New classes starting March 1, 2010.   Details below.  

Gyrotonic Vista 
911 Lady St., Suite H 
Columbia, SC 29201

101 Bellydance - $10 Mondays 7-8

Introduction to bellydance to include a warm up / stretching in the beginning, an introduction to a basic movement or prop, and a cool down. This class is perfect for beginners. Cost is $10.  Brings zills because we may also use zills when we drill the movement for technique. 

Intermediate / Advance Bellydance - $10 Tuesday 7-8

This class will consist of intermediate / advance bellydance moves. Not specific to any one form of bellydance, this class will help out with technique that you can use with any dance form (tribal or cabaret).  Knowledge of basis belly dance moves is a must.

We will also work with different props, floorwoork, zills and lots of drills. Includes a warm up and cool down.

Students in this class, at the discretion of the instructor, will have the opportunity to perform in the student troupe.

Beginning American Tribal Style (FCBD Format) Wednesday 7-8 - $10 

Basic concepts in American Tribal Style. Fast and slow ATS vocabulary will be taught in each class.   Zills, posture and alignment, plus an introduction to American Tribal Style group dancing.  Bring your finger cymbals! Dress comfortable, bring a 25 yard skirt if you have one.  

Intermediate / Advance ATS (FCBD Format) Wednesday 8-9:30 - $15

Variations to the basic moves will be taught and drilled with zills.  We will discuss formations, chorus, leading and following, and other aspects of ATS.  Last 30 minutes will be used to practice dancing in group formations.   Dress comfortable and bring a 25 yards skirt if you have one.   Students in this class, with discretion of the instructor, will have the opportunity to dance in Columbia's newest ATS troupe.  This troupe will exclusively use Fat Chance Belly Dance moves and formations.  :) 

Class cards will be available in the future.  Come have some fun dancing with your fellow bellydance sisters!