New ATS classes at Saffron coming up in January :):)
For more information, please visit: www.saffrondance.com or e-mail me at jchodge28@yahoo.com

Tribal Technique 1: American Tribal Style Basics
January 6th to March 10th: Tuesday at 7:30pm, Tribal Technique 1

In this class, you will break down belly dance posture for ATS movement, learn the basic slow and fast movements fundamental to Pure ATS, and be introduced to ATS improv format and zilling. Movements will include Taxeem, Hand Floreos, Body Wave, Egyptian, Arabic, Hip Bump Combinations, Shimmies, Turns and other basic movements used in professional ATS improve. In this class, we will learn just how ATS dancers move! Zils are required for this class.

Tribal Technique 3: American Tribal Style Format and Advanced Movement
January 6th to March 10th: Tuesday at 8:30pm, Tribal Technique 3

In this class we will learn how to take ATS movement to the next level and streamline your communication with each other according to the ATS format, so that you can become prepared to dance with an ATS belly dance troupe or refine your foundation for creative modern tribal fusion belly dance. In the class we will introduce advanced variations to the basic ATS movements, introduce ATS advanced movements, streamline the ATS improv format so that you will be prepared to lead or follow with any ATS dancer, introduce advanced cues and transitions, and fully integrate zilling into all fast movement. Movements learned in this class will include calibrated spins, fades, advanced ATS combinations, floorwork, head balancing, and belly rolls. Zils are required for this class.

American Tribal Style Private Lessons are available upon request. Please feel free to contact Jen any time at: jchodge28@yahoo.com should you be interested in an ATS private or troupe lesson.