What was covered the first week of the new session

 First, I have updated the music recommendations page on my website to include links to individual songs we use in class. If there is a specific song you are looking for that isn't listed, let me know and I'll add it. Here is the link to the page http://bellydancetopeka.com/MusicRecomendations.htm

Ok, now to recap this weeks classes.

Beginner - we learned dance posture, a bunch of arm positions and how to do hip and rib cage slides

Intermediate - we learned about the karsilama rhythm, how to count, how to clap it and three steps to do with it, the karsilama walk, the arabesque walk and the fall step. We also broke down the lower body accent drill and 3/4 on the down shimmy and learned how to play 3s on our zills.

Advanced - we learned various methods for descending to the floor and getting back up gracefully.