20 for single class

PayPal: paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
Venmo: @bellydanceforhealing 

4-Week Beginner Series (September 2022)

Fall is coming and so is a new 4-week BEGINNER series!

If you've ever felt that dance classes are intimidating, too fast paced and stressful (I certainly have!), you'll find that this class is completely the opposite: it's easygoing, gently pace and relaxed.

I believe that the more relaxed we are, the better we learn. And learning something new is fun! And healthy. A positive distraction amidst a crazy world.

Learn about your body's movement abilities, connect with other women, celebrate your femininity and get a great workout *without even noticing you are working out.*

DATES: Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27
TIME: 7:15pm - 8:15pm
PLACE: Splendid Barre (Downtown Corvallis)
COST: $60.00 for 4 weeks, or $20 drop-in's
>>> Paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing • Venmo @bellydanceforhealing <<<

Beginner Classes (July 2022)

For more info, email bellydanceforhealing@gmail.com.

Beginner *PLUS* Series (June 2022)

Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm
June 4th - 25th, 2022

💃 Pre-registration required.
$60 for 4 weeks or $20 per drop-in.
PayPal: paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
Venmo: @bellydanceforhealing 

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Already have a few bellydance classes under your (coin) belt? Then please consider joining this experienced beginner series!

We’ll go deeper into slides, circles, eights and shimmies, and how to put them all together in a way that’s creative and comfortable.

As always, we’ll move at a gentle pace, stay attuned to our bodies and incorporate healing + breathing practices.

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For more info, email bellydanceforhealing@gmail.com.

BEGINNER series! (April 2022)

Hello, Central Oregon!

Here comes another 4-week *BEGINNER* series, Saturday April 2nd to Saturday April 23rd!

This series follows the March one, where we covered basic slides, circles and shimmies. In these next 4 weeks, a few more movements will be added - but only after reviewing the previous movements thoroughly.

Class will move at a gentle pace and include simple relaxation practices that promote wellness and healing.

If you are you new to dancing, need a way to uplift your pandemic-weary spirit and shake off the winter blues, this class series might be a great fit for you.

All ages, shapes and movement abilities welcome.
Extra hip scarves will be provided.

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💃 Pre-registration required.
$60 for 4 weeks *or* $20 for single class.
PayPal: paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
Venmo: @bellydanceforhealing 
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4-week BEGINNER series (March 2022)

Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
March 5th - 26th, 2022
Splendid Barre Studio
462 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333

💃 Pre-registration required.
$60 for 4 weeks *or* $20 for single class.
PayPal: paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
Venmo: @bellydanceforhealing 

Hello, Central Oregon!

Are you new (or new-ish) to dancing? Need a way to uplift your pandemic-weary spirit? Maybe you just want to shake off the winter blues.

Whatever the reason, I hope you’ll check out this beginner series!

In this 4-week class, we’ll learn the bellydance basics: slides, circles and shimmies. We’ll also explore a few simple healing practices like lonnng-held stretching and breath management.

Let’s come together to explore the fundamentals at a luxuriously gentle pace. All ages, shapes and movement abilities welcome. Extra hip scarves will be provided. Please secure your spot ASAP, class size is limited.

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💃 $60.00 for 4 weeks to paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
OR
drop-in’s for $20.00 to link above

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✨Got questions about class?✨
Email bellydanceforhealing@gmail.com

2021

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Summer of Shimmies:
4-week Beginner Series (August 2021)

Mondays
Aug. 2nd - Aug. 23rd, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Terpsichorean Dance Studio
1601 NW Newport Ave
Bend, OR 97701

💃$60.00 for 4 weeks (or $20 drop-in)

Are you new to bellydancing? Need a gentle way to boost your spirits? Curious about the biomechanics of shimmies??

Then please come and join this beginner series!

In these 4 *Summer of Shimmies* classes, we’ll learn the basics of bellydance - slides, circles, figure 8’s - and spend LOTS of time on shimmies. (Hip shimmies, Three Quarter Shimmies, Shoulder Shimmies, Algerian shimmies, Twist Shimmies, and etc.)

We’ll also explore the benefits of s l o w l y practicing a few simple healing exercises from Yin Yoga. Ahhhh.

Come learn the fundamentals at a luxuriously gentle pace. All ages, shapes and movement abilities welcome. Extra hip scarves will be provided. Please secure your spot ASAP, as class size is limited.

Register early!
Class size limited to 7. <———

💃To register: send $60 (for 4 weeks) to paypal.me/bellydanceforhealing
or to Venmo handle @BellydanceforHealing
(Drop-in's also welcome at $20 per class)

Questions? Email Ronnie Ambar at
bellydanceforhealing@gmail.com.

Spring into Bellydance:
4-week Beginner Series
(May + June 2021)

Mondays, May 17th- June 7th, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Terpsichorean Dance Studio
1601 NW Newport Ave.
Bend, OR 97701

$60.00 for 4 weeks (or $20 drop-in)

New to dance? Need a way to boost your spirits? Look no further than this beginner series!

In just 4 weeks, we’ll learn the basics: slides, circles, figure 8’s and shimmies. We’ll also explore the benefits of practicing a few simple healing exercises from gentle yoga and Yoga Nidra.

Come learn and practice the fundamentals at a luxuriously gentle pace. All ages, shapes and movement abilities welcome. Extra hip scarves will be provided. Please secure your spot ASAP, as class size is limited.

COVID-19 Note: Masks required.
Class size limited to 7.

Questions? Email Ronnie Ambar at bellydanceforhealing@gmail.com.