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"Your mind is like a diamond - the more you polish it the better it shines".
"To become your personal best at what you do you should never stop learning ! This applies to everything in life - but if one of your goals is to become a good dancer then this
includes: trying classes and workshops from different teachers, search for knowledge on your own (library, internet, other knowledgeable dancers, performers; watch
performance and instructional videos) and do whatever you can to widen your horizon. You may want to enroll in a cross cultural (Middle Eastern) class in college, or take some
drumming classes, ballet, yoga even modern or ballroom dance - any other type of dance form will help you obtain better posture and better understanding of the dance form.
Knowledge comes from a variety of sources: I learn from my students as well as from the audience members, or other fellow dancers. My students help me become a better
teacher, and feedback / compliments / reaction from the audience during my performances make me a better dancer. You must always ask yourself: how can I become
better? What can I improve? There is so much to learn and we must strive to advance to the next level. There is always a next level. No one is ever finished with anything."
It is never about being better than someone else: it about you being better than you were yesterday. It's about you becoming your very best.
Always be in competition with yourself!
Marianna
"To become your personal best at what you do you should never stop learning ! This applies to everything in life - but if one of your goals is to become a good dancer then this
includes: trying classes and workshops from different teachers, search for knowledge on your own (library, internet, other knowledgeable dancers, performers; watch
performance and instructional videos) and do whatever you can to widen your horizon. You may want to enroll in a cross cultural (Middle Eastern) class in college, or take some
drumming classes, ballet, yoga even modern or ballroom dance - any other type of dance form will help you obtain better posture and better understanding of the dance form.
Knowledge comes from a variety of sources: I learn from my students as well as from the audience members, or other fellow dancers. My students help me become a better
teacher, and feedback / compliments / reaction from the audience during my performances make me a better dancer. You must always ask yourself: how can I become
better? What can I improve? There is so much to learn and we must strive to advance to the next level. There is always a next level. No one is ever finished with anything."
It is never about being better than someone else: it about you being better than you were yesterday. It's about you becoming your very best.
Always be in competition with yourself!
Marianna
For more information contact :call 619.261.0832 or email Instructor@Marianna.cc
Are you looking to spend a fun evening with your girlfriends? Hire Marianna to teach a mini workshop!
She will bring music, hip scarves, and teach everyone basic movements, fun combinations and shimmies!
Summer special: $100 (in the greater San Diego area)
This is perfect for a bridal or baby shower (no performance, just instruction), but also for a simple get together with your friends.
Clients comments:
"we were thinking about hiring a manicurist, but instead we decided on a belly dance class".
" this will be great for my 12 year old's birthday - she and her friends will have so much fun!"
" you were such a great addition to our Arabian theme dinner party!"
" my 4 girl friends and I want to do something fun and different for our Sunday get-togethers."
" my 16 year old daughter had such a low self esteem and poor posture. After taking classes with you she became a different
person. It was great that you came to our house and we were even able to have a few of her friends join her!"
Beginner Class at IDC - June 2008 Intermediate class: Diana, Natalie, Sara Violeta, Tito (of Egypt), Marianna Aug 3, 2007, Las Vegas
Marianna - Sara - Diana - Alicia - Maria
Natalie and guest dancer Aimee
Marianna - Sara - Diana - Alicia - Maria
Natalie and guest dancer Aimee
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About improvisation:
Although learning a choreography is always fun, and makes it easy to showcase the movements learned, traditionally belly
dance is improvised and not rehearsed / choreographed. Improvisation is a unique skill, which is best learned early on. It
consists of
- the knowledge of basic belly dance movements and their combinations
- smooth transition between the moves
- the ability to hear the beat and instantly moving to it
- learning which move(s) would fit best certain instruments, sections
- the ability to think ahead which movement should continue, while not knowing how the music will change
(of course this is not a complete list)
It is not as complicated as it sounds - we all have improvisational skills in us, however, it can be challenging: if the dancer
always learns a choreography and relies on it to move and then tries to switch to improvisation.
With improvisation
- you are able to express yourself through your dance. (Your dance shows how you feel and hear the music, not the way your
teacher felt at the moment she created the choreography)
- You are able to dance to any music. You are not limited to one song and one choreography
- Because you are not forced to try to remember every single movement in order, and you are not stressed out about what
happens if you forget a step, you are more relaxed, you are having much more fun and your face really, truly shows it!
- in addition to improvising, you can always learn a choreography (you don't have to choose between the two)
When you perform a choreography, you can show off your technical skills. When you perform with improvisation,
you can show your technical abilities as well as your personality.
Although learning a choreography is always fun, and makes it easy to showcase the movements learned, traditionally belly
dance is improvised and not rehearsed / choreographed. Improvisation is a unique skill, which is best learned early on. It
consists of
- the knowledge of basic belly dance movements and their combinations
- smooth transition between the moves
- the ability to hear the beat and instantly moving to it
- learning which move(s) would fit best certain instruments, sections
- the ability to think ahead which movement should continue, while not knowing how the music will change
(of course this is not a complete list)
It is not as complicated as it sounds - we all have improvisational skills in us, however, it can be challenging: if the dancer
always learns a choreography and relies on it to move and then tries to switch to improvisation.
