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Corrie of Kashmir Dance Company has been studying and teaching American Tribal Style and Tribal Fusion bellydance for more than 13 years!

In 2007 - the Principal members if Kashmir Dance Company had the honor of being certified in the Fat Chance Belly Dance American Tribal Style format by Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance!

Make sure you get the tribal bellydance experience you deserve, from the local masters of it's technique! Tribal belly dance is all we have ever done. We didn't jump on the bandwagon during the current surge of popularity. We were tribal - before tribal was popular. We were tribal, when everybody else thought we were crazy. We were tribal, before tribal was cool.

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*NOTE: All Classes are on a rotating schedule. Please drop us a note for current schedule rotation, drop in availability or an audition.

Cost: $40 per month (4 classes per month, payable in full the first class of the month). The drop-in rate is $12 per class. You may add any additional classes for only $20 more per month (payable in full the first class of the month). Please note that class/tuition will be adjusted accordingly due to holidays, or a 5 week class for the current month, etc.

Missed Class Policy: Make up classes are to be taken the same month they are missed. Missed classes may not be carried over into the next month. No exceptions. Should you need a make up class – please contact Corrie.

**Tribal Bellydance Level 1 (Beginning): Basic concepts in American Tribal Style and Tribal Fusion (a blend of Traditional and Tribal Bellydance). Fast and slow hip and torso movements, shimmies, zills, posture and alignment, plus an introduction to American Tribal Style group dancing. You will be dancing your first class! Bring your finger cymbals!

**Tribal Bellydance Level 2 (Intermediate): Continued study in Tribal Fusion and ATS Bellydance. Formations, cueing, switching leads, eye contact, body language, rhythm, and other basic ATS concepts will be covered, as well as intermediate level hip and torso movements, shimmies, bellyrolls, zills, and work with props.
Tribal Bellydance Level 1 is required for enrollment.

**Tribal Bellydance Level 3 (Advanced - Performance Preparation) Prior ATS classes required. Please contact Corrie if you have any questions on your readiness for this class**.
Continued exploration of concepts in Tribal Fusion and American Tribal Style Bellydance. Complex steps, formations, and rhythms for duets, trios, and larger groups, plus performance preparation and advanced work with props. Costuming and stage make-up skills. Tribal Bellydance Level 2 is required for enrollment.

The Desert Star Gypsies / Sorella Luna Tribal Fusion (Student Performing Level Class ) ~ ATS and Tribal Fusion Bellydance Student Performing Level Class. Tribal Bellydance Level 4. Director Approval Required - Please contact Corrie if you are interested in specifics. You must have completed Level 3 to enroll.**.

The Black Pearls - Tribal Fusion Performance Troupe - Under the direction of Corrie Walker Troupe members by invitation or scheduled auditions. Please Contact Corrie.

American Tribal Style Bellydance is a format for group improvisation with two or more dancers, and is a blend of Traditional and Egyptian bellydance with the folkloric dances of the Middle East and North Africa , adding stylistic influences from Flamenco and Indian Kathak dance.

Tribal Fusion Bellydance reintegrates elements of American Tribal Style, Tribal and Traditional "Old Style" Bellydance, possibly adding Indian influences (and possibly others) into the stylistic approach that makes up Tribal Fusion, creating a fresh and new style; sometimes funky, sometimes punk, ALWAYS PHAT. It includes solo dancing that expresses individual musical interpretation, as well as prop dances including, but not limited, to sword and veil.

The emphasis of Kashmir Dance Company is one of women's power - embracing our dignity, strength, mystery, and sensuality. We continually cultivate our community and camaraderie both in and out of the studio. We strive to teach our students the importance of this, and what a gift it is when we come together to dance.

This is a dance form that women of all body types and ages can enjoy. Instruction emphasizes posture and alignment, spatial awareness, and communication between dancers, as well as developing stamina, grace, and clarity of movement and line.

* Policies and Procedures (Keep to the Code): *

Tuition: Tuition is due monthly and is required on the 1 st class of the month. Regular monthly tuition is $40 but may be adjusted +/- depending on the class schedule for the current month. The drop in rate is $12 per class. In case of a bounced check, there will be a $20.00 returned check fee.

Discounts: You may add any additional class for $20 each (Half Price).

Kashmir offers no refunds on tuition, dance concert fee, or costume costs. 

Attendance & Missed Class Policy: Attendance will be taken in each class. Students who want to perform are expected to attend class regularly. This allows them to grow and progress in dance. Dance is a physical art form that builds strength, flexibility, and coordination. It must be practiced multiple times a week for the body to respond. When students miss consecutive classes they are missing both instructional information and the strength and repetition required to progress as a dancer. 

Kashmir offers no refunds for missed classes. Students are allowed and encouraged to make up missed classes in an equal or lower level than their current level. Make-Up classes are to be taken during the same month they are missed. Missed classes may not be carried over into the next month - NO EXCEPTIONS. Should you need to schedule a make-up class, please contact Corrie.

Parental Responsibility: Parents are responsible for their children before and after classes/rehearsals. Please do not drop your young dancers off to be unattended more than fifteen minutes prior to class or rehearsal. Prompt pickup afterwards is also expected. Neither Kashmir nor the UAA can be responsible for dancers or visitors outside of the classroom at any time.  Kashmir reserves the right to dismiss anyone who is a discipline problem, damaging property, or becomes a danger to others.

Student Conduct: Students are allowed in the classrooms, warm-up area, restrooms, and reception area only. Dancers are expected to be respectful to others, their belongings, feelings, and personal space. Please respect other classes which may be in progress at the UAA.

Kashmir Class Policy: We reserve the right to add or drop classes based upon enrollment and to change instructors if necessary. In the event that a regular instructor must miss a class a qualified substitute will be assigned. If no substitute can be contacted in time, Kashmir reserves the right to combine classes together for the day. From time to time, classes must be cancelled due to performance schedules, illnesses or severe weather.  Kashmir will make every effort to notify students when classes are cancelled; there will be a message on the Kashmir phone and it will be posted on the Kashmir Group website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kashmirdancecompany/ Please make sure to join the message group list and check it often.

Dress Code: The Dress code is important because it allows the instructors to see the dancers' bodies in order to correct their movement. It also helps put you in the proper mind set for dance.

***PLEASE - DO NOT WEAR PERFUME OR SCENTED BODY/HAIR PRODUCTS TO CLASS***

Tribal Belly Dance Level 1 & 2 (Basics) – Comfortable clothing that you can move in and hair worn so it doesn't distract or inhibit you. Black jazz shoes are encouraged. No bare feet.

Tribal Belly Dance All Other Levels: All students are encouraged to wear proper ATS attire including a black choli, full skirt, pantaloons and hip scarf. Long hair should be in a bun and off the shoulders. 

Kashmir Contact Information: (801) 824-1545. Please leave a message if I am unable to answer.

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Kashmir Dance Company Professional Performance Troupe

The Kashmir Dance Company is not directly affiliated with my classes. There is no direct progression from my class levels into this troupe. That said, if one were truly interested in one day being a part of Kashmir Dance Company, my classes teach the format which Kashmir's style is based on. Regular and consistent study with us is an excellent way to develop your improvisational skills, expand your movement vocabulary, and learn how to put all the diverse elements of ATS and Tribal Fusion belly dance into a cohesive format. While there are no guarantees or promises of an invitation, the performing troupe and long term advanced students in my class would have a distinct advantage in consideration for future troupe additions. My greatest advice is to be dedicated and patient--focus on your personal development, setting goals for your own physical and mental growth in the dance, independent of any troupe affiliation expectations.

 

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