Ongoing Class Schedule - Click here and scroll down
Chellcy will be on teaching/performance tour in Europe from April 28 - June 14. Classes resume on Mon. June 16, 2008. New Session begins June 16 Buy your classes on line! See below for details. Register by June 9 and get one FREE bonus class (one hour) during the Summer Session! Pay on line with PayPal!
Upcoming Events and Workshops - Click here and scroll down
Chellcy Presents Cairo Raks Chicago starring Aida Nour and Karim Nagy for Workshops and a Show! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! Oct. 18-19, 2008. See details below and pay on line with Pay Pal! Discount Price until Sept. 15.
ONGOING CLASS SCHEDULE IN CHICAGO
NEW Studio Location - Dance Connection on 3117 N. Clybourn!
2008 Winter Session 2: starting Mon. Feb.18-Thurs. March 27. Register by Valentines day and get one FREE bonus class (one hour) during the Winter Session! Pay on line with PayPal! To pay on line-scroll down to payment options section. All Sales Final.
More Classes Offered! 6 Weeks is a Session! New content and new choreographies!
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Mondays
6-7pm
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Intro. to Belly Dance!
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Learn basic belly dance technique, posturing, traveling steps and turns! Technique & Combinations Only. You’ll also learn some dance history, music appreciation, and culture. No dance experience necessary. Beginning Level Class! For
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Mondays
7-8pm
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New Class!!!
Grace and Fluidity I
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Learn basic ballet, modern, and jazz dance techniques and moves that belly dancers use. Improve your strength and basic dance technique for any dance form. This is a beginner to intermediate level class great for any dance form. This class will focus on basic posturing, turning, traveling, and arabesques and improving balance. You will also learn the basic techniques for looking graceful and fluid and transitioning smoothly from one thing to the next and exploring weight placement. Beginner - intermediate Levels. www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp |
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Mondays
8-9pm
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Adv. Spanish/Latin Fusion II
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This is an advanced level class. In this class you will learn adv.-pro. level choreographies, techniques, combos, and use many different props. This will be a challenging and physically demanding class. This class will teach the choreographies that Fringe Benefits International Student Troupe will be performing! You may also receive performance opportunities with the troupe! Advanced Level only- approximately 3 or more years of belly dance, samba, or flamenco experience needed. Fast Paced.www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp |
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Tuesdays
6-7pm
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Belly Dance 1
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Learn basic belly dance technique, graceful arms, traveling steps, turns and add in beginner finger cymbals. Then put it all together in a short, fun choreography. Sometimes basic props will be explored like veil and cane. You’ll also learn some dance history, music appreciation, and culture. Beginning Level Class! For
information about Dance Connection and directions go to www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp
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Tuesdays
7-8pm
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Shimmy Clinic I
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This class is a fun, full body workout for all levels. Learn many basic shimmies for belly dance. Everything from hand shimmies to hip shimmies! Whether you’re a beginner who needs to learn the shimmies or an advanced dancer who just wants to improve and maintain your shimmies this is a great class! Class focus is technique only. For
information about Dance Connection and directions go to www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp
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Tuesdays
8-9pm |
Spanish/Latin Fusion I |
This beginning level class will teach the fusions of Spanish and Latin dances with belly dance. Learn posturing, hands and arms, basic foot combinations, turns, traveling steps, and basic fan or skirt techniques. You will also learn some history of the dances. Put it all together in a short choreography. No dance experience required! For
information about Dance Connection and directions go to www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp |
Wednesdays
7-8pm
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New FREE Class!! On the South Side! Intro. to Belly Dance!
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Sponsored by the City of Chicago! Learn basic belly dance technique, posturing, traveling steps and turns! Technique & Combinations Only. You’ll also learn some dance history, music appreciation, and culture. No dance experience necessary. Beginning Level Class! Off of 31st Street in the Lake Meadows Apartment Community Center, 401 E 32nd St, Chicago. |
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Thursday
6-7pm
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Belly Dance II
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Learn Intermediate belly dance technique, moves and combos. This class will mostly focus on layering moves, fluidity/transitions, and explore new more complicated finger cymbal patterns. Sometimes this class will also explore props at an intermediate level, like canes, veils, etc. You’ll also learn some dance history, music appreciation, and culture. Put it all together in a fun choreography! For
information about Dance Connection and directions go to www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp
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Thursday
7-8pm
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Belly Dance III
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We will focus on more complicated layering, moves, and choreographies and styles. We will explore everything from different props to cabaret and folk dances. You’ll also learn some dance history, music appreciation, and culture.. This class will teach the choreographies that Fringe Benefits International Student Troupe will be performing! You may also receive performance opportunities with the troupe! Fast Paced.www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp |
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Thursdays
8-9pm
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Improv!
