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Summer 2010 CLASS SCHEDULE ~
NOTE: YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in any of these classes! Classes are taught by Tahya and/or on occasion by Tahya-technique personally trained alternate instructors. |
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@440 Stuidos 440 Lafayette St. #3C New York, NY INTRO to Danse Orientale Find Your Groove 6:30-7:30 pm thru July 26 Next 4-class session: starts Aug. 9 |
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Healthy You Studio Next
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Riverview Arts Center |
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NCC-main Next
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Scout Programs * Tahya Technique (tm) Private/Semi-Private Lessons Whitehall Studio Call for appointment |
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Some of the most significant nuances of Danse Orientale are its intriguing rhythms and the smooth, fluid movements with a rich history dating back thousands of years.
Using Middle and Far Eastern traditional, sacred and secular music while remaining true to the roots, rhythms and art of Danse Orientale,
Tahya Technique(tm) classes start with the basics including postural alignment, isolations, and hip articulation, and progress to choreography focusing on the
dancer's relationship to the music, including pointers on how to construct your own dance.
The drumming & dances I promote, perform and teach are traditions deeply steeped in a connection to Mother Earth,
and in my classes I invite participants to relax into the core of our being and allow the rhythm and movement to re-establish a strong connection to who we really are.
Furthermore, we arise and celebrate our beauty, confidence, grace and ancestral wisdom through the slow and sensual moves of these ancient arts perfectly suited to EVERY WOMAN!
ALL ages! BTW, I recently had a conversation with a 14 yr. old who has been introduced to the dance via television and she was as enthused as I remain today (after 30+ years of riding this magic carpet),
and she was as eager to get started as anyone in my classes. I told her in my classes I've enjoyed the company of young girls and women from ages 8 to 80. I have witnessed first hand: Each of us uniquely discovers something about herself through the dance as unique as what she brings to it.
Tahya Technique(tm) also incorporates finger cymbal accompaniment and introductory drumming classes which review the basic strokes and dance rhythms affording class participants in-depth understanding of the rhythms. Tahya's class participants also discover the spiritual aspects of belly dance and express relief from stress while having fun. All shapes, sizes and ages are welcome.
Participation in classes based on the Tahya Technique(tm) will...
- Improve your coordination and flexibility - Trim the waistline - Naturally affirm your confidence while conditioning your cardiovascular system - Excite and create new neural pathways - Strengthen and tone your muscles - Stimulate the senses... |
I find belly dancing to be an excellent low-impact, full-body workout, one that can improve balance, grace and strength.
I also enjoy the opportunity to dress up and tap into my inner goddess.
More importantly, I love belly dancing's accessibility to every woman, regardless of her age, weight or ethnicity.
This is good medicine for women who need a self-esteem boost! Young, old, thin, voluptuous, or plus-size, you can belly dance ~ Celebrate you!- Kimberly Garrison, certified personal trainer, Philadelphia, PA
The dance has impacted every part of my life. For example, I used to be painfully shy, and, now, thanks to the dance,
I am more confident and comfortable in front of people ~ whether it's a pagent audience or my classmates ~
to the extent that my speech/communications teacher complimented me the other day as a 'natural'!- Kara C, High School Senior, Lehigh Valley, PA
I've done a lot of athletic things in my lifetime, but this is the FIRST thing that feels like it was made for my body!
- Stephanie Lyness, champion speed walker, New Haven, CT
This class helps my fibromyalgia and arthritis in my back, neck and shoulders. It keeps me moving and loosens me up.
- Sheri Gombocz, Lehigh Valley, PA
It doesn't matter how bad I feel, I always feel better when I've taken a class with Tahya.
This class gives me a sense of female empowerment and truly embracing who I am!
- Tanya Fetzer, Lehigh Valley, PA
Private lessons are also available, call for appointment.
PRIVATE LESSONS: TAHYA TECHNIQUE (TM) class:
Rediscover authentic rhythm and movements honoring different cultures while bringing a dramatic, spiritual, mystical dimension to your dance.
The TAHYA TECHNIQUE (TM) is an essential component to your Danse Orientale repertoire. Private lessons are primarily geared for the intermediate to advanced level Danse Orientale enthusiast; however, all levels of dancer are welcome as we summon the mystery and magic of these ancient traditions. No matter what your dance skill level, this class is for *YOU*
Following a short review of basic movements and vocabulary, the class then moves on to isolations and combinations of hip articulation *with* complimentary upper body, hand and arm movements influenced by classical Indian, Persian and Lebanese dance. Special attention is also given to learning finger cymbal accompaniment via in-depth understanding of the rhythms. In addition, techniques are explored that allow poetic thoughts to imbue body movement.
Call for appointment ~ Typically, available hours are between 12:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday afternoons
Private Lessons: $75 per hour ~ Private lesson rates apply per person ~ however, you can enjoy a savings by purchasing a 4-lesson Class Card available via TAHYA ON-LINE SHOPPING!
