bint Hazine Chatter: Two Weeks into 2013

It is two weeks into the New Year and bint Hazine has been fairly active. I think I really need to reflect now and again on just how much we do, especially when I am feeling sort of low. 

Most of bint Hazine are finding their sensual, sexy side this month with Mizz Lucy’s VaVaVoom classes at Plaza de Anaya, Tempe. It is not likely that our friends and fans will be seeing that much more skin in future bint Hazine appearances, but expect that there might be a few more dances that sample, as DREADmonboogaloo did, from the slinky side of dance.

AdeebA’s classes at Rio Vista have been cancelled this session due to low enrollment. (Tell your friends Peoria students, this class can only happen if there are five or more signed on). Glendale has shimmy! Foothills classes are ago this session though, and we are working on combos and technique on Tuesday nights with a very full class! FREE classes at the Civic Space are rather quiet as well which seems crazy. Free dance classes on a Saturday morning and not too early either. Where is everyone?

We are looking forward to at least a few gigs in 2013 including plans to join The DREAD Fleet for Phoenix Comic Con and Pirate Mud Wresting. If you have an event upcoming, please let us know, we are eager to dance for most events and small parties. In January, AdeebA performed a last minute gig for the Hip Historian, Mashall Shore at Phoenix Metro Retro for his talk on Route 66. So, we really will do just about any venue.

And, most important, bint Hazine is celebrating the birthdays of two of our very special dancers this month! Happy Birthday to Samira Nadim and Sarai Gabrielle! Samira is the sexy embodiment of sass and sarcasm; she brings the sharp but sweet edge to bint Hazine. Sarai looks innocent but we know she has trouble behind that angelic smile. Thank you ladies so much for the unique beauty you bring to this troupe. You are glittering treasures!

We are working on at least three new pieces for 2013! Don’t worry though, we will still offer the favorites including Tunak Tunak Tun! Thank you so much to everyone who supports us; friends, family, and fellow dancers!

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bint Hazine: Bellydance Classes 2013

Classes are officially over for the year! No really this time! But it is only a few weeks before we start up again! Check out these great upcoming sessions starting in January 2013!

Mondays

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Rehearsals with bint Hazine

*Please contact AdeebA if you are interested in joining this very exciting troupe of dancers.*

Tuesdays

7:10pm – 8:10pm

Foothills Aquatic Center

5600 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale

8 Week Session

*Sign-up via Glendale Parks and Recreation*

Wednesdays

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Rio Vista Recreation Center

8866 West Thunderbird Road, Peoria

8 week session

*Sign-up via Peoria Parks and Recreation*

Saturdays

10:00am – 11:00am

Phoenix Civic Space Park

444 Central Avenue, Phoenix

Drop-in

FREE

It is my hope as well as the ladies of bint Hazine that you shimmy right into the New Year!

bint Hazine: Next Session Announcements

It is the end of another amazing session of belly dance classes at Rio Vista and Foothills recreation centers. Bint Hazine is thrilled to announce that early in 2013 we will begin anew!

Foothills Aquatic Center
5600 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale
Tuesdays, 7:10 pm - 8:10 pm
8 week session
Call or Register Online Glendale Parks & Recreation

Foothills students will learn basic moves and AdeebA's choreography to Simark by Tarkan, to add to their dance repertoire.

Rio Vista Recreation Center
8866 West Thunderbird Road, Peoria
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
8 week session
Call or Register Online Peoria Parks & Recreation

Rio Vista students will learn slow sensuous moves, group arrangement, and AdeebA Korsana's original choreography to Last Kiss by Alabina.

Have a wonderful holiday season and new year! See you in 2013!

Rio Vista: Week Four – Tunak Tunak Tun

This week we reviewed, reviewed, reviewed! Learning that the second section of Tunak Tunak Tun choreography is very similar to the first section makes for a great practice and helps to reinforce technical aptitude towards the moves learned. 

There are some changes in the second section to be aware of, but mostly it is about retaining the training from the first three weeks. At this stage we are more than half way through the song and focusing on tightening and cleaning up the moves. Think of it as starting to clear away the dust on a chiseled sculpture, it is not quite done but we can see the image appearing.

Question: What is taboo in your family or community?

While you wait for class:

Really work on head slides, hip slides and posture through all the bouncy moves. Clean away that dust and add a few details.

See you next week! Thank you so much ladies!

Foothills: Week Three

Foothills: Week Three – Drum Plus

Stunning! So many more people in class tonight and everyone working so hard! Shimmies are looking great and over time I know they will be masterful! We are officially half way through the choreography which means we will have plenty of time to work out the kinks before the end of session! 

Remember to make a happy sound when you get a move just right! Give yourself the well deserved cheer! 

Think of all you have learned this week:

Hip Shimmies

Shoulder Shimmies

Goddess Walk

Single leg Shimmies

Rib Slides

Level Changes

Keep dancing! And to keep you shimmying all week, don’t forget to drop in on the Burning Bush Drum Circle and show them all you got! Thank you so much! See you soon!

Rio Vista: Week Three – Tunak Tunak Tun

This is why I teach! This is why I dance! Today’s class was so full of energy and joy and laughter! We make mistakes, we help one another and we laugh.

The Question this week:

What makes you laugh? 

We reviewed moves from last week and started right into the catchy, silly Tunak Tunak Tun chorus! The lessons of this week will carry more than any others through the session. Did I mention that belly dance a good attitude? Good music and a good group of dancers definitely help with that! Rio Vista ladies have good vibes in spades! 

The Moves This Week:

Hip Drops

Hip Shimmies

Hop Step

Grapevine Step

Some great Arm Moves

While you wait for class:

Work on posture and keeping arm movements full and open. Avoid droopy limbs and chicken wings.

Practice shimmies while doing chores around the house, or try using the hop step to cross the room.

See you next week! Thank you so much ladies!

Foothills: Week Two

I am a little concerned about the slight dip in attendance in the second week. I hope I did not scare anyone away. If you feel the class is moving too quickly or that it might be too difficult I encourage you to let me know. Maybe there is something we can work together to improve your experience.

This session is all about fun, freedom and high energy! Traditional Middle Eastern rhythms do tend to shake some beginners (and not always in the good way). The high velocity tempo can be daunting as well. Speed and strange rhythms aside, the moves are basic and the choreography repetitive. 

Think of all you have learned in just two classes:

Hip Shimmies

Hip Pistons

Arabic Push/ Tush Push

Shoulder Shrugs

Great Posture!

Keep practicing ladies, and armed with the terms for each move; check Youtube for sample videos, email me for further explanation, and keep trying! Thank you so much! See you soon!