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Learn how to put together your own set for stage or night club! Get useful tips for tapping into your creativity and bringing out your personality in your solo dancing. Class will build a set from the grand entrance to an unforgettable exit over several sessions. This session learn about the grand entrance, entrance rhythms, traditional entrance songs and much more! For
information about Dance Connection and directions go to www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp |
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Thursdays
9-10pm
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CompanyRehearsal
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Fringe Benefts Rehearsal - Invite or audition only. |
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Ongoing
Sundays
6-8pm |
Fringe Benefits Co. Rehearsals! |
By Invitation or Audition Only! |
Not Sure Which Class to Take? Click Here.
Studio Location, Payment Options, Class Attire & Etiquette:
Studio Location and Directions: Dance Connection on 3117 N. Clybourn, in Chicago, between Western and Oakley. For more information and directions visit: www.danceconnectionchicago.com/studio.asp
Session Calendar at Dance Connection:
All Sessions are 6 weeks in duration.
2008 Winter Session 1: starting Mon. Jan. 7-Thurs. Feb. 14
2008 Winter Session 2: starting Mon. Feb. 18-Thurs. March 27
2008 Spring Mini-Session 1: 4 weeks -starting Mon. March 31-Thurs. April 24
2008 Summer Session 1: starting Mon. June 16-Thurs. July 24
2008 Summer Session 2: starting Mon. Aug. 18-Thurs. Oct. 2
2008 Fall Session 1: starting Mon. Oct. 27-Thurs. Dec. 11 (Nov. 20 holiday)
2008 Winter Session 1: starting Mon. Jan. 5-Thurs. Feb. 12
Spring Break from April 28-June 15. Classes Resume June 16- July 24.
Class Prices and Payment Options:
ALL SALES FINAL! NON-TRANSFERABLE, NON-REFUNDABLE!
Pay for your 6 week session with PayPal on line, or by cash in person!
Buy 1 class session (6 classes) for $84 ($14 per class).
Buy 3 courses in one session (18 classes) for $215 ($11.94 per class).
Buy Unlimited Pass in one session for $265. Best value: if you take 4 classes per week for the entire session you will pay $11 per class. If you take 5 classes per week you only pay $8.83 per class!
Rules and Regulations:
If you miss a class, make it up anytime during the same session only!
All sales are non refundable and non transferable. All sales final.
If a class is canceled by the instructor or studio owner you will recieve a cash refund for the price of the one hour class the following week.
Every registrant will be required to sign a Waiver of Liability Disclaimer at the beginning of the first class of each session. So, please arrive a little early the first day of class.
What to Wear and Dance Class Etiquette:
Barefoot or soft leather soled dance shoes (ballet slippers, dance sandals, paws/foot thongs, dance tennies etc.) Preferrably flat shoes with no, or little heel. No socks, no outside shoes, no tap or flamenco shoes, and no gym shoes.
Wear regular, stretchy workout attire. Leggings/yoga pants, tank tops, sports bras, t-shirts etc. Please no skirts or super baggy swet pants or bathing suits. It is not necessary to show your stomach -that is opptional. Be comfortable.
Please be courteous of people with allergies and do not wear strong perfumes.
Please be on time to class - be ready when class starts (in your clothes, dance shoes on etc). If you are late take your place at the back of the class, not in front of someone who is already in class.
Please do not speak when the instructor is speaking. Do not speak in an area where another class is in progress. Do not play finger cymbals while the instructor/students are speaking or in common areas.
Please throw away your trash and respect common areas.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
May 1-4, 2008 Stockholm, Sweden! Workshop with Chellcy!
