Hello friends,
Can you believe it's October already? We have a lot going on here at the 'Box, including the start of Winter Performance Workshops, some exciting new offerings, a new class time for salsa, preparations for our TWO Year Anniversary party (which we hope you'll all attend), and more.
We are excited to celebrate TWO YEARS of sharing our love of movement with all of you. We hope our 3rd year is even bigger & better! Come join us for workshops, partying, and classes - and let's celebrate!
See you soon,
Cera & Shoebox Studio
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1) New Session begins - Winter Performance Workshops begin October 24th
2) NEW CLASS! - Monday Night Bootcamp
3) NEW CLASS TIME - Salsa Rueda w/ Nick & Serena
4) Dia De Los Muertos TWO Year ANNIVERSARY BASH! - Performers wanted
5) NEW PROGRAM! - Shoebox - New Years Resolution Lab
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1) New Session begins - Winter Performance Workshops begin October 24th
Fall session FLEW by, and now it is time to start working on our THIRD Annual Holiday Performance Showcase! Our student recitals have been getting bigger and better every time, and this one should be no different!
Each workshop runs for 8 weeks, beginning October 23rd and culminating in the Student Showcase on December 18th.
You do not have to perform to take the workshop, but it's highly encouraged! (Classes that take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday may miss 1 week for Thanksgiving holiday).
Cost: $115
Drop in rate during workshop session: $15 - YOU CAN STILL DROP IN during workshop sessions!
Participating classes:
Salsa Rueda w/ Nick & Serena: Mondays, 7-8pm (Oct.26-Dec.14), All levels
Hip Hop Fusion Bellydance w/ Brittney: Mondays, 8-9:30pm (Oct. 26-Dec.15), All Levels
World Fusion Contemporary w/ Cera: Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm (Oct. 27-Dec.12)
Zumba w/ Claire: Tuesdays, 8:15-9:15pm (Oct. 27-Dec.12)
Hip Hop w/ Cera: Wednesdays, 7-8pm (Oct.28-Dec.16th), All Levels
Bellydance Drills & Skills w/ Michelle: Thursdays, 7-8pm (Oct. 28-Nov.19, Dec. 3-Dec.17th), All Levels - NOTE: No Class on Thanksgiving Holiday. Pro-rated at $105
Lebanese Bellydance w/ Najla: Thursdays, 8-9:30pm (Oct. 28-Nov.19, Dec. 3-Dec.17th), All Levels - NOTE: No Class on Thanksgiving Holiday. Pro-rated at $105
Modern Fusion w/ Cera: Fridays, 6-7:30pm (Oct. 29-Dec.12), All Levels
Int/Adv Tribal Fusion w/ Cera: Saturdays, 11:30-1pm, (Oct 24th. 14-Dec. 12th), Intermediate/Advanced - Some bellydance experience STRONGLY recommended
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2) NEW CLASS! Monday Night Bootcamp
Mondays, 6-7pm
No Frills, No nonsense, No excuses - Just BOOTCAMP. If you wanna get your butt kicked into gear, come get your workout on. Monday nights at Shoebox are gonna whip you into SHAPE!
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3) New Class Time for Salsa w/ Nick & Serena
Mondays, 7-8pm
Salsa folks said they were incapable of dancing while there was still light in the sky.
Please make a note in your schedule!
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4) Dia De Los Muertos TWO Year ANNIVERSARY BASH! - Performers wanted
Friday, October 30th
8pm-??
We've made it TWO years here at 855 Folsom! To celebrate, we're having our third Dia De Los Muertos themed party.
We'd love it if any of our students or friends would like to showcase their talent at this party. If you'd like to perform, hit reply and let us know.
The night will also feature a Day of the Dead Costume Contest, Raffle prizes, and performances all night! Win free classes! See your favorite teachers perform! Celebrate two amazing years of classes at the 'box!
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5) NEW PROGRAM! - Shoebox - New Years Resolution Lab
If you have been wanting to start a new fitness regimen, change your eating habits, or turn over a new leaf in your life, the New Years Resolution Lab may be for you.
This 8 week program will take a small, dedicated group of people through a transformation process of mind, body, spirit, and most importantly - daily habits.
This process will include small group fitness classes, talks with a nutritionist + chef, reframing the role of nutrition and exercise in your life, and more.
This program is still being developed, but we are compiling a list of interested participants and their availability.
If this sounds like something that may be for you, please email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com with the subject "New Years Resolution Lab" and let us know you'd like to stay in the loop!
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See you all soon!
www.shoeboxsf.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/shoebox-studio-san-francisco
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
August Newsletter
Hey Shoeboxers,
August snuck in so fast we almost missed it!
We've been workin' hard over here at the box, and the teachers, students, and companies who rehearse here have been performing all over the bay area for the past few weeks - including with Amanda Palmer at the Fire Arts Festival, at the SF Mecca Immersion, and UNMATA's Human Rodeo. It's been a big couple of months for Shoebox dancers!
