Monday evenings:
7:15 - 8:30 PM
$90 for the six week
series - $20 per class drop-in
rate (space permitting)
Tony Williams Dance Center - 284 Amory Street at the Brewery
Complex - Jamaica Plain, MA.
Plenty of
parking available, and about 1 block walk from the Stony Brook stop on
the Orange Line.
Class description
This class series will
guide you through gentle, healthy, non-strenuous movements which help with
the changing condition of your body, your view of the labor process and your
overall awareness essential for birthing. These classes are designed to
serve as a bridge between the ancient art of belly dance and birth.
Classes are open to healthy pregnant women and their
support persons, as well as doulas, midwives, nurses and other birth
professionals, and ANY WOMAN who is interested in exploring the connection
between belly dance and birth.
No prior dance experience needed.
Really! This is a fun and supportive atmosphere that encourages
exploration! Meet up with other like-minded moms-to-be!
Click here to read an article about prenatal belly dance.
Class topics include:
-
Overview of the basic
movements of belly dance.
- Belly dance movements to be
used throughout pregnancy as part of a prenatal fitness program.
- Using belly dance movements
to help relieve common discomforts of pregnancy.
- Specific belly dance
movements to be used during the various stages of labor.
- Using belly dance for fun,
self-expression and as a celebration of this most creative time in a woman's
life!
Class structure outline
-
Opening circle
- Moving warm-up/Goddess
stretches
- Review of previous week's
lesson
- New material
- Follow along dance
- Stretch
- Rest/Shavasana/Guided
Meditation
- Closing circle
What you will need for class
- Wear clothing that you are comfortable moving in such as
work-out, yoga or dance wear.
- Bring some bottled water to keep well hydrated
- Bring a towel or small blanket for end of class rest period
(exercise mats are provided) You may bring your own yoga mat if you
have one...
- Bring something warm to
wear for the end of class rest period.
- If you have a hip sash - bring it - but don't worry if you don't
have one - I will have some to use in class...
- We typically dance in
bare feet, but socks or dance slippers are also fine. If you need more
support, you can wear sneakers or shoes - but street shoes are not
permitted in the dance studio - so bring shoes that you only wear indoors...
Note: Class size is limited. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.
Priority will be given to students signing up for the series.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Need more information?
Contact me.
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