Looking Glass Artist Collective

New Year, New You
Body Wisdom
Kalima Tribal Bellydance Classes

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
An introduction to the Alexander Technique offered by Missy Barnes
Where: Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 North Lee Street, Salisbury NC
When: Monday, January 12 from 7:30-9:00 pm
What: The Alexander Technique, developed by F.M Alexander (1869-1955), aims to re-educate the body into moving more easily - relearning the natural grace with which each of us is born.
Why: The Alexander Technique is a simple and practical method for reducing unnecessary tension. Sitting, standing, using a computer, participating in athletics and performing all become easier when one is free from excess effort. Alexander Technique teachers use a combination of verbal instructions and light guiding touch to help students regain freedom of motion.
Who: Everyone! People often seek the benefits of the technique in response to general tension and stress challenges (tight neck and shoulders, nervousness in social situations) or specific pain issues (back problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee problems). Musicians, actors, dancers, and athletes also study the Alexander Technique to enhance their performance skills.
There will be no fee for this introductory workshop - attendees are invited to make a donation toward the acquisition of the new LGAC sign.

BODY WISDOM
This four class series will incorporate principles of the Alexander Technique and other methods of body awareness.
The dates for the classes are Thursday 1/15, Thursday 1/22, Thursday 1/29, and *Tuesday* 2/3. The classes will run from 7:00-8:30 pm each evening.
Attendance at all four classes is not required. Each class will focus on the skeletal structure and function of a different area of the body: Class 1, head and spine; Class 2, the torso (spine/ribs/pelvis); Class 3, the leg structure; Class 4, the arm structure
All classes will be taught by Missy Barnes, who is a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique and an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Catawba College.
The tuition for the series of four classes will be $50.00 if paid in advance. Walk-in fee is $15.00 per class.
For more information or to reserve your space, please e-mail Missy at mbarnes@catawba.edu or call (704) 638-6493

Kalima Tribal will start new sessions of belly dance classes at the Looking Glass Artist Collective on January 5. Classes are .. . .

Bellydance Exploration: Tribal Plus - Mondays, 6:30-7:30 - Come learn some belly dance. Each night we will learn new moves and explore different facets of bellydance. Find out the basics of Tribal Improv. Learn some exciting cabaret moves. Try out zills and see what they add to the dance. Pick up a veil and float around the room with it. Play with balancing things on your head. Get slow and snaky with some basic tribal fusion. Explore the dark side with some gothic dance. Put on a big skirt and be a gypsy. This class is purely for fun and exercise. Great for beginners who just want to find out something about belly dance. Good for intermediate dancers who want to try new things. We will also discuss opportunities for learning more of the things you like in this class, either at Kalima Tribal or through other teachers.

Tribal Style Belly Dance I - Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 - Tribal style belly dance basics. Kalima Tribal starts at the root of Tribal Style Belly Dance with basic Tribal Improv. Learn a vocabulary of tribal moves that you can use to build your own dance, alone or with others. Learn to communicate what the music says to you and to have others be able to follow along. Learn the history of Tribal Belly dance and enjoy building a community of women to dance with. For more information contact me at this email address and I will bend your ear a while talking about the dance I love. I will tell you this. We spend a lot of time laughing and enjoying ourselves in class. You should try it and find out. You will need a pair of student zills for this class. Zills can be purchased at the Belly Dance Shop in Charlotte or through Saroyan online.

Tribal Style Belly Dance II - Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 - Learn more about Tribal Style Belly Dance and add more moves to your vocabulary. Must have had Tribal I or similar class to take this one.