Chellcy will be teaching a workshop at the Stockholm Belly Dance Festival! Samba/Latin Fusion on Fri. 11.30 -13.00
Techniques and Combinations. Mixed level 175 SEK. Chellcy and Fringe Benefits will also be performing 2 solos, and 2 company performances! For more info. or to register visit : www.bellydancefestival.se
May 5- June 5, 2008 MALTA !
Study Intensive with Chellcy for a month in Malta!
Beginner to Intermediate classes and specialty workshops will be offered! For more info. or to register visit : bellydancemalta.blogspot.com
Chellcy teaching bellydancing and morning stretches in the Tarxien Temple in Malta!
 
Oct. 9-12, 2008 Kalamazoo, MI! Chellcy and Fringe Benefits will be performing in the Gala Show! Helene Eriksen will be coming to the mid-west. 4 days of classes, workshops, performances, master classes, etc. Mark your calendars for Oct 9, 10, 11, 12 2008 and plan on attending this rare opportunity to study with such a reknowned seasoned artist, dance ethnologist and gifted performer. We will also be holding a Gala Performance of World Dance with various guest artists. Be prepared for a fantastic event in Kalamazoo Michigan . For more info. contact Channon bellydancemi@yahoogroups.com
October 18-19, 2008 Aida Nour of Egypt and Karim Nagy Show & Workshops!
Chellcy is Proud to Present:
The 1st Annual
Cairo Raks Chicago:
Show Starring The Legendary Ayda Nour with Karim Nagy, Chellcy, Fringe Benefits and many more Star performers from around the world! Scroll down to purchase show tickets. DVD details TBA
Fabulous Workshops with Aida and Karim!
 
Chellcy is sponsoring Aida Nour of Egypt for 8 hours of workshops and a fabulous show. Don't miss Aida's Chicago debut!!! The Workshops will be held at Visceral Dance Chicago 2820 N.Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618 (At the intersection of Western, Diversey, and Elston).
Ayda will be teaching Andalusian and Oriental choreographies on Sat. Oct. 18.
On Sun. Oct. 19 she’ll teach Shaabi and Alexandrian (Malaya Leff) choreographies.
Both workshops will be held 11am-4pm with a one hour lunch break.
Registration is now open!
Early Registration Full Weekend Package $200 (save $22)- Full package includes all workshops with Aida & Karim & 1 Show Ticket:
Early Registration Aida One Day $80 before Sept. 15 (after Sept. 15 $95)
Early Registration Aida Two Days $160 before Sept. 15 (after Sept. 15 $190)
Sun. Oct. 19, 5:30-7:30 pm Drumming Workshop with Karim Nagy of Egypt/Boston! Drummers and Dancers welcome - all levels welcome! Workshop at Visceral Dance Chicago 2820 N.Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618 (At the intersection of Western, Diversey, and Elston).
Early Registration Karim $35 before Sept. 15 ($45 after Sept. 15)
Oct. 18, 2008 Cairo Raks Chicago Show at 8pm!
Starring Aida Nour from Egypt, Karim Nagy from Egypt/Boston, Bahaia of Texas, Chellcy, Fringe Benefits, Sonya, Vashti of California and many more stars from around the world!
The Show will be held at North Side College Prep School. 5501 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60625. Map Professional DVD details TBA.
Reserve your tickets now! (no refunds, all sales final, seating first come-first serve basis) Doors open at 7:15pm show starts at 8pm - no cameras, no recording devices, mobile phones, absolutely no photography/recording allowed.
Cairo Raks Chicago Show Ticket $27
November, 2008 Ann Arbor, Michigan!
4 Great Workshops with Chellcy and a Show! 3rd Annual Great Lakes Belly Dance Convention Best Western Executive Plaza 2900 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Enjoy 3 days and 2 nights dancing, learning, partying, eating, and shopping at the 2nd annual convention held in the Great Lakes area. Spend a weekend socializing with other bellydancers. Explore diverse bellydance styles at a variety of workshops and seminars. Meet your guest instructors and have fun with them in a social environment. Plan on a having a great weekend!!! Chellcy and her troupe Fringe Benefits will be performing. See the workshop descriptions below. For more info. tickets, or to register for workshops visit www.thebellydancedivas.com
February 2009 California!
Chellcy will be teaching a workshop at Winter Moon! The workshop and show will be held at
Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central Richmond, California. Details TBA. www.rakkasah.com/winter
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