Please take note of a couple of important bits of info below - first, our student show is just around the corner, on August 28th! Second, beginning next week, there will be a later start time for Zumba with Claire, so please get all the info below, and update your calendars.
See you all soon,
Cera & SBS
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In this newsletter...
1) Shoebox Student Showcase, August 28th, 8pm, Dark Room Theater
2) New Time for Zumba w/ Claire
3) Bring A Friend, Save Some Cash
4) Shoebox Lost & Found
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1) Shoebox Student Showcase, August 28th, 8pm, Dark Room Theater
Join us for the 2nd Annual Summer Student Showcase!
Date: Friday, August 28th
Time: 8pm
Where: The Dark Room Theater, 2263 Mission St, SF
Admission: $10+ Donation
Featuring performances by the students of:
Brittney's Hip Hop Bellydance Fusion class
Cera's World Fusion Contemporary & Hip Hop classes
& Najla's Lebanese Bellydance class
And featuring guest performances by:
Salsa Vale Todo (Nick & Serena's professional salsa team!)
Eve Adelfi
Bri Hurley
Kitiera Moorehead
Hello, Vixen!
Claire Furlotte (our Zumba teacher)
Clandestine
The Bellydance Mafia (The Shoebox Studio Troupe)
Cody Gianotti (Flute/Beatboxer)
& of course, DCDT
A packed night of performances for only $10, and limited to only 50 people! Come see what your friends and family have been doin all summer at Shoebox!
Get Tix online here: http://sbsstudentshow.eventbrite.com/
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2) New Time for Zumba w/ Claire
Beginning August 18th, Zumba will be 8:15-9:15 pm. Please update your calendars!
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3) Bring A Friend, Save Some Cash
For the months of August & September, if you bring a friend to Shoebox, you both receive $2 off drop in, or $10 off a 10-class card. Come dance with us!
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4) Shoebox Lost & Found
Are you missing your water bottle? Sunglasses? Socks? Sweatshirts? Did you know that SBS has a lost & found? Next time you're here, check the bench by the front door, or ask Cera if she's seen your missing stuff - when we find things we keep them here for you...unless they're really cute, and then you may find us wearing them....
August snuck in so fast we almost missed it!
We've been workin' hard over here at the box, and the teachers, students, and companies who rehearse here have been performing all over the bay area for the past few weeks - including with Amanda Palmer at the Fire Arts Festival, at the SF Mecca Immersion, and UNMATA's Human Rodeo. It's been a big couple of months for Shoebox dancers!
Please take note of a couple of important bits of info below - first, our student show is just around the corner, on August 28th! Second, beginning next week, there will be a later start time for Zumba with Claire, so please get all the info below, and update your calendars.
See you all soon,
Cera & SBS
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In this newsletter...
1) Shoebox Student Showcase, August 28th, 8pm, Dark Room Theater
2) New Time for Zumba w/ Claire
3) Bring A Friend, Save Some Cash
4) Shoebox Lost & Found
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1) Shoebox Student Showcase, August 28th, 8pm, Dark Room Theater
Join us for the 2nd Annual Summer Student Showcase!
Date: Friday, August 28th
Time: 8pm
Where: The Dark Room Theater, 2263 Mission St, SF
Admission: $10+ Donation
Featuring performances by the students of:
Brittney's Hip Hop Bellydance Fusion class
Cera's World Fusion Contemporary & Hip Hop classes
& Najla's Lebanese Bellydance class
And featuring guest performances by:
Salsa Vale Todo (Nick & Serena's professional salsa team!)
Eve Adelfi
Bri Hurley
Kitiera Moorehead
Hello, Vixen!
Claire Furlotte (our Zumba teacher)
Clandestine
The Bellydance Mafia (The Shoebox Studio Troupe)
Cody Gianotti (Flute/Beatboxer)
& of course, DCDT
A packed night of performances for only $10, and limited to only 50 people! Come see what your friends and family have been doin all summer at Shoebox!
Get Tix online here: http://sbsstudentshow.eventbrite.com/
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2) New Time for Zumba w/ Claire
Beginning August 18th, Zumba will be 8:15-9:15 pm. Please update your calendars!
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3) Bring A Friend, Save Some Cash
For the months of August & September, if you bring a friend to Shoebox, you both receive $2 off drop in, or $10 off a 10-class card. Come dance with us!
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4) Shoebox Lost & Found
Are you missing your water bottle? Sunglasses? Socks? Sweatshirts? Did you know that SBS has a lost & found? Next time you're here, check the bench by the front door, or ask Cera if she's seen your missing stuff - when we find things we keep them here for you...unless they're really cute, and then you may find us wearing them....
Sunday, May 3, 2009
May-jor New Offerings at Shoebox (sorry for the cheese, we couldn't resist...)
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
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.
***********************************
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.
**********************************************
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/
**************************************************
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!
***************************************************
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)
******************************************
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
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