Terry San Fran/Marin Belly Dance Performances & Instruction

For the past 15 years, Terry has taught regular ongoing classes in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Terry's curriculum includes embellishments of the basics and her signature moves. Her unique interpretation of BELLYDANCE motivates the beginner, inspires the intermediate and challenges the seasoned dancer.

MONDAYS: Beg/Int. 7:30-9:00PM $12.50
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.

BEGINNING CLASSESare geared for the casual or serious student, or intermediate dancers of other belly dance techniques. Focus is on learning the fundamentals of belly dance isolations, dance footwork, and rhythmic identification. Instructor presents a comprehensive belly dance vocabulary including steps, turns and transitions.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES are directed to dancers who have the skill level and understanding of Terry's technique and dance vocabulary. Continued refinement and mastery of technique are stressed. While using intricate and intelligent phrase work, students explore more advanced technique and movement principles.

ADVANCED CLASSES are geared for the advanced dancer who has a comprehensive understanding and familiarity with Terry's repetoire and dance vocabulary. This class periodically has musical accompaniment from Marc and Ling Shien Bell of Helm.

While the focus of the classes is not on performance as the final goal, choreography is used as a means to teach technique, musical phrasing and movement principles. There are opportunities to present your dance at the student salons.

Terry's teaching style is inclusive of everyone from the casual or serious student to the working dance professional. There is no certification program for her curriculum. After steady attendance and regular practice beginning students are encouraged to attend advanced classes. There is no "troupe class" or performance only class. However performance-ready students are encouraged to perform at showcases and festivals.

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