With improvisation
- you are able to express yourself through your dance. (Your dance shows how you feel and hear the music, not the way your
teacher felt at the moment she created the choreography)
- You are able to dance to any music. You are not limited to one song and one choreography
- Because you are not forced to try to remember every single movement in order, and you are not stressed out about what
happens if you forget a step, you are more relaxed, you are having much more fun and your face really, truly shows it!
- in addition to improvising, you can always learn a choreography (you don't have to choose between the two)
When you perform a choreography, you can show off your technical skills. When you perform with improvisation,
you can show your technical abilities as well as your personality.
Marianna is an accomplished belly dancer in the greater San Diego area with over 8 years of performance experience and
over 4 years of continuous teaching experience. Her style is Egyptian mixed with American cabaret, strictly improvisational.
Her classes focus on
- technique (movement vocabulary, combinations, posture, arm placement,etc)
- style ( including stylistic variations of movement, entrances/exits, adding drama and excitement, expressing different
emotions through the dance)
- improvisation skills
- cultural information (music, context, regional differences in the Middle East: customs, manners)
- preparation for performances (costumes, professional ethics, dancing in restaurants/private events/Arabic weddings/shows.
- use of props (intermediate - advanced students, and private classes): veil, double, tray balancing, sword, cane
Background:
- group and private classes for over 8 years with local and national belly dance teachers
- other classes: modern and stretching/alignlent (college level semester length), Hatha yoga, and Flamenco (college level
master classes), Bikram yoga and ballet.
- workshops: local and internationally known instructors, including Tito of Egypt, Amir Sofi (drumming), Dondi, Angelika
Nemeth, Aziza, Sabrina Fox, etc.
As a result of her commitment and dedication to this art form Marianna is also intimately familiar with
Middle Eastern cultures, customs and languages: she has taken college courses in Middle Eastern history, has taken 7
semester length college courses in Arabic
music: knowledgeable in the works of the classics (Umm Kalthoum Abdel Halim, Farid al-Atrache, etc) whose music is often
used for belly dance performances, as well as popular Arabic music, and folk music. In addition to this Marianna is also
knowledgeable in choosing music for Persian, Greek and other ethnicities.
over 4 years of continuous teaching experience. Her style is Egyptian mixed with American cabaret, strictly improvisational.
Her classes focus on
- technique (movement vocabulary, combinations, posture, arm placement,etc)
- style ( including stylistic variations of movement, entrances/exits, adding drama and excitement, expressing different
emotions through the dance)
- improvisation skills
- cultural information (music, context, regional differences in the Middle East: customs, manners)
- preparation for performances (costumes, professional ethics, dancing in restaurants/private events/Arabic weddings/shows.
- use of props (intermediate - advanced students, and private classes): veil, double, tray balancing, sword, cane
Background:
- group and private classes for over 8 years with local and national belly dance teachers
- other classes: modern and stretching/alignlent (college level semester length), Hatha yoga, and Flamenco (college level
master classes), Bikram yoga and ballet.
- workshops: local and internationally known instructors, including Tito of Egypt, Amir Sofi (drumming), Dondi, Angelika
Nemeth, Aziza, Sabrina Fox, etc.
As a result of her commitment and dedication to this art form Marianna is also intimately familiar with
Middle Eastern cultures, customs and languages: she has taken college courses in Middle Eastern history, has taken 7
semester length college courses in Arabic
music: knowledgeable in the works of the classics (Umm Kalthoum Abdel Halim, Farid al-Atrache, etc) whose music is often
used for belly dance performances, as well as popular Arabic music, and folk music. In addition to this Marianna is also
knowledgeable in choosing music for Persian, Greek and other ethnicities.
Beginner Level group classes - Starting on Sat. June 11th
507 Grand Caribe, Coronado Ca
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30 am.
Prepaid for 1 month: $12, drop in $15
Please call 619.423.5144 to sign up / directions - ask for Hanan or call Marianna at 619.261.0832
507 Grand Caribe, Coronado Ca
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30 am.
Prepaid for 1 month: $12, drop in $15
Please call 619.423.5144 to sign up / directions - ask for Hanan or call Marianna at 619.261.0832
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* Please note:rates above reflect prices in the greater San Diego area (From the border of Mexico up to Del Mar. Solana Beach/ North County area is +
20 traveling fee.
20 traveling fee.
Marianna is also available to teach private classes.
The classes may be held at students' home or at a local dance studio close to your home.
Classes may be one on one, (1student only) or 2-4 students (semi private).
Please see the table below for pricing information.
Private classes may be held weekly or biweekly, however they must be attended regularly. Consistency is key in learning. If
you are intermediate / advanced level and would like to take private classes irregularly, please contact Marianna.
The classes may be held at students' home or at a local dance studio close to your home.
Classes may be one on one, (1student only) or 2-4 students (semi private).
Please see the table below for pricing information.
Private classes may be held weekly or biweekly, however they must be attended regularly. Consistency is key in learning. If
you are intermediate / advanced level and would like to take private classes irregularly, please contact Marianna.
