Great dancers are not great because of their technique,
they are great because of theirpassion.
- Martha Graham

 









Belly Dance



 

Bellydance and Fitness Workshops
Would you like to book Mychelle for a workshop in your area?
E-Mail Mychelle for booking information.

 


Workshop Topics:

Bellydance 101 (90 minutes - 2 hours)
Mychelle covers all the basic necessary for a solid bellydance foundation! Covering posture and carriage, isolation techniques, foundation moves, walks, turns,
and combinations. This bellydance crsh course will leave students with a strong knowledge base, and the confidence to walk into any class setting.

Smoothing it Out: Turns, Transitions, and Traveling Steps (90 minutes)
Take your danced from pieced-together to flowing and graceful! Mychelle will teach a series of Turns, Traveling Steps, and Transitions that will give your routines an elegant, flowing appearance. Learn the secrets to creating a seamless dance! This workshop is suitable
for all levels.

Balancing Act (90 minutes - 3 hours)
Learn the tools, tips (and tricks) to creating a dynamic, exciting balance routine! Suitable for sword, tray, shamadan, cane, pot, and more! This workshop will
cover the techniques necessary to create a complete balance routine, including core strength, flexibilty, positions, and choreography. Beneficial for both experienced and first-time balancers! CLICK HERE to
view Mychelle in a live sword performance.

The Veil Dance: Basics and Beyond (90 minutes - 2 hours)
Mychelle teaches the art of the veil dance, from the basics to a fluid veil choreography. Learn to make your veil your dance partner, and to create a smooth, flowing, emotive routine. This is the end of struggling with an uncooperative veil, or feeling stuck in a veil rut!

Pilates, Yoga, or Group Fitness Workshop (1-2 hours)
Are you looking for a personalized workout, an introductory session, or a demonstration for your wellness-related event? Mychelle will rpovide a
workshop in a variety of fitness formats. Personalized to meet the needs of your specific group, this is a fantastic way to get your group motivated, prepare for a special event, or win the company fitness challenge! Contact Mychelle for more information, or to book your event.

 

 

 

Upcoming Workshops:
Mychelle Presents:

Bellydance Costume Workshop
Taught by: Zahra Ali

12:00-4:00pm
Sun. Feb. 21, 2010


at:
Sacramento Academy of Dance
2818 Marconi Ave., Sacramento 95821
Studio A

Learn the secrets to making glamorous, original design belly dance costumes! No sewing experience is necessary. Most of the work is done by hand and you will learn it all!

Cost: $40

To register, contact
Mychelle Crown at, or send PayPal payments to:
mychelledancer@yahoo.com


CLICK HERE
for more information.


Zahra Ali, courtyard of Dar Maghreb Restaurant, 1976

 

 

bellydance

 

 

 

Photo by Michael Baxter, 2008

Mychelle
e-mail: mychelledancer@yahoo.com