To schedule private lesson(s), contact TAHYA
610-776-7045 or e-mail: tahya@tahya.com
MONDAY NITE CLASSES in EAST VILLAGE, NEW YORK CITY
@ 440 Studios
440 Lafayette St. #3C, New York, NY
INTRO TO DANSE ORIENTALE ~ TAHYA TECHNIQUE: 6:30-7:30 pm thru July 26**Contact Tahya for dates and times thru August and into Fall...
Participate in easy-to-learn dance moves promoting positive body image, self-esteem and confidence with a splash of flirty, sexy fun ~ Find your groove!Liberate new dimensions of self-expression and unlock the creative essence inside of you!
This is an introductory dance class with Tahya intended to get you started in feeling comfortable, having fun and enjoying yourself on the dance floor. C'mon out and learn a few simple, basic moves so you can join in on the fun the next time you hear a song that everyone else is up and groovin' to.
You too can look and feel fabulous on the dance floor!
Tahya, an ACE-certified instructor with over 25 years experience teaching dance internationally, makes learning easy. She facilitates her class participants dropping ego at the door, allowing the self to get out of its own way.
This class is open to anyone interested in finding the confidence to join the party on the dance floor ~ Bring a friend!
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POSTPONED TIL FURTHER NOTICE ~ WEDNESDAY NITE Summer 3- CLASS Session in New Jersey~ 6-8 pm June 16, July 7 & August 18
Riverview Arts Center
68 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-2360
INTRO TO DANSE ORIENTALE ~ TAHYA TECHNIQUE:
Participate in easy-to-learn dance moves promoting positive body image, self-esteem and confidence with a splash of flirty, sexy fun!
Liberate new dimensions of self-expression and unlock the creative essence inside of you!
Tahya, an ACE-certified instructor with over 25 years experience teaching dance internationally, makes learning easy. She facilitates her class participants dropping ego at the door, allowing the self to get out of its own way.PLEASE PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes ~ Register on-line today
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BOLLYWOOD DANCE: Wednesday nites 6-7 pm
Repertory Dance Theatre Kuhnsville Studios, Lehigh Valley, PA
Bollywood Dance is inspired by the song and dance sequences found in Bollywood films mingling elements of traditional Indian dance with a little jazz, modern, and Danse Orientale. Enjoy sultry, dynamic and exotic Bhangra Beats inspiring easy-to-learn moves which provide a great workout and tone your core, hips and thighs!Download a flyer to share with your friends!
Tahya, Thank you again for bringing your exuberant energy to another exciting and fun workshop! I've used the mudras
you taught in the opening and closing stretching exercises in my Pilates class, and my students love them.
The dance moves you taught are bringing out another sensuous layer of my personality I didn't know I had.
Also, thanks for blessing my studio space with it's first workshop- more joyous energy is certain to continue to flow!
-Michelle, Cape May, NJ
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
To register, call Repertory Dance Theatre 610-965-6216
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Participants from Senior Center class, 12/04
Take a walk on the "Nile side"!
HEALTHY YOU PROGRAMS
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS; TUESDAY & FRIDAY AFTERNOONS
Healthy You Center, Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, PA
and
"Bathgate" 1170 Medical Building, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
INTRO to BELLY DANCING for FUN & FITNESS: Coming Fall 2010: Wedneday evenings & Tuesdays at noon
Participation in this class includes introduction to basic belly dance movement vocabulary while we strengthen and tone your muscles, improve you coordination and flexibility, condition your cardiovascular system and renew your enthusiasm. Discover your personal creative resources! The exotic music will transport you to another time and culture.
BELLY DANCING ~ Level II: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:45 a.m.
This class is the "next level" for belly dance enthusiasts who have had *at least* six lessons with Tahya prior to registering for this class. Participation in this class continues review of essential basics of bellydance such as snake arms and shimmies. The core isolations of bellydance bring relaxation and strength to the entire body. Participants express relief from stress while having fun. Other benefits include an improved sense of well being, better body image and uplifted self esteem. All shapes, sizes and ages are welcome. We also begin to work with the veil and, as time permits, we also begin to work with finger cymbals in this class! The exotic music will transport you to another time and culture.
BOLLYWOOD DANCE: Coming Fall 2010: Wednesday nites at 7:15 pm and Fridays at noon
Bollywood Dance is inspired by the song and dance sequences found in Bollywood films mingling elements of traditional Indian dance with a little jazz, modern, and Danse Orientale. Enjoy sultry, dynamic and exotic Bhangra Beats inspiring easy-to-learn moves which provide a great workout and tone your core, hips and thighs!Tahya, Thank you again for bringing your exuberant energy to another exciting and fun workshop! I've used the mudras
you taught in the opening and closing stretching exercises in my Pilates class, and my students love them.
The dance moves you taught are bringing out another sensuous layer of my personality I didn't know I had.
Also, thanks for blessing my studio space with it's first workshop- more joyous energy is certain to continue to flow!
-Michelle, Cape May, NJCan't say enough about how I enjoyed Saturday's workshop. You are a very knowledgeable and experienced instructor
who knows how to motivate participants. The workshop provided incite into the ethnic dance of India inspired
by "Bollywood" and provided fun, easy to follow moves plus muscle conditioning, flexibility, and a cardio workout!
