intro to classical persian technique - white river junction / hanover rec center
WHERE: dancer's corner (white river junction and hanover rec center on feb 22)
TIME: 6:15-7:15 P.M. (60 minutes)
day: wednesdays, january 18 - march 14 (8 weeks, 60 minute classes, no class february 22, school vacation week)
JANUARY 11 AND February 22 will be a rehearsal weeks at the hanover rec center
DESCRIPTION: I am excited beyond words to introduce Persian Classical Dance to my students. Before I describe the class, I need to be clear that this class is only for people who are motivated to take two classes this semester. All Level 2 students are being asked to take Technique class, but if you have the time and funds, this class will be a knock-your-socks-off and change-your-life kind of opportunity. The class is a long time in coming - 8 years since I first began my study of Persian Dance - and it has a lot of history and emotional energy behind it for me. Persian Classical Dance is a completely different Middle Eastern dance genre than Belly Dance. Classical Persian is also entirely different than Bandari. The vocabulary is rich, floral, decorative, and intensely expressive in the arms, wrists, hands and face. It is at once rhythmic and flowing. For me, this style is dance heaven. I first had the opportunity to study and perform several forms of Persian Dance with the Silk Road Dance Company. Our Artistic Director, Laurel Victoria Gray, is a world famous Persian Dance scholar. I am also a private student of Persian dancer, choreographer and nationally sought after teacher, Shahrzad Khorsandi. Persian Dance has influenced Belly Dance in subtle ways, but the music and the body movement vocabulary of the classical form are mostly different. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of Classical Persian Dance in preparation for a Persian Dance choreography in the Spring semester. Students who are interested in learning the Persian dance choreography must take this prerequisite class because the vocabulary and movement are quite complicated, advanced and very dissimilar to what my students have studied to date. That being said, I encourage any Level 2 student (even the Intro to Level 2 group) to consider this class. This is a rare offering, not to be missed. Make-up classes may not be used in this class.
PLEASE NOTE: All classes beyond Beginner level require instructor permission (by email) even if you have registered in Advanced classes in the past.
LOCATION: Dancer's Corner, 93 Pine Street, White River Junction. See map
FAQs: See FAQ's page regarding foul weather, make-up classes and other issues.
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: See FAQ's page. Consider bringing and wearing sneakers. Please bring a thick yoga mat to each class.
COST: $140. Please postmark check no later than January 5 to: Gina Capossela, 2090 Moore Road, South Royalton, VT 05068. Please note that we cannot offer refunds, discounts for missed classes (although we encourage make-ups at other locations), transfers of registration/credit to other students, or refunds due to weather rescheduling.
OTHER QUESTIONS: Don't hesitate to email me with any other questions at info@ginadances.com or call me 802-282-2149. If I'm not available to take your call, please leave a message and let me know when and where is best to reach you.
