bellydance classes
spring 2008
Ventura and Ojai, CA Bellydance Classes w/ Natasya Katsikaris
Please call 805-640-5781 or e-mail Natasya
see an on-line video of natasya's class
day |
time |
class |
location |
| mondays | 7:00-8:15 |
on-going mixed-level |
Ventura |
| wednesdays | 7:30-8:45 |
on-going mixed-level |
Ojai |
| saturday april 5 |
TBA |
Intro to bellydance 2 hour workshop |
|
| mondays | 6:00-7:00 |
Fast & Slow moves* |
Ventura |
Ventura Studio: Pulse Drum 2434 E. Main Street, Ventura
Ojai Studio: Sacred Space 410 Bryant Cir., Ojai
Mixed-level bellydance classes:
on-going - 4 classes / $40
Levels 1 & 2 ($15 drop-in)
Bellydance moves & combinations, zills, yoga stretch & floorwork.
Natasya
teaches a fluid fusion of modern Tribal stye and traditional Near Eastern dance. Improve your strength, grace, and flexibility learning to bellydance in a supportive, friendly atmosphere.
Tribal Bellydance Fast Moves:
June 2 - July 7 - 6 week session $72
Level 1. Co-sponsored by City of Ventura
Learn Tribal Bellydance fast moves that get your heart pumping to exotic world-beat grooves. Based on the natural, organic motion of the body, Tribal Style is easy to grasp, accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels, and looks fantastic on any body type. The basic vocabulary will let you express yourself through sophisticated and luscious movement – and look stunning!
Luscious Tribal Slow Moves:
July 14 - Aug. 18 - 6 week session $72
Level 1. Co-sponsored by City of Ventura
Summer, 2008 / 6 week session $72.00
Slow sensual moves, undulations and stretches that increase core strength and flexibility. Based on the natural, organic motion of the body, bellydance is easy to grasp, accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels, and looks fantastic on any body type. The basic vocabulary of bellydance will let you express yourself through sophisticated and luscious movement – and look stunning! Please bring a yoga mat.
about the classes
Natasya's classes combine the best of the west (musical count and movement break-downs) with the soul of the east (improvisation and music interpretation). Traditional Near Eastern Style, American Tribal Style, Urban Tribal Fusion, and "Tribaret".
bellydance faqs page (questions & answers)
natasya's bellydance students' study guide
Troupe Information
Beginner
/ Level 1: Learn basic universal bellydance movement and traditional Near Eastern rhythms, combinations for tribal style group dance. Focus on correct posture and body alignment. Basic Zills (finger cymbals). |
Intermediate
/ Level 2: Focus on perfecting traditional zill rhythms and deepening your understanding of near eastern music. Layered and complex movements. Group improvisation. |
Advanced
/ Level 3: Musical interpretation for solo and group improvisation. Polish performance skills and develop poise. Advanced movement combinations. Advanced Zills (finger cymbals). |
performance & teaching credits
Portland Community College
City of Ventura
Ojai Department of Recreation
Ventura Community College
Loma Vista Middle School
Kajira Djoumahna's Tribal Fest
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Ojai Day
Ventura Art Walk
City of Ventura 4th of July Street Fair
Ventura Bellydance Festival (founder & producer 1999-2004)
Equinox Tribal Bellydance Festival (founder & producer 2002-2004)
Vesselo Festival (Eugene Oregon folk dance festival)
Various Multi-cultural events at Ventura and Oxnard schools
University of California, Santa Barbara
(UCSB)
Middle Eastern Music Ensemble
Ojai Pirate Festival
Santa Barbara Renaissance Fair
Olivas Adobe Music Under the Stars
about natasya
A second generation Greek-American, Natasya grew up learning the
music and dances of the Asia Minor Greeks. She first studied bellydance
with Alexandra King and performed with the U.C.S.B. Middle
Eastern Music Ensemble (1991-93). After two years with the Ensemble,
Ms. Katsikaris began her professional career dancing in Greek and Arabic
restaurants. She was a featured dancer at Ventura's Greek at the Harbor
for 7 years (1996-2003).
In 1999, Natasya opened fusion studio, Ventura's first and only bellydance
studio. She founded and produced the first Bellydance Festivals in Ojai and Ventura (Ventura Bellydance Festival 1999-2004 and Equinox Tribal Bellydance Festival in Ojai 2002-2003). She has taught hundreds of bellydance students. Natasya
lived in Portland OR from 2004-2007 during which time her students,
including Vicki Westerling, continued teaching bellydance in the Ventura
area.
In 2007 Natasya and her husband, Daniel returned to Ojai, CA