Professional Dance Foundation (PDF)

History of Middle Eastern (ME) Dance Types of Middle Eastern Dance styles Rhythmology (detailed ME Rhythm study & interpretation) Dancing with rhythms Music & instruments interpretation Dance lines, alignment & presentation Advance technique & combo with intense drilling Movements, footwork & turns in different spaces Emotions & expressions of dancing Intense core muscle strengthening Evolution of Bellydancing

Introduction of Bellydance Legends Introduction of International Bellydance Styles Anatomy of body Anatomy of body that relates to basic movement/techniques Correction of techniques, alignment Dance safety Benefits and importance of warm up and cool down Identify what are the muscles that are stretched when doing cool down Knowing your learning patterns Methods to be a better learner

We can guarantee results.  You will experience:

• Improvement on techniques, dance style, expression, stage presence, fitness level and overall dance presentation
• Increase in your artistic flair of dancing that represents the School of Bellydancing
• Positive & motivating learning & dancing environment
• Enjoyment in peer support & sharing similar dance passion in the group
• Personal dance evaluation and feedbacks
• Equipped with better knowledge of body anatomy, dance safety
• Increase body awareness
• Strengthen core muscle and improve flexibility

Who should join??

Passionate students that:

• Are willing to spend time & effort to dance better
• Want to dance like a professional (not necessary be a professional)
• Want to push one’s Bellydance standard to a higher level
• Like to perform & showcase more often
• Wish to improve one’s dance style, techniques & stage presentation
• Like to be an artistic and skilful belly dancer

To qualify:

• Needs to be recommended by your instructor if you are pre-advance 2 an below
• If you are not a BDD student and have belly dance more than 3 years, you will need to go through an assessment. Please contact Yuki to arrange the assessment.

Each level of the course covers:

• Estimated 7-8 months (4 hours class per week)
• Every Wednesday (8.00pm – 9.30pm) & Saturday (1.30pm – 4.00pm)
• Total of 90 hours of classes
• 4 hours of 1 to 1 private coaching
• 10 hours of small group coaching
• 20 hours studio usage on off peak hours (subject to studio availability)

Facilitators

1. Ms Yuki Chua, Founder of Bellydance Discovery Pte Ltd

• Yuki embarked on her bellydance journey in 1998 during her studies (Bachelor in Education major in Human Movements) in University of Sydney, Australia.
• She has trained numerous Bellydance professional who are currently dancing or teaching professionally. No one else in Singapore has trained more Bellydancers for competition and won more awards than BDD.
• Yuki holds a strong background in physical education and is certified in Aerobics, CPR and Basic Exercise Course.
• She has taught bellydance workshops and classes in Singapore and Malaysia since 2003.
• She had trained many dancers who are professional dancers who won numerous awards.

2. Angelina

• She is a welcoming, caring & patient instructor. She is compassionate & fluid in teaching
• Certifications:

-       Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment- Basic Sports Massage Certificate -       Personal Training Certificate -       Pre/Post Natal Fitness -       Mediball Certification -       Integrated Stability Training Certification -       Balance Enhancement and Fall Prevention Exercise Program -       Asia Fitness Convention by FITT Bangkok 2009 -       Standard First Aid by Singapore Red Cross Society 2008

-       Basic Mat Pilates by The Center for Women’s Fitness 2007-       Pre/Post Natal Mat Pilates by The Center for Women’s Fitness 2007 -       Aqua Fitness Instructor by FISAF 2006 -       Corrective Exercise Certification Course by AGSHSS 2004 -       FISAF Certified Personal Trainer June 2003 -       Fitness Instructor Course by Singapore Sports Council 2002 -       Basic Exercise Course by Singapore Sports Council 200

*Dates as scheduled below are subjected to changes
YEAR 2012
Day	Time	Oct’12	Nov’12	Dec’12
Wednesday	8.00pm –9.30pm	10, 17, 31	7, 14, 21, 28	5, 12, 19
Sunday	2.30pm – 4.00pm	21	4, 11, 18, 25	2, 9, 16, 23
YEAR 2013
Day	Time	Jan’13	Feb’13	Mar’13	Apr’13
Wednesday	8.00pm –9.30pm	2, 9, 16, 23, 30	6, 13, 20, 27	6, 13, 20, 27	3, 10
Sunday	2.30pm – 4.00pm	6, 13, 20, 27	3	3, 10, 17, 24, 31	7, 14

Cost:

• $2300 (For payment by cash/NETS)
• $2500 (For payment by all credit cards & UOB card instalment, 6 months)
• $2600 (For payment by UOB card instalment, 12 months)