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Terry San Fran/Marin Belly Dance Performances & Instruction

           
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Terry has been a Belly Dance Teacher in the SF Bay area for 15 years.Terry's dances and teachings are a blend of traditional Arabic dance styling that are seasoned with the contemporary flavor of her signature moves.Terry's interpretation of belly dance motivates her beginner students, inspires the intermediate and challenges the seasoned dancer.

Classes Resume 1/28/2012! 
MONDAYS : Beg/Int. 7:30-9:00pm $12.50 Feb 6-March 26 8 wks. 
TUESDAYS: Int/Adv. 7:30-9:00pm  $12.50
SATURDAYS : Int/Adv. 11:00-1:00pm $15.00

All Bellydance classes are held at Suzie's Studio 36 Woodland Ave. San Rafael, Ca. 94901 (studio is in back of building) Located in Marin County, which is easily accessible from the East Bay and San Francisco.

All classes are fast paced, progressive and designed to encourage strength, precise technique and creativity. All classes start with an invigorating warm up and end with a cool down. Please try to eat at least one hour prior to class and stay well hydrated during class. All levels should bring zils (finger cymbals), a veil and a notebook in your dance bag. Please, no heels in class.

 

From 2005-2010 Terry was invited by owners Dhyanis and Aruna to bring her teachings and students to  World DanceFitness in San Anselmo, Ca. WDF offered a varied curriculum as well as hosted world renowned master instructors.

Terry also has been  a featured instructor at these local Northern California Belly Dance Festivals.

2011 Carnival of Stars held in Richmond, Ca.

2011 Moon Over Rakkasah West held in Oakland, Ca.

2009,2010,2011  NorthBayBellyDanceBazaar held in Sebastopol,Ca.  Terri Anne Gutierrez and Deborah Nile Productions

2007 Queen of the Bay II Dance Competition held in Oakland, Ca. www.shabnampena.com

2004 Festival Fantasia held in Sebastopol, Ca. Ellen Cruz Rose Productions

Terry has a strong foundation in Ballet, Jazz and Modern dance with an extensive background in many movement disciplines. Her study of Feldenkrais, Alexander,  Franklin , Authentic Movement with Janet Adler, and The Five Rhythms with Gabrielle Roth and her 20 years experience in outpatient health care settings has enabled her to bring an intimacy with the body to her teachings. Terry is CPR/ALS and ACE certified. Terry continues to study from the most respected dance instructors in America and abroad.

Please feel free to contact Terry by phone or e-mail with any questions about classes or workshops. Private lessons are also available