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featuring the Sakinah Dance Troupe
What's new?
'TIS THE SEASON!!!
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Introduction to Amaja Bellydance!
NEXT COURSE BEGINS 5/19/2008
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About the Amaja School
PHILOSOPHY
Amaja School of Dance is founded on the belief that only when
we learn to accept and nurture ourselves can we begin to truly
accept and nurture others. Students are encouraged to engage
the dance as a means of finding their own center and balance and
core power. Emphasis is placed on self-expression and a
positive self-image. Our classes provide a safe and welcoming
environment, and building self-confidence is always at the heart of
the interaction between students, and between instructors and
students, during classes as well as performance events.
Bellydance is a dance for everyone—
every size and shape, every age and ability.
Classes are small and designed to meet individual needs. All
classes offer elements of stretching and toning, muscular and
cardiovascular conditioning, and choreography. In addition to
these features, each class also specifically focuses on one of
three individual elements: Bellydance, Jazz, or Dance for Kids:
Music & Motion.
CORE STRENGTH
Core strength refers to both the physical
conditioning of our core/abdominal muscles and the connection
of our mind and body and our inner strength. In addition to
protecting vital organs, core muscles also support our skeletal
frame. When we strengthen and isolate these muscles, we
improve posture, and increase overall health and self-awareness.
SELF CONFIDENCE
Building self-confidence through bellydance is at the very heart
of the Amaja School of Dance teaching method. While other
dance forms and teaching methods may focus on difference and
exclusivity, bellydance at Amaja is all about making the dance—its
form and expressivity— available to anyone who is interested in
personal growth. Students of every level from beginning to
advanced are encouraged to extend and explore their physical
vocabulary—challenging themselves with new styles and even, if
they are so inclined, with participation in
group and solo performances!
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of the soul
Sakinah:
inspired tranquility
at the Oreet Show
2008
The Istanbul Rhythm Rats
pictured:
Chris, Amaja, Katisha, Sara,
Betsy, & Randy
New Year's Hafla