Kendra Ray
Dance Entertainment & Lessons
Private Lessons
Private dance lessons are a great option for the individual with a busy schedule or who is looking for a customized, personal class experience. Learn in the comfort of your home with in-person classes or online! Popular lesson formats are listed below. Customized lesson plans available on request.*
BASIC BELLYDANCE CLASS
1-HR / BEGINNER LEVEL TECHNIQUE
Learn basic movements found in classic and modern Egyptian and American bellydance styles. Proper posture and body conditioning are emphasized to prepare for advancement in dance repertoire.
(Packages available: 1-2 lessons, 3-6 lessons or 10 lessons in a Weekly or Bi-Weekly schedule.)
DANCE FOR WELLNESS
1-HR / OPEN LEVEL DANCE FITNESS
Dance exercises and movements are adapted to the student's level to provide a fun, low-impact cardio workout that can help to improve posture, muscle control, mind/body awareness, self-confidence and relieve stress after the workday. Perfect for those who are new to dance or who are looking for a new way to exercise
(Packages available: 1-2 lessons, 3-6 lessons or 10 lessons in a Weekly or Bi-Weekly schedule.)
DANCE CONDITIONING
1-HR TO 1.5-HR / INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVEL DRILLS
Designed for the experienced dancer looking to advance in bellydance or add a unique workout to their regimine. Posture assessment along with core drills are used to evaluate the focus of the individual. Exercises can include a variety of movements, primarily: travel patterns, weight shifting/distribution, and core dynamics - which will aid in muscle isolation, layering, and overall fluidity.
(Packages available: 1-2 lessons, 3-6 lessons or 10 lessons in a Weekly or Bi-Weekly schedule.)
CLASSIC EGYPTIAN SHOW STRUCTURE
& IMPROVISATIONAL THEORY
1-HR TO 1.5-HR / INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED TECHNIQUE & TRAINING
The Classic Egyptian Show Structure is the first structured format developed for stage-polished bellydance circa 1940-50 and is still used to this day. It has 6 distinct segments that are diverse in music, mood and cultural nuances and create the foundation for understanding the complex music and personas found in a wide range of bellydance styles.
Improvisation and Theory will extract tools from Egyptian Show Structure and American Cabaret formats to aid in the development of recognizing and interpreting music and how to apply the movement vocabulary in order to deliver a dynamic and spontaneous performance.
(Packages available: 6-10 lessons in a Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly schedule.)
*Customized lessons can include combining formats, i.e. Dance Conditioning paired with Bellydance Improvisational Theory. Stock Choreography can be provided in lesson plan for individual practice. Custom Choreography Development available to qualified clients by request as a supplemental project.Consultation on existing or developing projects available upon request.