Solstice Dance & Yoga Studio

Traditional Cabaret Bellydance

Taught by Elana Quihuis

Monday Night! 

(Ongoing)

Level 1- Beginning Bellydance 6:00pm-7:15pm                   

Open to all levels

Level 2- Int/Adv Bellydance 7:30pm-8:45pm* 

*Recommended for bellydancers who have studied 6 months or more.

Dance Classes are $13/Drop In- OR

4 Class Card $48 ($12 per class)- OR

8 Class Card $90 ($11.25 per class)

For more information contact Elana: (707)322-0701 or elana@raksrosa.com

Elana Quihuis has been dancing for over 16 years and has performed at many events and venues.  She brings her love of the dance to life with clear technique and vital energy.  Her dance background includes Jazz, ballet and Yoga.  Elana is passionate about sharing her art with other like minded women in the community.  She is the director and choreographer for Raks Rosa Bellydance Company and co-director of Valkyries Fusion Dance company.  You can see her perform monthly at the Sizzling Tandoor restaraunt in Santa Rosa.

Tribal Fusion Bellydance

Taught by Robin Nadira

Wednesday Night!

(Tribal classes will resume January 6th, 2010)

Level 2- Intermediate Technique 6:30pm-7:45pm*

* Must complete level 1 and be invited by the instructor

Level 2 covers intermediate movement vocabulary and combinations, as well as a more extensive workout to strengthen the body for this dance form. Finger cymbals will be covered at the end of class.

Level 1- Beginning Technique 7:45pm-8:45pm

Level 1 covers beginning movement vocabulary including isolations, traveling steps, stomach and arm exercises and shimmies.  Basic finger cymbals will be covered at the end of class.

Please wear comfortable clothes, skirts are not recommended.  Please bring water, finger cymbals, a hip scarf/practice belt, and a yoga mat if you wish. 

Dance Classes are $13/Drop In- OR

7 Class Card $84 ($12 per class)

For more information, contact Robin Nadira at (707)480-9367 or at robinnadira@comcast.net

Robin Nadira has been dancing for over 13 years and has studied many different dance styles including Eqypytian and American Cabaret Bellydance, American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion Style, Hip Hop, Turkish Karsilama, Hula, Flamenco, Kathak, Modern, Jazz and a little bit of Ballet.  She has studied with many amazing teachers, including her primary teacher TerriAnne Gutierrez, Kajira Djourmahna, Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, Mira Betz, Mardi Love, Aubre, Jill Parker, Sahra Saeeda, Elizabeth Artemis Moureau, Deb Ruben, Sharon Kihara, Eva Cernic, and Gabriel Francisco and Jimmy Hits of the Justice League, and many more.  She recently received her B.A. at Sonoma State University in Cultural Anthropology with Minors in Native American Studies and Dance.  She has performed with Joweh since 1996, and started her own Tribal Fusion troupe Serpent Groove in 2003.  She is currently dancing with Joweh and her new project TopHeavy (one word) with co-creator Rachel Bochover.  Robin Nadira blends antique with contemporary, East with West, movement with passion!

Specialty

Bellydance Workshops &

Intensives!

Sunday, November 8th, 2009:                                      Slow and Sultry Taqsim Combos W/Elana                                                   

12:30pm to 2:30pm                                            

$20/pre-registered or $25/Drop In.

Have you always wanted to learn the basics of Bellydance?  

In this specialty class we will learn isolations and basic moves that make up the Bellydance repertoire. This class is for new dancers and those who would like a review of all the techniques that are a must to know!

September's class will explore the smooth and sinuous movements that highlight the seductive sounds of the slower rhythms and musical interludes that you find in the sounds of Middle Eastern Music.  Beautiful figure 8's, hip circles and undulating expressions of strength and joy will be our focus.

Please call Elana for more informations and to pre-register: (707) 322-0701 or email her at elana@raksrosa.com

You can send checks to Elana Quihuis, PO BOX 2174, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Saturday, November 21st, 2009:                                 Bellydance Workshop w/Nathalie of The Bellydance Superstars!

1:30pm -3:30pm

$20/pre-registered or $25/at the door.

Core Strength Class!

Thursday:

7:30pm to 8:30pm Core Strength-Abs & Back: Dr. Jake

In these classes you will learn core stabilization techniques that will help relieve and decrease lower back pain while strengthening all areas of the back and core muscles.  Optimal core health includes balance, tone and strength.  Having strong core muscles helps many different areas of your life and can increase your feelings of energy and well being. 

$60/for 6 Classes or $13/Drop In.