THE BODY LEVEL
Enlightenment Through Dance LEVEL ONE
(12 class series) -
 
Level 1 is about the body - we learn Enlightenment Through Dance movement foundation, we learn to dress up and play, we get to know each other, we become friends, we observe and we digest a new way of exercising as well as of being aware of parts of our body that we have never moved before! We get excited about this dance and think about committing to the next level. We learn a choreography and The Dance of The Elements to perform at the Graduation Party (Performance is an opportunity, not an obligation - you don't need to perform in order to graduate).

We inquire ourselves: is this really for me? Do I want to go on? These classes focus on posture, basic steps, and isolations, including introductory movements of torso, chest, hips, arms and hands. In this class students learn to relate movements to ancient stories and the elements of nature. Students also learn to relate dance steps to life, and are introduced to finger cymbals and veils. Classes can be repeated as often as necessary until you feel comfortable with the dance vocabulary.

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THE MIND LEVEL
Enlightenment Through Dance LEVEL TWO
( 24 class series, Level 1 is required to be able to enroll)

Level 2 is about the mind - when we get to Level 2, we are more committed to learn this dance and we become more involved.... Level 2 is more intense! We learn so many more stuff! How to layer movement and transition, we learn more steps and turn variations, much more about body isolation. We continuo our practice with veils and finger cymbals, learning more about rhythm and melody. We learn to dance with props. Mostly important we learn how to use the mind with exercises that will develop the imagination and bring inspiration to our dance. We will notice that our dance will become more real as it becomes much more unique! We learn to tell stories through our dance! We get to know each other in a more deeper level. We learn 2 more advanced choreographies to perform at the Graduation Party (Performance is an opportunity, not an obligation - you don't need to perform in order to graduate).

At Level 2 the movement repertoire will expand in all areas, with more in-depth coverage of familiar moves and added variety. Students learn how to incorporate visualizations into their dance, interpret music, and are encouraged to dance on their own (i.e., not always follow the teacher). They also learn more advanced choreographs, movement, combinations and transitions, and how to dance with props, such as finger cymbals, veils, swords, baskets, canes and jars.

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 Level 3 is about the soul! At Level 3 we no longer inquire if this dance is for us. We become the dance! We find ourselves deeply committed! We learn a lot more about dance and we find out we never know enough! We will experience rhythms with emotions! We will learn how to dance our fears, our sadness, our anger, our happiness and compassion! We will learn to dance Mandalas and to apply Feng Shui into our dance.

We learn how dance can help us to heal and to pray. We learn Dance Meditation, Ecstatic Dance, we learn how to whirl and breath more profoundly. We learn much more about visualization and expressions! We will keep learning more technique, different choreographs, different dance styles and we will start fusing a lot! We will practice choreographs with finger cymbals, we will learn concepts of improvisation.

Level 3 will never end!!... there is no graduation for Level 3... however students will be much more proficient and able to dance by themselves (if they wish) at our parties and events! At Level 3 we will know how to access Enlightenment through dance and bring it to our daily lives. Our Dance will become Enlightened - our dance will become our Guru!