Professional Dance Foundation (PDF)

Outline

History of Middle Eastern (ME) Dance Types of Middle Eastern Dance styles Rhythmology (detailed ME Rhythm study & interpretation) Dancing with rhythms Music & instruments interpretation Oriental, Folkloric & Al-Andalus studies & choreography Dance lines, alignment & presentation Advance technique & combo with intense drilling Movements, footwork & turns in different spaces Emotions & expressions of dancing

Evolution of Bellydancing Studies of Bellydance Legends Studies of International Bellydance Styles Anatomy of body Anatomy of body that relates to basic movement/techniques Correction of students’ techniques 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

* Students will be performing in our Artistic Concert 11-13 May 2012

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

    - 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 by Singapore Sports Council 200

3. Nigma

Born in Poland from Romany Gypsy descent

Member of the International Dance Council – CID at UNESCO and founder of the “El-Oasis” Worldwide Bellydance Community [with the centres in Madrid, Gijón, Cádiz, Vitoria, The Canary Islands, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Alor Star, Jakarta & Bali, etc]

Nigma studied in Egypt on a regular basis, spending a few months a year for nearly ten years in Cairo to focus on thorough training in Egyptian Style

She travelled a lot to make her dream come true and study Middle Eastern Dance with the best dancers-choreographers of Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, USA, Argentina, Brasil, Russia, Armenia, France, Germany and Spain

Nigma has performed & taught in Spain, Poland, Germany, Portugal, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Greece, New York, California, Guatemala, Bangkok, India, Jakarta, Bali, KL, Alor Star, Kuching & Singapore

Course Duration: 80 hrs with Yuki & Angelina 25 hrs with Nigma 2 hours of Private class with Yuki 3 hrs of Final Assessment	Certification: Certificate of Attendance Certificate of Proficiency will be presented upon final grading of theoretical & practical assessment
Rate: Early Bird: $2,200(Payment By 23 Dec 2011) Usual: $2,500 Note: 6 months instalment plan available for UOB Cards Note: Twice a week, every Tuesday & Saturday Day Time Dates for Classes Instructor Tuesday 7.00pm – 9.30pm 3, 10, 17, 31 Jan, 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb, 6, 13, 20, 27 (NIGMA) Mar, 3, 10, 17, 24 Apr, 15, 22 ,29 May, 5(NIGMA), 12 Jun Yuki/Angelina Saturday TBC 24 Mar, 2 Jun Nigma Sunday 1.30pm – 4.00pm 8, 15 Jan, 5, 26 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25(NIGMA) Mar, 15, 22, 29 Apr, 20, 27 May, 3(NIGMA), 10 Jun Yuki/Angelina