Hey Shoeboxers,
It's an exciting month here at the studio! We've made some major (May-jor. Get it!? Nyuk nyuk) changes to our schedule, and we have some great workshops (including a FREE one), and a big party coming up for the month of May. Read on for all the information.
See you at the studio!
-Cera & Shoebox Studio
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In This Newsletter
1) NEW Class Schedule
2) FREE "Bellydance Improv Skills" Workshop w/ Najla - May 7th
3) "Beyond Bellydance Basics" A 2-part Workshop series w/ Rose Harden, May 5 & 12
4) "Breakin' Belly" Workshop w/ Kamille (Rockabelly) & Shelly (B-Girl) - May 30th
5) Cera's Birthday Bash + DCDT Fundraiser - May 8th
6) Rent Shoebox for workshops, classes, events, etc
7) Vote for Shoebox in SFGate's Best of the Bay Contest
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1) New Class Schedule
Major changes are being made to our weekly schedule - please read on and note the new stuff!
MONDAYS:
6:30-7:30pm: Salsa w/ Nick & Serena
7:30-9pm: *Hip Hop Bellydance Fusion w/ Brittney Laleh Banaei - beginning May 11th
TUESDAYS:
6-6:30pm: Dance Conditioning w/ Cera
6:30-8pm: *World Fusion Modern w/ Cera (Beginning May 19th)
8-9pm: *Cardio Dance Workout (Beginning May 19th) w/ Claire Furlotte
WEDNESDAYS:
6-6:30pm: Dance Conditioning w/ Cera
6:30-8pm: Fusion Bellydance Level 1 w/ Cera
8-10pm: Damage Control Dance Theater Rehearsal (Private)
THURSDAYS:
6-7pm: Yoga/Pilates Combo w/ Cera
7-8pm: Hip Hop w/ Cera
8-9:30pm: Bellydance Improv Skills w/ Najla (Beginning May 7th with a FREE workshop!)
FRIDAYS:
6-7:30pm: World Fusion Modern w/ Cera
SATURDAYS:
10:15-11am: $5 Pilates
11:30a-1pm: Fusion Bellydance Levels 1 & 2 w/ Cera
1:30-3:30pm: Studio Troupe Rehearsal (Private)
* New Class, Please visit website for complete class description + instructor bio.
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2) FREE "Bellydance Improv + Performance Skills" Workshop w/ Najla - May 7th
This free workshop is the kickoff to our new Thursday night class, Bellydance Improv + Performance Skills.
This mixed-level class will include warm up, drills, and improv exercises for the solo dancer. Students will come away with a solid introduction to traditional bellydance technique and solo improvisational performance skills.
Najla has been practicing traditional Middle Eastern dances since the age of four. She first learned debkes from her grandmother, who began the Folk Dance Festival at the American University of Beirut. She continued to train in ballet and modern, and then met Alexandra King at UCSB, with whom she studied American Cabaret, Persian Classical, Uzbek, Turkish Romany, and Ghawazee for six years and was a member of Seher Dance Company. Aside from studying with masters of their craft such as Leila Haddad, Amel Taftsout, Nanna Candelaria, and Cera Byer, Najla has a wealth of experience as a solo dancer, and has spent her dance life honing and defining her interpretation of what Lebanese style is. She is currently a principle member of Damage Control Dance Theatre.
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3) Beyond the Basics - Two Special Classes with Rose Harden
Tuesdays May 5th & 12th, 6-7:30pm
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to study contemporary belly dance with Rose Harden. Over 7 years of performing and teaching with Ultra Gypsy during a formative time for tribal fusion has given her unique insight to sharing the essentials of great technique, dynamic presence and the joy of this dance form.
This special two week session is geared toward the intermediate/advanced dancer. Each session starts with Rose's comprehensive approach to integrating core strength and dance movement in the warmup to enhance your dancing. We will move through drills, advanced combos, and spins, with an emphasis on performance preparation. It's time to up the anti ladies!
Spaces are limited so sign up now!
http://beyondbasicswithrose.eventbrite.com/
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4) "Breakin' Belly" Workshop w/ Kamille (Rockabelly) & Shelly (B-Girl) - May 30th
Full details on this awesome workshop will be up on the website VERY soon. Check for details!
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5) Cera's Birthday Bash + DCDT Fundraiser
May 8th, 8-11pm
PUSH Studio, 864 Folsom St. (directly across the street from Shoebox)
For the 4th year running, I will be throwing an "anything goes" art salon for my birthday. This year will be the biggest and raddest yet - It's gotten so big that we've had to upgrade to a swankier venue, the new Push Studio art gallery!
We will be doing performances, drinkin' wine, hangin out, and raising cash for DCDT's upcoming evening length show, CAVE. Please come out and show your love & support.
Featuring performances by...
Kamille Raks Bellydance (Rockabelly)
Photon (Beatbox Flautist, in his 3rd Bday Art Salon appearance...)
Team Lexington
Room for Cream (featuring JD Limelight, rockin his 4th year Saloning it up)
April & Three Sisters Bellydance
Claire Furlotte
The Bellydance Mafia
Expansion Dance Theater (led by NEW SBS teacher, Brittney Laleh Banaei)
Deb Rubin
Damage Control Dance Theater
Kami Liddle (Bellydance Superstars)
....and MORE!
Raffle prizes! Silent Auction! Amazing art! Tarot Readings! Your friends! Come celebrate....
$5+ Donation at the door (no one turned away)
(* if you would like to perform/exhibit work at this or any other DCDT fundraiser, please let me know by hitting reply to this email)
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6) Rent Shoebox for workshops, classes, events, etc
Shoebox is available for classes, workshops, meetings, parties, photoshoots, special events...you know. Whatever you need it for, really! If you are interested in renting Shoebox for an event, please email Cera or hit reply to this email. Discounted rates are available to regular students.
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7) Vote Shoebox BEST OF THE BAY in SF Gate
Shoebox has been nominated for SFGate's Best of the Bay! Please show your love and support by voting here:
http://baylist.sfgate.com/shoebox-studio-sf/biz/178492?utm_source=shoebox-studio-sf&utm_medium=reciprocallink&utm_campaign=reciprocallinks
