Ab Control from Fig.8's to Bodywaves - A Grounded Approach to Bellydance
Here's the next Workshop in Lava's "Grounded Approach to Bellydance" Series.

"Ab Control from Fig.8's to Bodywaves!
In this workshop we will look at some helpful ways to train our abs/torso for many of our core movements!
No matter what style of bellydance you practice/perform, each style must involve understanding technique, proper execution of technique, and focused practice in proper applications of your movements.
Sunday Feb.15, 2009
12 - 3:30pm
Scotia Dance Ctr - 677 Davie St. (Davie & Granville)
Skill Level - Open to All
Style - Open to all styles of Bellydance
This workshop is designed to take participants into a deeper understanding of bellydance movements, their own physical abilities and learn how to bring the two together to achieve their personal goals in bellydance and health.
This workshop focuses on :
- Spine elements for all dance practice
- Postural elements for any style of bellydance
- How to access more space through your spine
- Specific Core Focus - Strength, Stability and Awareness of our Abdominal relationship to our spine for core movements
- Tools/Combinations to build your own personal practice designed for your physical challenges and health maintenance.
- Integration of Conscious Intention - taking your practice beyond the physical to your personal intentions and goals.
We will be looking at many movements from Body Fig. 8's to Bodywaves - training to build the strength and flexibility needed, and proper execution of movements to prevent injury. Plus, combos for practice.
* Bring
- a yoga mat (feel free to bring yoga blocks if you need them)
- WATER! (bring plenty - stay hydrated)
- notebook and pen - for your personal progress notes
- hoodie or yoga blanket *(if needed through warm up and cool down)
$45 advance payment
$50 at the door
$47.50 paypal option E-mail Lava
*all registrations are final!
For mail in registrations:
make cheque payable to: Lava
send cheque to:
Lava
PO Box#60629
Granville Park RPO
Vancouver BC
V6H 4B9
for info E-mail Lava
* all registrations are final!