Dance / Fitness Classes
BELLY DANCE / PILATES / CONTEMPORARY / ZUMBA
MEMBERSHIP & DROP IN
L/DERRY
Monday
7pm-8pm Pilates
8pm-9pm Belly Dance
Tuesday
7pm-8pm ZUMBA
VIP**MEMBERSHIP: £4 per class/£32 per term (8 weeks)*
STANDARD MEMBERSHIP: £5per class/£40 per term (8 weeks)*
DROPIN: £6 per class
* prices available from January 2012
** returning members & dance/drama students only
NEWRY
Thursday
6pm-7pm Contemporary
7pm-8pm Belly Dance
CLASSES UNDER 14: £4 per class/£40 per term (10 weeks)*
DANCE STUDENTS: £4 per class/£40 per term (10 weeks)*
GOLD** MEMBERSHIP: £5 per class/£50 per term (10 weeks)*
STANDARD MEMBERSHIP: £6 per class/£60 per term (10 weeks)*
DROPIN: £7 per class
* prices available from January 2012
** performing group membership only
Location:
Sean Hollywood Arts Centre Newry 1A Bank Parade,
Newry
BT35 6HP
Tel: 028 3031 3180
Wednesday/ Thursday:
6pm - 7pm & 7pm - 8pm
Duncreggan studio
University of Ulster ( Magee campus )Duncreggan Student Village
85 Duncreggan Road,
Londonderry/Derry, BT48 0AA
Tel: 028 7137 5411
Mondays:
7pm - 8pm & 8pm - 9pm
Belly dance
BELLYDANCE - is the ultimate activity for developing fitness, grace, timing and self-esteem. Expand your creative freedom in a safe, supportive and FUN way with lasting results!Characteristic movements in the dance include curving patterns, undulations, thrusts, lifts, locks, and drops, and shaking or quaking body movements. Arms and hands move fluidly, like serpents or ribbons in the air. Unusual strength and control is demonstrated in the belly area.
Contemporary
The different styles within the genre of contemporary dance spring largely from the strong influences of an array of early modern dancers. Depending upon which school or lineage your instructor descends from, you might find that his or her choreography resembles or incorporates specific techniques.
American choreographer Martha Graham technique focuses on contraction and release, giving the dance a dramatic and dynamic quality.
The Cunningham technique is based on the work of Merce Cunningham, a student of Graham’s. Because Cunningham had a particular interest in physics, spirituality and spatiality, the Cunningham technique focuses on the articulation of the body in terms of space, rhythm and shape.
The Cunningham technique is based on the work of Merce Cunningham, a student of Graham’s. Because Cunningham had a particular interest in physics, spirituality and spatiality, the Cunningham technique focuses on the articulation of the body in terms of space, rhythm and shape
The Limon technique, inspired by the choreographer Jose Limon, emphasises weight, gravity, momentum and suspension by way of falling, rebound and recovery.
Finally, the Release technique explores the releasing of tension, the search for fluidity and the use of energy and breath.
Pilates
This is the basic foundation of all dance forms.
Classes will incorporate barre exercises to develop strength and flexibility as well as centrer work for enhancing grace, poise, emotions, coordination and balance which are emphasised to understand your bodies and learn varying levels of movement. Pilates strongly recommended for all dancers to take in addition to other techniques.
Zumba
Zumba Fitness is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive.
Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world's largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 12 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 110,000 locations across more than 125 countries.
Zumba – When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.
Tuition
This service is designed for all ages and levels of expertise in dance and fitness. Our aim is to provide less formal classes for those who require either more intensive tuition or those who prefer to learn on a one to one basis. Whether you would like to develop new skills in a different dance discipline or you would like to practice and improve on your existing skills we can help. We will create a programme unique to your individual needs and requirements.It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you. All dance teachers have an up to date CRB.In addition to all of the dance and fitness classes we hold a selection of different workshops.
For more information or booking please contact Nina Dibb:
TEL: + 44 (0) 28 308 25 990
TEL: + 44 (0) 77 255 180 20
TEL: + 353 (0) 86 222 57 98