In tracking the workout, I wore a step pedometer which indicated that we acquired the equivalent of 2 miles over a
one-hour period. Awesome!
- Connie Fehr, MS, CHES
Exercise Specialist
Healthy You Programs
Lehigh Valley Health Network
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
To register, call Healthy You Programs: 610-402-CARE (2273)
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QUAKERTOWN, PA: Belly Dance Basics in ~ AN INTRODUCTORY CLASS!
Celebrate your femininity and explore belly dance essentials and its basic vocabulary of movement with Tahya, a spell-binding dancer who moves from the heart. Years of dedicated teaching and disciplined training allow her to facilitate your freely expressing the essence of this intoxicating ancient art. Discover the passionate, hypnotic beauty of this mysterious dance known by many names - Oriental Dance, Raks Shakri, Egyptian Dance, Turkish Dance, Dance du Ventre, Temple Dance, Goddess Dancing, World Dance, Middle Eastern Dance.... Belly Dance.
WEDNESDAY NITES ~ postponed till Spring 2011
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Freshman Center Gym
QuakertownCOURSE NO. 11: Belly Dance Basics with Tahya
$40 per person; $35 Gold Card
To register, contact: Community Education Office at 215-529-2004, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Please note: The deadline to sign up for evening classes is one week prior to the first night of a class. No walk-in registration.
Send separate check or money order to: Quakertown Community School District
Mail to: Quakertown Community Education Program, 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
NEW AT NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
BELLY DANCE SALSA AEROBICS:
Let the rhythm shake your hips and move you while learning to dance like the stars! Salsa & Belly Dance basics combine for a fun & aerobic workout with ACE-certified instructor Tahya. Learn basic dance moves you can take to the clubs while toning your body, relieving stress, and having FUN!
Tuesday 7-8 pm
@ Northampton Community College, Main Campus, Bethlehem
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
To register, call 1-877-543-0998 (toll-free number)
or register on-line at www.northampton.edu
RE: EVENING CLASSES AT NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
NOTE: These classes fill up quickly; please register ASAP!
Belly Dancing for Fitness & Fun! ~ AN INTRODUCTORY CLASS!
(see more details below)
An introduction to Belly Dancing for fun and fitness, participation in this class will stimulate the senses, strengthen and tone your muscles, improve you coordination and flexibility, condition your cardiovascular system and renew your enthusiasm as you discover your personal creative resources! The exotic music will transport you to another time and culture. NOTE: Intro classes are occassionally taught by Tahya's personally trained alternate instructors.
TUESDAY NITE
Belly Dance Basics
6 - 7 pm
Main Campus Rm. College Center 163
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
To register, call 1-877-543-0998 (toll-free number)
or register on-line at www.northampton.edu
Danse Orientale ~ Level II ~ "beyond" intro., i.e., previous experience req'd.)
Tuesday nights: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Main Campus Rm. College Center 163
This class is for participants in previous classes with Tahya who want to continue their review and development of mastering Danse Orientale vocabulary. In this class we'll focus on advanced isolations and hip articulations with complimentary hand and arm posturing. We also work with veils in this class! Strengthen and tone your muscles, improve you coordination and flexibility and renew your enthusiasm as you discover your personal creative resources!
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
To register, call 1-877-543-0998 (toll-free number)
or register on-line at www.northampton.edu
Danse Orientale ~ Advanced with Tahya (Intermediate to Advanced dancers ~ i.e., previous training req'd.)
Thursdays: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
NOTE: This class is designed for enthusiasts who have prior belly dance instruction and are ready to start putting all the pieces together to create a complete routine of celebratory dance! This class is fast paced and loaded with great combintations! Liberate new dimensions of self-expression and unlock the creative essence inside of you!
This is an advanced level for belly dance enthusiasts preferrably with "permission" from Tahya prior to registering for this class. If you have any question about your eligibility to participate in this class, please e-mail Tahya.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
To register, call 1-877-543-0998 (toll-free number)
or register on-line at www.northampton.edu
These classes truly do fill up fast, so please register ASAP!
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER to assure your place in these classes
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
To register, call 1-877-543-0998 (toll-free number)
or register on-line at www.northampton.edu
BOLLYWOOD DANCE: Thursday nites 6:30-7:30 pm
Bollywood Dance is inspired by the song and dance sequences found in Bollywood films mingling elements of traditional Indian dance with a little jazz, modern, and Danse Orientale. Enjoy sultry, dynamic and exotic Bhangra Beats inspiring easy-to-learn moves which provide a great workout and tone your core, hips and thighs!
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
To register, call 1-877-543-0998 (toll-free number)
or register on-line at www.northampton.edu* * *
Click here for a personal account of Tahya's classes by Meg Green
. . . and for more information on the healing aspect of this dance,
see 'Healing Dance' penned by April Helmer.
and/or download an excerpt from a Morning Call article penned by Chris Parker.
E-mail: info@tahya.com
610-776-7045
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