Fall 2009 classes
Both Thursday classes are held at Dance Class, 302 Essex St, Salem, MA
Bellydance Basics (Level I)
6:00-7:00
11 weeks: Thurs. Sept 10 - Nov 19
Learn the elegant, sensual, and sacred art of Bellydance! Get in shape, develop more confidence, and increase your mystique while learning basic Bellydance vocabulary with an emphasis on dramatic expression, technical precision, and a delightfully dark feel. No prior experience necessary!
Beyond The Basics (Level II): Raqs Dramatique 7:15-8:15
11 weeks: Thurs. Sept 10 - Nov 19
We will go further into the dramatic and theatrical aspects of bellydance, with a darker flavor. We will further develop our movement vocabulary and technical precision while also working with story, mood, myth, and meaning.
For more info and to register: www.aeprilschaile.com/instruction/classes/
Upcoming Performances and Events
Sun, Aug 30: Shimmies & Wine Intro to bellydance mini-workshop with Salem Wine Women. New students to Aepril’s classes get $10 discount on registration for Fall beginner class series. 7:30 p.m. @ “Dance Class” on Essex Street, Salem, MA more info
Fri, Sept 11: NYC Tribal Pura Gala Show and 9/11 Benefit For the World Trade Center Memorial Fund, hosted by Manhattan Tribal with Carolena Nericcio. NYC. more info
Sat, Sept 12: Super Sassy Fusionistic Bellydance Experience with Onca O’Leary, YMCA Cambridge Theater, Cambridge, MA. more info
Sat, Oct 3, 2009: Za-Beth’s 12th Annual Autumn International Show with Amar Gamal. Aepril teaches “Dark Assaya Victoriana” workshop. more info
Sat, Oct 10: Exquisite Corpse Productions presents: Descent II: Dances of the Dark Goddess. First Universalist Society Sanctuary, 211 Bridge St, Salem, MA.
Sat, Oct 31: Laurie Cabot’s Samhain. More info
Fri, Nov 13: Invoking the Dark Goddess Workshop at Dancing Gypsy, Spencer, ME (more info soon)
January 23-24, 2010: Bellyfusions Festival, Paris, France. “Festival de danses orientales fusion”. Aepril teaches and performs. more info
Coming soon!!!…
Descent: Dances of the Dark Goddess:
DESIRE
Where do Eros, the Sacred, and the dark heart of the Underworld intersect?
We answer this question with the art of bellydance…
The Show: Saturday, Oct 10, 8pm
The First Universalist Society Sanctuary
211 Bridge St, Salem, MA
Artists include:
JeniViva
Sarah Jezebel Wood (of Solstice Ensemble)
Ela Rogers
Vadalna Tribal Dance Co.
Jesi
Aepril Schaile and Exquisite Corpse Dance Theatre
…and more!
The Workshops: Saturday, Oct 10, 12-5:30pm
Both workshops held at the Salem YMCA
1 Sewall St, Salem, MA
12- 2pm
Sarah Jezebel Wood (East Coast Tribal technique teacher):
Sultry, Sophisticated, and Dark
A core member of Sera’s Solstice Ensemble of NYC, Sarah will extensively explore multi-level Tribal technique, visiting such themes as desire, lust, sophistication and drama.
2:30-5:30 pm
Jeniviva
Belle Raqs: 3 hours of Dark Glamour!
JeniViva of NYC will show us how to create an appearance of dark sensuality, intensity and drama with make-up for the Gothic and Fusion Bellydancer (and for those who just want to create an intense, dramatic look).
For more info, tickets and to register for workshops: www.aeprilschaile.com/performance/descent-2009/
