Beginner/Open Level Belly Dance
Curious about bellydance? Take a free trial and learn some new moves! Tamsyn teaches beginner/open level oriental belly dance classes for adults (age 13+) every Tuesday evening. Classes cover movement families and how they fit together with footwork and arm patterns, musical interpretation, isolations and dance technique, Middle Eastern rhythms, and performance choreography! We promote a fun and supportive atmosphere, and come together to share a beautiful and uplifting dance experience.
Classes are in the style of Egyptian raqs sharqi blended with vintage American bellydance. Ultimately, I aim for students to be able to interpret Arabic music and enjoy improvisational dance. To learn more, please visit my BellyTelly page here (with video)!
Classes are suitable for all ability levels. Please wear comfortable clothing, preferably fitted to the body and no shoes or flexible dance shoes. Classes are held at Broadway Babies and Kids studio, San Carlos, CA on Tuesday evenings 7-8pm. On street parking is available.
To register for your free trial, visit the Broadway Babies and Kids website here and click the “Free Trial” button in the pop-up box on the home page.
Middle Eastern Music and Dance for Kids
Tamsyn offers a rare class in Arabic Music and Dance for kids 1-5 years, while her own son attends classes with her! These adult participation classes introduce little dancers to the rich rhythms, melodies, and movements of Middle Eastern music and dance. Beginning with simple songs using English lyrics and live Middle Eastern percussion (doumbek, riqq, zills), kids learn to break up rhythmic sound while developing auditory perception – the same skills required in early stages of language development! Then with jingly hip scarves (provided) and recorded Middle Eastern music, we dance along to traditional bellydance music. The classes aim to be a cultural, artistic and most of all FUN experience!
Classes happen every Friday morning from 10:00 – 10:45am at Broadway Babies and Kids studio in San Carlos, CA. Class is followed by free open play time, including a ball pit and play house. Check us out! Your first trial class is free when you register through the Broadway Babies and Kids website here.
Additional classes for older kids may be added in the future. Please email Tamsyn if you want to be notified when new classes start.
Intermediate Belly Dance
Intermediate classes (currently only available for private lessons) are for dancers who are familiar with core belly dance movement, and are geared to elevate practice to the next level. You will hone your Arabic dance technique and develop your skills as a knowledgable soloist. Layered movements, hands and arms, shimmies, turns, and transitions will be presented and broken down, with a focus on combining moves for musical interpretation and improvisation. Special “tips and tricks” for improvisational dance will be explored. You will also learn about cultural context and the importance of showing feeling in our dance. Students should be ready to explore some advanced movement concepts.
Tribal Fusion
Tamsyn has previously taught open level tribal fusion bellydance classes aimed at beginner to intermediate bellydancers, at both Boston University and Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. She is not teaching tribal fusion at this time.
Workshops
Tamsyn is available to teach workshops on veil, floorwork, musical interpretation and improvisation.
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In the words of Tamsyn’s students:
“THANK YOU for your teaching, your energy and your little bit of craziness those passed months!
“Thanks for such an inspiring year. You are a great teacher, and make even hard moves fun to learn.”
“You’re the best dancing teacher I ever had. I love you! Merci beaucoup!”
“Thank you so much for everything, Tamsyn. What a *fab* teacher!!”
“Class was very fun! I liked how you explain the movements. It was very easy to understand.
Thank you so much!”
“Every week I really enjoyed your class very much! I also like the stretching stuff before dance. It made me feel relaxed. I really like belly dance. Thank you!”
“Lots of excellent technique and lots of fun combinations. Thank you!”
“Tribal fusion class is the best dancing class I have attended. You are very patient, dedicated and passionate.”