Classes
The "Teacher's Teacher"
TerriAnne has been teaching Belly Dance in
Sonoma County for over 30 years. Many of
her students have gone on to earn their
living as professional dancers in the genre of
Belly Dance, as well as forming their own
troupes and dance schools. Some of them  
you may know; Kajira , author of Tribal
Bible and director and founder of Black
Sheep Belly Dance, Elana of Raks Rosa fame.
Nadira, director of Serpent Grove, Alenia,
professional Bay Area belly dancer, Molly,
director of Troupe Jasmir, April, of The
Three Sisters dance company and Angelena,
singer, dancer, musician and director of
Boudicca.



Beginning Technique Class *
and
All levels Technique Class *
Once you develop good dance technique and rhythm, you can become absorbed in the
music and the music will be expressed through your dancing.
Learning technique for dancing is like learning alphabet, grammar and spelling for
proper writing. It forms the solid foundation upon which creativity may be built.
Basic dance technique teaches coordination and muscle control and defines how to
move your muscles, and which ones to use in order to make your dancing look the
way it should. Good technique will allow you to have control over movements and
help you develop your interpretation of the music.
In this class you will develop your technique, posture and rhythm.

*The "All levels Technique Class" moves fast and does not break down movement.
*The "Beginning Technique Class" goes slow and will Intricately break down each movement
as we learn them.


Choreography Class
Intermediate and Advanced
Learn combinations of movement and presentation.
A good presentation is when the dancer or performer allows her own personality and
emotions to come out while she is dancing.  This is usually the last thing that
is developed in becoming a good dancer.  This is because it is difficult to express
your personality while you are thinking about technique, posture, rhythm, etc.  
The role of a good dance instructor is to not only teacher new steps and techniques,
but also corrects mistakes. You will advance your dance skills and move on to your
next level by attending this class, which is designed to be taken with the Basic
Technique class or after you have learned some basics.


Dancing as a Troupe Class
This is a performance class for those who would like to dance with others in the form of a
troupe. We will be in two groups, A and B. The A's will be working on advanced group
movement and choreography, while the B's will work on simpler ones, all according to your skill
level. We will be performing at community events as we learn group numbers. It is required that
you be taking another Belly Dance Class that involves technique in order to take this Troupe
class, this can be with any Belly Dance teacher of your choice.
TerriAnne teaching in Guatemala as
the Bailarina Zaina Zahesha,
...after being invited by a
representative of the  "Arte Centro Cultural
of Guatemala City" to teach and perform
there for 10 days last April.