| OUR BOUTIQUE OFFERS: Bellydance costumes and accessories; handcrafted jewelry and perfume oils; imported giftwares; books, CDs and DVDs; musical instruments; herbal beauty products; teas and spices; amulets, potions, and dream pillows; Bohemian and Renaissance garb... and much more to enchant the Gypsy spirit! OUR STUDIO OFFERS: Bellydance classes, workshops, and performances; Middle Eastern music and drumming instruction; Haflas (Middle Eastern dance parties); Goddess-themed events; and many other intriguing happenings. OUR HOURS: Tues-Friday, 3-9pm / Sat 1-5pm Weeknight classes begin at 7pm; Saturday classes begin at 1pm. CLOSED Sunday and Monday. PLEASE NOTE: Our hours are subject to change according to our event schedule, holidays, and/or inclement weather. Please call ahead to ensure that we are open on any given date, or to schedule an appointment. Cancellation notices due to inclement weather will be posted on our MySpace page: www.myspace.com/thedancinggypsy Thank you for dancing and shopping with us! |
| Gypsy Fusion Bellydance with Dina, Tuesdays 7-8pm. This lively, intermediate-level class is Dina's own particular brew of Folkloric, Cabaret, and Tribal Style bellydance, aka "Tribaret" in bellydance parlance. Dina has been perfecting her particular Gypsy Fusion style for a decade, while performing as a featured dancer at various events around the Northeast. She blends elements of Tribal and Cabaret bellydance with Folkloric Gypsy dances from the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe for an earthy and high-spirited dance experience. Class includes warmup, drills, choreography, and character work. We dance to many exciting world music flavors, including Greek, Turkish, Spanish, Arabic, Romany/Gypsy, and various modern fusions. Be ready for some high energy combos, shimmies, and rhythm techniques such as the Turkish 9/8, zill playing, and more! Please bring a long, full, Gypsy style skirt to each class. "Belly-robics": Basic Bellydance Workout with Dina, Wednesdays 7-8pm. Want to do some sweating and get in shape? Want to drill those basic bellydance moves until you know them inside and out? Want to stretch and strengthen your body so that you are a better-conditioned dancer all around? Then this class is for you. Dina drills the bellydance basics in aerobic-style combinations that are easy and fun to follow. (She also breaks down each movement until everyone gets it thoroughly.) Move your hips to dance club mixes and techno-Gypsy music, while also getting a full warm-up and cool-down to take you through the complete conditioning experience. This is a perfect class for beginners who want to go over basic technique, or for any dancer who just wants to drill and work out! Drum Rhythms & Drum Jam, Thursdays 7-9pm Join drummers Brian and Dina LeDuke of Ensemble Davuli in learning the basic rhythms that drive Middle Eastern music and dance. You will learn how to play Arabic rhythms such as beledi, ayub, maqsum, and saiidi; also some North African rhythms, and a few Turkish and Balkan rhythms for a little bit of a challenge. Drummers, impress your friends at your next drum circle around the bonfire. Dancers, become better acquainted with the rhythms you are dancing to, especially when working with live music. Class is multi-level, and attention is paid to individual needs. Please bring your own drums; we also have a few for sale, or to borrow if needed. The one-hour Rhythms class will be followed by an hour of free and open Drum Jam around our "virtual bonfire", at which all are welcome. American Cabaret Fundamentals and Repertoire with Sabrina, Saturdays 1-3pm Learn the art of bellydance from the consummate professional bellydancer! Sabrina, House Dancer and Bellydance Production Manager at The Middle East Restaurant in Cambridge, explores various stylizations and interpretations of the Art of Bellydance from a Cabaret perspective. Sabrina is proficient in many styles, including Arabic, Modern Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, Pharaonic, and Fusion. Many aspects of bellydance performance are reviewed in each class, including hip work, isolations, floor work, drum solo, and props. Please bring your finger cymbals and veils to each and every class, and come dressed for a dance workout (yoga or gym attire, with a scarf tied around the hips) 1-2pm Fundamentals - Suitable for novice dancers as well as experienced dancers who are new to Sabrina, this class is fundamental but multi-level. It incorporates rhythmic limbering and movement rehearsal, movement vocabulary break-down, and bellydance isolations and techniques, that will prepare the student to bellydance within the broadest range of styles. 2-3pm Repertoire - This class assumes a basic level of understanding and ability to execute the movement vocabulary that has been introduced and drilled in the Fundamentals section. Repertoire introduces the experienced student to Sabrina's more sophisticated combinations and professional choreographies, for pieces intended for performance, including student showcases. Note: Fundamentals may be taken alone, but Repertoire MUST be taken with Fundamentals for students new to Sabrina. All classes cost $10/ea, prepaid for the semester. Pre-registration is required. All money is due the first day of class, with checks made payable to the teacher. Drop-in rate is $12/class thereafter. Classes are open to adults of all ages (18+), and all body types. However, students will assume any risks inherent in taking an exercise class, and should choose the class that best fits their skill level and physical abilities. Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. To pre-register, please email: dina@thedancinggypsy.com FOR OUR CURRENT WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE, PLEASE VISIT OUR CALENDAR PAGE ~ DON'T MISS TEMPEST ON FEBRUARY 13, AND PHAEDRA ON MAY 22! AND, GET READY FOR ANOTHER BELLYDANCE SPECTACULAR WITH THE ED MELIKIAN ENSEMBLE ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21 AT THE SAHARA IN WORCESTER! |
| THE DANCING GYPSY BOUTIQUE AND STUDIO Bellydance, Music, Magic, and More! |
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| WINTER SESSION 2010: JAN 19 - FEB 27 |
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| Other Bellydance Offerings: Parties and Performances |
Looking for unique entertainment at your next CORPORATE EVENT, FESTIVAL, CONCERT, WEDDING, or FAMILY PARTY? Hire Dina of The Dancing Gypsy! Dina is available to perform her special bellydance routine at private or public functions. Her lively, engaging, and energetic shows entertain audiences of all ages, and her sword-balancing act is not to be missed. Her resume includes weddings, Red Hat parties, rock concerts, Renaissance faires, restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, Middle Eastern haflas, and many other venues. With 10+ years of bellydance performance experience, Dina knows how to charm any crowd, anywhere in size from a small living room to a 10,000-seat concert hall. Please see our ABOUT page for Dina's full resume. Please note that Dina does family-friendly events only; no inquiries for all male or bachelor parties will be accepted. Looking for a specially-themed GIRLS NIGHT OUT or BACHELORETTE PARTY? Try Bellydance with The Dancing Gypsy! We can accommodate you at our studio in Spencer, or at your own home or workplace. Dina will provide a short performance, an hour-long bellydance lesson, and some jingly accessories to make all the guests feel special. Bellydance is an art form that helps to uplift the female spirit, while gently toning the body in a sensual and expressive way. You don't have to be a trained dancer for bellydance to benefit you ~ it's fun for ALL WOMEN, regardless of experience, and for all ages from teens to seniors. Different packages are available at various rates. Contact dina@thedancinggypsy.com for more information and for pricing! |
| Dina performs at Mohegan Sun with Jethro Tull, at left, and does her well-known sword routine at a recent hafla, above. |
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| [See more lovely photos on our PHOTOS page.] |